Yin Ji remembered the young female’s formidable spiritual power.

Perhaps her appearance here wasn’t an accident. It was as if the Beast God had arranged it; she had the power to kill the Zerg Mother.

But in the end, Yin Ji didn’t tell her the Zerg Mother was here.

It was too dangerous; Yin Ji didn’t want her to risk it.

The two of them returned to the tribe.

As soon as they entered the tribe, a Beastman ran up to Yin Ji. He couldn’t help but stare at Jiang Zheyu before finally looking at Yin Ji and saying, "Yin Ji, you’re back! The tribe’s adult females are getting their Fertility Value tested right now, so Grandma Witch wants you to bring your Female Master to get tested, too."

Jiang Zheyu paused, her mind reeling with confusion. ’Fertility Value? What’s that?’

"I understand." Yin Ji nodded. "I’ll take her home first, then I’ll bring her over later."

Without waiting for the Beastman to react, Yin Ji quickly left with Jiang Zheyu on his back.

The Beastman had wanted to greet the young female on Yin Ji’s back, but who would’ve thought Yin Ji was so protective? He just took her and left without giving him a chance to say a word.

He could only watch with regret as Yin Ji carried the female away on his back.

"What’s Fertility Value?" Jiang Zheyu patted Yin Ji’s back, wondering inwardly, ’It couldn’t be about having babies, could it?’

"Female Master, you don’t need to be afraid," Yin Ji said gently. "It’s just a formality and will be over quickly. No matter what your Fertility Value is, I will never leave you."

Jiang Zheyu: ...

"Ah, do I really have to get tested?" Jiang Zheyu asked quietly.

"All females who join our tribe need to be tested," Yin Ji replied. "Don’t worry, it’s quick."

Jiang Zheyu didn’t actually want to join this tribe. She wasn’t even from this planet. But the world outside wasn’t just home to bugs; there were other wild beasts, too. It was too dangerous out there, so for now, she could only stay here.

Besides, she still needed Yin Ji’s help. If she wanted to find Shan Xun, she probably couldn’t do it alone. She was too weak by herself and needed the help of Yin Ji and his tribe.

So, Jiang Zheyu fell silent.

Yin Ji brought her back to the room and said, "Wait here for me."

Jiang Zheyu obediently went into the room.

She sat on the bed, assuming Yin Ji was changing back into his human form and getting dressed. After waiting a moment, she swung her legs, tilted her head toward the doorway, and asked, "Yin Ji, are you done?"

A rustling sound came from the outer room.

"Done." Yin Ji came in, dressed in furs and carrying another large piece of hide, a bone needle, and thread. "Your clothes don’t fit right. Let me sew you a new set that does."

Jiang Zheyu hesitated, feeling a little embarrassed. "Won’t this be inconvenient? It’s too much trouble for you."

"You’re my Female Master. It’s no trouble at all." Yin Ji reached out and patted her on the head, a smile dancing in his silver eyes.

"Then... then I’ll have to trouble you," Jiang Zheyu said. She didn’t like going commando, but she had no idea how to make clothes herself.

’I’ve already been through so much embarrassment. What’s one more awkward situation?’

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Zheyu finally pulled the pair of underwear from her bundle of damp clothes. Turning her head away, unable to meet his gaze, her ears burned red as she held them out. "C-can you follow this design... and make one just like it?"

Yin Ji froze. The moment he realized what she had handed him—what part of her body it was for—his heart gave a violent lurch.

His voice was a bit hoarse. "Okay."

Yin Ji reached out and took the small pair of panties from her.

"Female Master, let me take your measurements. That way I can cut the hide to the right size for you," Yin Ji said softly, looking at her.

Jiang Zheyu paused, her face beet-red. "Ah, why don’t you just use my clothes for measurements? They should be the right size. You don’t need to measure me directly, do you?"

Yin Ji seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking again slowly, "It’s more accurate to measure you directly."

Jiang Zheyu felt completely flustered.

She had been the one to ask for his help, but now that he was about to measure her, she was getting all shy and awkward. This was so difficult.

"A-alright, then," Jiang Zheyu finally agreed after a moment’s hesitation. "Do I... do I have to take off my clothes? If I do, then forget it."

’Getting measured with my clothes off would be way too embarrassing. I haven’t even managed to convince myself to accept this Beast Husband yet.’

’I do really like the big silver tiger, though.’

’But I just declared not too long ago that I was going to pursue Shan Xun. If I start developing feelings for this big tiger now... w-wouldn’t that make me a total player?’

’I’ve really fallen,’ Jiang Zheyu thought. ’I’m not even rejecting a guy who’s practically throwing himself at me.’

"You don’t have to take anything off," Yin Ji chuckled. "I’ll use my tail."

A tail emerged from behind Yin Ji. It wrapped around Jiang Zheyu’s waist, then slowly traced her curves.

Jiang Zheyu felt Yin Ji’s gaze on her grow hotter and darker.

She felt herself heat up, flushing red.

’Even though there was a layer of fabric between them, it still felt strange.’

Thankfully, it didn’t last long. The tail finished its measurements quickly.

Soon, Yin Ji was sitting in a chair and had begun to cut the hide.

Jiang Zheyu, who had been tense the whole time, finally relaxed a little.

’So embarrassing, hahaha.’

As Jiang Zheyu, who had been feeling shy, watched Yin Ji diligently sewing, her embarrassment strangely vanished.

’He really seems like such a good husband.’

’If someone was more shameless than her, Jiang Zheyu would get embarrassed. But if they were more innocent, she couldn’t help but want to tease them.’

’That’s just the worst part of human nature, I guess.’

However, Jiang Zheyu decided to push those thoughts aside for now.

’This isn’t the time to be thinking about romance.’

’Sigh.’

"Are you done?" Jiang Zheyu asked softly.

"First, try on this hide skirt and the underwear." Yin Ji handed the two garments to Jiang Zheyu.

"Oh, okay." Jiang Zheyu nodded, taking the two pieces of hide from him.

She went to the next room to change.

’Mmm, a perfect fit.’

’Though, the skirt is now mid-length.’

Jiang Zheyu walked back out in her new outfit. "Did you make this skirt longer?"

’A hip-hugging skirt is actually pretty sexy, you know.’

Now it was a straight, knee-length skirt.

"Yes. If it’s too short, it’s too revealing," Yin Ji said with a straight face.

He would never admit that he didn’t want anyone else seeing his female’s sexy figure.

"Alright." Since he was the one who’d sewn it for her, she couldn’t really be picky.