Chapter 320: Chapter 320

At last, Bei Ji also caught a fish—an ordinary black fish.

Bei Ji announced, "My fish is black." This update ıs available on NoveI~Fire.net

But how could Jin Kun and Jin Yang pass up such an opportunity?

Jin Kun almost immediately exclaimed, "I know this fish! It has no bones and is especially tender. Look at it! Even though it’s dark, doesn’t it shine like a black gem? You can tell at a glance it’s very rare and precious."

Jin Yang chimed in, "That’s right, Bei Ji, you’re amazing! I know this fish. Even though it’s black, you can eat it by just grilling it lightly. It’s also exceptionally delicious raw! You actually managed to catch such a tasty fish!"

The four cubs were busy fishing, while their two uncles were even busier showering them with compliments.

Jin Kun noticed that the earthworms used as bait were gone.

How could he let his adorable nephews fish without bait?!

A dignified Jin Jing Golden Dragon, he plunged his feet deep into the mud, searching everywhere for earthworms.

Engrossed in his search, Jin Kun suddenly heard a SPLASH from the direction where Xi Qing was fishing.

As their third uncle, panic instantly set in.

He whipped his head around but couldn’t see Xi Qing.

His heart lurched, and without a second thought, he leaped into the muddy, dirty water left by the torrential rain.

He searched desperately.

He plunged his head under the water to look for the cub, but the water was too murky. He found nothing!

When he resurfaced and looked up, he saw Xi Qing standing on the bank, staring at him blankly.

"You... Why did you jump in? I didn’t fall. What rolled down was probably just a stone."

Seeing Xi Qing unharmed, Jin Kun felt a heavy weight lift from his chest.

He swam to the bank, and Xi Qing, somewhat embarrassed, asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

Jin Kun didn’t respond.

Bei Ji approached Xi Qing and asked, "What’s wrong with him?"

Xi Qing explained, "He thought I had fallen in, so he jumped in to save me."

"Oh..." The cubs sneaked glances at him.

Jin Kun, drenched, sat down nearby.

Somehow, recalling the panic he’d felt when he thought Xi Qing had fallen into the river, his eyes and nose began to sting, and his eyes grew moist.

Why had he been so foolish? Why had he pushed his own sister so far away for Jin Yao’s sake? Why had he previously spoken ill of his sister in front of his four nephews? Why had he done such things? Why had he broken his sister’s and his nephews’ hearts? His sister had been lost when she was very young. They owed her over twenty years of doting affection. She was clearly the one who had suffered the most. Why, oh why, had he helped Jin Yao go against his own sister?

Xi Qing nudged Bei Ji uneasily. "He’s crying... What do we do? He’s crying."

Bei Ji whispered guiltily, "We didn’t bully him, did we? We just asked him to catch some earthworms."

Dongchi, also feeling a twinge of pity, said, "Don’t worry. I even had Jin Yang fetch water. We haven’t even really asked him to do anything yet."

Xi Qing said, "But he thought I fell in, so he dived in to save me. Is he crying because he realized I hadn’t fallen in? I don’t understand."

Dongchi replied, "Didn’t Mom tell us about a tactic called the ’self-pity ploy’? I think he’s using that now. Let’s just observe for now and not engage with him."

Nan Mo also murmured, "Hmm."

The four brothers all agreed on this point.

Whether to accept their uncles was their mother’s decision. After all, she was the one who had been wronged and mistreated.

As for them, they would follow whatever their mother decided.

Jin Yang watched Jin Kun cry, neither mocking nor consoling him.

He understood his brother’s feelings perfectly.

After Jin Kun composed himself, he stood up and said to Jin Yang, "You look after the cubs."

Jin Yang asked, "Where are you going?"

Jin Kun said resolutely, "I’m going to apologize to Sixth Sister."

Jin Yang fell silent for a moment.

Jin Kun declared, "Whether Sixth Sister forgives me or not, I must apologize. If Sixth Sister finds me disgusting and her eyes are offended by the sight of me, I’ll leave immediately. Don’t worry, I won’t upset Sixth Sister again."

He certainly wasn’t worried. He understood Jin Kun’s thoughts completely. Wasn’t he, too, longing to get close to Sixth Sister but too scared to approach, only able to watch from a distance?

Jin Kun had initially headed straight for the Delusional Tavern, but after a few steps, he realized it was inappropriate to go empty-handed. He immediately returned to the cave to retrieve his most prized treasures.

For his first formal meeting with his sister, he absolutely had to bring some fine treasures.

He rushed eagerly to the entrance of the Delusional Tavern, but upon arrival, fear took hold. He hesitated, not daring to enter.

No, an apology without sincerity is worthless. If I don’t even have the courage to face my sister once, how can I ever hope she might forgive me one day?

Jin Kun paused, then mustered his courage and walked in.

During this period, Jin Tong, Tai Seng, and Wang took turns hunting each day.

With more males around, they began to compete, even comparing their prey to see whose was larger and whose meat was fresher.

Today was Wang’s turn, so he had gone out hunting. Only Jin Tong, Tai Seng, and A’ye were in the tavern.

Tai Seng and A’ye were working behind the counter. As soon as Jin Kun walked in, both of them saw him.

Tai Seng asked Jin Kun coldly, "Buying liquor?"

"No, no, no, not buying... No, no, no, no, I mean, buying!" Jin Kun’s mind felt sluggish, taking several turns to form a coherent thought.

A’ye said disdainfully, "Well, are you buying or not?"

Jin Kun replied, "Buying. I’ll buy in a moment."

He definitely wanted to try the liquor brewed by Sixth Sister.

A’ye’s disdain grew. "If you want to buy, buy it now and leave quickly once you’re done."

"No, I can’t leave now."

Si Yan was in the main hall.

She wore a comfortable dark purple snakeskin dress, with a thin animal hide shawl draped over her shoulders.

She just sat there quietly, yet she exuded a gentle and peaceful aura.

Jin Kun, who had been somewhat dejected, felt his eyes light up when he saw Si Yan.

Sixth Sister! My sister!! She’s truly lovely; just looking at her makes me want to dote on her.

Jin Kun clenched his teeth and hurried towards her.

Jin Tong blocked him. "Jin Kun, what are you doing here? I’m warning you, Sixth Sister is about to give birth. Don’t cause her any distress at a time . We’re brothers, but if you cause trouble, don’t blame me for hitting you."

"I’m not here to cause trouble."

Jin Kun looked gratefully at Fifth Brother.

This left Jin Tong utterly perplexed.

Has Third Brother gone mad?

At that moment, Jin Kun was thinking: Thank goodness Fifth Brother has always protected Sixth Sister. Otherwise, I truly, truly would feel she’s suffered too much, and I’d be even more unsure how to face her.

Jin Kun immediately took something out.

Jin Tong watched him warily.

Jin Kun placed the item on Si Yan’s table and pushed it towards her, right in front of her.

Si Yan was utterly baffled.

Why is someone who always opposed and marginalized me acting this way today? He isn’t giving me a bottle of poison, is he?

Si Yan cautiously looked down.

The bottle was quite special.

It was a small medicine vial made of a white, jade-like material that felt warm to the touch.

Such medicine vials were rare in the Beast World, and Si Yan couldn’t help but be curious about its contents.

"What is this?" Si Yan asked.

Jin Kun stammered, "It’s... it’s a shamanic medicine. A life-saving shamanic medicine."

The gecko crawled out from the void, its eyes fixated on the small medicine vial, whirling round and round.

"This is the blood of the Beast God. Grandchild, take it."