211: Chapter 211 is his responsibility.

In front of the Golden Lion Tribe's massive stone gate, a team of beastmen guards stood ready, each one physically strong, protecting the Tribe's safety.

Xin Feng stepped forward first to negotiate with them, "We have urgent business and need to leave the city. Can you open the gate and let us through?"

"No," the lead guard flatly refused. "It's full of danger outside. No one is allowed to leave before dawn."

"Yes, we know, but a Female we know is still outside. We must go out and find her."

"A Female? Outside at this hour?"

The other man clearly frowned, but still shook his head. "No, I cannot let you out."

Mu Feng said to Xin Feng and Bai Wanwan, "I'll go by myself. You all go back."

After saying that, he looked at the Male guard again. "Just let me out. This is my own choice, and I will bear the consequences myself!"

Another guard uncharacteristically explained with patience, "Normally, it wouldn't be impossible if you wanted to go out, but things are different now—the Beast Tide is surging. Leaving the Tribe at night is equivalent to seeking death!"

Mu Feng had never left the Black Dog Tribe, but he had heard of the horrors of the Beast Tide.

At the thought that Shi Hua might be under attack by wild beasts, his heart nearly leaped out of his chest.

Seeing that they still refused to open the gate, Mu Feng rushed forward and grabbed the guard's shoulder, his voice hoarse, "My Female is still outside! Please open the gate, I must find her!"

"No!" The beastman guarding the gate didn't know if he was telling the truth. How could a Female be outside the Tribe alone at this hour?

Even if what they said was true... by this time, could that Female still be alive?

Seeing that the negotiation was fruitless, Mu Feng's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked ready to force his way through the gate.

Just then, Jin Yi arrived quickly with a team of elite beastmen.

"Open the gate!" he ordered in a low voice.

The guard hesitated, "But the Clan Leader ordered that night-time is strictly forbidden..."

"A Female is missing, right outside the Tribe," Jin Yi's voice was calm. "If the Clan Leader asks, I will take responsibility!"

Since the Young Clan Leader had spoken, the guards looked at each other and didn't dare to block them anymore.

The heavy stone gate slowly opened.

Mu Feng instantly transformed into his Beast Form and rushed out like an arrow from a bow.

"Quick, quick! Let's follow him."

Bai Wanwan urged Xin Feng and Yan Lie.

But neither of the two Males moved, their expressions somewhat grave.

"Wan Wan," Xin Feng said softly, "it's too dangerous outside. Yan Lie will take you back. Mu Feng and I will go find Shi Hua. I will do my best to bring Shi Hua and Mu Feng back."

Bai Wanwan shook her head, her gaze firm. "Jin Yuan said the Cave is just at the foot of the mountain. I won't run around, but I must see for myself that Shi Hua is safe."

Shi Hua was suffering because of her.

If she hadn't given Jin Yuan the Itch Powder, perhaps Shi Hua wouldn't have been targeted for revenge.

She couldn't shrink back just because she was afraid of danger. Shi Hua was still carrying Cubs and was all alone in the wilderness, her life or death unknown!

"Xin Feng, let's go. The sooner we confirm Shi Hua is safe, the sooner we can return."

Xin Feng considered for a moment, thinking that the Cave was just at the edge of the plains; going and coming back quickly indeed wouldn't take much time.

"Alright, let's go then."

Bai Wanwan's expression relaxed, and she patted Yan Lie's back. "Shift into your original form and carry me. We need to speed up!"

We can't delay any longer...

"Alright."

Yan Lie let out a low growl, his body suddenly expanding as he transformed into a powerful giant beast.

The moonlight was like water, spilling across the vast grasslands.

A group of beastmen transformed into their original forms and galloped through the night, the wind howling and grass flying.

The side gate of the Golden Lion Tribe was not far from the foot of the mountain. Just a few minutes later, they arrived at the Cave Jin Yuan had mentioned.

Mu Feng rushed in first, with Xin Feng following closely behind.

Bai Wanwan lay on Yan Lie's back, her heart beating like a drum. In her ears were Mu Feng's heart-wrenching cries: "Hua Hua! Hua Hua!"

The Cave was narrow, its entrance hidden by thick vines. If one didn't look carefully, it was almost impossible to find.

More than twenty beastmen crowded into the Cave, the lit Glow-stones reflecting off the empty stone walls.

"Shi Hua... is not here..."

Bai Wanwan felt a chill all over, an ominous premonition spreading from the bottom of her heart...

The Males searched the Cave inside out but couldn't find even a trace of Shi Hua.

Mu Feng rushed out of the Cave and searched nearby like a madman, his voice trembling: "Hua Hua! Where are you? Answer me!"

Seeing him run further and further away, nearly rushing into the depths of the Mountains and Forests, Jin Yi shouted sternly to stop him: "Stop! Once you enter the forest, you could be hit by the Beast Tide at any moment."

But Mu Feng turned a deaf ear, his figure quickly disappearing into the edge of the pitch-black forest.

Bai Wanwan was anxious and wished she could chase after him herself.

Xin Feng noticed her anxiety and said in a heavy voice, "Wan Wan, let Yan Lie take you back. I'll go bring Mu Feng back."

She was worried about Mu Feng and also afraid something would happen to Xin Feng, but right now there was no other choice.

"He's lost control of his emotions. You... must be careful." Her voice trembled slightly.

Xin Feng nodded solemnly and turned to rush into the forest.

Bai Wanwan clenched her fists, turned to look at Jin Yi and the beastmen behind him, and took a deep breath. "Young Clan Leader, could you please ask the Males of the Golden Lion Tribe to help find Shi Hua? I am willing to offer Fertility Pills as a reward—one for each person—plus rare items that Females love."

Jin Yi's brows were tightly furrowed.

The Beast Tide was dangerous. Rashly entering the mountains was equivalent to seeking death, but if they did nothing, the Female Shi Hua would surely die.

Just as he was hesitating, a Golden Lion beastman stood up, his voice firm: "Young Clan Leader, I am willing to go!"

Bai Wanwan looked at him and noticed his anxious gaze, his eyes constantly staring in the direction of the forest...

Jin Yi was silent for a moment before finally speaking, "This matter is dangerous and participation is voluntary. If you can bring back Shi Hua, you will receive the Fertility Pill promised by Female Bai Wanwan."

Fearing they wouldn't understand what a Fertility Pill was, Bai Wanwan immediately added, "I can guarantee that your Females will bear you another litter of Cubs."

For Male beastmen, the most important thing was reproduction.

Because there were too few Females, usually six or seven Males would share one Consort.

And since the fertility of Females varied, many of the Males had not yet had the chance to have their first litter of Cubs.

"I'll go!" a Male spoke up immediately.

"I—I'll go too!"

Soon, more than ten Males had stepped forward.

Seeing this, Jin Yi also made a decision.

Whether it was the missing Female or the safety of these Males, it was all his responsibility.

He turned to Bai Wanwan and Yan Lie, his tone brook no argument. "You are a Female; you cannot stay outside. Let your Beast Husband take you back. We will find the Female Shi Hua and bring her back safely."

Bai Wanwan also knew she could no longer follow. In the dangerous forest, she would only hold everyone back.

"Alright, I'll wait for you. You all... must be careful."

There was no time to lose. Jin Yi said no more, waved his arm, and led the ten-plus Males into the forest.

Two chapters finished, I'll continue to work hard and try to add more today! Also: I didn't see where to add links when recommending a friend's book before, so I'll recommend it again. If you're interested, you can click the link to check it out...