143: Chapter 143 Yan Lie is here!

There was no way to hide.

Xin Feng and Mu Feng were surrounded by many Eagle Beasts and couldn't make it in time to save them.

Fear wouldn't solve anything, so it was better to take advantage of the current situation while it was still somewhat in her favor and injure as many as she could.

With determination in her eyes, she swung her arm without hesitation, fiercely stabbing the knife in her hand toward the Eagle Beast's eye.

The Eagle Beast felt the pain, let out a sharp cry, and turned its head, intending to peck at her.

Bai Wanwan retracted her hand too quickly and almost fell, so she immediately crouched down.

The Eagle Beast flapped its wings and flew away through the hole.

Just as Bai Wanwan wanted to heave a sigh of relief, two more Eagle Beasts immediately began pecking at the roof.

She gritted her teeth, suppressed the fear in her heart, and quickly stood up.

Looking for the best opportunity to attack.

But those Eagle Beasts seemed to have prepared themselves; they no longer poked their heads in, but instead worked together to focus on ripping off the roof.

In just a short while, the hole had doubled in size, and it wouldn't be long before an entire Eagle Beast could crawl in.

Seeing that the situation was dire, Bai Wanwan realized that if she got any closer, the Eagle Beast's beak could directly peck a hole in her head.

She decisively gripped her knife and climbed down from the Stone Bed.

"Shi Hua, hurry, help me move the Cubs' nest to the room next door."

The room next door might not be safe forever, but for now, it was better to hide for as long as she could.

Shi Hua immediately complied and quickly walked over to help her move the nest.

But just at that moment, the roof broke, and an Eagle Beast crawled straight in.

"Big Sister, be careful!"

Shi Hua gave her a push, nearly getting pecked by the Eagle Beast herself.

But Shi Hua was agile and managed to escape at the critical moment.

The Eagle Beast did not continue to attack the two Females, but instead stared at the Cubs in the nest.

Seeing this, Bai Wanwan hid the knife behind her back and slowly moved toward the nest.

The few Cubs were awakened and opened their bleary, sleepy eyes.

Seeing their Mother by the nest, they even wagged their tails and hopped out.

The Eagle Beast's sharp, cruel gaze fell upon the Cubs that had hopped out of the nest, and it suddenly flapped its wings.

Bai Wanwan gripped the knife in her hand. Was she not afraid facing such a scene?

She was terrified to death; her legs were cramping up.

She knew clearly that if she angered this Eagle Beast, its long, sharp beak would easily pierce her stomach.

Both Females held their breath, terrified that making even the slightest sound would provoke the Eagle Beast.

A Cub trotted to its Mother's feet, circled her twice, then turned around and wobbled toward the Eagle Beast.

"Come back!"

The Eagle Beast was already getting excited, its eyes looking down at the Cub on the ground.

Bai Wanwan quickly stepped forward and scooped up her Cub.

But she was still a step too late; the Eagle Beast grabbed both her and the Cub with its claws and flapped its wings, flying toward the roof...

"Big Sister!"

Shi Hua steeled herself and rushed over, trying to grab her...

The two Males outside were already red-eyed with bloodlust, desperately fighting against the endless Eagle Beasts.

Suddenly hearing the Female's cry, Xin Feng turned his head abruptly.

Had something happened to Wan Wan?

His heart felt as if it had been stabbed hard by a needle. He couldn't care about the attacks from the Eagle Beasts nearby and was pecked hard on the arm, blood flowing freely.

He turned and rushed toward the Stone House.

The moment he rushed in, he saw Wan Wan and the Cub being dragged out of the roof by the Eagle Beast.

"Wan Wan!"

The blood-covered Silver Wolf let out a wild roar, kicked off the ground with all four limbs, and tried to stop the Eagle Beast.

At this critical moment, a white-gray leopard dashed onto the roof like lightning, opened its Beast Form mouth, and pierced the Eagle Beast's throat with its sharp teeth.

The Eagle Beast let out a whimper, its claws loosened, and Bai Wanwan fell into Yan Lie's arms.

