Werebeast Gongs CH 130 The Reunion
Afraid of missing them, Lei Jin scrambled to his feet and called out in response, ready to run outside. But as soon as he took a step, his clothes were grabbed from behind.
"Don't go!" Rong Chuan refused to let go. Over the past three years, they had fought countless times, large and small. It was always him provoking Lei Jin, only to be subdued by Lei Jin and forced to leave in frustration. But back then, he always held onto hope, thinking maybe next time. This time, he knew that if he let go, Lei Jin would truly leave, and he would never see him again.
"Looks like you're forcing me to kill you?" Lei Jin thought. I overestimated the drug's potency. Rong Chuan could still lift his hand. Maybe it was because he'd been flustered earlier and missed the target. But it didn't matter now. Mingya was here; he wasn't worried.
"At most... I won't force you anymore. Can you stay?" Rong Chuan's tone softened. The valley was far too quiet. He didn't want to go back to those days with only himself and his papa.
"No." Lei Jin wasn't a soft-hearted person. Though he sometimes felt a flicker of pity for Rong Chuan, it wasn't enough to sacrifice himself.
"What are you—" Before Lei Jin could see how Mingya entered, he felt the grip on him loosen. Rong Chuan's hand had been forcefully slapped away.
"Lei Jin! Lei Jin..." Mingya's hands fumbled over his own clothes, his eyes wide and slightly panicked as he stared at the person before him. Three years apart, he didn't seem to have changed much—just thinner and darker. But his scent and smile were still familiar. Mingya stared until his vision blurred, hardly daring to believe he'd really found him.
"Little dummy, still crying so easily?" Lei Jin saw he'd grown taller, probably as tall as Xiya and Moya now. But his eyes remained clear, still holding a childlike mix of delight and panic. Feeling a pang of tenderness, Lei Jin opened his arms. "Come here."
Mingya immediately rushed forward and tightly wrapped his arms around Lei Jin, choking out, "Mingya finally found you! Have you been here all these three years? I thought about you hard every single day."
Lei Jin patted his back, emotions swelling within him. They held each other quietly for a moment. Then Lei Jin asked, "Is your leg better?" That had been a constant worry. He tried to lift his hand to wipe the warm wetness from his face but found he couldn't move.
"It's not much of a problem anymore." Mingya mumbled into Lei Jin's shoulder.
Hearing that, Lei Jin knew it hadn't been completely cured. Chunji had said a full recovery was impossible.
"Let go. Walk a few steps. Let me see." He needed to see the extent of the recovery himself.
Mingya blinked away tears, a happy smile spreading across his face. He obediently walked back and forth in front of Lei Jin. He seemed to walk normally now.
"Does your leg still hurt?" Lei Jin pressed.
"Not really. Just a bit achy on rainy days. Second Brother helps massage it. Papa says as long as I don't walk too fast, no one can tell. I go on hunts now too! I can catch lots of prey! I can even carry Grapes flying all the way here to the Tiger Tribe, and it doesn't feel tiring at all..." Mingya rambled on, his point clear: Don't worry about me.
Lei Jin understood. Recovering to this level was already beyond his expectations. He cut him off with a smile, "Alright, I get it."
"Um, Lei Jin... this is... I dried these grapes myself. I planted lots of vines in our yard." Mingya said, pulling a black, sticky lump from his pocket.
Lei Jin burst out laughing. "Are these... raisins?"
"They seem to have melted. Stuck together." Mingya held the lump awkwardly, embarrassed. He'd carried these raisins with him ever since Bubbles returned saying he'd seen Lei Jin. He just hadn't expected to wait over half a month.
Rong Chuan snorted derisively. "What kind of rotten stuff is that? Embarrassing! A werebeast, yet crying all the time."
"Let me taste." Lei Jin broke off a small piece and tossed it into his mouth.
"You can't eat that, Lei Jin!" Mingya threw the lump in his hand away and tried to grab the piece from Lei Jin's mouth.
