Chapter 324: Chapter 324

Old Gecko said, "Even in your last life’s scientific world, there were many things science couldn’t explain. In the end, zombies even appeared. So, it’s not a big deal for a water monster to appear in this low-magic world of the Beast World."

Si Yan was momentarily speechless. You’re absolutely right, she conceded internally.

"As for this water monster, it actually used to be a Merfolk Beastman."

Old Gecko really knows everything, Si Yan thought. He’s a presence even stronger than the systems in transmigration novels.

"He was a Merfolk Beastman? Then how did he become a water monster?"

"That requires telling a story."

Old Gecko slowly began, "This Merfolk Beastman was named Tao. He was a male from the Merfolk Clan, quite good-looking, but with an obsessive personality and a rather sick attachment."

Si Yan nodded. In her previous life, when she was bored, she had read quite a few novels about obsessive characters with sick attachments. She was quite familiar with this kind of male protagonist archetype. They are usually very persistent, completely fixated on the female protagonist. Although pathological, if their condition could be cured, they would become absolutely devoted men, offering a strong sense of security. Of course, that’s just a novel trope. In real life, if you encounter someone with a sick attachment, don’t ever assume you’re the heroine of a novel; run as far away as possible.

"There was a female Merfolk who once helped this male Merfolk with the sick attachment when he was being beaten up by a group of other males. After that, this Merfolk with the sick attachment fell in love with the female Merfolk."

Si Yan looked up at the sky. This trope is indeed very familiar, she thought.

"He was dead set on becoming the female’s Beast Husband. However, this female didn’t like fish. She thought Merfolk Beastmen smelled too fishy. She wouldn’t even grant him the position of a Guardian Beast, let alone Beast Husband."

Si Yan was lost for words. Well, that’s certainly... unique, she thought.

"This Merfolk Beastman, Tao, developed an obsession because his pursuit was unreciprocated. He heard that the female liked strong Beastmen, so he became determined to grow stronger. He believed that once he became stronger, the female Merfolk would fall in love with him and give him a chance."

"He did become stronger, even becoming a Golden Crystal Merfolk. But unexpectedly, the female he liked still despised him for his strong smell and refused to even look at him."

"Eventually, he became more and more obsessed. When his sick attachment flared up, he couldn’t bear the female rejecting him while continuing to accept other males."

Si Yan was utterly aghast. What in the world? It’s just a fishy smell! Couldn’t it be dealt with? She disliked your smell, so you ate her?! What kind of logic do these types with sick attachments even have?!

Old Gecko said, "He obsessively believed that by eating her, they would merge into one."

Si Yan remained utterly speechless.

"After he ate the female he loved most, divine thunder struck. He didn’t dodge at all and, even amidst the lightning, committed suicide in the sea. After his death, the Gold Beast Crystal on his forehead suddenly gathered a vast amount of water elements, and somehow, he turned into a water monster."

So, this story tells us that when facing an obsessively devoted man, refusal is far from enough; one must stay far, far away. Unlike her Wan, who used to be bad because no one taught him. Now that she’s teaching him, he can slowly learn everything. Besides, her Wan doesn’t have any snake-like smell; he’s full of sunny masculinity, very hygienic, bathes every day, and smells particularly good.

After understanding all this, Si Yan asked, "Is this water monster’s intelligence high?"

"Not very high, but not bad either. If you try some simple communication with it, sometimes it actually understands."

At the entrance of the Delusional Tavern, several Beastmen ran in panic, shouting in terror, "The water monster is in the city! The water monster has entered Myriad Beasts City!!"

Before long, Si Yan saw that Myriad Beasts City, situated on high ground and supposedly safe from floods, was already experiencing rapidly rising waters. Inside Myriad Beasts City, many strong Beastmen sprang out from all directions.

"The water monster is attacking the city!!!"

"The water monster is attacking! Quick, eliminate the water monster!!"

The water level surged frantically. Si Yan looked down to see the water had already reached her ankles and was continuing to rise unabated.

Suddenly, dragon howls echoed from the sky. She looked up and saw three Golden Dragons circling above. One carried the four little ones and Bi Yao on its back, while another was attacking the water monster!

Si Yan recognized them at a glance. The three Golden Dragons were Jin Kun, Jin Yang, and Jin Tong!

Jin Kun and Jin Yang are actually going to such lengths to protect my cubs, she thought, watching the sky intently. In the end, she chose to step out of the tavern.

"Si Yan!" Tai Seng blocked her. "Don’t go!"

Old Gecko also advised, "I wouldn’t say much at other times, but you’re about to give birth in a few days. It’s so chaotic outside; what are you doing going out now?"

Si Yan asked, "Look at that water monster. Is it attacking aimlessly?"

Tai Seng, Old Gecko, and A’ye all looked up at the sky.

The water monster’s attacks were methodical and clearly targeted the cubs.

Tai Seng said anxiously, "The water monster is attacking the cubs! What should we do?"

Old Gecko said, "Si Yan, do you feel..."

Si Yan nodded. "I feel like it’s targeting me. A small wooden cabin can’t withstand a water monster. I have to go out."

Si Yan cradled her belly. She was already on the verge of labor, due in just three or four days.

Tai Seng transformed into a Silver Wolf and appeared before her. He crouched down. "Si Yan, get on my back!"

Si Yan climbed onto Tai Seng’s back, and he started to run.

Drawing on the memory of unconsciously sending distress signals to Wan in the past, Si Yan tried to contact her Beast Husband, who was out hunting.

Fortunately, the partner totem lit up, and a connection, somewhat like a video call, was established.

Si Yan saw the Snake Beastman on the other side, carrying a huge prey on his back, already on his way home.

The Snake Beastman received the signal and stopped. Seeing Si Yan looking alright on the call, he asked, "What happened?"

"Wan! The water monster has come to Myriad Beasts City!"

The Snake Beastman froze for a moment, then asked urgently, "Where are you?"

"I’ve left the tavern. I’m okay," Si Yan said through gritted teeth, her voice urgent. "But the cubs are being targeted by the water monster! Jin Tong, Jin Yang, and Jin Kun are protecting them."

The Snake Beastman’s expression grew even tenser. He teleported instantly. "Don’t worry about them," he said. "Each cub has a Beast Crystal and is very smart. Plus, several Golden Dragons are protecting them; they’ll be fine. It’s you who needs to protect yourself. Who is with you right now?"

"A’ye, Tai Seng, and Old Gecko. Wan, I’ve left the tavern. Can you smell my scent and find me?"

The Snake Beastman tossed aside the enormous prey he was carrying. His speed increased, his expression solemn.

"Find a place to hide. No matter where you are, I’ll find you."

The Snake Beastman’s muscles tensed; he moved with extreme speed. "Baby, don’t be scared. I’ll be there very soon."

The emergency call suddenly cut off.

Just then, the Snake Beastman was forced to stop.

In front of him, three Golden Crystal Beastmen had appeared.

One of them was a Golden Dragon Beastman from the Golden Dragon Clan, the second elder, Jin Qian.

The Snake Beastman said with a cold expression, "What do you think you’re doing?"

Jin Qian stepped forward, his face equally cold. "Yao Yao said you kidnapped Bi Yao and bullied her. You’ve truly committed all sorts of evil." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on n͟o͟v͟e͟l͟f͟i͟r͟e͟.net

"I’m here to teach you a lesson."

The Emperor Snake Beastman’s face instantly turned glacial. If Si Yan’s situation weren’t more urgent, he’d have beaten this stupid dragon’s head until it split open!