232: Chapter 232 Where to put your hands?

Chapter 232: Where Are You Putting Your Hand?

As Bai Wanwan and Yan Lie conversed in hushed tones, warm firelight gradually illuminated the deep cave.

Xin Feng deftly lit the dry firewood. The flames danced merrily, emitting crisp crackling sounds.

Before entering the cave, he had swiftly cut the most tender meat from the wild boar, intending to prepare dinner for Wan Wan.

He sliced the meat thinly, skillfully skewered it onto wooden sticks, and placed them beside the fire to roast.

While doing all this, he turned his gaze to Zhu Xiu, who was resting with his eyes closed nearby. "Why are you back so soon? Did you find the Youlan Grass?"

Zhu Xiu didn't answer. He simply reached into the beast skin close to his body and retrieved a pitch-black wooden box.

Xin Feng's roasting motions paused. His eyes locked onto the box in Zhu Xiu's hand. "Youlan Grass?"

"Mm."

Zhu Xiu gave a slight nod. "Give it to Wan Wan after we return. She won't experience a situation like last time again."

Xin Feng visibly relaxed. "That's good. You've worked hard."

He didn't press for details about how the Youlan Grass was obtained, but he understood perfectly well that it must have involved unimaginable hardships or been exchanged for something equally precious.

Hearing about the Youlan Grass, Bai Wanwan and Yan Lie also stopped their conversation, their attention drawn over.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Zhu Xiu carefully put the wooden box away again.

When he looked up again, a question occurred to him, and his brows furrowed slightly. "With the beast tide raging, why aren't you at the Golden Lion Tribe?"

This question also drew inquiring looks from Xin Feng and Jin Yi.

Jin Yi remembered clearly. That day, to ensure Bai Wanwan's safety, he specifically arranged for Yan Lie to escort her back to the Tribe first, while he led the other Males into the mountains to search for Shi Hua.

But when they returned to the Tribe with the Female Shi Hua, Bai Wanwan and her Beast Husbands were nowhere to be found.

"You'll have to ask the Young Clan Leader about that."

Yan Lie turned to Jin Yi. His usually sunny face, illuminated by the firelight, showed an unusual hint of shadow.

"Ask me?" Jin Yi, who hadn't intended to interject, couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.

Yan Lie nodded.

He had witnessed Jin Yi's actions over this period and felt grateful, so he naturally wouldn't blame him for the misdeeds of individual Golden Lion Clan Members.

But this incident was caused by the Golden Lion Clan and nearly killed his Little Female.

Therefore, regardless of who it was, the Golden Lion who attacked them must be found.

Otherwise... for every day they stayed in the Golden Lion Tribe, they would have no peace, constantly needing to guard against someone harming Wan Wan.

"That day, after you entered the mountains to search for Shi Hua, seeing it was unsafe outside, I hurried back to the Tribe with Wan Wan. But... just as we were about to reach the Tribe, a Golden Lion suddenly approached and directly attacked us."

Yan Lie carefully recalled the events of that day and continued his somber narration. "I worried there might be an ambush set up within the Tribe, so I could only take Wan Wan and hide in the forest. Later, when the beast tide swept across the plains, we completely lost our way back..."

As Yan Lie recounted, they thought of the extremely perilous situation that day... and that a Female had to face it.

Killing intent gradually grew stronger in Zhu Xiu and Xin Feng's eyes.

"Was it only a Golden Lion who attacked you?" Jin Yi confirmed with a grave expression.

"No, there were also wolf beasts and ape beasts..." Yan Lie recalled.

The Golden Lion Tribe, as a Large Tribe, had tens of thousands of its own Clan Members alone. Adding the other affiliated groups, there were hundreds of wolf beasts and ape beasts each. Investigating this would be no easy task.

As the Young Clan Leader, this incident was also a result of his negligence.

That someone in the Tribe dared to commit such a vicious act against a precious Female—this matter must be thoroughly investigated to the end.

"I understand. After we return, I will strictly investigate this matter and give Female Bai Wanwan a satisfactory explanation."

The firewood crackled again, breaking the heavy atmosphere.

Bai Wanwan smiled brightly. "Let's fill our stomachs first."

She took out Dried meat and distributed it to everyone, then accepted the carefully roasted meat skewers from Xin Feng.

The meat was slightly charred, with sizzling oil bubbles on it. It looked delicious.

She wasn't in a hurry to eat. She took out some cumin powder from her system space and sprinkled a bit on it.

"Do you want some?"

With just that tiny bit of meat, the Little Female might not even be full. How could they, as Males, possibly compete with a Female for food?

"Wan Wan, we'll just eat the Dried meat. You eat that."

Seeing that none of them reached out, Bai Wanwan didn't stand on ceremony either. She simply sat down on the ground, picked up the skewer, and started eating.

After eating and drinking her fill, she lazily leaned against the stone wall, her gaze lingering among the four strikingly handsome men of different styles.

Of course, her gaze primarily rested on her own Beast Husbands. Whenever it touched upon Jin Yi, she politely looked away.

How could Jin Yi fail to notice such obvious differential treatment?

Watching the tender affection flowing in her eyes when they met her Beast Husbands' gazes, and comparing it to her deliberate avoidance of him, an inexplicable wave of irritation surged in his heart. He abruptly stood up. "I'll go patrol the surrounding area."

After Jin Yi left, Bai Wanwan suddenly realized she hadn't properly washed up for many days.

A woman adorns herself for those who appreciate her, especially with three extraordinarily handsome Beast Husbands right before her eyes.

She couldn't help but frequently turn her head to look around.

"What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable?"

Yan Lie keenly sensed her unusual behavior and leaned closer to ask softly.

Although he lowered his voice, it still drew the simultaneous attention of Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu.

Bai Wanwan quickly waved her hands. "No, I'm not uncomfortable. I just need to relieve myself and wash off the dirt on my body."

Before the other two Males could speak, Yan Lie volunteered. "I'll accompany you."

Bai Wanwan stole a glance at Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu. Seeing no displeasure on their faces, she then said to them, "Then you two sit and rest for a while. I'm going to wash up."

Zhu Xiu gave a slight nod, and Xin Feng responded with a smile.

Bai Wanwan turned and let Yan Lie lead her deeper into the cave.

After the two walked away, Xin Feng poked at the fire, causing sparks to crackle and fly.

"I thought you would stop him." He chuckled lightly, looking at Zhu Xiu.

Zhu Xiu sat upright in place, his back against the stone wall, squinting slightly as he glanced at him. "You're right. Wan Wan is no ordinary Female. Those who covet her or wish to harm her are everywhere..."

The repeated dangerous situations had made him understand that when he himself was unable, having reliable Males protect her was far better than losing her forever.

Xin Feng said no more, just quietly watching Bai Wanwan walking away with Yan Lie.

"This spot is good. I'll wash up right here."

Bai Wanwan tugged on Yan Lie's hand, stopping him from proceeding further.

By the faint light of the distant fire, Bai Wanwan felt her way to the Underground River, testing the water's depth.

Although Jin Yi had said there were no dangerous creatures like Piranha here, Yan Lie still followed closely behind her, not fully at ease, and entered the water with her.

"I'll wash up too..."

Yan Lie grinned and moved closer to her.

Bai Wanwan slapped away his misbehaving paw and shot him a reproachful look. "Where are you washing?" or "Where are you putting your hand?"