172: Chapter 172 He is Jin Yi

Zhu Xiu tightly held Bai Wanwan's hand, his tone steady: "Although the Golden Lion Tribe is strong, if we want to leave, they might not be able to stop us. If you are not comfortable living here, then we will leave."

Bai Wanwan came here partly to inquire about the whereabouts of the energy stones, and partly because the Black Dog Tribe had provoked the Eagle Beasts, making it unsuitable for raising cubs.

If they were to stay long-term, they definitely needed to find a place where she felt comfortable.

Yan Lie also leaned in to reassure her, "That's right. You now have three Beast Husbands with Yellow-Tier Talent. Even the Golden Lion Tribe wouldn't dare to easily make trouble for us."

Xin Feng nodded, his tone calm yet thoughtful: "Rumor has it that the Jin Cang Clan Leader is not an unreasonable Beastman. We can stay here temporarily and observe the situation before making a decision."

Hearing their words, Bai Wanwan decided there was no need to worry for the time being; inquiring about the energy stones was the priority.

Soon, the Male from the Golden Lion Tribe walking ahead stopped. He pointed to the spacious Stone House directly in front of them and said to Bai Wanwan with a respectful attitude: "This Stone House has two parts, front and back. The front is larger with five rooms, and the one in the back only has two rooms. There is a courtyard separating them, so you can live together."

Bai Wanwan looked around, extremely satisfied with what she saw.

This way, she and Shi Hua could live together, separated by a courtyard, making it convenient to look after each other while maintaining their own privacy. It couldn't be better.

She turned and smiled at the Male: "Please convey our gratitude to the Jin Cang Clan Leader for us."

The Male nodded friendly. Only after seeing their satisfaction did he turn and leave.

The surrounding Beastmen cast curious glances, pointing and discussing amongst themselves.

"Wasn't this Stone House supposed to be for the Young Clan Leader to live in after his Pairing Ceremony? Could that Female be the Young Clan Leader's Consort?"

"Didn't you see the Males beside her? She already has several Beast Husbands; the Young Clan Leader wouldn't pair with her."

The Beastmen of the Golden Lion Tribe all knew that the Young Chief, Jin Yi, would never share a Female with other Males.

Moreover, many Females in the Tribe had decided not to accept other Beast Husbands because of him, yet Jin Yi had never taken a liking to them and had not entered into a Pairing Ceremony to this day.

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When Jin Yi returned to the Golden Lion Tribe, it was already late.

He was leading the Males to report the situation to the Father Beast. As they passed through the Plaza, he suddenly saw the door of that long-closed Stone House wide open.

His handsome brows furrowed slightly, and a wave of suspicion arose in his heart: "That Stone House has been closed for a long time; why is the door open?"

Just as he was about to ask the Beastman beside him to check the situation, he saw a familiar Female walking out from inside—it was the Female he had met at the Market earlier.

It was her?

Jin Yi felt slightly surprised.

He remembered she had several capable Males with her. It turned out they had also come to the Golden Lion Tribe.

But why would the Father Beast grant this Stone House to Outsider Beastmen to live in?

Bai Wanwan was just setting down the wooden stool in her hand when she suddenly sensed a gaze falling upon her.

She put down the stool, stood up straight, and looked forward based on instinct.

In the twilight, a handsome Male stood there.

His features were exquisitely beautiful, without a single flaw, as if every bit and piece had been meticulously calculated to be perfectly pleasing. Even Bai Wanwan, who was accustomed to the beauty of her own Beast Husbands, was momentarily stunned by the Male's appearance.

His temperament was noble, making the other Males around him appear dull in comparison.

Those familiar features bore some resemblance to the Jin Cang Clan Leader, only he appeared much younger and more handsome.

This Male immediately overlapped with an image in her mind, and she instantly knew his identity—the Young Chief of the Golden Lion Tribe, Jin Yi.

Jin Yi noticed her gaze, nodded slightly, and then turned to leave.

Bai Wanwan's appreciation for him was purely sensory. Seeing him disappear, she withdrew her gaze and dismissed the thought.

Jin Yi hadn't gone far when his path was blocked by a strange Male.

"You, are you the Young Chief Jin Yi?"

Lu Da stared at Jin Yi with complex eyes, his tone carrying a hint of probing.

Jin Yi stopped, looking at the unfamiliar Male before him.

"Yes, is there something?"

Lu Da stared at him and said directly: "I am Lu Da, Zhuo Ling's Beast Husband. Zhuo Ling is at the Golden Lion Tribe right now. She... wants to see you."

Hearing Zhuo Ling's name, Jin Yi was slightly stunned. "Zhuo Ling? Why is she here?"

Lu Da explained: "The Black Dog Tribe suffered heavy casualties after being attacked by Eagle Beasts. So, we, along with the Males you sent, came to the Golden Lion Tribe hoping to settle here."

Jin Yi fell silent for a moment, then his gaze returned to scrutinize him. "You are her Beast Husband?"

Lu Da straightened his back and met Jin Yi's gaze without showing weakness: "That's right, I am her Beast Husband."

Jin Yi nodded, his tone calm: "I know."

After saying that, he raised his foot to leave.

Lu Da was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but ask: "Aren't you going to see her?"

Jin Yi said without looking back: "No, I have other matters to attend to."

His figure quickly disappeared into the twilight, leaving Lu Da standing alone.

This was the Male Zhuo Ling feared the most. If he had agreed, Zhuo Ling's First Beast Husband would definitely have been him.

Zhuo Ling waited for a long time at the Stone House before Lu Da finally returned. She eagerly stepped forward, scanning behind him several times, but never saw that familiar figure.

"Lu Da, where is he? Didn't Jin Yi come with you?" Zhuo Ling's voice held a trace of urgency.

Lu Da replied with a flat tone, "He had other things to do."

Zhuo Ling's heart immediately sank. She couldn't help but press: "Then did you tell him I was here?"

Lu Da glanced at her and nodded: "I told him everything you asked me to, but he didn't seem to care."

Hearing this, Zhuo Ling felt as if a huge boulder was pressing down on her heart, heavy and suffocating.

She had originally thought that when Jin Yi heard she had arrived, he would rush to see her without hesitation, just like before. But now, he wouldn't even spare her a glance. Had he truly let go?

"What did he say?" Zhuo Ling bit her lip.

In their youth, Jin Yi's eyes were only for her. His smiles, his tenderness, all belonged only to her.

But now, knowing she was right here, he didn't even want to say a word, not even showing any intention of seeing her.

Lu Da shook his head, knowing that the words he spoke would make his Consort sad, which was fine; he wouldn't have to become part of this family anyway.

"He just said he knew, and then turned and left."

"I don't believe it!" Zhuo Ling's voice was somewhat anxious, unsure if she was comforting herself or refuting someone else.

She could not accept the possibility that Jin Yi no longer loved her.

In her mind, even if Jin Yi wasn't her Beast Husband now, he would eventually be one.

"I'll go find him."

Zhuo Ling suddenly stood up. If he wouldn't come to her, then she would go find him. She didn't believe she couldn't win back Jin Yi's heart.

Back then, she managed to design a rescue, step by step capture his heart, and make him fall for her. She could certainly do it now!