217: Chapter 217 Escape

The roar of the Black Bear echoed behind them...

Facing the beasts blocking their path ahead, they charged straight through, not daring to slow down in the slightest.

Jin Yi was like a sharp blade, clearing the way ahead, bearing the brunt of most attacks.

Yan Lie, meanwhile, shielded Bai Wanwan closely. With Jin Yi sharing the pressure, his burden was considerably lighter.

In an instant, the two Males had carried Bai Wanwan over a hundred meters away.

Although that Red Tier Black Bear possessed immense strength, it ultimately lacked agility.

After chasing for a distance, it stopped in anger, smashing the ground with furious, earth-shaking blows.

Bai Wanwan, clinging to Yan Lie's back, looked back. Seeing the enraged Black Bear gradually receding into the distance, she finally let out a long sigh of relief.

She raised her voice and shouted to Jin Yi ahead, "The Black Bear isn't chasing us anymore!"

Hearing her voice, Jin Yi's tense nerves relaxed a little.

He no longer focused solely on defense, instead taking the initiative to attack, his sharp claws precisely harvesting the lives of the beasts blocking their path.

Led by Jin Yi, they darted left and right, not knowing how much time had passed.

Bai Wanwan's arms, wrapped around Yan Lie's neck, were starting to ache, yet they still hadn't found a safe place to hide.

Right then, Jin Yi stopped and turned his head. "There's a Cave on the Cliff face ahead. Beasts can't easily reach it. We'll be safe once we get there."

"Good, we'll follow you," Yan Lie responded.

The two Males charged through the beast horde once more. Bai Wanwan noticed Jin Yi's golden fur was now stained with splatters of blood.

This time, she owed Jin Yi, she owed the Golden Lion Tribe.

When the last rays of the setting sun dyed the sky red, they finally reached their destination.

Jin Yi went first as before, entering the Cave to scout it out. Only after confirming there was no danger did he come back out and signal for them to enter.

At that very moment, a wild wolf lunged towards Bai Wanwan on Yan Lie's back.

Jin Yi caught sight of it from the corner of his eye, his expression changing drastically. "Watch out!"

Yan Lie had already reacted swiftly, leaping up with all four limbs and landing steadily in front of Jin Yi.

The frenzied wolf, having missed its target, plunged straight down the Cliff.

They merely glanced at it before quickly turning and entering the Cave.

The Cave was surprisingly spacious, more than enough to accommodate the three of them.

Even more pleasantly surprising, the interior was clean and tidy, with no beast hair or droppings.

"You're badly injured. Go rest first," Jin Yi said to Yan Lie.

Bai Wanwan glanced at him. "You're not lightly injured either."

Even in human form, Jin Yi was covered in bloodstains.

Jin Yi looked down at his numerous wounds. "Just minor injuries. It's nothing serious."

After speaking, Jin Yi strode back to the Cave entrance, silently surveying the situation at the foot of the mountain.

Bai Wanwan watched his back, her heart filled with gratitude.

If not for the appearance of these Golden Lion Males, forget that ferocious Black Bear, just the beast hordes along the way would have made it almost impossible for Yan Lie to protect her and retreat unscathed.

"Young Clan Leader, thank you," she said sincerely.

Hearing this, Jin Yi turned around, his golden eyes calm and unrippled. "No need to thank me. It was the clan leader's order. Besides, protecting Females is the inherent responsibility of Males."

For beastmen, this was perhaps a natural, taken-for-granted duty.

But Bai Wanwan, who came from Modern Times, understood deeply that no one's sacrifice should ever be taken for granted.

She would remember this debt of gratitude. If the Golden Lion Tribe ever needed her help in any way, she would do her utmost.

While Bai Wanwan and Yan Lie were talking, Yan Lie had already transformed into human form, leaning against the rock wall and breathing slightly raggedly.

His face was as pale as paper, his body covered in wounds.

Yet he didn't appear weak or sickly; his eyes were still bright and alert. "Young Clan Leader, how many Males did you bring? It's almost dark. They're probably still in the forest, and it's likely very dangerous..."

"No need to worry," Jin Yi said, turning his head slightly to look at him. "Those brought out are all Yellow-Tier Males. They have more than enough ability to protect themselves."

It's just that, like us, they can't return to the Tribe for now. We must wait until the beast tide recedes...

Jin Yi stood at the Cave entrance for a while longer before speaking. "You two rest first. I'll go hunt some food."

With that, his figure flashed and disappeared from the Cave entrance.

Bai Wanwan wanted to call out to him but didn't have time.

She had originally intended to tell him she had food, so he wouldn't need to take the risk.

Since Jin Yi was willing to risk his life to save them, this trust should be given in return. Besides, this taciturn Male didn't seem like the type to gossip.

Now that he was already gone, there was no need to overthink it.

She pulled her thoughts back and began examining Yan Lie's injuries.

One look, and her heart immediately clenched.

To protect her, Yan Lie had always been constrained when fighting the wild beasts, and thus had suffered many injuries.

His body was covered in dozens of wounds, large and small. Some had already scabbed over, while others were still oozing blood.

The most severe one was deep enough to see bone. No wonder his face was so pale; he had been losing blood all along.

Seeing her worried expression, Yan Lie grinned and said, "Wan Wan, I'm not in pain. Minor injuries. They'll heal in a day or two of rest."

"You call this minor?" Bai Wanwan pointed at that shocking wound, pursing her lips tightly.

Yan Lie instinctively tried to pull his leg back, afraid of scaring her, but she pressed down on it firmly.

"Don't move. I'll apply medicine for you."

There was no time to worry about saving resources now. She quickly opened the system panel.

Opening the medicine section, she swiftly scrolled down and found Healing Ointment.

Her finger hovered between the ordinary Healing Ointment and the Highly Effective Wound Healing Medicine, then she decisively spent two thousand points to exchange for the Highly Effective Wound Healing Medicine.

They were in danger now, and could encounter something else at any moment. The Males needed to maintain their peak condition at all times for their chances of safely surviving the beast tide to be greater.

Bai Wanwan lifted his leg and placed it on her own lap.

He was wrapped in beast skin, but his long legs had nothing else covering them. She could clearly see his wound.

Dipping her fingers in the Highly Effective Wound Healing Medicine, she applied it gently and carefully, afraid of causing him more pain.

Yan Lie didn't even frown. Instead, he relaxed completely, his eyes fixed unblinkingly on his Little Female.

The last rays of the setting sun filtered through the Cave entrance, casting a soft golden glow on her focused profile.

Yan Lie gazed intently at his Little Female, an infinite tenderness surging in his heart.

This bit of pain was nothing to him, but seeing how she treasured him made him want to give her his entire heart.

"What are you looking at?" Bai Wanwan looked up, meeting those amber eyes filled with deep affection.

Under the effect of the medicine, Yan Lie's face was no longer as deathly pale as before.

He grasped her slender wrist, gently stroking it. "You're beautiful."

Seeing him start acting foolish again, Bai Wanwan tried to pull her hand back. "Let go first. Let me finish treating all your wounds."

That's what she said, but she didn't use much force, and her gaze was softer than usual.

She understood very clearly just how much this Male loved her.

Faced with a life-or-death situation, if sacrificing himself could save her life, he probably wouldn't even blink.

"The rest are all minor wounds. Don't waste the medicine."

"Even minor wounds need to be treated quickly..."

Bai Wanwan threatened him with a look not to move, slowly applying the ointment.

When Jin Yi returned carrying prey, what he saw was Bai Wanwan gently blowing on Yan Lie's wound, while the Male wore a happy, contented smile on his face...