Xiao Anchun had to chop for a long time before successfully cutting off a large piece of meat. Itâs not that the tyrannosaurusâ meat was tough, but the armor like skin wrapped around it was too difficult to penetrate.
He poked at it for a long time and didnât make a dent. Fortunately, Snow took pity on him and helped him tear off a piece of skin, allowing him to cut at the meat.
He shoved the meat into his bag, satisfied, then turned around just in time to see Kuhnâs retreating back, and couldnât help but pout.
âMale god, you just let him go like that? Donât you want to teach him a lesson?â He wasnât a fan of murder, but Kuhn had tried to poison everyone, it really was an unforgivable sin. But the male god not only didnât discipline him, he also helped him become a 7th-level warrior. This situation was a bit abnormal.
âHe was taught his lesson a long time ago. Youâll understand later. Whatâs the point of murder? All you get is a useless corpse. The most pleasurable form of revenge is allowing your enemy to reach their greatest heights, then pushing them off, letting them slowly bleed out in regret and despair.â Zhou Yun Sheng narrowed his eyes and smiled, his gentle tone soothed Xiao Anchunâs ears, but the words made him tremble.
He wondered just what kind of retribution Kuhn had gotten, but now was not the time to care about that, because the male god gave him a difficult task â to turn all eight hundred catties of meat theyâd cut out into cured meat. Just how much salt would this require?
âI have plenty of salt, you just have to ask when needed.â Zhou Yun Sheng waved his hand, unconcerned.
With Kuhn gone, he no longer had to be cautious with his resources.
Xiao Anchun didnât question it, and said resolutely: âOkay, half will be made into cured meat, the other half weâll hang up to make jerky. Iâll have to build a special oven to dry out the meat when we get back.â
Snow yowled, apparently looking forward to it.
With a few hundred catties of dried meat and the charcoal, they could safely cruise through the cold winter.
A few months later, Xiao Anchun was hand washing the male godâs winter loincloths in a wooden cast. Snow, who had grown stronger yet again, was resting beside him, enjoying the warm spring sun, occasionally using his tail to swat his sweetheartâs rump.
Zhao Xuan was embracing his lover in the tree house, napping. Spring was the season for mating, and he couldnât completely control his desires. Theyâd done it many times last night, afterwards, his loverâs hoarse voice, puffy eyes, and limp legs made him feel truly satisfied. Currently, their lower bodies were entangled together, white residue dotted a few places, and that tell-tale musky scent still hadnât dissipated from last night.
A bird flew down to sit on the window sill and chirped, rousing Zhou Yun Sheng up. He frowned tightly, and rubbed his sore waist, saying in a disapproving tone: âYou still havenât pulled out?â
Zhao Xuan shook his mane, and began slowly pulling out. But before barely pulling out half-way, his lower half started swelling and hardening, making Zhou Yun Sheng groan and glare back in contempt.
Zhao Xuan growled plaintively and not only didnât withdraw, he began thrusting in and out. That place was untreated from last night, so it was still very moist. The evidence slowly seeped out with each lunge, providing lubrication. The mucky scent that filled the air thickened.
Zhou Yun Sheng grabbed the lionâs mane with one hand, and covered the lionâs face with the other, as if he was about to push him away and also pull him in closer. While he hesitated, Zhao Xuan ruthlessly attacked his most sensitive places, making him gasp. Zhou Yung Sheng unwilling grabbed the lionâs mane and sank into an ocean of lust
But after a few more thrusts, Zhao Xuan suddenly paused, then he rolled his lover up onto his back and jumped out of the window. Leaping from treetop to treetop, rushing towards a remote cave.
The stupid lion suddenly pulled out, the extreme emptiness made Zhou Yun Sheng stare blankly for a moment. When he snapped out of it, they were already far away from the camp. Snow and Xiao Anchun didnât notice their sudden departure, one was still washing clothes and the other was still sunning.
âWhatâs wrong? Why did you suddenly leave?â After being dropped onto the dry cave floor, Zhou Yun Sheng tried asking for an explanation, but his back entrance was suddenly filled again by the lionâs huge stem. He immediately hugged his furry head and groaned passionately.
