Little Family Treasure of the Apocalyptic Boss

Chapter 19: Outing

Unexpectedly, the vegetable seedlings in the field did not collapse under the heavy rain but instead grew even more vigorous.

Since missing the caravan, the little snake sub-beast had been diligently caring for these seedlings every day. Often, even the slightest disturbance would make him nervous for a long time, reducing his enthusiasm for going out to gather supplies.

– Although the reduction in outdoor resources after winter was also a reason.

But Ye Ze still felt this was not good.

How could one stare at one thing every day without moving? This was completely detrimental to the little snake sub-beast’s physical and mental health!

While the little snake sub-beast stared eagerly at the field, Ye Ze also quietly observed him for two days. After careful consideration, Ye Ze proposed, “Nuo Nuo, how about I take you out for a walk?”

The little snake sub-beast, nestled at the mouth of the cave, tilted their head. Holding a half-finished grass doll in his hand, he looked up at him. However, hid gaze couldn’t help but glance at the rainy field. His tail tip tapped the ground in distress.

They couldn’t play around casually.

There wasn’t enough food, and they would go hungry in the winter. He couldn’t let Ye Zi go hungry with him!

But, but this was Ye Zi’s first invitation to go out…

“It’ll be our little secret,” Ye Ze further tempted, “Doesn’t Nuo Nuo want to know where the soft blankets, beautiful clothes, and daily snacks come from?” Ye Ze pretended to sigh, “I thought Nuo Nuo would be curious. After all, at first, you didn’t believe I was doing business.”

The little snake sub-beast blushed, feeling embarrassed as if their thoughts were exposed. Even the tip of their tail, tapping quietly, curled up shyly and retreated under their coiled tail, hiding themselves.

Oh no, they were found out by Ye Zi.

No, no, Nuo Nuo always believed in Ye Zi and definitely didn’t think Ye Zi was lying!

“No, no.” The little snake sub-beast, with steam rising from their steamed bun-shaped head, shook it cunningly. He tried not to hurt the fragile pride of the beastman.

Then, as if hypnotizing himself, he nodded halfway with certainty, “Hmm. That’s right.”

Nuo Nuo definitely didn’t doubt Ye Zi!

At most, he was just worried about another solution.

The steamed bun-shaped snake’s gaze flickered nervously.

There was no fake beastman with a fragile ego being amused. Holding the little snake sub-beast’s wrist, Ye Ze lifted him from the ground and led him into the warm cave.

The deep autumn forest could already feel the impending cold of winter. Although the ground at the cave’s entrance was covered with warming blankets, the cold wind still brought a chilling sensation.

Even the seedlings in the field had their own warm tents as of yesterday. The little snake sub-beast he cared for certainly couldn’t be treated worse than them!

“Alright. Now, close your eyes and don’t be afraid. We’ll be there soon.”

Ye Ze gently placed the little snake sub-beast on the warm, thick fur bed and covered his eyes with his hand.

The little snake sub-beast obediently closed his eyes. Only his tail hung down under the bed, swaying gently. The soft and fluffy down comforter formed curious little bumps as it covered the tail.

In fact, he was doubting if Ye Zi was teasing him again.

How could a shop be reached just by closing one’s eyes?

“Nuo Nuo, you can open your eyes now.”

Following Ye Ze’s voice, the little snake sub-beast opened their eyes and was suddenly surprised, his mouth gaping wide.

Before them were walls as white as snow but with a cloud-like haze. In the relatively small room, there were simple furnishings such as tables and chairs, along with wooden racks displaying various plants.

The style and material were exactly the same as the new furniture used in the cave, a type that the little snake sub-beast had never encountered before.

It really was possible to arrive just by closing one’s eyes!

The little snake sub-beast looked at Ye Ze, then back at the room that was clearly not in the cave. His head swayed left and right, unable to suppress his astonishment.

To be able to do something so magical, “Ye Zi, you’re amazing!”

Ye Ze smiled happily. Hearing the little snake sub-beast’s disbelief in a tone that was expected, his vanity was still greatly satisfied.

If Ye Ze had a tail behind him, it would probably be wagging like a fan right now.

“Come, let me show you the outside world.”

Although the little snake sub-beast was excited, he suddenly stopped, showing a hesitant expression. He even subconsciously retreated to the corner behind them, “N-No, I don’t want to go.”

This place looked too luxurious.

He didn’t want to embarrass Ye Zi.

The little snake sub-beast lowered his head, looking at his own tail. Feeling disheartened and scared, “Ah!”

The little snake sub-beast covered his forehead, which was knocked, and looked at Ye Ze with teary eyes.

The overlord of Apocalypse who approached them had a helpless expression but remained gentle. There was even a hint of indulgence that the little snake sub-beast didn’t dare to confirm.

“What strange thoughts are you having again?” Ye Ze who had just given the little snake sub-beast a head knock reached out and rubbed his head, sighing, “Don’t always think about weird things.”

Sigh. It wasn’t weird things at all. Nuo Nuo was considering it very seriously!

The little snake sub-beast looked at him with a pout.

The little one looked so pitiful, completely lacking the imposing aura of a glare.

Instead, it was Ye Ze whose momentum of admonishing suddenly extinguished, turning into a helpless compromise.

“Alright, alright, it’s my fault. Can Nuo Nuo come out with me now? There are many interesting things to see and play with.” Ye Ze coaxed.

The little snake sub-beast stared at him warily, huddling into the corner again.

