Within seconds, a rhythmic, rumbling little purr echoed softly from his throat as he drifted straight into a deep, peaceful slumber.
The glowing wind energy around his body settled into a gentle, warm breeze, and his soft feathered wings wrapped around Su Qinglan’s wrists like a velvety blanket.
Su Qinglan’s heart melted into absolute mush. She shifted her arms to support his chubby, heavy little body, gently kissing the soft fur between his golden ears. "Sleep well, my sweet little flying tiger," she whispered fondly.
The heavy weight of the sleeping cub in Su Qinglan’s arms was suddenly lifted.
Before she could react, Hu Yan pulled the softly purring Xiao Yi into his own broad embrace.
His eyes were bright, swimming with an overwhelming tide of raw emotion...reverence, awe, and an agonisingly deep affection that he could no longer hold back.
He cradled his newly evolved son against his chest with unbelievable gentleness, then bent down without warning.
His lips captured Su Qinglan’s in a deep, desperate kiss.
It was a kiss filled with everything he couldn’t put into words...the lingering tremor of shock, the fiery warmth of his pride, and the profound, grounding love he felt for her.
Su Qinglan gasped softly against his mouth, her cheeks flushing a brilliant crimson, but Hu Yan only lingered a second longer, leaning his forehead against hers as they both caught their breath.
"Lan Lan..." Hu Yan whispered, his voice thick with emotion, his rough thumb tenderly brushing a stray lock of hair behind her burning ear.
"You really are the lucky charm for me... and for our little tiger."
He lowered his gaze back to Xiao Yi.
The tiny cub was completely out, softly snoring as his brand-new, gold-tipped feathered wings folded snugly against his chubby sides.
Hu Yan’s hand trembled slightly as he ran a broad palm over the soft, divine fur. He still couldn’t entirely process it.
His son had evolved. A high-ranking Flying Heavenly Tiger...a legendary feat that defied everything the Tiger tribe had known for generations.
"His grandfather..." Hu Yan murmured, his chest tight, a bittersweet smile curving his lips. "Father would be so proud right now, wouldn’t he?"
He looked up, gazing into Su Qinglan’s gentle eyes, his heart overflowing so fast it almost hurt.
He had spent so much of his life fighting, surviving, and carrying the heavy burden of his lineage.
But now? He had found an incredible, beautiful mate.
They had brought two magnificent, precious tiger cubs into the world. And now, his eldest son had shattered expectations and awakened a divine bloodline.
Hu Yan let out a soft, breathless laugh, pulling Su Qinglan close with his free arm so she was tucked firmly against his side.
What more could a man possibly want in this life?
***
The warm, lively atmosphere inside the grand dining hall reached its peak as everyone finally gathered around the central table.
It was an enormous, polished wooden table...so grand that even dozens of people could sit around it without feeling crowded.
There was golden roasted spirit deer, its glistening skin cooked to crisp perfection; honey-glazed spirit birds; crystal-clear fish floating in a fragrant, bubbling broth; fresh, fruits in every imaginable shade; delicate pastries shaped like blooming flowers; and countless stir-fried greens infused with dense spiritual energy. Even the individual bowls of rice sparkled faintly.
Su Qinglan blinked several times, her wide, beautiful eyes slowly sweeping across the grand feast.
"I..."
She genuinely didn’t know where to start.
Back in the Beast World, the food variety had improved drastically because of the crops she had introduced, but compared to the Heavenly God Realm... this place was practically a paradise for food lovers.
"That’s my leg!"
Many furry little figures launched themselves onto the dining table like tiny cannonballs.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The entire massive table shook violently.
The adults froze mid-bite.
In the very next instant, the little beasts completely forgot they were supposed to be civilized.
Xiao Yi hugged an entire deer leg with both tiny paws, biting down with all his might. Crunch! Xiao Er, stubbornly refusing to lose, climbed directly onto the deer’s back to tear away his own piece.
Little Xiao San wrapped half of his tiny snake body around the roast, fiercely guarding his territory with a muffled, "No stealing!"
Little Ciao Ciao simply buried his fluffy fox face into the meat until only his wagging tail remained visible, while the younger cubs copied their older brothers without hesitation.
Even little Duo Duo abandoned her own bowl. Though she was in human form and lacked sharp claws, she stubbornly squeezed herself into the chaotic little pile.
"I want roasted deer too!"
Within moments, the pristine dining table looked like a war zone.
The beast husbands collectively fell silent.
Hu Yan rubbed his temple. Shi Feng’s mouth twitched. An Mo stared blankly, while Han Jue was already reaching over. "I’ll carry them down."
Before anyone could move, Su Qinglan gently raised her hand. "Leave them."

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