It truly tasted awful. No grape flavor at all—sour, astringent, and carrying a distinct sweat smell. It was the worst thing Lei Jin had ever tasted. But under Mingya's anxious gaze, he swallowed it with effort.
"Don't eat it! Don't! There are plenty more at home..." Mingya's words were cut off by a cool, soft touch on his lips.
Idiot. No improvement at all. Lei Jin cursed inwardly but bit Mingya's lip lightly in dissatisfaction before his tongue actively sought entry.
Encouraged, Mingya cupped the back of Lei Jin's head and deepened the kiss passionately.
This was the Mingya he liked. Someone who could laugh, who could cry, without too much pretense. Just happily foolish, forever.
Watching them kiss passionately right in front of him, Rong Chuan was furious, smoke practically rising from his head. Paralyzed, he could only grind his teeth in helpless rage.
Lei Jin shot him a challenging glance. After the kiss ended, he wiped the tears from Mingya's eyes. "Alright, no more crying now. If Pomelo and Orange see you, they'll laugh."
"Pomelo and Orange?" Mingya looked puzzled, then his face lit up with realization and joy. "The two babies in your belly?" He remembered Eldest Brother and Second Brother mentioning Lei Jin had been carrying twins.
"Didn't Bubbles tell you?"
"No. After he came back, he just kept repeating one sentence: 'Afternoon. Valley west of the coast. Follow the werebeast in.' He seemed terrified he'd forget it."
Lei Jin looked at him, paused, and said, "The children are Xiya's." He didn't want Mingya to mistakenly think they were his.
But Mingya seemed not to register the implication at all. He just asked eagerly, "Are they females or werebeast babies?"
"Two little werebeast boys." Lei Jin answered truthfully.
"Two golden werebeast babies? They must be beautiful! Where are they?" Mingya's excitement didn't diminish.
Lei Jin's smile deepened. He took Mingya's hand. "Probably out hunting. I'll take you to find them."
"Huh? Three-year-old babies that hunt?" When he was three, he remembered still liking to cling to his papa.
"Yeah, sort of. Come on, I'll show you." Lei Jin had seen it a few times. The little ones didn't directly pounce and kill prey. Instead, they chased it relentlessly until the animal was exhausted, then jumped on it, pressing it down until it fainted, and finally dragged the unconscious prey home. The first time he witnessed it, he nearly laughed himself silly.
"Hey, Lei Jin!" Seeing them about to leave, Rong Chuan hastily called out.
"Lei Jin is Mingya's mate. You're not allowed to call him that!" Mingya turned back, glaring at Rong Chuan with unexpected fierceness.
"You... you too?" Rong Chuan was stunned. He'd only seen that Xiya guy. Now here was another one, Mingya. He couldn't help but ask, "Lei Jin, how many werebeast mates do you actually have?"
"Three." Lei Jin held up three fingers. He was open and unabashed. Rong Chuan's face paled. Once Lei Jin is found, won't his mates beat me to death?
Lei Jin wasn't finished with him. As he was leaving, he gave Rong Chuan a meaningful once-over, looking meaningful. "So... where should we cripple you this time? Your hands? Or your feet?"
Rong Chuan's hands and feet instantly turned icy cold.
Leaving most belongings behind, Mingya carried Lei Jin and the two little ones out of the valley they'd lived in for three years. The moment they flew free, Lei Jin exhaled a long breath. Looking down in the moonlight, the valley below was pitch black, showing no trace.
They went to the coast first to meet Berg, who was still waiting for news. After agreeing to meet up tomorrow, they parted ways.
It was nearly midnight when they reached the tribe. The weather was hot; a few people were still cooling off on the streets. Everyone at Hao Chen's house was asleep. Mingya opened the door quietly, but Kun Ge heard the noise. "Mingya? Is that you?" he called through the window.
Mingya tried to suppress his voice, but his joy was palpable. "Mingya's back. Lei Jin and the two babies are back too!"
A gasp was heard. Hao Chen ran out barefoot. Seeing Mingya searching the coast for Lei Jin for over half a month, he'd thought it was another false hope. He hadn't expected them to actually succeed.