Zhao Xuan abruptly increased the pace of his assaults, gradually, his golden fur faded away, revealing human skin. Although the size of that place hadnât shrunk, because of the pain of transformation, it added a different kind of thrill.
Zhou Yun Sheng also realized what had happened. His legs were wrapped around the other manâs thin waist, and his hands were digging into the flesh on his back. He clamped down tightly, and groaned as he climaxed. Zhao Xuan felt his soul fly out when his lover squeezed him, and he also reached climax. Afterwards, he embraced his lover and gently caressed his smooth back, sighing in satisfaction.
âTime flies so fast. I blinked and itâs already been a year.â Zhou Yun Sheng grabbed the other manâs dark brown hair and said critically: âThereâs no fuzzy golden mane.â He was used to seeing the big lionâs stupid shape, he somewhat wasnât used to Zhao Xuanâs sudden human form.
âShould I dye my hair gold?â Zhao Xuan embraced his lover, muttering between light kisses on his cheeks, his handsome face sporting a gentle smile.
Zhou Yun Sheng shook his head lazily, broke free from the embrace and put on his leather loincloth, asking, âWhat are you gonna do? Walk back naked?â
Naturally, Zhao Xuan was prepared, he took out a loincloth from his space ring and put it on. This was a souvenir the tour guide had sold to him, fake animal hide, it couldnât be worn or soiled. The loincloth was very short, only covering his crotch, his abs and long muscular legs were extremely exposed. Because of the previous exercise, his smooth bronze skin was shiny with perspiration, he looked delicious.
Zhou Yun Sheng stared for half a minute, and suddenly felt ravenous. He pounced, taking hold of Zhou Xuanâs mouth, sucking and biting. Zhao Xuan promptly pulled him in closer, and responded enthusiastically. The two men delayed their plans to leave for a few hours before slowly making their way back.
âHow are we going to explain my new look?â Zhao Xuan habitually picked up his lover but remembered that heâd lost his beast shape, and could no longer carry him on his back like before. He sighed regretfully, but also couldnât bear to let go. So, he lifted his lover onto his shoulders.
Zhou Yun Sheng didnât know what it meant to feel embarrassed, he just spread his legs apart, and rode on his husbandâs shoulders, grabbing his soft hair for balance. He smiled and said: âThereâs no need to explain, just make something up.â
Thinking of Xiao Anchunâs dopey expressions, Zhao Xuan also grinned.
The two returned to the camp, making Snow and Xiao Anchun jump in fright. They thought that Zhou Yun Sheng had dumped the golden lion and brought back a new lover.
Donât blame them for reaching that conclusion, Zhao Xuan was very handsome, and had great potential to become a gigolo, moreover, Zhou Yun Sheng had shown that not only did he not need a maleâs protection, the male needed his protection. No matter how powerful the golden lion was, could it instantly kill a tyrannosaurus rex?
Zhao Xuan felt wronged. In order to show off his awesomeness in front of his spouse, he was naturally reluctant to kill his props right away, but this gave everyone the impression that he was weaker than his lover.
âThis is Xuan, not a gigolo.â Zhou Yun Sheng patted the disapproving Xiao Anchunâs head, and directed his husband towards the tree house.
Xiao Anchun didnât believe it, he thought about catching up to them to get a closer look, but Snow pulled him back. Beasts could easily distinguish different smells, as soon as he saw the handsome man, he knew that it was the Beast King. His scent was the same, and the power leaking out of him was equally horrifying.
âIs that really the big lion?â Seeing Snowâs nod, Xiao Anchun yelled at the treehouse: âMale god, how did he become a human? Isnât he a throwback beast?â
âWhile out in the woods, we just ate a few random herbs. I donât know how it happened, but Xuan suddenly started changing shape.â Zhou Yun Sheng pushed open the window and grinned, saying some random nonsense.
