Marrying the Soft-hearted Villain

Hearing Mr. Big Bad Wolf's tense voice, Ruan Qiuqiu felt a bit puzzled. She hesitated for a moment, then asked him, "The bed is very heavy, how do we put it away?"

Yuan Jue pursed his lips, his slender fingers quietly pressing on one end of the animal hide blanket, his voice a bit lighter than usual, "Magic."

"Will it consume too much demonic power?" Hearing him say this, Ruan Qiuqiu didn't ask further, only looking at his slightly upturned black hair with some worry.

Yuan Jue gently shook his head, placing his right hand on the marriage bed, his low and husky voice echoing in the empty cave, "Light."

Ruan Qiuqiu stood to the side. After ascending to the second level, her perception of the surrounding spiritual energy had become stronger.

She only felt that after Mr. Big Bad Wolf's voice trailed off, the surrounding spiritual energy all surged to his fingertips, forming a slightly complex magic array, which projected onto the stone bed.

Only…

She wasn't sure if it was because she had just leveled up and her perception wasn't accurate enough, but she felt like Yuan Jue had carved two magic arrays…

Ruan Qiuqiu opened her eyes and looked at the now much calmer wolf, a thought slowly flashing through her mind—

Did Mr. Big Bad Wolf accidentally scratch the stone bed with his claws before, so he didn't want her to find out?

As her thoughts wandered, Mr. Big Bad Wolf used magic to fold the animal hide blanket and mattress and place them to one side. Ruan Qiuqiu looked at the flat, smooth stone bed, without a single visible scratch, and her expression softened.

She blinked, increasingly convinced that her guess was correct.

Initially, when she first married this wolf, he was much fiercer than now. Probably due to pain, sometimes his hands would transform into sharp claws, scratching the animal hide beneath him, and he would secretly mend it himself.

To take care of the wolf's pride, Ruan Qiuqiu always pretended not to know about this.

Now was the same.

She didn't expose Mr. Big Bad Wolf, but took two steps forward and gathered the animal hides and other items from the stone bed.

…

After organizing all the usable things in the cave, the wooden cart was fully loaded, with little space left.

The stone bed was also moved out. Although it had become much lighter due to the magic cast on it, its volume was still large, and it wouldn't fit on the wooden cart.

Ruan Qiuqiu and the others stood outside the cave, looking at the gradually worsening weather, and fell into the dilemma of how to transport it.

Grandmother Ruyi spoke first. She pointed to Ruan Qiuqiu and Mr. Big Bad Wolf and said, "Qiuqiu and the wolf cub will sit in the back of the cart, and I'll sit in the front so I can steer."

As she spoke, she patted the stone bed, her eyes showing a hint of surprise, "This bed made of warmstone can be placed on the small wooden cart. I'll secure it around the edges."

Grandmother Ruyi quickly took a few pieces of wood from the large wooden cart, made a small wooden board, and then used willow branches to fix the stone bed onto the small wooden board, finally connecting the two wooden carts together.

Tian Xiu fluttered his wings at the side, surprised by the warmstone bed. "Goo, Wah~ (This bed is actually made of warmstone! Such a large piece of warmstone, if sold, it would probably be worth quite a few spirit stones.)"

Ruan Qiuqiu asked with slight confusion, "Is warmstone a very precious mineral?"

The Sand Sculptor opened his sharp beak, about to speak, when Yuan Jue interrupted him.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf's tone was indifferent, "Somewhat difficult to find, but not particularly rare."

"Do you like it, wife?"

Ruan Qiuqiu shook her head, "No."

She didn't particularly like warmstone, she was just a little curious. She had always wondered why the stone bed at home felt warm to sleep on, but this was the first time she had heard that it was made of warmstone.

Although she was concerned about whether this warmstone was really valuable, it was her and Mr. Big Bad Wolf's marriage bed, so she couldn't sell it for spirit stones.

While they were talking, the very reliable Grandmother Ruyi had already connected the two wooden carts.

