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Building a Civilization and Raising Cubs in the Beast World – CH73

Chapter 73

Bai Tu grabbed the medicine and took a few steps forward, relieved that Lang Qi didn’t move. But he relaxed a bit too soon. The moment Bai Tu got about three meters away, Lang Qi immediately stood up and closed the distance between them.

Bai Tu stopped in his tracks, and Lang Qi halted beside him, showing no intention of attacking the others—but he also clearly had no plans to let Bai Tu leave his side. 

Bai Tu didn’t dare risk walking farther away. Based on what he’d observed earlier, the closer the wolf tribe got, the more irritable Lang Qi became.

The wolves had retreated to the base of the mountain, leaving only two or three to keep watch near the cave entrance. 

Bai Tu instructed them to bring up some fresh meat. 

While the cave was cooler than the outside, it wasn’t ideal for food storage, and the main food supplies were kept in a separate storage cave. 

Bai Tu only had a few ingredients on hand. “And bring some food from the kitchen as well,” Bai Tu added. So much time had been lost this morning, and cooking would take even longer now. Lang Qi hadn’t eaten anything since yesterday afternoon, and with his injuries, he couldn’t go much longer without food.

As Bai Tu started listing ingredients for cub-friendly meals, he felt his clothes tighten. 

The wolves across from him began to look shocked, and one younger wolf almost let out a startled cry. 

Bai Tu glanced down and realized Lang Qi was gripping the fur pelt tied around his waist with his teeth, tugging him back toward the cave. 

Judging by his demeanor, Lang Qi didn’t seem too happy about Bai Tu talking to the wolves outside.

“Walnuts, yam, beef, pork—bring some of each. Seal off two-thirds of the cave entrance before heading back down,” Bai Tu quickly finished his instructions and tossed the medicine he’d been holding to the wolves. “These are for treating injuries. Qi and Ze know how to use them. Don’t stand guard outside.”

Before Lang Qi’s gaze could grow more dangerous, Bai Tu gave his ears another rub, said a few final words, and followed him back into the cave.

Noticing the collar around Lang Qi’s neck, Bai Tu asked, “Should I help you take that off?” The fight with the Lion Tribe was over, and there was no need for him to keep wearing it. Earlier, the collar had almost injured Lang Ze. 

It wasn’t that Lang Ze had tried to bite Lang Qi; it was that the nails embedded in the collar had grazed Lang Ze’s back when Lang Qi attacked. If the nails had been any longer, Lang Ze would have been seriously hurt.

Last night, Bai Tu had been too focused on tending to Lang Qi’s wounds to remember the collar. 

He reached for the clasp, and Lang Qi lowered his gaze to watch him, offering no resistance. Bai Tu found the latch, pressed it, and removed the collar, setting it aside.

Lang Qi stretched his neck, now free of the weight, then picked up the collar in his mouth and carried it to the bamboo mat where he’d been lying earlier, placing it there.

On the bed, the cubs had cried themselves hoarse waiting for Bai Tu. Now they were curled pitifully near the edge of the bed.

Bai Tu wanted to check on them, but he hesitated, worried about Lang Qi’s presence. Earlier, Lang Qi’s gaze at the cubs had been far from friendly.

Lang Qi noticed Bai Tu’s frequent glances toward the cubs and, after a moment of thought, led him closer to the bed, stopping a short distance away but making no move toward the cubs.

Bai Tu immediately understood his intention and walked over to the bed, picking up the two cubs and softly comforting them. The cubs, however, were quick to sense the dangerous aura nearby and clung tightly to Bai Tu’s arm.

The cubs, offspring of the former Wolf King and Queen, had inherited excellent genes. 

Their tiny claws, though still small, were unusually sharp. They were typically careful, but now, in their panic, the black-furred cub accidentally dug its claws too hard into Bai Tu’s wrist, leaving a scratch.

The little black wolf immediately withdrew its paw, but it was already too late.

Bai Tu’s skin was delicate, and within moments, a bright red scratch appeared on his wrist. He gasped softly in pain—he hadn’t had an injury like this since waking up in this world.

The little black wolf froze in place, completely at a loss after realizing it had hurt Bai Tu. 

It stood awkwardly on his leg, looking pitiful. The gray-furred cub, meanwhile, stopped crying and began gently licking Bai Tu’s wound. For the cubs, licking wounds was an instinct.

Lang Qi immediately stood up, his cold gaze fixed on the two cubs.

Bai Tu hadn’t expected such a reaction from Lang Qi just because he was injured. Panicking, he quickly shielded the two cubs with one arm while reaching out to Lang Qi with the other, explaining, “It’s just a small scratch.”

Lang Qi avoided his touch and leaned closer to the wound, carefully licking it.

The sensation was a bit ticklish, and Bai Tu reflexively pulled his hand back. 

