Marrying the Soft-hearted Villain

Yuan Jue, the pure wolf, didn't convey his confusion and distress about certain matters to his little wife.

As the one who personally helped Mr. Big Bad Wolf open the door to a new world, Ruan Qiuqiu, who was condensing hot water balls for cleaning, felt quite helpless.

She stretched out her arm, her fingertips brushing against her slightly swollen lips. Thinking of the deep kiss that had just left her breathless, she blushed and withdrew her hand after a while.

She wasn't averse to intimacy with Yuan Jue, she just wasn't mentally prepared.

Moreover, Ruan Qiuqiu sighed and patted her cheeks. I have a feeling that Mr. Big Bad Wolf might not know anything yet…

Wouldn't it be too embarrassing for me, someone who only knows the theory, to teach him?

Ruan Qiuqiu shook her head, trying to throw out all these random thoughts. They were currently facing many harsh realities, and this wasn't the time to think about such things.

Ruan Qiuqiu quickly finished her bath, used her ability to dry herself completely, and changed into clean clothes. Since her mutant water ability had advanced, bathing and cleaning things had become very easy for her.

After quickly cleaning the used bathtub, Ruan Qiuqiu filled it with clean hot water again, intending to call Mr. Big Bad Wolf to wash up.

But soon, she realized something—This wooden bathtub… seems to be the one Mr. Big Bad Wolf made this morning. I just used it without thinking. Doesn't that mean he'll have to use this one later too…?

Ruan Qiuqiu's face started to burn again. She could only convince herself that she hadn't noticed anything, pretending to be normal and natural as she left the small cave used as a bathroom.

But to her surprise, Yuan Jue wasn't in the cave.

Ruan Qiuqiu searched all over their bridal chamber and the small cave, but couldn't find any trace of the wolf.

She frowned, feeling puzzled and uneasy. After hesitating for a moment, she sat on the bridal bed, gripped the Spirit Gathering Pearl strung on a red rope around her neck, and carefully channeled a sliver of spiritual energy into it.

The blood-red pearl lit up, flickering with a faint light.

Ruan Qiuqiu watched carefully, and after confirming that the connection had been established, she softly called out, "Husband?"

From Mr. Big Bad Wolf's side, came the roaring sound of rushing water, which sounded a bit like a waterfall.

Ruan Qiuqiu waited for a long time, but didn't hear Mr. Big Bad Wolf's voice. She asked again, puzzled, and only then did the other end of the Spirit Gathering Pearl gradually quiet down. After a long while, a hoarse voice came, "Wife."

Although Mr. Big Bad Wolf's tone was similar to usual, Ruan Qiuqiu felt that his voice was hiding something she hadn't noticed. For example, why was it so hoarse?

It seemed to be accompanied by some heavy panting, as if he were injured.

Thinking of Mr. Big Bad Wolf's past deeds of luring away monsters alone, Ruan Qiuqiu became nervous again. She abruptly stood up and asked in a low voice, "Where are you? Are you injured? Did a monster catch up to you?"

Mr. Big Bad Wolf, who had snuck out to take a cold bath in the wild to cool down because he was burning all over and was embarrassed to use the same bathtub as his little wife, "…"

His body temperature had almost returned to normal, and the strange feeling was almost gone, but now, hearing Ruan Qiuqiu's worried voice, it was like a fire had been lit again.

He raised his hand and brushed back his wet hair, his handsome face flushed. "Wolf is not injured."

He hadn't expected Ruan Qiuqiu to finish washing so quickly. After hesitating for a moment, he added, feigning coldness, "Wolf was just… cultivating under the waterfall."

Ruan Qiuqiu "…?"

It was nighttime, not to mention that it was snowing lightly. The wolf's injuries hadn't fully healed, and instead of staying in the warm cave, he went to cultivate under a waterfall?

She didn't quite understand if this was Mr. Big Bad Wolf's specific cultivation method. Knowing that he wasn't in danger, she felt a little relieved, but couldn't help but remind him, "It's very cold outside. Remember to come back early."

After she finished speaking, she heard an uncontrollable, low, and pleasant chuckle from the other end of the communication pearl. "Wolf understands, Wife."

Ruan Qiuqiu's face quickly reddened. She gave another reminder before stopping the flow of spiritual energy and cutting off the connection with Yuan Jue.

Lying on the warm stone bed, looking at the obviously smoothed, very flat cave wall, she had a clear realization—So, Mr. Big Bad Wolf and I… have already been getting along as partners.

It's just that I haven't noticed it before.

Ruan Qiuqiu closed her eyes, recalling everything that had happened between her and Yuan Jue from the time they met until now. She couldn't help but laugh and cry when she realized that from the day the Tianluo gray wolf appeared, Yuan Jue had been carefully maintaining this "home" in his own way.

In a way that was more arduous and blood-soaked than hers.

Ruan Qiuqiu thought about many things, from making sure to give the wolf water when he returned later, all the way to plans for the future.

The sound of wind and snow outside patted against the small "window." She had indeed consumed a lot of mental and physical energy today, and by the time Yuan Jue returned, Ruan Qiuqiu was already fast asleep.

Yuan Jue's black clothes were covered with snowflakes, and his long hair and eyelashes were also dotted with water droplets.

He closed the wooden door, took off his outer clothes, and first honestly dried himself. His slender fingers wiped the water droplets from the fine hairs of his wolf ears, and then he quietly lay down beside his little wife.

Because Ruan Qiuqiu had made the bed tonight, with two animal skin blankets, although Yuan Jue felt a little regretful, he still held the line as a proper wolf gentleman.

He just held her, along with the animal skin blanket, in his arms, that's all.

…

When Ruan Qiuqiu woke up the next morning, Yuan Jue, who felt guilty as a wolf, had already gotten up early.

