For a moment, Bai Yaoyao had no idea what to say. She certainly did not want to help, but turning the tiger down was not so easy, either.
She was not running a charity. If she agreed, she would do her best to care for the cub, not just go through the motions. That was a matter of principle.
Seeing Bai Yaoyao's reaction, the Mutant Tiger did not get angry. Instead, she seemed relieved. "The fact that you didn't agree right away actually puts me at ease.
"By your human standards, you need payment too, right? Take a look at these. Are they enough?"
The Mutant Tiger pulled aside some straw. Bai Yaoyao leaned closer for a look. Were these all fucking beast cores?
The lowest were probably level three, and most were level four or five. That black one right in the middle, if she was not mistaken, was level six?
With these, all her beasts could get a major upgrade!
The Mutant Tiger offered her a fruit as well. "If those aren't enough, add this. I ate one, and my body felt noticeably lighter. I became much faster, too."
Bai Yaoyao took a deep breath and accepted the fruit. She put it and the pile of beast cores into her space, then said, "Since I've accepted your things, I'll take good care of your child, just as you asked.
"As long as I'm alive, I promise your child will never lack food or water and will stay safe for life."
The Mutant Tiger gently shook her head, her gaze fixed on her child as she slowly said, "You misunderstand, human. I'm not asking for a lifetime of safety.
"I want my child to run freely across this land, even if that means facing danger, bleeding, or dying.
"I