In the next second, Lang Qi clamped his jaws around Bai Tu’s entire wrist. Bai Tu froze. If Lang Qi applied even a little pressure, this wouldn’t just be a minor injury anymore.

The two cubs clinging to Bai Tu’s clothes reacted immediately. The black-furred cub was so upset it looked like it might burst into tears.

Normally, the gray cub was the crybaby, while the black cub rarely shed tears. But seeing his brother on the verge of crying, Bai Tu quickly rubbed their heads to comfort them. At the same time, he tried to calm Lang Qi. “I’m fine. Really, it’s nothing to worry about.”

It was a long moment before Lang Qi finally released Bai Tu’s hand. As soon as he did, Bai Tu pulled his hand back and hurried to grab food for the cubs.

Earlier, Lang Ze had delivered the food, but Lang Qi hadn’t allowed anyone to enter the cave, and Bai Tu hadn’t dared to insist. Instead, he told Lang Ze to leave the food on the table at the cave entrance. This way, Bai Tu could retrieve it without anyone coming into view and risking Lang Qi losing control.

Although Bai Tu had only requested one portion, Lang Ze had delivered two extra-large servings. 

Together, the meat alone weighed about 5 kilos. Now they didn’t need to prepare any additional food for the two adults. Bai Tu placed the food for the cubs in a pot to cook, then divided the rest of the food on the tray. He kept about a pound of meat and half the fruit for himself and the cubs, leaving the rest for Lang Qi.

Lang Qi lowered his head and started eating as soon as the food was placed in front of him.

While Lang Qi was eating, Bai Tu scooped a bowl of porridge, added two packets of medicine from the cupboard, and placed it in front of him. “It’s an anti-inflammatory. It’ll help your wounds heal faster. Drink it later,” he explained.

Lang Qi didn’t look at the porridge. Instead, his gaze lingered on Bai Tu for a long moment.

Feeling nervous under Lang Qi’s intense stare, Bai Tu asked softly, “Don’t want to drink it? I could make a topical version instead.”

Lang Qi’s eyes flicked to Bai Tu’s scratched wrist before he silently lowered his head and ate the rest of the food and porridge without complaint.

Relieved, Bai Tu finished his own meal and then prepared the cubs’ food. 

The two little ones, having gone half a day without eating, devoured their meal with gusto. 

Since joining Bai Tu, they had never experienced hunger and had even grown accustomed to occasional snacks. Now, their stomachs were emptier than usual. They didn’t even need Bai Tu to feed them—within moments, their bowls were spotless, cleaner than if they’d been washed.

Throughout the meal, Lang Qi kept his unblinking gaze fixed on the cubs. 

Bai Tu tried to avoid eye contact as much as possible and quickly placed the cubs back on the bed after they were done eating.

Having been comforted, fed, and watered, the two cubs, who had been upset all morning, began to feel drowsy. The moment they lay down, they started yawning. Their sleepiness seemed contagious—Lang Qi yawned twice himself.

Bai Tu glanced at Lang Qi, who was sitting by the bed, and asked, “How about taking a rest?” He then spread out the largest fur pelt in a spot farther from the bed.

Lang Qi seemed to understand this was meant for him. He lay down on his side, but his eyes never left Bai Tu.

“Get some sleep,” Bai Tu urged gently. He wrapped the two cubs in a smaller fur blanket and lay down on the outer edge of the bed, acting as a barrier between them and Lang Qi.

Lang Qi glanced at him twice, yawned again, and finally closed his eyes.

Bai Tu waited quietly for a while, watching Lang Qi’s breathing even out. Once he was sure he had fallen asleep, Bai Tu carefully sat up, slipped on his shoes, and placed his feet on the floor.

The moment his foot touched the ground, Lang Qi’s ears twitched, and his eyes snapped open, sharp and alert.

Bai Tu froze, staring directly into Lang Qi’s wide-awake gaze. His shock was far greater than when Lang Qi had startled him in the middle of the night.

I put two whole doses of medicine in that porridge! How is he still awake?!

Beastmen metabolized medicine quickly, usually falling unconscious within ten minutes of taking it. Lang Qi indeed seemed less alert than he had been in the morning, which meant the medicine was working. But… what was going on now?

Bai Tu was certain there was nothing wrong with the medicine. He’d used the same batch countless times to treat injured beastmen in the tribe. Even Hei Xiao, the elephant beastman, had given feedback that the medicine worked—he’d fallen unconscious almost instantly. 

Strong beastmen with faster metabolisms did tend to have higher resistance to drugs, but Bai Tu had already used the maximum safe dosage to ensure Lang Qi would fall asleep. Yet here he was, only sleeping for a few minutes before waking up again.

As Bai Tu wrestled with his shock, Lang Qi had already gotten to his feet. 

