338: Chapter 338 I'll do whatever you want

The two of them walked and stopped, chatting continuously throughout.

In just a short distance, their feelings seemed to have warmed up considerably.

They walked with hands clasped, leaving a long trail of footprints on the Snowy Ground.

Gradually, the outline of the Stone House in the distance became clear. When she looked up and saw that tall figure leaning against the doorframe, her eyes instantly lit up.

“Zhu Xiu is awake!”

In her surprise, her first reaction was to dash over.

But she suddenly remembered Jin Yi was still beside her, her fingertips still held in his palm.

“Jin Yi, Zhu Xiu is awake. I’m going over to see him first.”

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Jin Yi's mouth. “Alright, I happen to have some matters to handle as well. Go ahead.”

“Okay then, come back early.”

After saying that, she walked toward Zhu Xiu with light steps.

Jin Yi looked at his empty palm, where her warmth still lingered.

He saw Bai Wanwan pounce toward Zhu Xiu like a fledgling bird returning to its nest, her fiery red skirt fluttering behind her, bright and passionate.

The sense of loss was fleeting; he knew very well that Wan Wan was not like his Mother.

Though she loved Zhu Xiu, she also loved Xin Feng, Yan Lie, and himself.

As long as he was in her heart, what did he have to be sad about?

A smile slowly spread across his face as he turned and left.

Zhu Xiu's sturdy arms steadily caught the pouncing figure, and a familiar, cold scent instantly enveloped Bai Wanwan.

His broad palm pressed against the small of her back, slowly tightening.

Zhu Xiu withdrew his gaze from Jin Yi's retreating figure in the distance.

“Where did you just go?”

His deep voice sounded above her head, carrying the raspiness of someone who had just woken up.

Bai Wanwan tilted her face up, her nose brushing against the new stubble on his chin. “I went to Jin Yi's Mother's house with him.”

She suddenly paused, her fingers unconsciously twirling the bone ornament on his chest. “Um... Zhu Xiu, I have something to tell you.”

“Mm.” Zhu Xiu's gaze swept over her slightly trembling eyelashes. “Tell me, I’m listening.”

In truth, from the faint scent of a Golden Lion on her and their clasped hands as they walked together, he had already guessed seventy or eighty percent of it.

“I... I've entered a Pairing Ceremony with Jin Yi,” she said, trying to remain as calm and natural as possible. “And I even gave birth to a litter of Cubs for him...”

Zhu Xiu felt the body in his arms stiffen slightly, and looking down, he saw her peeking at his expression.

He tightened his arm around her waist, pulling her closer into his embrace.

“I heard he already has Orange-Tier Innate Ability?”

His reaction was completely different from before, and Bai Wanwan certainly wouldn't be so foolish as to ask him why he wasn't angry.

She quickly followed his lead. “Yes, perhaps the beast god blessed him; he fell ill once and successfully ranked up upon waking.”

“Mm, that’s a good thing. With him protecting you and The Cubs with us in the future, it will be safer.”

Bai Wanwan opened her mouth but ultimately swallowed the words she was about to say.

She took the initiative to hold his hand and lead him inside. “It’s so good that you’re awake. I happen to have something to tell you.”

“Alright, let’s talk inside.”

Zhu Xiu led her inside and handed her the water he had poured earlier.

Bai Wanwan had just been performing for a long time and was indeed parched, so she immediately took it and drank.

After she finished, she noticed Zhu Xiu was still staring at her. She wiped her mouth and said, “Stop looking. I just made Jin Yi's Mother faint from anger, so I was a bit thirsty.”

Zhu Xiu raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Made Jin Yi's Mother faint from anger? What happened?”

Bai Wanwan recounted the essential details. Only after she finished did Zhu Xiu ask, “Do you feel better now? If not, I can help you vent some more.”

Bai Wanwan had no doubt that if she were to commit murder, he would certainly be behind her setting the fires.

As long as she nodded, Jin Yi's Mother might not even see tomorrow's sun.

“That won't be necessary. Although she is annoying, she is still the Consort of the Jin Cang Patriarch and Jin Yi's Mother. I've already made her quite angry; we just won't associate with her in the future.”

“Are you feeling bad for Jin Yi?”

At Zhu Xiu's sudden question, Bai Wanwan immediately became alert. “You are all my Beast Husbands, and I can't stand to see any of you being bullied. This time I just happened to run into Jin Yi's Mother. In the future, if I ever see your Mother or Father Beast, I will definitely help you give them a harsh lesson.”

The corners of Zhu Xiu's mouth finally curled up. “Alright, I’ll give you the chance in the future.”

Bai Wanwan pulled him down to sit. Yan Lie came out from inside carrying a cub and couldn't help but say, “The Cubs have been too mischievous lately, always wanting to run outside.”

Zhu Xiu looked at him. “Thank you and Xin Feng for helping take care of Wan Wan and the Snake Cubs during this time.”

“Why are you thanking me? We are family; this is all what we should do.”

Yan Lie didn't have time to sit and talk with Wan Wan, as The Cubs around him were trying to run toward the door again.

He had no choice but to criticize them sternly.

Zhu Xiu withdrew his gaze and looked at Bai Wanwan. “What was the matter you wanted to tell me just now?”

Bai Wanwan held his hand and said slowly, “While you were hibernating, a lot has happened. I've discussed it with the Patriarch; in the future, my Cubs with Jin Yi will become the Patriarch of the Golden Lion Clan. The Bear Clan remains a constant threat.”

“Mm, what do you want to do? I’ll help you.”

Bai Wanwan's expression became serious, and her tone turned lethal. “Before we leave, I want to resolve the matter with the Bear Clan.”

Sunlight streamed in through the window lattice, gilding half of Zhu Xiu's face in gold, making him look mysterious and handsome.

The centuries-old grudge between the two clans hadn't been completely settled even after the last great war.

But if it was something Wan Wan wanted to do... he would help her resolve those problems.

“How do you want to resolve it?”

“Take the initiative to strike. If we kill their High-Ranked Males in one fell swoop, the rest will be of no concern, and the Golden Lion Clan will be able to suppress them.”

“Alright, whatever you want to do, I will accompany you.”

After the snow melted, grass blades began to sprout, and a touch of green could already be seen around the Golden Lion Tribe.

The morning sun spilled into the room through the stone window, making the whole house lively.

The older Cubs had already grown to an age where they could go into the Mountains and Forests to learn hunting. Every day before dawn, they would excitedly circle around their Father Beasts, chirping with questions about the forest.

Jin Yi had finally become free recently and was also learning to take care of The Cubs at home.

The four Beast Husbands had agreed on a rotation: every day, two would take The Cubs up the mountain to hunt, while the remaining two stayed home to guard Bai Wanwan and the younger Cubs.

Bai Wanwan sat on a Stone Stool, packing beast skins and stone tools into a beast skin bag one by one.

Shi Hua pushed the door open and came in. Seeing her busy, she immediately came over to help.

“Sister,” Shi Hua said hesitantly while helping her organize, “How about... I still go with you? When you're too busy, I can help you look after The Cubs.”

Bai Wanwan's hand movements paused.

Thanks to their help during this Snow Season, otherwise, she and her Beast Husbands would never have managed.

She had indeed originally thought about taking Shi Hua's family along so they could look out for each other.

But she knew better than anyone that her identity as a Sacred Female was a constant hidden danger.

If it were ever exposed one day, Shi Hua's family would certainly be implicated.