"The weather is changing, let's go." Grandmother Ruyi glanced at the darker-than-usual sky and turned her head, giving the Sand Sculptor a meaningful look.

Tian Xiu, the beast of burden who had pulled the cart for two days and had only one day left, instantly understood the meaning of Grandmother Ruyi's look.

If he weren't in his demon form now, with his furry face making it difficult to see his expression, he would definitely look utterly despairing.

His mate would never have imagined that he, a top-ranked young generation Great Eagle of the Sand Tribe, would one day be reduced to pulling a cart for demons for a few medicinal herbs…

But complaints aside, he would always fulfill his promises.

Tian Xiu didn't hesitate any longer. He let out a "Goo," flapped his wings twice, enlarged his demon form to a nearly three-meter-tall eagle, and obediently walked to the cart, allowing Grandmother Ruyi to tie a few willow branches around him.

"…" Ruan Qiuqiu wanted to laugh, but feeling a little sorry for Tian Xiu, she held back.

Larger snowflakes began to fall from the sky, landing on her neck and melting into water, icy cold.

Ruan Qiuqiu hesitated for a moment and took out a straw raincoat and a straw hat.

One was given to her by Little Mint before, which she later enlarged and handed to Grandmother Ruyi.

The straw hat was woven by her later. At the time, she had intended it for Mr. Big Bad Wolf, so she made it a bit larger. Now it could cover the Great Eagle's head.

Tian Xiu happily accepted her kindness, placing the straw hat on his large head.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf pursed his lips and said nothing.

If his eyes weren't covered with fur strips right now, Ruan Qiuqiu would definitely see the jealous wolf's eyes reddening again.

He didn't particularly dislike Tian Xiu, he just instinctively wanted to monopolize everything about Ruan Qiuqiu.

He only wanted her to stay by his side forever, her eyes and heart only having him, only being good to him, the one wolf.

Yuan Jue's knuckles turned white from clenching his fists. He knew that his thoughts were twisted, dark, selfish, and abnormal.

But he couldn't control it.

Tian Xiu only felt a sudden chill behind him, making his eagle feathers stand on end.

He hesitated for a moment, quickly understanding something, and intended to give up the large straw hat on his head that shielded him from the snow.

Ruan Qiuqiu, having finished distributing the snow-blocking items, pulled out a newly made animal hide umbrella from a pile of items and returned to Mr. Big Bad Wolf's side. "Let's share the umbrella."

As she spoke, Ruan Qiuqiu opened the simple "umbrella" made of leftover fabric and some wood. Thinking that Mr. Big Bad Wolf might not know what an umbrella was, she explained, "An umbrella is something that can block rain and snow."

Ruan Qiuqiu held the animal hide umbrella in one hand and pushed the simplified wheelchair with the other, looking at the giant trees in the distance, feeling a sense of temporal dislocation.

The rustling snowflakes were blocked. Yuan Jue's eyelashes trembled as he restrained those imperceptible evil thoughts, and his originally somewhat frightening expression gradually softened.

Grandmother Ruyi, who had been paying attention to the situation, noticed that the dangerous aura emanating from Yuan Jue that made her scalp tingle gradually disappeared. She felt helpless and amused—

This wolf cub probably loves Qiuqiu even more than she thought.

If they really followed the Lord's plan and killed Ruan Qiuqiu in front of him, Yuan Jue would probably instantly fall into demonic madness.

To be honest, she hadn't been optimistic about Yuan Jue at first, and didn't even think he could successfully navigate the mid-stage of demonization.

But now he seemed to have found a way to fuse demonic energy and demonic power, and all of this was definitely inseparable from Ruan Qiuqiu.

Narrowing her eyes, Qing Ruyi felt some emotion, and a slight bitterness in her heart.

She only hoped that they could have more time to grow before the crisis arrived.

They weren't like her and Brother Mo; they still had time.

"Get in the cart, let's go." Qing Ruyi suppressed the bitterness in her heart and called for Ruan Qiuqiu and the wolf cub to get on the cart.

