The Ten Canvases

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

"Uh...? Ah..." Zhao Wanyan felt a shock of weakness run through her body as Little White Tiger began to suck milk from her breast. Zhao Wanyan was relieved. It felt as if the heat around her was slowly being sucked away. I just got in a relationship with Brother Xiang recently, and I haven’t become pregnant either. How can there be milk? She thought to herself secretly. It won’t do any good no matter how hard Little White Tiger sucks… Er…er? In the midst of her thoughts, she suddenly felt a warmness spreading in her breast. All of a sudden, with a sharp slurp, the little tiger managed to draw milk from her breast. Zhao Wanyan felt embarrassed—she did not know how such a thing could happen. Yet as the tiger cub continued suckling, she felt her limbs relax gradually. The tickle on her n****e felt inexplicably strange. Meanwhile, the white tiger looked up and purred. The slight rising tone in its purr indicated its satisfaction.

Zhao Wanyan sat up and cuddled the tiger cub in her arms. She quietly allowed it to suckle. The tiger cub curled itself up and closed its eyes as it suckled. Zhao Wanyan felt a silver of joy. How nice it would be if I could hold Brother Xiang and my child like this, she thought to herself. 

The cub leaped out of her arms after having its fill of milk. The white tiger brought Zhao Wanyan's shirt over to her as she chuckled and said, "Sister Tiger, you nearly scared me to death just now. Who would have guessed that you were only asking me to feed your cub?" She finished dressing up as she spoke. There was a certain nobility in the white tiger’s roar as it gave its cub a deep growl. Meanwhile, it tilted its head toward Zhao Wanyan. In response to its mother’s signal, the little tiger cub followed suit by turning its head toward Zhao Wanyan, whimpering. The white tiger gave a low-pitched roar and patted the little tiger's head with its front paw. The cub whined briefly, but it soon made up its mind to lean on Zhao Wanyan's feet. The white tiger grunted softly at Zhao Wanyan as it bowed down and swept its tail. Zhao Wanyan was startled. She picked up the cub and got on the white tiger’s back. "Sister Tiger, are you asking me to take care of this cub?" she asked. 

The white tiger howled as it dashed out of the tunnel. Sprinting swiftly like the wind, it made its way back into the forest. Before long, they arrived at the site from earlier. As they arrived, they saw Ding Ze lying at one side while Xiang Yang was caught in a fight against Tong Wanhu. The battle was fierce as it was accompanied by the steely glint of knives along with the wind brought up by their fists. The white tiger pounced over with a roar, causing both men to part out of shock

Zhao Wanyan noticed Xiang Yang's blood-covered left leg, as well as the few dozens of bandits who were lying on the ground. She knew that his injuries must have affected him in the dangerous battle he experienced earlier, so she quickly got off the tiger and dashed forward. "Brother Xiang! Your injury..." Zhao Wanyan exclaimed. Seeing Zhao Wanyan’s return, Xiang Yang was overjoyed. He smiled and as he comforted her, “It’s just a small injury! Nothing to worry about!” When he caught sight of the cub in her arms, he was momentarily stunned. "Hmm? What is that?” "It's a baby tiger," Zhao Wanyan replied with a smile.

All of a sudden, the white tiger roared loudly at both of them. Its roar was coming in gasps. 

Zhao Wanyan had just experienced a miracle with the white tiger moments ago, so she vaguely seemed to sense its feelings. “Brother Xiang, she’s telling us to leave!" She whispered to Xiang Yang as she placed the tiger cub on the ground. The white tiger roared again. Despite losing its balance and stumbling forward, it held its head up and continued growling in agitation. The tiger cub moaned sorrowfully before turning around and jumping into Zhao Wanyan's arms. Zhao Wanyan exclaimed softly before whispering, "Sister Tiger, do you want me to take your child away from here?" 

"Where do you think you’re going?" Tong Wanhu said angrily. Swinging his steel knife, he charged forward. The white tiger stood sharply on its hind legs and snarled furiously at him. Tong Wanhu was shocked by its behavior. He called out, "Brother Tiger, what is it?"

Zhao Wanyan chuckled as she said, "Chief Tong, you got it wrong, you should address her as Sister Tiger!". When Tong Wanhu was in a daze, Xiang Yang took the opportunity to pick up Zhao Wanyan. He smiled as he added, "Brother Tong, we have to leave for now. Hopefully, we can challenge each other again in the future!” He swiftly bolted out of the forest. Tong Wanhu made an attempt to go after him, but the white tiger stood in his way and howled. Why is Brother Tiger going against me? Shouldn’t he be going after Lady Zhao? Tong Wanhu thought in puzzlement.