201: Chapter 201 Caught in the Act

Chapter 21: Caught Red-Handed

Bai Wanwan was led into the Stone House by the Elder. The interior was dimly lit, filled with the faint aroma of medicinal herbs.

Clan Leader Jin Cang was seated by a stone table, holding a beast skin scroll in his hand, his expression focused.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up. When he saw Bai Wanwan entering from outside, a flicker of surprise appeared in his gentle gaze.

"Little Female, it's you? Your body has recovered?"

Last night, he had witnessed with his own eyes how the Clan Witch had tried every method but couldn't wake her.

"Thank you for your concern, Clan Leader. My body is fine."

Jin Cang didn't quite believe it, but since the Little Female was unwilling to elaborate, he didn't press further.

Putting down the beast skin scroll in his hand, he looked up toward her back, "I just heard Jin Yi's voice, why haven't I seen him?"

Before Bai Wanwan could answer, the Elder had already spoken: "Young Clan Leader left after delivering Female Bai Wanwan. He probably has other matters to attend to."

Jin Cang detected a hint of disappointment in the Elder's tone, but he himself didn't necessarily consider this a bad thing.

Aside from Zhuo Ling, Jin Yi hardly ever got close to other Females.

As long as Jin Yi didn't reject Bai Wanwan, given Bai Wanwan's appearance and temperament, it was only a matter of time before Jin Yi developed feelings for her.

He didn't reveal excessive emotion, his gaze returning to Bai Wanwan.

"Little Female, you came to find me. Is there something you need?"

Bai Wanwan had secretly asked Xin Feng, but Xin Feng didn't know anything about Youlan Grass.

Guessing that this medicinal herb wasn't easy to obtain, she gave up the idea of sending her own Males to take risks. She decided to come discuss with Clan Leader Jin Cang, to see if she could trade for it.

Therefore, without the slightest hesitation, she spoke directly: "Clan Leader, there is indeed one more thing I need your help with. Of course, I won't ask for your help in vain. The Fertility Pill I didn't trade with you last time, I can still exchange it with you."

Jin Cang raised his hand with a smile, "No rush. First, tell me what you want me to help you with."

The Sacred Female before him having a request was exactly what he hoped for.

"I need Youlan Grass," Bai Wanwan looked at the middle-aged Male on the stone chair. "I wonder if Clan Leader Jin Cang has any?"

Jin Cang also hadn't expected Bai Wanwan to ask for Youlan Grass.

Youlan Grass is a very precious plant that can counteract potent poisons.

But this plant is difficult to survive; it only grows in the waters near the Wane Clan.

And the Wane Clan is the most ferocious beastmen among the Super Tribes, rarely interacting with other clans.

"Is Youlan Grass very important to you?" Jin Cang stared at her, his mind weighing whether it was worth it to exchange for Youlan Grass on Bai Wanwan's behalf.

"Yes, it's extremely important to me. If you have any, Clan Leader, please consider parting with it. I will offer equivalent resources in exchange."

Jin Cang sighed, "If I had it, I could exchange it with you right now. But Youlan Grass is too precious..."

A flicker of disappointment appeared in Bai Wanwan's eyes. Jin Cang was the beastman she knew who was most likely to possess Youlan Grass.

If even he didn't have it, where else could she possibly obtain Youlan Grass?

If she couldn't conceive offspring, the system would start deducting points. The longer it took, the more it would deduct.

How long could her less than one hundred thousand points last?

Jin Cang deliberately didn't continue. He noticed the complex, conflicted expression on Bai Wanwan's face and understood the situation.

"Little Female, I can make an exception for you and go exchange with a Super Tribe."

Bai Wanwan's head snapped up. Before the joy in her heart could spread, she cautiously reined in her expression.

Jin Cang was the leader of a Large Tribe; he wouldn't do charity for an unfamiliar Female like her.

"Does the Clan Leader have any conditions?"

Seeing the Little Female's momentary burst of joy, then her restraint.