Xiao Anchun actually believed him, and his eyes immediately brightened, he muttered: âSure enough, a happy coincidence. It must be the transformation herb, the legendary transformation herb used to make pills to transform magic beasts!â
Zhou Yun Shengâs hearing was extraordinary, he burst out laughing, struggling to breath. This kid mustâve read too many isekai cultivation novels, his imagination was really rich. He picked up a smooth slab of rock and casually drew out a few herbs in charcoal, then he threw it down to Xiao Anchun: âHere, these are some of the herbs I remember seeing. Look for them in the southeastern part of the forest.â
Xiao Anchun picked up the rock and looked over it, black lines appearing on his forehead. What are these random squiggles? A three-petal flower sandwiched between two leaves? Couldnât kindergarten children draw better than this?! If he followed this picture, heâd have to sort through 80% of the plants in the forest, right? Xiao Anchun wanted to ask for more info, but thinking about how the big lion just changed shape, he should definitely be feeling tired. Plus, the male god hadnât received modern education, it already wasnât easy for him to draw such simple lines, Xiao Anchun shouldnât demand more.
As he touched the rock, he looked at the excited Snow and comforted him: âDonât worry, Iâll definitely find that transformation herb and help you become a human.â Not only could throwback beasts suddenly lose their consciousness, their lifespans were also similar to beasts. They could only live a short twenty or so years. He couldnât look on helplessly as Snow slowly died, or went mad, leaving him alone.
Snow nodded, sticking out his tongue to lick his warm palm. One man and one beast hugged, gently rubbing their cheeks together, their hearts full of hope.
Zhou Yun Sheng watched the couple from a small gap in the window, smiling gently. Not everything heâd told them was fake. Zhao Xuan really hadnât eaten any transformation herbs, but there really were a few species of plants on this planet that could help beastmen transform. The females were the first to benefit from it. However, the beastmen eventually engraved the ability to take human form into their DNA, making those herbs more and more irrelevant. After thousands of years, the beastmen slowly forgot.
The travel brochure Zhou Yun Sheng was reading had a clear description of the herbs, but he couldnât directly interfere with the lives of the natives, so the picture he drew was just a hint for Xiao Anchun, telling him to go find a solution. Xiao Anchun had studied Chinese medicine, he should be able to stumble onto it with some slight guidance.
âThis is our parting gift for them. What do you think?â Zhou Yun Sheng looked back, seeking his husbandâs opinion.
Zhao Xuan embraced him from behind, asking somberly: âA parting gift? Are we leaving already?â
He didnât want to leave now. Life here was relaxing and peaceful, but more importantly, he could be intimate with his lover anytime, anywhere.
âNot now, it should take about five years to calculate the precise coordinates. The honeymoon has been extended for another five years, you should be happy.â Zhou Yun Sheng habitually reached for a mane, but all he grabbed were a few strands of soft hair. He couldnât help but frown.
Zhao Xuan deeply regretted not buying a few more transformation pills. In order to not disappoint his lover, he leaned his head in closer, allowing his lover to get a better grip on his hair. His mouth didnât stay idle, sucking and nibling on his loverâs slender neck.
While the two husbands were getting cozy, Xiao Anchun had already ventured into the inner forest with Snow, vowing to find the legendary transformation herb. The throwback beasts from the Renault tribe who had followed the Beast King to the eastern forest, quickly heard the good news and sent out dozens of beasts to help search.
Every day, they brought back numerous herbs for Zhou Yun Sheng to identify. Xiao Anchun also opened up a clinic, examining every throwback beast, trying to find the reason why they couldnât transform. The previously quiet and peaceful camp became very lively, countless throwback beasts coming and going each day. More and more throwback beasts heard the news and settled into the vicinity, basically, they became an enormous throwback beast tribe.
With the Beast King and numerous throwback beasts occupying the area, no other tribe dared hunt in the eastern forest.
As long as they encroached on the Beast Kingâs territory, theyâd immediately be attacked by the beast tide. With a strength comparable to a tyrannosaurus rexâs rampage, the eastern forest eventually became the only force that could compete with the Renault tribeâŚ