280: Chapter 280 Taking the Initiative to Acknowledge

Chapter 28: Taking the Initiative to Claim Responsibility

Bai Wanwan was all too familiar with that kind of look.

After the hands stroking the back of her knees paused for a moment, the pressure clearly intensified.

But he quickly calmed down; there were too many Males here, and Wan Wan was simply too beautiful.

He didn't want other Males to see her in such an aroused state.

He forced himself to stop and straightened her skirt for her.

Bai Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief and leaned into his chest, saying, "The next few days definitely won't be peaceful. You guys shouldn't leave the city lately either."

Killing Xiong Zong meant they had invited big trouble.

Zhuo Ling would soon be gone, and her several Beast Husbands wouldn't just let it go.

Although they all had Yellow-Tier Talent, two fists are no match for four hands; it was safer to stay together as much as possible.

The food in her space could still last for a while.

"Mm, we won't go out for now. We'll wait until we've dealt with Roger and Zhuo Ling's Beast Husbands before going to stockpile food for the winter."

Right, there was also Roger!

Bai Wanwan's brow furrowed. Day after day, she didn't go looking for trouble, yet so much trouble always came looking for her.

Among them, only Roger knew her identity as a Sacred Female.

If her identity were to be exposed in the future...

She didn't even dare to imagine the consequences.

In the center of the spacious Stone House, Jin Yi stood before his Father Beast, eyes downcast and silent.

Jin Yi looked up at him. "Is that Female named Zhuo Ling really gone?"

"Yes."

After all, she was a Female he had known for many years and who had once shown him kindness; Jin Yi still felt quite melancholy about Zhuo Ling's passing.

"I heard she was the one who lured Bai Wanwan out? Fortunately, Bai Wanwan is fine. If..."

Jin Cang took a breath and spoke solemnly, "This outcome is for the best. Now that she's gone, shouldn't you also consider the matter of the Pairing Ceremony with Bai Wanwan?"

Jin Yi raised his head and looked at his Father Beast. "Now is not the time to consider such things. Clan Leader, we must prepare for the Bear Clan's retaliation."

"The Bear Clan's retaliation?" Jin Cang laughed out of sheer anger. "They were the ones who provoked us by capturing our Female first and even tried to harm you. I will go to the Bear Clan to demand an explanation for this. It's not their turn to..."

Before he could finish, he heard Jin Yi's voice, "Xiong Zong is dead."

The entire hall fell into a momentary silence.

"You killed him?"

Jin Yi lowered his eyes. "Yes."

Jin Cang's sharp gaze seemed as if it wanted to pierce through his soul.

Then he smiled. "You didn't kill him. It was Bai Wanwan's Beast Husband, wasn't it?"

Jin Yi's expression stiffened, which made Jin Cang even more certain of his guess.

"You are the Young Clan Leader of the Golden Lion Tribe and have always considered the long-term development of the Tribe. You would never easily put Xiong Zong to death."

At this point, Jin Cang heard his son speak: "No, Father Beast, I would."

If Xiong Zong had truly harmed Bai Wanwan, he would have killed him with his own hands.

Jin Cang suddenly asked, "You would? For what reason would you kill him regardless of the Tribe's development?"

But Jin Yi did not answer this question.

Jin Cang ultimately didn't press further, only letting out a long sigh, the fine lines at the corners of his eyes showing his worry.

"The Bear Clan will not let this go."

He turned to the Male standing nearby. "Jin Yue, immediately notify the beastmen guards that starting today, all Females are forbidden from going out. Hunting Teams leaving the city must travel in groups."

Jin Yue received the order and immediately went to convey it.

For the next three days, things were calm both inside and outside the Tribe.

The Males going out to hunt gradually relaxed and no longer intentionally waited to form groups.

Bai Wanwan didn't deliberately hide at home either.

When she didn't feel like moving, she stayed home with the Cubs.

When she wanted to go for a walk, she had her Beast Husbands accompany her as they moved around nearby.

However, whenever she went out, at least two of her three Beast Husbands would accompany her.

"Zhu Xiu, let's head towards a more secluded area."

She had already received definite news that Zhuo Ling had not survived after all.

So these past few days, her Beast Husbands must be living in pain and hatred.

Having composed herself, it was time for them to come seeking revenge.

She had to provide them with an opportunity, didn't she?"

"Zhu Xiu, Zhuo Ling has five Beast Husbands now. Are you guys confident?"

Bai Wanwan surreptitiously scanned the surroundings and asked him in a low voice.

Today Yan Lie was staying at home, and the ones accompanying her were Zhu Xiu and Xin Feng.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Xin Feng was the first to reassure her.

Then Zhu Xiu also nodded. "Don't be afraid. The two of us are enough to handle her few Beast Husbands."

Having received an affirmative answer, Bai Wanwan dared to continue her fishing operation.

She was very conscious of her role as bait, heading wherever it was secluded.

Sure enough, just as they turned into an alley, they were surrounded from both front and back by Zhuo Ling's Beast Husbands.

"Bai Wanwan, we're going to make you pay with your life today!" the Male named Lu Da roared hoarsely.

Bai Wanwan immediately hid behind Zhu Xiu, tilted her head, and smirked at them. "Oh, I'm so scared!"

Those who start trouble are the lowest; it was clearly Zhuo Ling who had been provoking her all along, yet they had the nerve to say they'd make her pay with her life!

Several Males instantly transformed into their Beast Forms, baring their white teeth as they lunged and bit at them.

Zhu Xiu and Xin Feng also transformed at that moment, shielding Bai Wanwan in the middle.

"Zhu Xiu, I'll protect Wan Wan. You quickly take down two of them."

If they were just dealing with five Males, the opponents wouldn't even have a chance to breathe if they worked together.

But they had to protect Bai Wanwan and couldn't afford even the slightest oversight.

Therefore, they had to eliminate one or two as quickly as possible to prevent Wan Wan from being ambushed.

Zhu Xiu clearly had the same plan. Almost the instant they lunged, Zhu Xiu locked onto the weakest Male among them.

The King Cobra's mouth clamped onto half of the opponent's body.

After a tragic cry, the black wolf fell to the ground with a thud, making no more sound.

Xin Feng also seized the opportunity, his claws piercing through the chest of another black wolf.

The remaining three beastmen saw that in their very first encounter, the two weakest Males among them had lost their lives.

They were furious and terrified.

"No, we can't kill her today."

They couldn't die in vain, or they would have no chance to avenge their Consort.

The Golden Lion beastman made a prompt decision. "Retreat! We'll find another chance later."

With that, the three Males quickly retreated.

Zhu Xiu coiled Bai Wanwan with his long tail and quickly gave chase.

But when they reached the entrance of the alley, Jin Xi clutched his injured arm and shouted loudly, "These outsider Males are intentionally bullying us Golden Lions and even injured me!"

Jin Xi was one of the few Yellow-Tier Males in the Golden Lion Tribe, and beastmen admired the strong.

He held a great deal of prestige within the Golden Lion Tribe.

His shout immediately sparked indignation among the nearby Males, who directly surrounded Zhu Xiu and Xin Feng.

Meanwhile, the few Males at the back of the crowd immediately took the opportunity to turn and flee.

"Let go!"

Zhu Xiu's voice was practically frozen with ice.

His cold eyes swept over the Males blocking the way, and the pressure of a High-Ranked Males was released.