But the wooden cart wasn't big enough. After placing the "wheelchair," there wasn't enough space for another person.

Ruan Qiuqiu was a little troubled. The Great Eagle turned his head and offered a surprisingly good suggestion, "Goo~ (Why doesn't Madam Yuan sit on your husband's lap? Just let the wolf hold you.)"

Mr. Big Bad Wolf "…"

Ruan Qiuqiu "…………"

Grandmother Ruyi suppressed a laugh, "That's an idea, Qiuqiu, just do as Tian Xiu says."

Ruan Qiuqiu's face slowly turned red, unable to refute.

She hesitated, unsure of what to do.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf's ears also turned red. He struggled for a moment, then asked in a hoarse voice, "What does my wife think?"

Ruan Qiuqiu "…" She thought it wasn't a good idea.

"Hoo~ (It's just sitting on his lap, you've been married for half a month, why are you still shy~)" Tian Xiu teased, blinking his big eyes.

If his mate were here, she definitely wouldn't be polite with him. Xiao Xing wasn't much lighter than him, and every time she wanted him to carry her on his back. If he couldn't, she would scold him for being useless…

Thinking of his mate, and then looking at the blushing Ruan Qiuqiu and Yuan Jue, Tian Xiu sighed deeply.

It was said that most male demons of the wolf tribe were naturally gifted and not easily shy.

Why did he only sense Yuan Jue's ferocity towards demons, and not any experience in that aspect?

The Great Eagle reached out a wing and touched his chin in a human-like manner, completely puzzled by Ruan Qiuqiu and Yuan Jue's shyness.

"Grandmother Ruyi, can the wooden cart still…" Ruan Qiuqiu's question trailed off, the words 'be expanded' not yet spoken before Qing Ruyi decisively interrupted her.

"No." It wasn't that Qing Ruyi really wanted to tease Ruan Qiuqiu, but the willow cart really couldn't be modified any further.

The cart was now full of things, and any further changes could easily cause it to break.

Looking at Ruan Qiuqiu's blushing face, Qing Ruyi sighed and said, "Didn't you ask me to make that wheelchair quite large? You two can squeeze in."

Yuan Jue pursed his lips and didn't speak.

Seeing that there was really no other way, Ruan Qiuqiu decided to just go for it. After pushing Mr. Big Bad Wolf onto the willow cart, she stood on tiptoe, bent down, and whispered, "Husband, move in a little."

A suspicious blush crept onto Yuan Jue's cheeks. It was unknown what he was imagining, as he just stiffly and reservedly nodded, supporting himself on the wheelchair and shifting over.

Ruan Qiuqiu held the umbrella in one hand, stood on tiptoe, and sat beside him.

Although she was glad that she had made the "wheelchair" a bit larger, enough to accommodate her and Mr. Big Bad Wolf,

But…

This size was only compared to an ordinary chair.

The person and the wolf were still very close, their legs touching. Ruan Qiuqiu could even feel the warmth radiating from Yuan Jue.

Her heart began to race uncontrollably again. Ruan Qiuqiu held the umbrella in her left hand and awkwardly placed her right hand on her knee.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf wasn't much better.

Usually, he hid the possessive desires clamoring within him very well. Apart from stealing kisses, he hadn't done anything inappropriate in front of Ruan Qiuqiu, so naturally, there were no opportunities for intimate contact with his little wife.

Now, this was the closest contact the person and wolf had had while conscious.

"Let's go." Seeing that the two were seated, Grandmother Ruyi gave the order to Tian Xiu. The Great Eagle let out a "Goo" to indicate his understanding. He immediately spread his large red wings, his claws gripping the ground firmly, demonic power surrounding him, and quickly glided through the forest.

The cold wind blew against them, accompanied by the creaking sound of the wooden cart sliding through the snow. They had officially started their move.

The wind was quite strong. Tian Xiu's speed was fast. Ruan Qiuqiu moved the umbrella forward to block the wind, and when she looked back, only swirling snow met her eyes.