The family reunion was naturally filled with joy. Hao Chen asked many questions. Lei Jin briefly mentioned his experiences over the past three years, saying everything was fine, just that he couldn't get out.
"By the way, have you eaten? Papa will make you something. I'll heat some water for you to wash up. Get some sleep and rest."
"We ate, Papa. Don't trouble yourself." They'd cooked some meat soup while packing.
"Ol’ Dad..." Orange woke up in Mingya's arms, rubbed his stomach, and looked pleadingly at Lei Jin. Pomelo did the same.
Lei Jin glared at them subtly. The two pressed their lips together, saying nothing.
Hao Chen smiled. "Are these the two little ones? Ignore your papa. Grandpa will take you to eat. Little kids get hungry easily. You know that; why make it hard for them?" The last part was directed at Lei Jin.
The two little ones were shy, clinging to Mingya and refusing to come down. Just then, a small figure rushed out of the adjacent room, threw himself at Mingya, and looked up fiercely. "Get down! Off my Youngest Dad!"
"Grapes! You finally spoke! But they're your little brothers! Grapes' little brothers!" Mingya said.
"No, they're not! I don't know them!"
Lei Jin hadn't taken his eyes off Grapes since he appeared. This was the child he'd missed most. Back then, he couldn't even walk. Now he could run, jump, and bare his little claws.
"Grapes, I'm Dada. Do you remember me?" Lei Jin picked him up.
Grapes finally looked at him with red-rimmed eyes. He'd heard it from Bubbles, but he still kicked his little feet, shouting, "I hate you! You left me! I hate you!" Yet his hands clung tightly to Lei Jin's neck, refusing to let go.
Stinky kid, what a strong grip. Lei Jin was nearly choked. Just as he tried to gently pry the little hands loose, Grapes let out a loud "WAAAAH!" He bawled while screaming at the top of his lungs, "If you dare leave me, I'll cry! If you dare leave me, I'll cry!"
Lei Jin was speechless. Without me around, they've raised a little rascal! The others watching were both moved and amused.
"Brother Grapes! Brother Grapes..." Before bedtime, the two little ones circled Grapes, trying to be friendly.
Grapes covered his ears and turned his back, pretending not to hear. They stole Dada! Won't talk to them!
Lei Jin came out after his bath and understood the situation. But Grapes was also a child. You couldn't force this. It would have to happen naturally.
"Ol’ Dad! Ol’ Dad!" Pomelo and Orange scrambled into Lei Jin's arms the moment he got into bed.
Lei Jin hugged them close, kissing each in turn. He knew they'd been scared today. Born in the valley, they'd seen few people. Suddenly encountering so many was overwhelming. And the only one they knew, Brother Grapes, wouldn't acknowledge them.
"Dada, kiss me!" Grapes also squeezed over, pouting his lips.
Lei Jin gave a helpless smile to Mingya, who had just entered. How are we sleeping tonight? He had three clinging to him.
"Grapes, sleep with Youngest Dad, okay?" Mingya, picking up the hint, offered a solution.
"I know I should let my younger brothers... but I haven't slept with Dada in so long either." His words sounded innocent, but his bright green eyes held a tiny spark of mischief.
Lei Jin's heart softened instantly. Even if Pomelo and Orange misbehaved, he could spank them. But this child... even knowing he was pretending, Lei Jin couldn't refuse.
"Alright, alright. All sleep together." He resigned himself to exhaustion. Who made them all? He did. He thought wryly.
Grapes took the opportunity to push his little brothers further away, wrapping his arms and legs tightly around Lei Jin, satisfied.
Years of vigilance had left him a light sleeper. Even exhausted, he woke instantly when he felt someone loosening his clothes. Instinctively, Lei Jin reached for his knife.
"Lei Jin, it's me. Mingya." Mingya gently pushed the blade away from his neck.