He was wearing the red robe today, his black hair cascading down. Sitting in the wooden wheelchair, his skin appeared even fairer, his face even more bewitching.

Today's breakfast was also made by Mr. Big Bad Wolf. He must have added a Leaf Spirit Flower again, as the taste was quite peculiar.

Ruan Qiuqiu sat beside Yuan Jue, looking at his beautiful profile, and forced herself to eat all the food.

Yuan Jue seemed unable to taste anything unpleasant, not even furrowing his brows.

After breakfast, Ruan Qiuqiu walked around and found the cave very clean. Her clothes had somehow been washed and hung out to dry, and there were no chores for her to do.

The very virtuous Mr. Big Bad Wolf was sitting in the bridal chamber with his long eyelashes slightly lowered, silently cultivating like a handsome wolf who didn't belong to the mortal world.

Ruan Qiuqiu keenly caught a blush at the corner of his eyes.

"Husband."

Ruan Qiuqiu's heart stirred slightly. She called him, and then saw Yuan Jue's eyelashes tremble. After a moment, he raised his eyes as if casually and glanced at her. "Hmm?"

His gaze was burning, landing on her face without any concealment.

Ruan Qiuqiu was stared at by him and felt embarrassed after a few seconds. She didn't continue to tease him, and coughed lightly. "I'm going to check on Xiong Gun Gun and the others' injuries. Would Husband like to come along?"

Yuan Jue paused, then nodded reservedly.

Ruan Qiuqiu smiled, packed up her things, and was about to push Yuan Jue out the door when she found that he had already maneuvered the wooden wheelchair to the edge of the cave. He moved to the side and looked at her intently, indicating for her to sit beside him.

Ruan Qiuqiu "…"

Seeing that she didn't speak, Yuan Jue pursed his lips and started to act spoiled in a very scheming way, his voice melancholic. "It's alright if Wife doesn't want to."

Ruan Qiuqiu, shamefully, was once again tricked and softened her heart. She didn't hesitate any longer and sat beside him.

Although the sky outside was still overcast, the snow had stopped. In the light, Ruan Qiuqiu could see that Mr. Big Bad Wolf's face had regained much of its color.

He was in good condition. Although there was still some gloominess between his brows, it was much better than when they first met.

Ruan Qiuqiu sat on Mr. Big Bad Wolf's right side, understanding that he was still reluctant to let her directly touch his residual limb, so she simply took his arm.

Yuan Jue paused, his phoenix eyes softened, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

With his demonic power controlling the wooden cart forward, the person and the wolf quickly checked on the injured demons from yesterday—

Big Eagle was still bruised and swollen, but fortunately, his serious injuries were much better, though he still couldn't fly.

Xiong Duo Duo's healing was the best. The wound on her abdomen had scabbed over and was basically fine.

Xiong Gun Gun was also a little better. Although he still couldn't run or jump properly, his life was no longer in danger.

However, his fur had thinned out and fallen off quite a bit. To keep him warm, Xiong Duo Duo wouldn't allow him to transform into his demon form, so he was just a small ball of black fur curled up at the foot of the bed, looking a little melancholic.

Ruan Qiuqiu originally wanted to pat his head to comfort him, but in the end, meeting Yuan Jue's gaze, she just gave him a handful of dried beef.

Finally, she and Mr. Big Bad Wolf arrived at Grandpa Mo's home.

Grandma Ruyi still hadn't returned, and Grandpa Mo wasn't in the cave either. Only a few half-grown children were at home.

Ruan Qiuqiu first checked She Qin and the half-snake, half-eagle cub's condition, applied medicine to them, and then carefully asked Mo Mao about Grandma Ruyi's situation.

Calculating the time, Grandma Ruyi had been gone for almost two full days. If it wasn't a severe attack of the demonic Gu, then it was… her master summoning her.

Thinking of this possibility, Ruan Qiuqiu couldn't help but worry.

Although Grandma Ruyi had said that she only needed to report to her master once every half a month, and the harvest period was at least two months away because her master was currently busy competing for the Demon King's throne…

But they couldn't predict the matters of the Demon Realm. Crises never gave advance warning.

Mo Mao carefully explained Grandma Ruyi's situation at the time to Ruan Qiuqiu and Yuan Jue.

"Her face suddenly turned pale, and her palms turned bluish-purple?" Ruan Qiuqiu asked.

Mo Mao nodded. "Yes. Then Grandma Ruyi left. She told us to eat well and told Grandpa that she would be back soon."

Ruan Qiuqiu frowned slightly. According to Little Cat, Grandma Ruyi seemed to have been prepared at the time, not completely caught off guard.

She cared a lot about Grandpa Mo. If it was really dangerous, she probably wouldn't have let Little Cat tell Grandpa Mo.

"Sister Qiuqiu." Mo Mao called out to Ruan Qiuqiu, who was lost in thought, his tone filled with worry and confusion. "Grandma… she'll be alright, right?"

He had been with Grandpa Mo—no, it should be Father Mo—for a long time.

His memories were blurry before, but recently, he had gradually remembered many things from the past.

Their village had been destroyed by many monsters. He was very young at the time and happened to be saved by Mo Bugui, who was still young but already had white streaks in his hair. He had survived with great difficulty.

Later, he gradually learned to speak, but Mo Bugui's hair became whiter and whiter, and he grew older and older.

He wouldn't let him call him Father, but corrected him again and again, pretending to be indifferent. "Little Cat, I'm Grandpa, not Father."

When did he start calling him Grandpa? Mo Mao couldn't remember clearly.

But he remembered that all these years, Father… had been very unhappy.

It was only after Qing Ruyi came to them that Father gradually became younger.

He didn't want anything to happen to Father or Grandma Ruyi again.

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