A flicker of admiration passed through Jin Cang's eyes. This Little Female was the smartest and most composed Female he had ever seen.

It would truly be a pity if Jin Yi missed out on her.

"Youlan Grass is extremely precious. Even if I were to ask, it would require many valuable resources to exchange..."

"I understand," Bai Wanwan nodded, very much in tune. "I will remember the Clan Leader's help. As long as it's something I can offer, I will definitely exchange it with you. Even... if there's ever a need for me in the future, I will do my best to help."

She wanted to survive, to stay with her Beast Husbands forever.

Jin Cang smiled, his gaze deep and gentle. "I don't need resources. I only need you to agree to one thing."

Bai Wanwan had a feeling and asked cautiously, "What thing? Please speak, Clan Leader."

Jin Cang didn't speak immediately. He looked at Bai Wanwan, his expression growing even more amiable.

Like an Elder in one's own family watching a junior.

Under the weight of such a gaze, Bai Wanwan felt somewhat uneasy.

She almost didn't need to think; whatever Clan Leader Jin Cang wanted her to agree to was definitely not an ordinary matter.

"This matter is actually very simple for you. You already have three Beast Husbands. What about adding one more?"

"Huh?"

Bai Wanwan's mind raced for a long moment, but she never expected the condition he proposed to be this.

"What do you mean?"

"Let Jin Yi become your Beast Husband." Jin Cang stopped beating around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

This was a perfect opportunity.

Although a stalk of Youlan Grass was precious, compared to becoming a Beast Husband to a Sacred Female, it really wasn't much.

But he would also need to pay a significant price.

Bai Wanwan blinked, then cleared her throat lightly. "Clan Leader, this... even if I agreed, I'm afraid the Young Clan Leader wouldn't be willing, right? I heard he likes Female Zhuo Ling."

She couldn't just agree like this. She wasn't even familiar with Jin Yi; how could they undergo a Pairing Ceremony and spend a lifetime together?

"I will talk to Jin Yi about it." Jin Cang hesitated for a moment, then continued, "As long as you agree, I will find a way to help you obtain the Youlan Grass. If, in the end, you and Jin Yi cannot undergo the Pairing Ceremony, then consider the Youlan Grass a gift from me."

Jin Cang wasn't pressuring her; he even gave her ample leeway.

It's just...

Her home already had three Males, and Jin Yi didn't like her.

"Clan Leader, this matter... I need to think about it."

Actually, if she used some tricks to make Jin Yi dislike her, she could swindle the Youlan Grass.

But since the Clan Leader had spoken to this extent, it would be rather heartless of her to do that.

When dealing with beastmen with ill intentions, Bai Wanwan wouldn't hold back.

Although Clan Leader Jin Cang had his own goals, he had never forced her and had even provided them with many conveniences.

Jin Cang nodded, his tone still gentle. "Of course, you can take your time to consider. I will arrange the Youlan Grass matter as soon as possible; don't worry."

Jin Cang wasn't worried about failing to achieve his goal. He could tell this Little Female valued relationships.

He would do his best to bring Jin Yi and the Little Female together. But if it didn't work out, establishing good relations with a Sacred Female would only benefit, not harm, their Tribe's development.

Bai Wanwan felt a wave of relief and thanked him sincerely, "Thank you, Clan Leader Jin Cang."

Jin Cang could tell she was a good Female who knew how to be grateful.

He nodded with a smile, "I will send Males to inquire right away. You go back and rest first. I'll find you once I've exchanged for the Youlan Grass."

"Alright."

"Jin Yue, escort Female Bai Wanwan back safely."

Jin Yue accepted the order and walked to Bai Wanwan's side. "Female Bai Wanwan, please."

Under Clan Leader Jin Cang's gaze, Bai Wanwan slowly turned and left.

When leaving the Stone House, Bai Wanwan kept her head down, deep in thought.

After walking for a while, she looked up ahead and saw Xin Feng waiting outside.

Her heart immediately skipped a beat with guilt.

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