Realizing he wasn't in the valley and Rong Chuan wasn't nearby, Lei Jin relaxed. "I'm a bit tired today. Another time," he said.
Mingya realized Lei Jin had misunderstood. He stammered an explanation, "N-no, I wasn't... Mingya wanted to check your wounds. I got medicine from Uncle Hao Chen." He'd seen the numerous small cuts and some lingering redness while Lei Jin bathed.
Lei Jin replied dismissively, "It's fine. Almost healed." No life-threatening wounds; he didn't care much. Besides, scars on a man were a badge of honor.
"Let Mingya look." Mingya pleaded softly.
Lei Jin rolled his eyes but good-naturedly sprawled out. "Look all you want. I'm going to sleep."
Mingya nodded eagerly, gathering Lei Jin into his arms and carefully removing all his clothes.
Lei Jin tried to ignore it, but Mingya's hands, palms slightly calloused, roamed over his body, rubbing and massaging. Falling asleep was impossible. He shifted his attention to the three children beside him. Grapes slept naked. Perhaps due to his constitution, his body always felt slightly cool. Pomelo and Orange, at some point, had tangled themselves around him, all eight limbs clinging. The three were a cozy, intertwined pile, sleeping soundly.
Watching them, Lei Jin's eyelids grew heavy. Nestled in Mingya's embrace, he drifted off. When he woke, it was mid-morning. Berg, Jing Yue, and others had arrived and were chatting in the courtyard.
Jing Yue and Mu Yue had a one-year-old werebeast boy named Maidong, who couldn't shift yet—a very imposing little tiger. He was currently pestering Grapes to take him out to play.
Grapes held Bubbles' hand, looking reluctant but finally agreeing with a small frown.
"Brother Grapes! Brother Grapes..." The two little ones wagged their tails eagerly, wanting to follow.
"You two, stay here!" These annoying pests slept holding me last night and drooled on me!
"Grapes, they're your little brothers," Bubbles interceded. He quite liked these little brothers.
"Brother Bubbles!" The two little ones immediately beamed, switching targets.
"Grapes..." Bubbles pleaded for them.
"Fine! Fine!" Grapes agreed with exaggerated exasperation.
The two little ones happily shifted into human form and stretched out their small hands towards Grapes.
"I hate you two the most." Grapes grumbled but took their hands. He told Bubbles, "You take Maidong."
The group of five marched out grandly. With only children, it wasn't safe. Mu Yue instructed Jing Yue to follow them. He then plunged back into the kitchen with Hao Chen and Jing Ping to prepare lunch.
Mingya held Lei Jin's fingers, carefully trimming his nails with a small knife.
Lei Jin looked Berg up and down, his gaze finally settling on his belly. He grinned mischievously. "You seem... plump."
Berg started, instinctively tugging at his loose waistband. He pretended not to understand, spitting out, "You never have any sense of propriety!"
Lei Jin had only been guessing, but Berg's flustered reaction confirmed it. He deliberately asked, "Haven't seen Lan Qi in ages. How is he?"
Berg still insisted, "How would I know? We're not involved." Under Lei Jin's knowing gaze, he felt guilty and pretended to sip water. I was too adamant back then. How can I admit it to Lei Jin now?
Lei Jin didn't expose the lie. He leaned lazily back into Mingya's embrace and continued casually, "Oh? Then whose seed is that in your belly?"
Mingya froze at the bluntness. Berg fared worse. Underestimating Lei Jin's vulgar mouth, he choked violently on his water, coughing uncontrollably. He wished he could pounce and bite this menace to death. Why was I so worried when he disappeared? Why did I spend half a month baking on the coast? My brain must have been broken!
Mingya held Lei Jin protectively, afraid Berg might strike. He tried to change the subject. "Um... Berg was the one who came and told me Bubbles had seen you. I sent word home with a Feather tribesman. Eldest Brother and Second Brother should be here soon."
Lei Jin squeezed his hand in acknowledgment.
Berg didn't want Lei Jin focusing on his belly—who knew what he'd say next? He steered back to the pressing question. "Mingya told me the gist. But we searched all those places back then. Why didn't we find that valley?"
