234: Chapter 234: Just thinking about it is exhilarating.

"I see the commotion outside has stopped. You all take care of Female Bai Wanwan. I'll go out and check the situation."

After Jin Yi finished speaking, he walked towards the cave entrance and moved aside the massive stone blocking it.

Bright, glaring light spilled into the dark cave.

His figure quickly disappeared from the cave entrance.

Bai Wanwan withdrew her gaze and was just about to stretch when a piercing alarm from the system suddenly exploded in her mind.

"Beep... Warning! Host's life force is continuously declining. Immediate consumption of Youlan Grass is recommended. Otherwise, one thousand points will be deducted in exchange for twenty-four hours of life force."

Bai Wanwan's hand paused mid-air, her beautiful features scrunching up.

The gazes of the several Males were fixed on her. Even her slightest change in expression caught their attention.

"Wan Wan, what's wrong?" Xin Feng asked gently.

Bai Wanwan certainly didn't dare tell them about the life countdown.

Who knows how crazy the Males would become if they found out.

"I might need to take the Youlan Grass now," she stated her need directly, without giving them much explanation.

To avoid further complications, she thought it would be better to take it here before leaving.

points are hard to come by; she shouldn't spend them unless absolutely necessary.

Anyway, Zhu Xiu had already brought back the Youlan Grass.

She turned her eyes to look at Zhu Xiu, who was right beside her, but he shook his head disapprovingly. "Wan Wan, this place isn't safe. It's best to take it after returning to the Tribe."

This was because after consuming the Youlan Grass, a Beastman would be unconscious for half a day, only waking up again after the toxins in their body were cleared.

Bai Wanwan insisted, "But... I can't wait."

She didn't know when they could return to the Tribe. peanut had said that exchanging points for life force wasn't a flat rate of one thousand points per day; it increased exponentially.

Whether it was to save points or to avoid unforeseen trouble...

...the Youlan Grass was safest only after it was eaten and in her own stomach.

The shadows on the stone wall swayed with the shifting light. Zhu Xiu gazed at her silently. "Then take it here. We'll guard you."

With that, he retrieved a pitch-black wooden box from inside his beast skin clothing.

The moment the box opened, a clear, icy aura like snow and ice spread out. Inside the box lay a six-petaled herb emitting a faint, dark blue glow.

The Youlan Grass in the box was dazzlingly beautiful. Bai Wanwan didn't know where to start. "How do I eat this?"

Zhu Xiu took out the Youlan Grass and brought it to her lips. "Chew the entire plant. The taste isn't great. Bear with it. After you swallow it, your body will recover. In the future, whatever you want to eat, I'll find it for you."

It was rare for Zhu Xiu to speak to her so gently, coaxing her, worried she might refuse to swallow it because of the Youlan Grass's bitterness.

But how could he know that Bai Wanwan's determination to stay by their side was extremely firm?

Let alone just a bitter herb; even if it meant swallowing knives, as long as she could survive, she would dare to try.

"Okay, I'm not afraid of bitterness."

Saying this, she smiled at her Beast Husbands and directly bit into the Youlan Grass in Zhu Xiu's hand.

A taste that was astringent, bitter, and numbing exploded on her tongue, nearly making her retch.

Noticing Bai Wanwan's discomfort, Xin Feng immediately patted her back, comforting her silently.

Bai Wanwan retched twice but still forced herself to swallow the Youlan Grass in her mouth.

Then she continued chewing and swallowing.

The taste of the Youlan Grass was truly too strange. Bai Wanwan swallowed while retching.

The several Males could all see how much she was suffering, yet she persevered, eating the entire plant without wasting a single bit.

The several Males collectively let out a sigh of relief.

"Wan Wan, are you feeling better?" Yan Lie leaned in close, asking anxiously.

"I..." As soon as she opened her mouth, that strange taste made her retch again.

Xin Feng gently stroked her back, saying softly, "Take it easy for now..."

Bai Wanwan let out an "Mm," but soon, that strange taste in her mouth suddenly transformed into a warm current, making her entire body feel pleasantly warm.

Just as she was feeling comfortable all over, her body suddenly went limp, and she collapsed to the side.

Fortunately, Zhu Xiu was quick-eyed and swift-handed, catching her steadily in his arms.

"What's wrong with her?" Yan Lie asked anxiously, bending down to get closer.

Zhu Xiu's expression remained normal; he simply adjusted his posture to let Wan Wan lie more comfortably.

"The Youlan Grass is clearing the toxins from her body. She will be in a deep sleep during this time."

The anxiety on Yan Lie's face eased a little.

Quiet returned to the cave. The several Males silently guarded Bai Wanwan, watching her reaction.

Yan Lie couldn't sit still and would get up to pace back and forth.

When Jin Yi returned with prey, he found Bai Wanwan still lying on the beast skin, her several Beast Husbands staring at her without blinking.

Jin Yi didn't disturb them. He walked in quietly and found a spot in the corner to sit down.

He began cleaning the prey in his hands, but as he skinned it, he slowly started to feel something was off.

What time was it already? Why was Bai Wanwan still lying down?

Had the Little Female developed a fever again?

Thinking this, he couldn't help but lift his eyes to look at the slender, graceful figure on the beast skin.

The Female's eyes were lightly closed, her exquisite, beautiful face peaceful.

"She... what's wrong?"

In the end, he couldn't hold back from asking.

"Wan Wan took the Youlan Grass. She'll be fine after sleeping for a while. It's nothing serious."

Hearing Xin Feng's words, Jin Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Hearing the conversation between Xin Feng and Jin Yi, Zhu Xiu, sitting beside Bai Wanwan, also turned his head, his gaze sweeping over Jin Yi.

This heir of the Golden Lion Clan had long shown an unusual level of concern for Wan Wan.

No matter how well he tried to hide it, his intentions had been keenly detected by Zhu Xiu.

His brows furrowed slightly. His gaze returned to Bai Wanwan. He raised his hand and gently stroked her eyebrows.

His heart sank darkly. "Wan Wan, just how many Males are you going to attract?"

Watching Jin Yi skillfully split the prey in his hands with a blade, Xin Feng asked, "What's the situation outside? Has the beast tide dispersed?"

"I came back precisely to tell you that the beast tide has retreated. There are still some scattered beasts on the plains outside the Tribe. Now is the best time to return."

At this point, Jin Yi paused. "When will she wake up?"

"If she can wake up in the afternoon, we'll hurry back to the Tribe."

Every minute and second that followed felt like an eternity to the Males present.

Their gazes remained glued to Bai Wanwan.

Yan Lie had already leaned close to Bai Wanwan no less than ten times.

"Wan Wan, when will you wake up?"

Seeing Bai Wanwan like this, Yan Lie couldn't relax. He kept worrying whether Wan Wan would sleep like this and never wake up again.

No, she wouldn't!

Yan Lie shook his head. They had even survived the beast tide. Wan Wan would definitely wake up, recover her health, and they would have a litter of beautiful, adorable Cubs.

Once again, Yan Lie called her name softly but received no response. Disappointed, he was about to stand up.

Suddenly, his hand was grabbed.

Yan Lie noticed immediately and instantly clasped back, holding her slender, soft little hand. Surprise burst forth in his eyes. "Wan Wan, you're awake?"