Marrying the Soft-hearted Villain

The back mountain of the Winter Bear Tribe wasn't particularly large, but the small hot spring and the spirit-rich forbidden zone were well-hidden.

A slightly damaged sixth-tier barrier enveloped the forbidden zone. A great deal of spiritual energy seeped from the damaged barrier, filling the entire back mountain.

Although Qing Ruyi, a fifth-tier half-demon, half-devil powerhouse, possessed the ability to probe with her demonic sense, her strength was mostly derived from the accumulation of demonic energy in the abyss, making her relatively weak in some areas of spell comprehension.

Furthermore, a seventh-tier barrier, even if damaged, was difficult to detect. Therefore, after probing, Qing Ruyi didn't discover the forbidden zone.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf had explored the area at night in his wolf form and immediately understood that this forbidden zone might be an opportunity for him to rapidly improve his strength in the short term.

Originally, he had a different plan for Qing Ruyi's master, the nearly eighth-tier demon.

The discovery of this forbidden zone was an unexpected delight.

However, Yuan Jue's injuries hadn't fully healed. The combined strength of his demon core and beast core hadn't reached the sixth tier, making him unable to completely break through the slightly damaged barrier. He could only focus his mind and cultivate quietly at the barrier's entrance.

As he cultivated, Yuan Jue sensed something amiss.

Amidst the rich, pure spiritual energy, faint traces of demonic energy drifted by.

Most of the demonic energy was filtered out by the damaged seventh-tier barrier, but a considerable amount still leaked through the damaged sections.

A dark and sharp glint flashed across his eyes. Conversations between his little wife and some members of the Winter Bear Tribe surfaced in his mind—

"Grandpa Clan Leader told us that human and demon children who haven't reached the first tier shouldn't come to the back mountain." Xiong Gun Gun clutched a piece of dried beef tightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in his large eyes. "Ordinary tribe members aren't allowed to live on the back mountain either!"

Besides this, Xiong Duo Duo and Tian Xiu had also mentioned some things about the back mountain of the Winter Bear Tribe. Combining this with what he had observed in the past two days since moving in, Yuan Jue quickly realized the Winter Bear Tribe's peculiarity.

It was likely that Grandpa Clan Leader knew about the barrier and the forbidden zone on the back mountain.

As for why he didn't speak of it, it was probably related to the demon hidden within the forbidden zone.

"Heh." Mr. Big Bad Wolf's voice was low and deep. He shifted into his half-demon form and shook off the accumulated snowflakes.

His sharp wolf claws lightly grazed the damaged part of the barrier, allowing him to more clearly sense the trace of demonic energy mixed within the abundant spiritual energy.

This trace of demonic energy was surprisingly similar to the demonic energy within his bloodline, but it was slightly weaker than the demonic blood within him.

Perhaps this demonic energy was a deadly poison to other demon races, but to him, the pain it brought was less than a ten-thousandth of the pain from the demonic energy within him.

His pointed, silver-gray wolf ears twitched slightly. Yuan Jue absorbed a large amount of spiritual energy at the opening of the damaged barrier. In just one night, his strength recovered to about 50% of what it was before he was seriously injured.

However, the substantial loss of spiritual energy seemed to have attracted the attention of the demon within the barrier. At dawn the next day, several sixth-tier demons came to investigate.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf retreated immediately upon discovering them, but he still sustained some injuries.

Fortunately, although the barrier at the edge of the forbidden zone was damaged, it blocked most of the attack. Only a small portion of the dispersed energy injured him.

But Mr. Big Bad Wolf didn't choose to stay where he was and continue cultivating after the demons left. Instead, he followed the path he had memorized, quickly gathered some plants that could be used at home or were beneficial to Ruan Qiuqiu, and hurried back to the cave.

On the way, he encountered Qing Ruyi, who happened to be looking for his little wife. A brief conversation between the two half-demons, half-devils gave Mr. Big Bad Wolf a clearer understanding of Granny Ruyi's master.

"Seventh-tier peak."

"Vying for the position of Demon King." A low, almost murmuring, husky voice echoed in the quiet little cave, dissipating in the warm, soft light of the third-tier Warmfire Grass.

Yuan Jue's handsome face was pale. He sat up halfway, blood staining his lips, making his sensual lips appear blood-red as if he had just tasted blood.

His long, raven-black eyelashes weren't particularly curled. They drooped slightly, concealing the disgust and disdain that flashed across his eyes.

Years of hardship, and the torment of those disgusting schemes and machinations, had changed him. He was no longer the naive and innocent little wolf who believed in everything.

But…

He still underestimated the shamelessness of demons and devils.

The early arrival of the beast tide, and the seventh-tier and several sixth-tier demons hidden within, had left him seriously injured, but it had also brought Ruan Qiuqiu to his side.

No matter what, he would never allow any demon or devil to lay a hand on her.

Tianluo, the gray wolf, took a deep breath, suppressing the dull ache in his chest. He slowly closed his long, narrow eyes, perked up his furry, pointed ears, and listened carefully to the distant sound of water coming from the other cave. A faint blush crept onto his handsome face, and the violent killing intent hidden in his heart gradually subsided.

Before he rested, he had prepared the hot water Qiuqiu needed for bathing and even placed three second-tier Warmfire Grasses in their current "bathroom." She shouldn't… feel cold.

His ear tips twitched. The wolf was so shy that the tips of his ears were almost turning pink.

He hadn't fantasized about Qiuqiu bathing with him, really, he hadn't.