Ye Ze couldn’t help but chuckle at his behavior, “Hurry up. You’re wasting our time for a walk like this, you know?” Ye Ze laughed and scolded, then suddenly leaned in close, pressing his forehead against the little snake sub-beast’s, softly explaining, “If I cared about the things Nuo Nuo was thinking about, I wouldn’t have brought you here. We agreed to go out together, can you give me some face?”

After all, he used to be the kind of ruler who never went back on his word. Now he even had to say these embarrassing words just to go out for a stroll.

He felt shy too, okay?

Completely unable to see the shy guy, Ye Ze tilted his head and pecked the little snake sub-beast’s blushing cheek.

Recouping his investment, he felt satisfied.

“!” Um—kissing, kissing like this isn’t appropriate! Especially between a sub-beast and a beastman!

The little snake sub-beast covered his ambushed cheek, widened his eyes, and stared at Ye Ze, unable to say anything.

“Why are you suddenly so shy? Haven’t we done this before?” Ye Ze pretended not to understand, enjoying the cute appearance of the little snake sub-beast trembling with shyness.

“!QaQ” Suddenly reminded, the little snake sub-beast’s face turned even redder.

—What a bad-tempered fake beastman.

Anyway, they finally went out smoothly in the end.

After all, when it came to “confrontation,” the little snake sub-beast had never won.

Timidly, the little snake sub-beast followed Ye Ze out of the house.

The bustling streets, so different from the vast and wild natural scenery, appeared before their eyes.

With roads paved with white jade-like stones, various splendid shops… and various creatures coming and going.

Beautiful beastmen or sub-beastmen with pointed ears?

Strong beastmen whose bodies seemed to be composed entirely of sturdy muscles.

And beastmen with completely different features from Nuo Nuo and Ye Zi?

Beastmen who could speak human language, walk and stand just like humans… um, would this description be impolite? Maybe they were beastmen with special abilities or forms?

Ah! There were also adults like Nuo Nuo, retaining some of their animal forms… huh? Would females have rabbit ears and tails like rabbits?

At first, the little snake sub-beast was still hiding behind Ye Ze, but gradually he was also attracted by the bustling scene of the interdimensional mall, revealing a curious gaze. Like a fledgling bird leaving the nest for the first time.

The soft and adorable little snake sub-beast also received some warm welcomes from enthusiastic shopkeepers during their stroll, earning quite a few complimentary gifts for themselves.

Experiencing such warmth and kindness for the first time, the little snake sub-beast was pleasantly surprised. He felt a bit nervous but also very happy.

Gradually, the little snake sub-beast became accustomed to walking side by side with Ye Ze on the streets.

Ye Ze was deeply gratified. He rewarded the little snake sub-beast by patting his head, “How about it, isn’t it scary at all? Just like how my personality differs from Nuo Nuo’s, in this world, the ‘human’ form has countless variations. It’s definitely not something to feel guilty or afraid about.”

The little snake sub-beast turned his head. His expression still seemed bewildered, but the stars in his eyes, although dim, began to pulsate with the rhythm of a proper star.

Ye Ze smiled as he handed him a piece of candy, waiting for the moment when the stars would shine brightly.

It would surely be very, very beautiful.

“Leisure items have been explored. Next, let’s go to the bio zone to see if there are any suitable livestock breeds. Then, we’ll go to get custom-made clothes for Nuo Nuo’s tail, and also check on your nutritional health.”

The little snake sub-beast couldn’t just stay at home all day.

Raising some small animals would not only allow the little snake sub-beast to run and play around, but also reduce his anxiety about food.

Perfect plan!

Ye Ze commended himself for his delicate thoughts.

Then, faced with cows and sheep that looked even more tall and fierce than the little snake sub-beast, he fell silent.

“Oh, don’t judge these cows and sheep by their appearance. Once raised, their meat quality is absolutely top-notch! It won’t be inferior to low-grade monster meat.” The shopkeeper enthusiastically pitched to the two buyers, “And think about it, these are all breeds that can be raised at home, much more stable than hunting low-grade monsters outside. With this price and quality, you definitely won’t lose!”

Ugly?

The little snake sub-beast tilted their head in confusion.

It felt more like they were scary and fierce.

Ye Ze was actually quite tempted. But after comparing the size difference between the little snake sub-beast and the cows and sheep once again, he hesitated, “…”

Forget it, let’s choose some other breeds of cows and sheep. Otherwise, he wouldn’t know if it was the little snake sub-beast raising the cows and sheep, or the cows and sheep “raising” the little snake sub-beast.

Huh? You’re talking about rabbits and chickens?

Wouldn’t the little snake sub-beast just stay at home anyway? They would definitely pass on the first wave!

The shopkeeper’s eyes quickly darted between the two, immediately understanding something. Ignoring the strong and robust cows and sheep next to them, they instead recommended, “It can indeed be a bit troublesome for beginners to raise cows and sheep, so you two might consider starting with a livestock animal. We’ve just introduced a new breed of livestock goose.”

The shopkeeper proudly produced a goose egg the size of two fists, “These new breed geese can be eaten, lay eggs, and can also develop formidable combat power according to their training direction, to protect their owner. It’s a must-have product for household breeding! Buying now, you can even get an 8.8% discount, super cost-effective! What do you think, want to give it a try?”

Ye Ze: “…”

Did he look so easily swindled?

Then he glanced at the little snake sub-beast, whose eyes were sparkling with excitement at the prospect of being sold, “Let’s buy two and give it a try.”