Chapter 109 Family
Chapter 109 Family
"Here, here, Yu'er, hello!" On the deck, a middle-aged woman smiled and waved to them.
“That’s my sister, fish roe, which means many children and many blessings.”
Yu Zijing waved to the people on the boat and introduced them to Chu Xinyao.
Fish roe?
Chu Xinyao pondered to herself that their clan's names were indeed somewhat unusual. She couldn't help but gently stroke her belly, silently making up her mind that she must personally choose the name of her child to avoid any even stranger names.
Chu Xinyao's gaze fell on the woman on the deck. Yu Zi should be over forty years old, but she looked very young. Her eyes were very similar to Yu Zijing's, large and bright.
As the ship drew closer, Chu Xinyao could see that Yu Zi's attire was quite distinctive; her blue dress was embroidered with wave patterns. Her hair was styled in a high bun, secured with a wooden hairpin.
Although Yu Zi and Yu Zijing are siblings, Chu Xinyao could sense that their personalities were different. Yu Zijing gave her the impression of being relatively calm and reserved, while his sister Yu Zi was very cheerful.
The boat finally reached the shore, and as it touched the sand, it made a somewhat harsh screeching sound.
The little ichthyosaurs seemed to sense the arrival of the fish eggs as well, excitedly leaping out of the water and splashing up sparkling droplets. Their species is now extremely rare; apart from the fish medaka and the fish eggs, only these sixteen little ichthyosaurs remain.
As soon as the boat docked, Yu Zi jumped off quickly and ran over excitedly, her face beaming with joy.
"Yu'er, hello, I'm Yu Zi, Yu Zijing's Beast Sister. You can follow him and call me Beast Sister or Sister, it's fine either way." Her voice was a little nervous.
"Sister," Chu Xinyao called out obediently.
She was actually quite unaccustomed to the titles used in this beast world. Her biological father was called "Male Father," her mother was called "Female Mother," her mother's other husbands were called "Father Beasts," her older sister was called "Beast Sister," her older brother was called "Beast Brother," and her younger brothers and sisters were called "Beast Brothers and Beast Sisters." It sounded rather awkward.
Fortunately, some tribes near the Holy Land still address each other as "brother" and "sister" to show their closeness.
"Hey, that works too, I'm closer to my older sister."
Upon hearing Chu Xinyao's address, Yu Zi's smile grew even brighter.
She was overjoyed; it seemed her brother's partner didn't dislike her. She was actually a little guilty, after all, her brother's partner was someone her beastly husband had kidnapped, and she worried that Yu'er wouldn't like their family.
"Sister, we're all ready." Yu Zijing stood tall and straight in front of Yu Zi.
With tears in her eyes, Yu Zi looked at her younger brother with a tender yet complicated gaze.
Her heart was filled with pride, but also with deep worry.
Her younger brother displayed extraordinary potential from a young age, being born a powerful sixth-tier red-level orc. However, precisely because of his excellence, he was burdened with too many expectations and responsibilities.
As the only male beastman in his tribe, he bore the heavy responsibility of procreation, and the fact that he had never been able to transform into human form became a thorn in his side.
That's why he was so eager to break through to the ninth rank.
The elders of the tribe once said that only a beastman who reaches the ninth rank can possess the ability to transform into human form, given his powerful beast body.
He devoted almost all his time and energy to this goal, constantly training and pushing his limits. However, this effort plunged him into extreme anxiety, and he ultimately took a risky attempt to break through to the ninth rank. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and he failed to reach the ninth rank, turning into a mindless fallen beast.
Looking at her younger brother who had already taken human form, Yu Zi felt a mix of emotions. She touched his shoulder and said in a trembling voice, "Little brother, it's so good that you've finally woken up. And you even have your own cubs."
Her eyes were filled with tears, but also with relief.
She looked at Chu Xinyao's slightly protruding belly and said gratefully, "Yu'er, thank you, you saved our Fish-Dragon Clan."
Chu Xinyao's arrival not only brought her younger brother back to his senses, but also enabled him to successfully transform into human form.
It not only brought hope to the fish-like creatures, but also a new life to the species. Her children will be the hope of the fish-dragons and the key to their continued reproduction.
Chu Xinyao gently stroked her belly, her heart filled with complex emotions. Four cubs—this was unprecedented among the fish-dragons, a pinnacle of their reproductive success.
"Sister, Yu'er is carrying four babies. Will there be any danger during childbirth?"
Yu Zijing asked his sister anxiously, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of worry.
Chu Xinyao had told him not to worry, but how could he not worry? Four cubs! This could very well cost Yu'er her life.
"Four?" Fish Roe was also very surprised. No one in the Fish-Dragon Clan had ever given birth to so many offspring at once.
"How can there be so many?" Fish Bubble and his father, who came up behind, were also surprised.
Chu Xinyao raised an eyebrow and looked at Yu Paopao's father, the middle-aged male beastman who had negotiated with her before.
The male beastman coughed, breaking the silence: "Hello, Yu'er, I am Jiao Ying, the beastman husband of Yu Zi. This is our son, Yu Paopao. Paopao, call her Auntie."
"Auntie," Yu Paopao called out to Chu Xinyao obediently, which was unusual for her.
Chu Xinyao smiled, her eyes crinkling, and gave a soft "hmm".
Seeing the somewhat familiar smile, Yu Paopao paused for a moment. Looking at Chu Xinyao's beautiful face, for some reason, Yu Paopao was reminded of that little female with white hair and red eyes. Although she wasn't as beautiful as the "Aunt Yu'er" in front of him, she was still exceptionally attractive to him.
She's been busy with clan affairs lately, I wonder how she's doing. The cubs in her belly should have been born by now. It's said that the Ink Serpent clan can transform into human form at the age of one. I wonder how the cubs' aptitude is.
He shook his head, dismissing the thought; now was not the time to dwell on such matters.
Yu Zi looked at Chu Xinyao and said, "Yu'er, don't worry. It is indeed very dangerous to be pregnant with four cubs, but my beast husband's clan is very powerful, and there are experienced shamans in the clan who will do their best to help you. Rest assured, we will do everything possible to ensure your safety and the safety of the cubs."
Jiao Ying replied, "Yes, there are also tribes near my Moyi tribe that produce a lot of herbs, and their medical skills are very advanced. Yu'er, you can rest assured."
Yu Zijing held Chu Xinyao's hand tightly, her eyes filled with determination: "Yes, Yu'er, no matter what happens, I will be by your side, and our children will be born safely."
"Mm." Chu Xinyao nodded. Feeling the care and concern from Yu Zijing and her family, she felt a surge of strength within her.
"Alright, now that we're all packed, let's get on the boat!" Yu Zi hurriedly ushered the two onto the boat.
Yu Zijing helped Chu Xinyao onto the boat, "Yu'er, be careful!"
"Okay, I'm not that weak yet," Chu Xinyao said with a smile.
Fish Bubble stared at Chu Xinyao's retreating figure, and his heart skipped a beat. Her back view was remarkably similar to that of the little female in his heart. For a moment, he even thought he had seen her.
Fish Bubble shook its head; it seemed it really missed her.
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