lcionline Chapter 267 Blessings for the Cubs
Chapter 267 Blessings for the Cubs
When Ma Yuan saw the cub on his lap, he was stunned, and then his whole body froze.
Before he could react, Hou Lin swiftly lifted the cub off his lap, smilingly pushed aside the bowl from Ma Yuan's hand, and held the cub to Shu Yue's mouth.
Before even seeing what it was, Shu Yue instinctively started licking it, only to realize the taste was off once it was in her mouth!
That shouldn't be the case. Wasn't it just sweet cucumber porridge?
As soon as Rat Yue opened her eyes, she saw a bald little mouse lying in Monkey Lin's palm.
His mind raced faster than his mouth, and he blurted out, "Chirp chirp chirp!"
"How can he be so ugly?"
Was it born so quickly? He didn't feel anything at all, and why does this baby look all wrinkled?
"Moon, what did you say?"
Unconsciously, Rat Moon transformed into human form and repeated what she had just said.
Hearing him say that, Hou Lin's face darkened, and he gave this unreliable father a disdainful look. "Newborn babies are all like this. They'll be fine in a couple of days."
"Hurry up, lick your cub's fur!" Hou Lin shoved the little hamster in his hands into Shu Yue's arms. "After you're done licking it, Ma Yuan will wipe Shu Yue clean, and then everything will be fine."
After Hou Lin finished speaking, Ma Yuan realized that his animal skin was stained with a lot of blood, and Shu Yue's skin was also stained with some, but not much.
He nodded quickly and seriously, "I'll pack right away!"
"Alright, you two go watch the cubs. I'm going to tell the high priest and the others the good news!"
He then casually left, leaving the two new parents in the house looking bewildered as they held their newly born baby.
As soon as Hou Lin went outside, he saw Tu Lin and Lin Baiyan walking around.
As soon as Tu Lin saw him, she quickly walked over and asked, "How is it? Has it been born yet?"
Hou Lin smiled and nodded, "It's born. It's a little hamster, a little male beastman."
Tu Lin then asked, "Are the adults and cubs alright?"
"It's alright. Shuyue is the fastest mother I've ever seen. The baby hamsters will be born in no time."
Lin Baiyan also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Let's go, you should go in and see the cubs too."
The group nodded repeatedly, and upon entering, they saw Ma Yuan and his wife holding a small hamster, seemingly studying something.
Rat Moon was a little disappointed. "Why do I feel like the cubs aren't very good-looking?"
Ma Yuan was quite pleased, saying, "It's very pretty, just like you."
Hearing him say that, Shu Yue looked at her partner in disbelief. Was he the same as him?
Is he really that ugly?
Ma Yuan was completely unaware and continued to carefully cherish his baby.
As soon as Shu Yue looked up, he saw the group of people coming in. His face lit up with joy. "Bai Yan, you're here! Come and see the cub, he's so much fun!"
He said he was disgusted, but in fact, Shuyue really liked her cub. After all, she had been pregnant for several months before giving birth, so how could she throw it away?
Hearing his somewhat childish words, Lin Baiyan chuckled and leaned closer. The little hamster was probably tired; its two paws were curled up in front of its chest, and it was sleeping soundly in its father's hands, its little belly puffing out.
"Poke his belly, it's so soft!" Mouse Moon strongly recommended.
As he spoke, he poked the hamster's bulging belly as if to demonstrate. The baby seemed to sense the movement outside, making little whimpering noises and its toes twitching slightly.
Shu Yue was startled. "Why are his toes twitching?"
Did he break it?
Lin Baiyan smiled helplessly, "It's normal for baby hamsters' paws to twitch when they're sleeping."
"That's good, that's good." Shuyue patted her chest, but didn't dare to poke him anymore.
Hou Lin instructed from the side, "Remember to go to the logistics team every day to collect the cubs' goat milk. Make sure it's cooked and warm before giving it to the cubs."
Tu Lin added, "You must always keep the cubs with you at all times. Such small cubs are very easy to get into accidents if they are left alone at home."
The two new fathers listened very attentively to their elders' instructions, occasionally asking a question.
"By the way, Baiyan, come here." Tu Lin pulled Lin Baiyan in front of the cub, "Come and pray for the cub."
Lin Baiyan was a little at a loss at first, but when he got to the cub, his heart softened immediately. He looked at the little hamster sleeping soundly, completely unaware of what was happening, and smiled slightly.
Lin Baiyan took out a small bone needle from his animal skin bag, pricked his fingertip, and crossed his middle finger over his index finger.
Tu Lin was a little puzzled to see that he had actually pricked his own finger. Usually, when blessing the cubs, he would put his hand on his head and chant a few words.
Lin Baiyan didn't speak. He smeared his blood on the little hamster's lips and said, "May the cub live a carefree and joyful life, free from worries year after year."
This is his greatest expectation for a cub.
His blood contains the essence of the Beast God, which should be somewhat beneficial to the little hamster.
After Lin Baiyan finished speaking, a barely perceptible glint of light flashed at his fingertips before disappearing swiftly.
The orcs around him were somewhat confused by Lin Baiyan's words, but looking at his devout and solemn actions, Shu Yue seemed to understand something vaguely, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Looking at the little hamster in Ma Yuan's palm, Shu Yue suddenly said, "High Priest, could you name the cub?"
Hearing his words, Lin Baiyan was taken aback, "I'll name it?"
"I can't do it anymore, why don't you let Uncle Tu Lin do it?" Lin Baiyan declined.
Rabbit Forest, standing to the side, quickly waved his hand, "I'm even less educated, let Bai Yan do it."
He knows his own limitations best.
Rat Moon nodded seriously, "The High Priest is the most knowledgeable beastman among us. If you were to name him, the little cub might benefit from your intelligence."
He looked at Lin Baiyan with hopeful eyes, and Ma Yuan, who was next to him, nodded vigorously when he heard his partner say this, "That's right, it's a blessing for the cub to be named by the high priest."
Seeing that the couple had agreed, Lin Baiyan had no choice but to rack his brains for a name, even though he was terrible at coming up with names...
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, "Le, what do you think? I hope he can be safe and happy in the future."
Everyone carefully considered the word a few times, and then, with a final decision, Shuyue decided on the name, "Let's call her Shule!"
His greatest wish for his little hamster was for it to live a peaceful and joyful life.
Lin Baiyan ran into Lang Cang as soon as he came out of Shu Yue's house. He greeted him with some surprise and asked, "Why are you here?"
Lang Cang leaned over and took Lin Baiyan's hand. "I heard them say that Shu Yue was born?"
Lin Baiyan smiled and nodded. "It's a male hamster beastman. Do you want to go take a look?"
Lang Cang squeezed his little companion's fingertips and said calmly, "It'll be the same if you go."
Lin Baiyan understood his implication, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
Suddenly, Lang Cang frowned, took Lin Baiyan's hand and examined it in his own palm, "Why does it smell of blood?"
Lin Baiyan was somewhat surprised. Lang Cang's sense of smell was too sharp. He had only pricked one fingertip, yet he could still smell it after so long!