344: Chapter 344 My heart is pounding

No one rested well that night, but until the sky grew bright, the anticipated danger did not occur.

Seeing everyone wake up, Yan Lie leaped down from a tree branch. "Those Eagle Beasts haven't reappeared; it seems safe for now. I'm going to hunt."

Xin Feng gave a hum of affirmation. "Be careful."

After Yan Lie responded, his figure leaped and disappeared into the forest.

After a night of recovery, Xin Feng and Jin Yi's injuries had mostly healed.

Zhu Xiu's massive head turned for a moment before his crimson eyes shifted toward them. "This area isn't safe. We should return to the Golden Lion Tribe as soon as possible."

Jin Yi frowned and said, "The Eagle Beasts Clan is extremely vengeful. They lost too much yesterday; they definitely won't let us go just like that."

Bai Wanwan looked at the trees that blotted out the sun and said with a smile, "It doesn't matter. As long as we don't leave the forest, the Eagle Beasts can't do anything to us."

"Wan Wan..." Zhu Xiu sighed. "You forgot that when we came here, there was a section with a Broken Cliff and a Stone Forest."

Bai Wanwan suddenly remembered; she had been sleeping during that part of the journey, but she had indeed seen a Broken Cliff when she woke up.

"We'll move faster through there and get past quickly before they discover us."

Xin Feng pondered for a long while before saying, "I'm afraid they haven't left at all, but are hiding somewhere waiting for us."

Bai Wanwan turned to ask him, "Do you know another way? We can take a different route."

The Golden Lion paced a few steps on the spot. "Taking another route would yield the same result. There's no cover on the grasslands, making it even easier to be attacked than the Broken Cliff route."

Bai Wanwan was open-minded. "Since there's no other choice, let's take the Broken Cliff. Once my Laser Gun finishes charging, we'll head through there."

At least she would have some ability to protect herself and wouldn't be helpless.

Yan Lie soon returned from nearby, having hunted a deer and several rabbits.

"There were only these small things nearby. If it's not enough to eat, we'll catch more on the way."

The Males weren't picky, each cutting meat to share and eat.

Bai Wanwan also sat to one side while they ate, taking out Dried meat from the system space and chewing slowly.

After Yan Lie finished eating quickly, he sat beside her. "Wan Wan, what are you thinking about?"

Bai Wanwan shook her head, but her brow was furrowed tight.

"I can't say for sure, I just feel a bit flustered."

From last night until now, she didn't know if it was the psychological shadow left by that giant Eagle Beast or something else.

In short, her heart was uneasy, always feeling as if something bad was about to happen.

"Don't be afraid," Yan Lie said, wrapping her hand in his palm. "Jin Yi and Zhu Xiu are already at Orange-Tier Talent. Even if we encounter danger, they can take you away immediately."

Bai Wanwan squeezed his hand, her expression serious. "And what about you? What do you plan to do if you can't escape? Act as bait?"

Yan Lie's eyes flickered for a moment. "How could I? I'm also a Yellow-Tier Beastman; I can escape."

"You'd better be thinking that." Bai Wanwan glared at him. "Look at me. No matter what happens, remember, you must preserve your own life."

"Okay, Wan Wan, I promise you."

"Are you finished eating?"

Xin Feng walked over and reached out his hand to her.

"I'm finished."

Bai Wanwan gave him a bright smile, placed her hand in his palm, and was pulled up to her feet by him.

"If you're finished, let's set off. Wan Wan, Jin Yi will carry you today."

Although Yan Lie's speed was fast, his strength was slightly weaker.

If the situation became critical and they couldn't look after everything, it was the best choice for Jin Yi to take Wan Wan and leave.

Bai Wanwan knew this was the optimal arrangement the Beast Husbands had agreed upon, so without any hesitation, she walked straight to Jin Yi's side, hugged his neck, and slowly climbed up to sit properly.

"Let's go, set off!"

They traveled through the forest for two whole days and still hadn't encountered any crisis.

The Eagle Beasts seemed to have completely disappeared.

But Bai Wanwan's heart did not settle because of this; that flustered feeling grew stronger and stronger as time passed.

When the sun set and they stopped to rest,

Xin Feng wrapped her in his silver-white fur.

"Wan Wan, are you worried?"

When they had first come, the smile on Wan Wan's face had never disappeared.

Now, not only was the smile gone, but even her voice had vanished.

Bai Wanwan hugged his Beast Form body and buried her face in the soft fur of his chest. "Yeah... should we... take another route?"

"What's wrong?"

Xin Feng looked down at her; under the moonlight, his eyes were full of concern.

"I don't know. It's been two days, and I've been feeling very flustered. I can't explain what's going on."

Xin Feng lowered his head and rubbed his face against her head. "You're too tense, that's why your mind is in turmoil. The Eagle Beasts Clan has already suffered heavy losses. Even if they're still preparing to ambush us, the result will at most be the same as last time. We'll be fine, and you'll be fine too."

His voice flowed like a clear spring, strangely soothing her restless heart.

Then he patted her back rhythmically. "Don't think about anything. You haven't rested well these past two days, and your complexion is poor. Get a good night's sleep. Once we pass the Broken Cliff tomorrow, the journey back will be much easier."

Xin Feng's comfort was truly effective. She slowly relaxed, and with him patting her like that, she soon became drowsy.

Vaguely, she seemed to hear Xin Feng speaking, but she could no longer hear clearly.

"Is Wan Wan asleep?" Yan Lie's voice came from nearby.

"Yes, she's asleep," Xin Feng replied.

"We'll pass the Broken Cliff tomorrow; everyone should be prepared." Zhu Xiu's voice came from diagonally ahead.

He was on night watch tonight, his massive body standing next to a giant tree, like twin trees standing side by side.

"Yes, we will guard Wan Wan with everything we have."

Zhu Xiu turned his head, his crimson eyes particularly prominent in the darkness.

"The path at the Broken Cliff is not easy to travel. The Eagle Beasts Clan has Orange-Tier Beastmen."

Xin Feng held Bai Wanwan and turned to look at him. "What are you trying to say?"

Zhu Xiu's gaze also fell on the petite figure in his arms.

"If... tomorrow's situation is more serious than imagined and we can't get away, I will stay behind to hold back the Eagle Beasts. You two must protect Wan Wan and leave as fast as possible."

Speaking to this point, Zhu Xiu turned his gaze toward Jin Yi. "I might not be able to hold back all the Eagle Beasts, so it'll be up to you to buy time for Wan Wan."

Yan Lie was stunned, his eyes instantly turning red. "I'll do it! I'll hold them back. You two have Orange-Tier Talents; staying by Wan Wan's side is the only way to better protect her."

"You can't hold them back!"

Zhu Xiu spoke bluntly, then added, "This is only the worst-case scenario; it might not necessarily happen. We just need to agree on it now to avoid chaos if something sudden occurs."

Jin Yi nodded. "Fine. If the situation is critical, I will hold back the remaining Eagle Beasts."

As the Males were discussing, Bai Wanwan suddenly moved in Xin Feng's arms.

The Males immediately held their breath.