On the fourth day of Lu Wu’s street stall, the “tool people” refreshed.
The starving tool people, after hearing about Lu Wu’s recent stall experiences, curled up in a corner holding their stomachs, trying to comfort their shattered hearts.
Lu Boss’s business had already spread to Western Province—would she still be able to return in the future?
Just the thought that Southern Province might never again have Lu Boss’s food made everyone on the verge of going completely insane.
“You’re not coming back anymore?”
Zhang Yue looped her arm through Lu Wu’s, using the advantage of being a girl to stick close to her.
“I’m not sure yet,” Lu Wu replied.
She wasn’t being vague—she really had to wait for the system’s arrangements.
This stall location was deep in the mountains and forests. Who knew where she’d be sent next time?
The domineering system’s “forced love” was something she couldn’t resist—she could only lie flat and enjoy it.
Fortunately, everyone’s mood didn’t stay low for long. To reward these tool people who had traveled thousands of miles to find her, Lu Wu started roasting rabbits again.
They didn’t get rabbit heads, but this extra roasted rabbit was enough to mend the shattered hearts of the group.
Only when the last crack in their hearts was patched did everyone lean against tree trunks, rubbing their bloated stomachs and sighing in satisfaction.
“After a few days of hardship, today’s happiness is worth it.”
The demon beasts still refused to interact with anyone other than Lu Wu. Seeing her staying with her human companions, they gathered on the other side.
“Eek…”
The male fox lowered his voice, his narrow fox eyes flashing with intelligence.
“Did you hear them? They said Lu Boss never stays in one place for more than seven days. That means she’ll be leaving in three days.”
The fox didn’t want Lu Wu to leave.
But it also didn’t want to go against Lu Rabbit’s wishes.
“I don’t want her to leave.”
“Everyone else can leave. She should stay.”
One beast’s tone was firm, but the others immediately objected.
“No. We can’t make things difficult for Lu Rabbit.”
They loved Lu Wu’s food, but what truly conquered them was the way Lu Rabbit looked at them.
There was no human cultivator’s scrutiny or vigilance—only equality.
In her eyes, humans and beasts were no different.
Someone like that… they couldn’t bear to let go.
“The best kind of love is letting go…”
From behind the demon beasts, Lou Xiaotian muttered a tune off-key, deliberately singing loudly while secretly observing them, a smug glint in his eyes.
So what if you beasts got Lu Boss’s temporary affection? In the end, Lu Boss belongs to humans!
You beasts are going to be abandoned!
The singing drifted over, and the demon beasts glared at him in anger.
Damn humans, eavesdropping on beast conversations and even trying psychological warfare.
Ah, it hurts… my heart hurts.
A female fox picked up a stone and hurled it at Lou Xiaotian’s head. She didn’t use spiritual power, but the force was still heavy.
After the heavy impact, Lou Xiaotian’s face twisted in pain.
“You ambushed me!”
He jumped out and pointed at the female fox. If she couldn’t out-argue him, she resorted to violence—such barbaric beasts would never be liked by Lu Boss!
But the female fox tremblingly shrank back in fear instead.
When she saw Lu Wu arrive, she immediately collapsed to the ground, placing her paws over her swollen abdomen and looking at Lu Wu with pleading eyes.
“Eek!”
“Human, the beast is about to give birth!”
“Sh-she says she’s about to give birth,” Long Zhang translated.
But the scene didn’t really need translation. Lou Xiaotian looked at the female fox’s pitiful expression.
Even though it was a beast, that kind of wholehearted trust was moving.
Then he looked at Lu Wu, who frowned slightly, and immediately thought: Damn it.
Fox spirit—this is a real fox spirit!
You’re about to give birth and you hit me for what?!
This is all a scheme!
Using weakness to gain Lu Boss’s sympathy—despite being in labor, she still looks so fragile and helpless. And the male fox is right next to you! Why are you looking at Lu Boss instead?!
Lu Boss, don’t fall for it!
Even if this turns into some human-beast romance, this is a female fox—you don’t even match genders!
Lou Xiaotian wanted to shout it out loud, but he was afraid that if he opened his mouth now, the female fox would use the opportunity to drive him away.
No, no.
For his status, he’d endure this fox spirit for now.
It’s just a fox spirit. You can do it, Lou Xiaotian!
To show his magnanimity, he forced a smile and was about to offer help—
But Lu Wu had already walked straight past him and picked up the female fox.
The fox’s delivery was indeed imminent; Lu Wu knew that, but she didn’t expect it to happen so suddenly.
Inside the dry cave, the female fox curled up, softly whimpering.
The pain of childbirth brought tears to her eyes. The crystal droplets trembled but didn’t fall—just one glance was enough to evoke pity.
“Don’t worry, you’ll be fine. I’m here with you.”
Lu Wu gently stroked her.
Demon beasts had strong bodies; as long as there were no external disturbances, giving birth wouldn’t harm them.
With “Old Li” next door keeping watch, Lu Wu felt at ease.
“Eek…”
Human, are you leaving?
The female fox clutched Lu Wu’s arm, pressing her fluffy body into her palm.
The soft fur brushed her skin.
Lu Wu nodded.
“If nothing unexpected happens, I’ll leave in a few days.”
“Human… fox doesn’t want you to go. We all don’t want you to go.”
The female fox looked up at her. Even though she was in pain, she stubbornly stared at Lu Wu, as if trying to etch her into memory forever.
A tear slipped from the corner of her eye at just that moment.
Its burning warmth made Lu Wu’s heart tremble.
She liked these pure beings.
“Then… do you want to come with me?” she blurted out.
She suddenly thought of her own blessed cave heaven. If she brought the beasts there, it would be completely fine.
They could even help her raise ordinary animals used for cooking.
“Eek…”
As if unable to believe her words, the female fox’s pupils widened, her body trembling under the pain.
She leaned against Lu Wu, voice weak.
“Human… don’t comfort fox… you don’t belong here. It’s okay…”
Her head drooped in disappointment—but Lu Wu gently lifted it again.
“I’m not comforting you. I’m not joking either. If you’re willing to leave when I go, I’ll take you with me.”
“Now focus on giving birth. Don’t be afraid. I’m here.”
Hearing this, the female fox seemed relieved. A shy light shimmered in her watery eyes, hidden beneath overwhelming attachment.
Lu Wu gently patted her fur.
It was also her first time witnessing something like this—she had no experience.
“System, can you help?”
【I am a food system, not a childbirth system! Not even a wish-granting system!】
Asking a food system to assist with childbirth—are you normal?
“Ahem…”
Lu Wu chuckled awkwardly, still thinking hard for a solution.
Then she felt her fingers touch something warm and damp.
She looked down and blinked.
Had she traveled through time or something? How did she only zone out for a moment—and the fox had already given birth?
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