Yan Lie, having shifted into human form, held her tightly, his heart still trembling.

When he had just rushed over, he happened to see a large hole in the roof of Wan Wan's house, and an Eagle Beast flying out from inside.

He had rushed over with all his might, and fortunately... he had made it in time.

As he landed while holding Bai Wanwan and her Cub, Eagle Beasts from other areas also began to dive and surround them.

Xin Feng didn't have time to say a single word to Bai Wanwan. In his fury at nearly losing her, he leaped up and tore through the throats of one Eagle Beast after another.

After several consecutive Eagle Beasts died, the others flapped their wings and flew high, hovering and watching from a distance, not daring to attack immediately again.

Xin Feng turned back, shifted into human form, and walked quickly toward Bai Wanwan and Yan Lie.

Yan Lie's hand held the Female's slender waist, reluctant to let go, but he understood that, given his status, he had no right to hold her.

He forced himself to let go and stood to the side.

Xin Feng walked to Bai Wanwan's side in a few steps and hugged her tightly. "You were scared."

Bai Wanwan did not deny it; she was indeed scared.

After holding her for a while, Xin Feng looked up at Yan Lie. "Thank you for saving Wan Wan and my Cubs."

Yan Lie was watching the two of them, loving and embracing, his eyes filled with envy and longing. Hearing Xin Feng's voice, he shook his head bitterly. "No need to thank me. I saved Wan Wan because I wanted to."

Bai Wanwan also turned her head to look at Xin Feng. Just a moment ago, she really thought she was going to die again.

She didn't know if luck would strike again, giving her another system to let her be reborn.

But in that instant, a deep sense of reluctance welled up in her heart.

This world had too many bad things: it was backward, lacked resources, and was full of various crises.

But she also had family here, those who loved her, and those she loved.

Yan Lie had saved her fiercely and forcefully, and she was very grateful, because she didn't have to die again and could continue living with the people she loved.

Facing Bai Wanwan's gaze, Yan Lie looked away with a guilty conscience.

After pestering her for so long, even though he had clearly said he was leaving, he had come back...

"You are both okay now, so... I'll leave."

Yan Lie really wanted to look at Bai Wanwan again, but he was afraid she would hate him, so he could only force himself not to look at her, turned around, and walked toward the door.

"Wait..." Xin Feng spoke up and called him back.

Yan Lie immediately turned his head. In fact, he hadn't really intended to leave; those Eagle Beasts hadn't retreated yet, and he had planned to lurk nearby to protect her.

But if he could stay, guarding by Wan Wan's side would definitely be better.

Xin Feng, of course, could see what the burning light in Yan Lie's eyes represented.

If there was one more Male in the family, it could better ensure Wan Wan's safety; he could overcome his own jealousy and discomfort.

"Zhu Xiu had to leave for something and won't be able to return for a short time, and the Eagle Beasts might very well come back. Yan Lie, can you stay and protect Wan Wan with me?"

"I can."

Yan Lie was filled with surprise and answered without hesitation.

After answering, he was afraid that being too eager would make Wan Wan dislike him, so he forcibly restrained his emotions to make himself appear calmer.

Just as they were speaking, the Eagle Beasts circling overhead let out sharp, high-pitched cries, as if gathering their companions to attack together.

"Yan Lie, take good care of Wan Wan; I'm going out to stop those Eagle Beasts."

"No, I'm going with you."

Yan Lie looked at the other Male; he knew this was Shi Hua's Beast Husband.

"Please take good care of Wan Wan. Xin Feng and I will go deal with those Eagle Beasts."

If the Eagle Beasts outside gathered together, the injured Xin Feng and that Green-Tier Male wouldn't be able to hold them off.

Only then did he bravely let his gaze fall on Bai Wanwan. "Don't worry, I will risk my life to protect Xin Feng; I won't let anything happen to him."

Bai Wanwan felt a warmth in her heart, and her gaze was no longer deliberately distant. "You must also protect yourself."