171: Chapter 171: Inconsistent Attitude

"Outsider Beastmen, you have come to my Golden Lion Tribe. Are you looking to join us?"

Clan Leader Jin Cang's gaze swept across the room, finally settling on Bai Wanwan and Shi Hua.

His look was not gentle; it carried the scrutiny and assessment of someone in a superior position.

Xin Feng stepped forward, his tone mild but not subservient: "Clan Leader Jin, we do not plan to stay here long-term for now. We only wish to pass the next Snow Season in the Golden Lion Tribe. We will deliver prey on time as an exchange for temporary residence."

Jin Cang listened to the Male, but did not immediately respond.

Of the two Females, one looked ordinary, appearing timid and shrinking. The other was exceptionally beautiful, her skin even paler than the prettiest Little Female in their Tribe. Her appearance was delicate and lovely, and she was quite bold, looking at him without any fear, with curiosity and frankness.

"My Golden Lion Tribe is not lacking in prey," Jin Cang smiled faintly, his tone carrying a hint of hidden meaning. "If you wish to stay, this bargaining chip is probably not enough."

Just then, the beast skin covering the Basket was suddenly pushed up, and several small snakes poked their heads out from the gap, hissing as they flicked their tongues.

However, before they could fully emerge, their Father Beast mercilessly covered them back up with the beast skin.

Jin Cang's gaze momentarily sharpened, a strange flicker flashing in his eyes, but he quickly returned to calm.

He withdrew his gaze calmly, as if nothing had happened.

Xin Feng continued, "If prey is not enough, we also have fine hemp, spices, fragrant ointment..."

This was what they had discussed beforehand: if the prey was insufficient to move the Clan Leader, they would offer more valuable supplies in exchange.

The things inside the system space, Bai Wanwan was currently unwilling to exchange points for. The supplies Xin Feng listed were mostly obtained from Roger previously.

Jin Cang listened quietly, maintaining a faint smile throughout.

When Xin Feng finished speaking, he nodded, his tone placid: "Fine, then five prey per month. If you add the supplies you mentioned, I can assign you the largest and safest Stone House."

Bai Wanwan's Beast Husbands exchanged glances, a hint of vigilance arising in their hearts.

Just now, the Clan Leader seemed reluctant. Why did he suddenly agree so readily?

Seeing the Beastmen fall silent, Jin Cang's eyes curved into a smile, and he asked, "What? You are unwilling?"

Yan Lie, standing next to Bai Wanwan, asked directly, "Clan Leader Jin, you didn't seem very willing to accept us just now. Why the sudden change of mind?"

Jin Cang rubbed the bone ornament on his wrist, his tone natural, "Didn't you offer other supplies? Those things are much more practical than prey. If you have enough supplies, you can stay as long as you wish."

His words sounded reasonable, but Zhu Xiu and the other Males felt that Jin Cang's attitude had shifted too quickly, suggesting something was being hidden.

"Then it is settled," Jin Cang waved his hand and said to the young Male beside him, "Jin Yue, take them to the largest Stone House on the east side."

Jin Yue clearly paused, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes, but he quickly composed himself and nodded respectfully, "Yes, Clan Leader."

His attitude immediately became respectful, but these subtle changes were being noticed by Bai Wanwan's group, not by Jin Cang.

After Jin Yue led Bai Wanwan and the others away, the Elder Beastman standing beside Jin Cang couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Clan Leader, wasn't that Stone House reserved for the Young Clan Leader and his future Female? Why let these Outsider Beastmen move in?"

Not only Jin Yue was confused, but this Elder Beastman also felt bewildered.

Jin Cang's gaze remained fixed on the direction Bai Wanwan's group had left, a meaningful smile curving his lips: "Did you see the Snake Cubs in that Basket just now?"

The Elder Beastman—Jin Wu—nodded, "I saw them."

"There are two Mutated Snake Cubs in there," Jin Cang's tone carried a trace of unconcealed excitement.

"Mutated Snake Cubs?" Jin Wu's cloudy eyes widened, clearly finding it hard to believe.

Jin Cang smiled and nodded, "That's right. Mutated Serpent Beasts are rare enough, let alone having two survive in one litter."

Jin Wu still seemed somewhat confused, "Clan Leader, what do you mean...?"

Jin Cang's gaze was profound, and he spoke slowly, "Not long ago, our Males brought back news that in the small to medium-sized Tribes not far from the Golden Lion Tribe, a Sacred Female has appeared."

"Sacred Female?!"

Jin Wu's dim eyes instantly lit up, but then he immediately shook his head, his tone laced with doubt, "Clan Leader, could there be a mistake? How could a Sacred Female appear in a small or medium-sized Tribe?"

Since the last Sacred Female passed away, the Golden Lion Tribe had gone thirty years without one.

The Sacred Female had almost become a legendary existence, rarely seen even in a Super Tribe.

Jin Cang did not respond immediately, frowning as he pondered something.

"Do you mean, if she is a Sacred Female, you want to keep her to form a Pairing Ceremony with the Young Clan Leader?" Jin Wu asked tentatively.

"Mm," Jin Cang nodded, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness, "Other Males at Jin Yi's age have long since formed pairings. But he is still a solitary Beast. If this gets out, I don't know how many people will mock our Golden Lion Tribe. If he doesn't form a pairing soon, the position of Clan Leader might be hard to pass on to him."

After he paired with his mate, they only had Jin Yi and Jin Zhi, one Male and one Female.

The position of Clan Leader would eventually pass to Jin Yi, but if he delayed pairing, the Tribe's future would also be affected.

Jin Wu frowned, still somewhat worried, "What if you are mistaken? What if that Female is just an ordinary Female?"

"An ordinary Female?" Jin Cang chuckled lightly, his tone certain, "Did you see the Males around her? If I'm not mistaken, that Male beside her has at least Yellow-rank Talent or above. While I am not certain if she is a Sacred Female, she is definitely not an ordinary Female."

The aura radiating from High-Ranked Males is different. Jin Cang, having seen countless Beasts, believed he couldn't be mistaken.

Even if she wasn't a Sacred Female, the fact that she could give birth to two Mutated Serpent Beasts made such a Female worthy of Jin Yi.

"Jin Wu, have the Males keep a close watch and observe carefully."

Jin Wu immediately nodded, "Clan Leader, rest assured, I will arrange it right away."

After Jin Wu slowly walked out of the Stone House leaning on his wooden stick, Jin Cang walked over to the Stone Stool covered with tiger skin.

If this Female truly was a Sacred Female, by any means necessary, he had to keep her and make her Jin Yi's Female!

Bai Wanwan was not completely unaware. After leaving the Stone House, she looked back twice and couldn't help but say to Zhu Xiu beside her, "Zhu Xiu, do you feel like that Clan Leader is plotting something bad?"