Chapter 650: Chapter 42: Cannon Fodder Bootlicker in the Beast World Farming Novel

Such a resolute face showed an expression like an abandoned young beast.

Jiang Lai pursed her lips and shook her head helplessly.

"Since you’re my mate, you should spare some time for me, right?"

"Hmm?"

Ayuan slowly lifted his head, revealing a dazed and bewildered expression for the first time.

He thought something might be wrong with his ears.

But his hearing was so good, how could he hear it wrong?

"M-mate...?"

"Yes, don’t you like me? And I like you quite a bit too, plus we’re both from the Wolf Clan, so becoming mates makes perfect sense, right?"

Anyway, she and Ayuan wouldn’t be separated before the task was completed. In that case, they might as well stay together in another way.

Ayuan stood there in a daze, clenching his fists tightly. He could clearly hear his own rapid breathing.

Sparks seemed to flicker in his mind like those bursting from forged iron, passionate and intense, making him almost feel like he was dreaming.

"What’s wrong? You don’t want to?"

"I want to!"

Afraid she might change her mind, Ayuan responded eagerly.

Then he just silently stared at her. The room was quiet, and he didn’t know what to say or do next.

Before becoming mates, they needed to hold a ceremony at the High Priest’s place, but their tribe had no priest, and no Beastman had formed a mating bond yet.

What should they do? If there was no ceremony, would people know they were mates? Would the chief allow him to announce this joyous event to the old chiefs?

Should he move his things over and live with the chief, or build another bigger house?

Ayuan thought in a flurry, and his expression was as if he was going to a valiant sacrifice, serious and earnest.

Jiang Lai could roughly guess what was going through his mind, so she straightforwardly interrupted his thoughts.

"Have dinner with the old chiefs tonight and let them know about it. I’m used to my own room; you can move in with me, or continue staying in your own place if you’re more comfortable."

"I’m used to it."

Ayuan looked at Jiang Lai, feeling slightly uneasy.

The two were about to be in the closest relationship, yet they still felt distant and formal, like a superior and subordinate.

Jiang Lai didn’t feel much about it, simply telling Ayuan to attend to his own matters.

All afternoon, Ayuan was in a daze, with a hint of an unintentional smile at the corner of his mouth, making it obvious to those around him that he was in a great mood.

Ah Hai even came over to ask.

"Bro, what got you so happy? Tell me about it."

Looking at him, Ayuan tried hard to maintain a calm tone, saying,

"The leader and I have already become mates."

"Huh?"

In just a few words, Ah Hai felt like he was hearing something incomprehensible, easily understood when taken apart, but together it made no sense.

"Exactly what you heard. Head to the leader’s place tonight for the wedding feast."

"..."

Throughout, Ah Hai wore a look of disbelief.

That’s the leader! A god under the protection of the Beast Spirit! And they could become mates with Ayuan?!

Has an immortal descended to the mortal realm?

Or has Ayuan gone mad?

That doesn’t make sense, Ayuan isn’t the type to spout nonsense so easily.

That evening, Ayuan specifically asked two grandmas to prepare a lavish dinner.

The wine in the cellar was brewed following the method Jiang Lai provided, so no one understood better than him which wine was suitable to drink tonight, and how much of it.

No matter how the outside tribe changed, the original courtyard remained unchanged.

Sitting there, it felt like the very beginning when they first arrived at the base, with bright lights overhead, a small but clean and tidy courtyard, and a large table in the center where the original few people gathered again.

Ayuan first poured wine for the old chief, then for the other elders at the table.

When he got to Ah Hai, his gaze kept flickering between Jiang Lai and Ayuan.

It’s impossible, how could it be!

The old chief and several other old fellas enjoyed drinking. They downed a glass first before asking,

"What’s going on? Something to announce today? It’s been a while since we all sat down to eat together."

Ayuan glanced at Jiang Lai. It was her idea, so he said nothing, and after pouring the wine, sat quietly beside her, then quietly moved his chair closer to hers.

Until their arms could touch, and then he stopped.

Ah Hai watched the scene unfold.

His eyes slowly widened.

By this point, the old chief, already through one glass, saw it too and jokingly remarked,

"You two are so close; if people didn’t know better, they’d think you’re mates!"

"Hahahahahaha."

Everyone at the table was amused.

"Who could be worthy of being the mate of our leader!"

"You’re just talking nonsense; the leader is blessed by the Beast Spirit, no Beastman under the heavens is good enough for our leader!"

Jiang Lai joined in the laughter, raising her glass in the midst of this light-hearted atmosphere, she directly stated,

"The old chief is right; Ayuan and I have officially become mates. Tonight, everyone enjoy the food and drink, it’s essentially our wedding banquet."

"Hahahahahah......"

"Haha..."

"Huh?"

Without exception, everyone present showed the same expression as Ah Hai.

Incredulity.

Jiang Lai continued with a smile.

"Ayuan and I like each other, we’re all companions who’ve faced life and death together, with my father as well, so I felt I should tell you all.

From now on, Ayuan and I are mates."

The elderly generally take longer to accept new things.

But once the wine wore off, everyone accepted the fact that Jiang Lai and Ayuan had become mates.

It’s not that Ayuan wasn’t excellent; of course, he was excellent. He was perhaps the Wolf Clan’s most valiant warrior, holding his own even among other tribes.

Not only was he adept at iron forging and brick making, but he was also very skilled in crossbow crafting, with no one in the tribe matching his accuracy with a bow.

Besides Jiang Lai, he was the backbone of the tribe, respected and admired by all as the second leader.

No one would find him being with anyone else strange, except Jiang Lai.

After all, in everyone’s minds, Jiang Lai was like a Beast Spirit, a deity who needed to be revered. She brought light to the tribe, abundant food, and saved countless Beastmen during outbreaks of dire illness.

No one questioned her status and position.

So, no one believed there was someone worthy of a Beast Spirit.

Jiang Lai didn’t mind all that so much.

As long as she was happy, that was enough.

That night, Ayuan moved his belongings into Jiang Lai’s room.

The room was a bit messy, but the bed was large, with silk blankets spread across it, making it very soft and comfortable to lie on.

When it was time for bed, after freshening up, Jiang Lai came back to find Ayuan folding clothes, and what little disorder there was now organized and tidy, with the floor so clean you couldn’t find a single wolf hair.