194: Chapter 194 It's finally Yan Lie's turn.

“What happened today was that the Females of our Tribe were ignorant and offended you. This energy stone is a small token of our goodwill.”

Bai Wanwan didn't feel that she was worth a Clan Head exchanging something so important for forgiveness.

Thinking of this, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Could it be... Clan Head Jin Cang knew she was the Sacred Female?

Before Bai Wanwan could speak again, Zhu Xiu directly refused: “If the Clan Head is willing to trade, I can offer something else in exchange, but if it’s a gift, we cannot accept it.”

Zhu Xiu absolutely did not believe that the leader of a Tribe would give away something so precious to Beastmen from another Tribe for no reason.

Unless, what he wanted was something of even greater value.

No matter what it was, if it concerned Wan Wan, it was impossible.

Jin Cang’s gaze fell again on the Male beside Bai Wanwan.

He had no doubt about the power, alertness, and extreme vigilance of that Snake Beastman.

It seemed that Jin Yi’s desire to break through the defense line and become Bai Wanwan’s Beast Husband would not be easy.

Zhu Xiu kept watching the Clan Head’s reaction, trying to discern something from his expression.

But Jin Cang had lived for decades; how could a young Beastman easily see what he was thinking?

A composed smile hung on his features. “Originally, I saw that the Beast Husbands beside Female Bai Wanwan had powerful Talents and wanted to use the energy stone to build a good relationship with you, inviting you to reside here long-term. Since you are unwilling to accept the energy stone for free, then...”

Just as the Clan Head was speaking, he saw Zhu Xiu take out a transparent bead from his hand.

When Jin Cang recognized the bead, the expression on his face finally lost its composure, and he asked in shock, “This is a Beast Soul Bead?”

Xin Feng and Yan Lie standing next to Zhu Xiu also had their expressions change.

The Beast Soul Bead was a legendary existence in the Beast World; they never expected Zhu Xiu to possess such a thing.

A Beast Soul Bead was formed after a Male of Red Tier or higher dissipated.

The bead body was transparent and contained extremely strong life force.

It could extend the lifespan of a near-dead Beastman by one or two years, or it could restore the body of an aging Beastman to youth, extending their life by over twenty years.

The value of this Beast Soul Bead was indeed no less than an energy stone.

“Clan Head Jin Cang, if you agree, I can trade the Beast Soul Bead for the energy stone.”

What could Jin Cang say?

Precious items like the Beast Soul Bead—even the Golden Lion Tribe, which had stood for a thousand years, only possessed a few. Most had already been used, leaving only one remaining.

Moreover, Zhu Xiu’s attitude was clear: if he refused this offer, Zhu Xiu would not accept the energy stone either.

Jin Cang’s objective was to leave a good impression on Bai Wanwan; the rest could come slowly.

Since that was the case...

Jin Cang quickly smiled and nodded, “Agreed. The value of the Beast Soul Bead is no less than the energy stone. Since you are willing to trade, then this energy stone belongs to you.”

From Jin Cang’s attitude, Bai Wanwan could tell that the Beast Soul Bead was very valuable.

She thought for a moment and whispered to Zhu Xiu, “Is this thing very precious? How about I trade the Fertility Pill with the Clan Head instead?”

“No need,”

Zhu Xiu turned to comfort her. “The Beast Soul Bead is indeed extremely precious to Beastmen who need it, but for ordinary Beastmen, it’s useless, no different from an ordinary stone.”

In the Beast World, the average lifespan for Females was nearly two hundred years, and Males could live several decades longer.

Beastmen like them, only in their early twenties, had no need for the Beast Soul Bead.

Soon, the Clan Head had Jin Yue complete the exchange with them.

Zhu Xiu obtained the energy stone, and the Beast Soul Bead fell into the Clan Head's hands.

Everyone was happy!

Zhu Xiu looked down at the stone in his hand, then tucked it into his embrace.

He didn't plan to stay long and directly said to Jin Cang, “If the Clan Head has nothing else, it’s getting late, so we will take our leave.”

“Good. If you need anything while you are in the Tribe, you can come find me.”

“Since the Clan Head has spoken, I won't be polite with you.”

Since the Clan Head had spoken, she might as well use this big backer. It didn't matter if he was sincere or just being polite; with those words, Bai Wanwan could fully take advantage of the situation.

Jin Cang already knew her nature and wasn't surprised to hear this, nodding with a smile. “Go back and rest.”

Bai Wanwan also didn't expect things to go so smoothly.

She had been calculating how to get the energy stone, but Zhu Xiu managed to trade for it himself.

A great weight lifted from her heart.

“Is this energy stone enough for you to remove the dark curse?”

As soon as they left the Clan Head, Bai Wanwan couldn't help but ask.

“It probably won't be enough, but it can remove most of it.”

Bai Wanwan was slightly disappointed but still said, “That’s good. Take it slow; if there’s one energy stone, there will definitely be a second one.”

Yan Lie moved closer and interjected, “If you need energy stones, you can definitely trade for them at a Super Tribe.”

All the rare treasures in the Beast World, anything imaginable, could possibly be traded for at the Traveling Merchants of the Super Tribes.

“We will go to the Super Tribe sooner or later, but it’s best to spend the Rainy Season and Snow Season here now, until The Cubs are a little older before leaving,”

Xin Feng reminded them, as they still had two litters of Cubs at home.

The journey to the Super Tribe was extremely perilous, filled with ferocious wild beasts, unlike the relatively safe areas near small and medium-sized Tribes.

“Good. We will temporarily stay at the Golden Lion Tribe and leave next year during the Warm Season.”

She was quite comfortable staying here for the time being and didn't want to rush around.

Actually, if it weren't for Zhu Xiu's physical condition, she wouldn't mind settling down if they encountered a comfortable Tribe during their travels.

As they talked, the group returned home.

It was late at night, and besides the sounds of intimacy, there was no other movement in the Tribe.

After Bai Wanwan was helped to wash up by Xin Feng, Yan Lie was already eagerly waiting nearby.

Bai Wanwan remembered her promise to him and couldn't bear to refuse any longer.

With two pairs of eyes still fixed on her, it was inconvenient for her to show her intentions too obviously, so she pretended to cover her mouth and yawn.

“I really am a bit sleepy.”

Yan Lie immediately took the cue, “Then Wan Wan... I’ll carry you to rest.”

Saying that, he immediately bent down, lifted her from the Stone Stool, and strode toward his room.

Zhu Xiu sat on the Stone Stool without making a sound.

Xin Feng glanced at him, knowing he was somewhat reluctant to accept it, and reminded him, “Yan Lie is also Wan Wan’s Beast Husband. You should go to sleep early too.”

After Xin Feng finished speaking, Zhu Xiu remained silent.

He didn't say anything more and turned to enter his room.

Yan Lie carefully placed Bai Wanwan onto his Stone Bed.

He hadn't slept soundly for the past few nights, eagerly anticipating this moment every day.

He wanted to mate with her and become her true Beast Husband.

But when Bai Wanwan finally lay on his Stone Bed, looking at her delicate and beautiful face, his heart pounded like a drum, and his mind became a blank.

“Wan Wan...”

His voice was somewhat anxious as his handsome face leaned close to Bai Wanwan’s.