His large hands clenched tightly. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Yuan Jue's forehead. He endured the strange, unfamiliar heat surging within him with some embarrassment.

—In the other small cave, Ruan Qiuqiu finally recovered from her previous awkwardness. She buried her entire head in the warm water, washing away all her fatigue and shyness.

Mr. Big Bad Wolf, she didn't know when he had returned or how long he had been watching her. She smelled so bad, how could he stand it?

A series of questions bubbled up from Ruan Qiuqiu's heart like bubbles, making her cheeks flush uncontrollably.

But soon, as the dirt was washed away, Ruan Qiuqiu's heart gradually calmed down.

It didn't matter. In the eyes of other demon races, she and Yuan Jue were already a couple who had done everything.

She had seen his miserable state with rotting wounds. It was nothing for him to see her slightly dirty appearance after cultivation.

Since realizing her feelings, Ruan Qiuqiu was no longer confused.

She knew very well what she wanted and had already tested Yuan Jue's attitude.

That big, silly wolf hadn't called her "wife" at first, and hadn't expressed anything afterward. Perhaps it wasn't that he didn't like her, but simply that he was shy and awkward.

He was even more so than the little wolf. The shyness and honesty of the little wolf had evolved into awkwardness and stubbornness over the past twenty years.

She had finally figured out Mr. Big Bad Wolf's routine. Whenever they lacked something at home, as long as she casually mentioned it, the seemingly cold and silent Tianluo Gray Wolf would always find a way to get it for her.

Ruan Qiuqiu blinked and quickly got up to rinse the dirt off her body, changing into a clean set of clothes.

Because cultivation had expelled some impurities from her body, her skin now looked very fair and smooth, and felt very delicate to the touch. Ruan Qiuqiu couldn't help but touch her arms and legs.

However…

The price of beauty was a bit painful. Perhaps because she had just finished cultivating, her skin had also become more sensitive. Even accidentally brushing her fingers against the skin on her legs would cause a noticeable shiver.

A hint of helplessness flashed across Ruan Qiuqiu's eyes. She could only withdraw her hand, contenting herself with touching her face before sighing and putting down her two lonely paws.

While using her water-type ability to dry the remaining water droplets on her body and hair, she planned her next steps.

The snow was still falling outside, but it was much lighter than yesterday. She had just recovered from her cultivation state, her spiritual energy was abundant, and after communicating with Yuan Jue, she could take this opportunity to process all the Green Moon Cotton stored in the cave.

Having made up her mind, Ruan Qiuqiu didn't hesitate. She dressed, simply tied up her long hair, and walked out of the small cave.

She had originally thought that Yuan Jue would still be in the small cave where they had rested, but when she went over, she found that the wolf wasn't there. Not only that, but he had also cleaned the entire small cave, and the previously dirty smell had completely dissipated.

Ruan Qiuqiu "…"

She let out a soft moan, unable to bear it, and covered her burning cheeks with her hand.

—She had always been the one to clean up after Mr. Big Bad Wolf. She hadn't expected that the wolf, not yet fully recovered, would now clean up after her.

Ruan Qiuqiu shook her head, throwing all those embarrassed feelings behind her, and walked towards the "master bedroom" without hesitation.

The animal hide curtain wasn't tied tightly, so Ruan Qiuqiu didn't even need to lift it.

She saw Mr. Big Bad Wolf sitting upright on the wedding bed at a glance.

He had changed his clothes. He was no longer wearing the bright red robe but the first set of clothes she had made for him. His handsome, cold face was buried in his dark fur. The fur strips over his eyes were loosely tied, slipping down halfway, faintly revealing his long, narrow crimson phoenix eyes.

Hearing her movements, Mr. Big Bad Wolf was clearly flustered. He raised his arm, seemingly wanting to tie the fur strips properly.

But perhaps because he had lost his vision, his hands trembled. His gaze was blurry and panicked, and his slightly wide sleeves slipped down, revealing glimpses of deep bloody scratches.

Ruan Qiuqiu's heart skipped a beat. She couldn't help but frown in distress. She took two steps forward, following the light emitted by the peculiar plants (Warmfire Grass) in the cave, which was brighter than burning wood, and saw the faint traces of blood on Yuan Jue's lips.

"Husband, are you injured?" Ruan Qiuqiu quickly ran to his side, her voice trembling slightly.

"…It's nothing." Although Yuan Jue said this, he deliberately revealed his pointed ears, folding them before letting them droop softly against his head.

Seeing that his ears were curled up in pain, Ruan Qiuqiu felt even more distressed. Seeing that the wolf still wanted to fix the fur strips, she quickly said, "Let me do it."

She reached out, pinching the fur strips on Mr. Big Bad Wolf's cheeks as gently as possible and carefully lifting his cascading black hair.

The scent of his little wife was strong beside him. The perverse gray wolf slowly curved his lips, a gleam of satisfaction flashing in his eyes at his successful little scheme.

And his little wife didn't notice the wolf's deliberate attempt to create intimate contact with her by pretending to be weak and blind →→

Thinking about the wounds on his arms, Qiuqiu's eyes felt a little sore. As she gently tied the fur strips for Yuan Jue, she pursed her lips and endured for a moment. Seeing that Mr. Big Bad Wolf didn't take the initiative to speak, she couldn't help but ask, "Where did you go? How did you get hurt?"

The wolf had probably taken a wild bath outside before she woke up and hadn't used his demonic power to dry the moisture from his hair, leaving it slightly damp.

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