He walked over, gently nudged Bai Tu’s face with his nose twice, and then cast a glance at the two cubs. His eyes carried a mix of tenderness and a subtle threat, a fleeting glint of red flashing in them.

Somehow, Bai Tu understood the meaning behind Lang Qi’s gaze. To soothe him, he wrapped an arm around Lang Qi’s neck, careful to avoid his wounded shoulder, and met his eyes seriously. “I won’t hurt you. I’m just worried you might accidentally hurt someone else.”

The purpose of giving Lang Qi the medicine had been to see if he could recover. 

Hei Xiao had once said that an elephant beastman who had turned into a Fallen Beast reverted to human form after taking the medicine. While reverting didn’t necessarily mean regaining sanity, a human form was far less dangerous than a beast form. If Lang Qi could return to human form, everyone could finally relax.

But Lang Qi’s current state didn’t seem like it was heading toward recovery. Bai Tu sighed and made a promise: “As long as you don’t hurt anyone, I won’t hurt you.”

Hearing this, the threatening glint in Lang Qi’s eyes gradually faded. He returned to his previous demeanor, but his gaze remained fixed on Bai Tu, refusing to let him out of his sight.

Since Lang Qi wasn’t showing any aggression toward the cubs, Bai Tu stood up, planning to lead him to the outer section of the cave. As he rose, his peripheral vision caught sight of a muzzle lying nearby. He glanced at Lang Qi, and almost without thinking, picked it up.

Lang Qi noticed the movement and tilted his head slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

Once they reached the outer cave, Bai Tu cautiously asked, “Would you mind wearing this?” 

Although he believed Lang Qi could understand others’ intentions and wouldn’t attack without provocation, a Fallen Beast in the tribe was still a potential danger. The muzzle wasn’t a perfect solution, but it would at least limit the damage in case of an attack.

Lang Qi’s gaze lingered on Bai Tu’s mouth, then shifted to the object in his hand. He lowered his head slightly, catching Bai Tu’s scent on it.

Bai Tu held his breath as he secured the muzzle around Lang Qi’s mouth. He adjusted it carefully, threading the two chains to the back and locking them in place with a soft click.

Unlike the collar, which could be unlatched by pressing a button, the muzzle’s chains were connected with a small iron lock that required a key to open.

Lang Qi remained still while Bai Tu fastened it, though he shook his head a bit afterward, clearly uncomfortable. 

The muzzle felt restrictive, especially when he leaned closer to Bai Tu and found himself unable to touch him. A wave of frustration flared up, though it was noticeably different from the irritation he’d shown earlier when surrounded by others.

“Does it feel uncomfortable?” Bai Tu asked nervously, concerned about his first attempt at making the muzzle. Even though he’d padded it with plenty of fur, he worried it might chafe or rub against Lang Qi’s face. “Should I loosen it a bit?”

Lang Qi stayed silent but moved closer to Bai Tu. 

Through the muzzle, he brushed his face lightly against Bai Tu’s, and the irritation he’d felt moments ago seemed to ease significantly. His expression shifted, and he pressed his face against Bai Tu’s again—several times in a row.

Bai Tu assumed Lang Qi was afraid he might leave and chuckled softly, patting the muzzle. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll stay right here.”

He truly had no intention of leaving. 

Bai Tu trusted that Lang Qi wasn’t like the Fallen Beasts who killed indiscriminately, nor would he harm those close to him without reason.

Building a Civilization and Raising Cubs in the Beast World

Building a Civilization and Raising Cubs in the Beast World

Score 8.6
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Artist: Released: 2023 Native Language: Chinese
After waking up, Bai Tu finds himself transmigrated into a world of furry beastmen. Everyone else can transform into fierce, massive animals, but he’s just an ultra-miniature bunny, so small that his entire body isn’t even as big as someone else’s paw. To survive, Bai Tu leads his tribe in farming, animal domestication, and infrastructure building, all while occasionally babysitting the wolf cubs sent over by the Wolf King. But as the saying goes, “Often walking along the river, how can you avoid getting your shoes wet?” After excessively cuddling with the wolves, Bai Tu is eventually snatched away by the neighboring Wolf King. Three months of hard labor later, Bai Tu discovers his belly is getting bigger. “Don’t panic—it’s fake,” Bai Tu firmly convinces himself that it’s just a phantom pregnancy. But the very next day, as he digs a tunnel to escape, he’s faced with five little wolf cubs by his feet, leaving him utterly speechless and on the verge of tears. Reading Guide:
  • Black Wolf Gong (top) × White Bunny Shou (bottom)
  • The story focuses heavily on farming and world-building in the early chapters.
  • Later chapters include mpreg (male pregnancy), with the five wolf cubs consisting of sons and nephews.
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  1. Dawn says:

    Omg this is so cute ?

  2. Dawn says:

    I absolutely love this series

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