Lei Jin was also puzzled. He knew something was strange but couldn't pinpoint it. He only knew Rong Chuan left periodically, always returning in the afternoon from the southeast corner. He'd listened carefully; the faint sound of waves came from that direction, meaning it was close to the sea. That's why he'd told Bubbles to relay the message: find the valley west of the coast.
"I didn't find it. I sneaked in following that werebeast," Mingya confessed.
"I guessed." That's why, after Mingya didn't come, he'd tricked Rong Chuan into leaving.
"What was it like inside?" Berg was curious.
"Just a regular valley. Everything but the rocks was black." Over three years, he'd explored most of it and found nothing special. "Forget it. We're out now. No point dwelling on what we can't understand." He never wasted brain cells on unnecessary things.
"You seem to have thrived these years. You look even more spirited."
Lei Jin withdrew his neatly trimmed right hand and automatically offered his left to Mingya. A relaxed smile played on his lips. "Had a live-in sparring partner every day. Couldn't let that go to waste." That first year in this world, injuries and childbirth had seemed to sap his vitality, leaving him prone to minor illnesses. These past three years, though hard, had been peaceful. Constant vigilance against Rong Chuan had kept him physically sharp. He felt much stronger.
"Gently, ah... Mingya... Gently..." After three years of not seeing each other, Mingya's body had become much stronger, gradually getting rid of the immaturity of a youth and starting to have the hardness of an adult.
Lei Jin half-lay on the bed, feeling Mingya's lower abdomen against his buttocks and pushing to the deepest part. At first, there was no lubrication, and it was a little difficult and painful to go in and out, but once he got used to it, Mingya began to bury himself completely and move fiercely.
"Lei Jin, you are so hot and tight inside..."
The moist and warm breath sprayed behind his sensitive ears, and Lei Jin trembled as he endured the thrusts within his body.
Mingya held his waist and changed his position. Spreading his legs while face to face, he rushed in again.
"Ah..." Lei Jin exclaimed, but when he saw the sleeping child beside him, he immediately covered his mouth tightly.
Don't know how many positions they had gone through tonight.
"That's about it... Mingya..." Lei Jin finally couldn't help wanting to curse, panting and pounding Mingya's back, his waist almost broke. He lifted his stiff legs, now deeply realizing the age gap, no matter how good his body was, he couldn't compare to the three werebeasts who were young and strong, with unlimited energy.
Mingya held his legs and pressed forward, the two sweaty and hot bodies connected and overlapped, both finding release together. As he relaxed, Lei Jin yawned.
"Will there be Mingya's baby here in the future?" Mingya gently touched Lei Jin's firm and flat belly.
"En." Lei Jin answered vaguely in a semi-drowsy state.
Mingya kissed the corner of his mouth and smiled. "It doesn't matter, don't worry, if not, Mingya will still like you." This was the female he found first, and now he was back in his arms.
Lei Jin knew that Xiya and Moya would come, but he didn't expect that Roger, An Sen and An Luo would also come. Of course, the most unexpected one was An Bu. He was like a spinning top, and was hugged by everyone non-stop since they met. Even An Luo, who was always the least talkative, hugged him gently and said, "Finally, you're back."
Xiya and Moya were at the end of the line, and they almost broke his waist. When he expressed this, they even tried to reach out to untie his clothes and check it out themselves, but Lei Jin slapped them away and gave them a big eye roll, saying, "Don't take advantage." But he had a relieved smile on his face. He hadn't seen them for three years, and they hadn't changed. It was good to know that they had good vision.
"By the way, where are the children?" Xiya saw that Lei Jin was safe and sound, so he remembered to ask this.
Lei Jin pointed to the two little guys under the tree, who were repeatedly pushed away by Grapes but still unwilling to give up, and said, "There, your sons." Later thinking back, he didn't seem to have seen Xiya smile so happily. At that moment, he suddenly felt fortunate that the two children were Xiya's.