When she came to her senses again, they had already left the outermost area of the Flame Wolf Tribe.

Ruan Qiuqiu took a deep breath, unable to articulate her current feelings.

As she was lost in thought, the animal hide umbrella in her hand was taken by Mr. Big Bad Wolf.

He seemed to have used some magic, as the umbrella steadily blocked the wind and snow diagonally in front, shielding them from most of the elements without obstructing their view.

Ruan Qiuqiu slightly raised her head, only able to see Yuan Jue's elegant and handsome profile.

"Cold?" Perhaps noticing that she was more silent and tense than usual, Yuan Jue slightly turned his head. His long black hair hung down, and his covered eyes made the whole wolf exude an air of abstinence and coldness.

Ruan Qiuqiu shook her head, "Not cold."

"Mm." Yuan Jue responded, pursing his pale lips and subtly moving his leg further inwards.

Ruan Qiuqiu sat on his left side, and would accidentally brush against the wolf's left leg.

Even though he knew that Ruan Qiuqiu wouldn't dislike his physical imperfections, he was still very careful.

Being close to her with such a broken body might not be a pleasant experience.

He knew very well how unsightly his torn-off limb was, and how could he ask her to accept it without reservation?

He didn't have the courage to bear any possibility of her disgust.

Ruan Qiuqiu quickly noticed his unusual behavior. She lowered her head slightly and glanced at Mr. Big Bad Wolf's empty left leg, which he was trying to tuck inwards. Her heart ached with tenderness.

No matter how much time passed, he was still that easily injured little wolf cub.

She quickly blinked her sore eyes, looking at the rapidly changing scenery, and simply asked Mr. Big Bad Wolf about the plants she didn't recognize along the way, trying to divert his attention.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf was a very considerate wolf. Although he appeared cold and aloof on the surface, he answered every question Ruan Qiuqiu asked with great care and patience.

But his little wife was clearly exhausted last night and hadn't rested properly after her advancement this morning, so after asking a few questions, she began to lose energy.

As his little wife once again forced herself to ask a question, Yuan Jue's thin lips parted slightly, his voice as light as a snowflake, "Sleep."

Ruan Qiuqiu "…"

But before she could protest, her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and she fell into a deep sleep.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf slowly curved his lips, carefully holding her in his arms, under the cover of the animal hide umbrella.

…

Since this wasn't Tian Xiu's first trip between the Winter Bear Tribe and the Flame Wolf Tribe, the Great Eagle had found a safe and fast route. He even flew over a stretch of water, dodging the attacks of several sharp-snouted crocodiles.

The group of demons traveled for three or four hours in the increasingly heavy snow, finally arriving safely near the Winter Bear Tribe as dusk approached.

"Goo!? (Damn it, not again!)"

"Wah— (Which tribe abandoned this cub again? It's covered in green fur and scales, which tribe is it from?)"

The noisy sounds around her increased. Ruan Qiuqiu slowly woke up from her dream, frowning. She felt like she was leaning against something, and something hard but warm was wrapped around her waist…

No, she should be on the way to moving.

Ruan Qiuqiu abruptly opened her eyes, and a swathe of red fur met her gaze.

It looked a lot like the red robe she had made for Mr. Big Bad Wolf.

"Awake?"

Yuan Jue's low voice came from above. Ruan Qiuqiu instantly became fully awake. Her arm subconsciously reached down, but touched the large tail Mr. Big Bad Wolf had wrapped around her waist to secure his little wife.

Yuan Jue's sensitive tail was suddenly touched. His whole body stiffened, his muscles tense, and he almost couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

"I didn't mean to…" Ruan Qiuqiu wanted to look up and explain, but the willow cart was suddenly blocked by an unknown cub, coming to an abrupt stop and shaking.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf slightly turned his head at the sound of her voice. Before Ruan Qiuqiu could react, her lips accidentally brushed against the corner of his mouth.

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