392: Chapter 392 Does it still hurt?

Chapter 392: Does It Still Hurt?

The very next day, Qiu Rong sent over three Orange-Tier Males along with seven Yellow-Tier Males.

"Female Bai Wanwan, the Young Clan Leader instructed us to follow your orders."

"Then I will trouble all of you to come with me to bring back The Cubs."

Just as Bai Wanwan was preparing to set off with Zhu Xiu and Yan Lie, Qiu Rong appeared at the doorway.

"Weren't you supposed to be busy? How did you come back?"

"Do not go too far. If you encounter danger, send a message to me immediately, and I will bring the Beastmen from the Tribe over."

"Good, don't worry. With this many Orange-Tier Males, there won't be any problems."

Qiu Rong, along with several Cubs, escorted Bai Wanwan and her group all the way to the Tribe's gate.

Bai Wanwan waved goodbye to him, and then slowly walked away under the escort of Zhu Xiu and Yan Lie.

After traveling for a day and a night, Bai Wanwan had not seen any trace of her Beast Husband or The Cubs.

She held Zhu Xiu's hand and asked, "Could we have missed them?"

"No. There is only this one mountain range for traveling to the Tiger Clan. As long as Yin Ze flies over with The Cubs, we will surely know."

Zhu Xiu finished speaking, glanced at the sky, and said, "We should find a place to rest after walking a bit further."

After they crossed a high mountain, dusk gradually settled, and the last ray of sunset gilded the edge of the forest.

Bai Wanwan stepped over the soft fallen leaves, followed by the Tiger Clan warriors carefully selected by Qiu Rong.

Zhu Xiu and Yan Lie guarded her on either side, their sharp gazes constantly scanning ahead.

"Let's rest here tonight."

Yan Lie easily split the thorny vines blocking the path with his claws, revealing a hidden Cave.

He bent down, crawled in to check, and after confirming there was no danger, he walked to the entrance and called out to everyone, "It's quite spacious inside. We will stay here tonight."

Zhu Xiu led Bai Wanwan inside, holding her hand. The damp air inside mixed with the scent of moss.

By the time Bai Wanwan walked in, Yan Lie had already spread out the beast skin on a dry stone.

"Wan Wan, come sit over here."

Zhu Xiu led her towards the deepest part. As soon as they sat down, some Beastmen began lighting a fire.

The firelight gradually illuminated the entire Cave, also lighting up the faces of every Beastman.

Along the way, the Beastmen had captured quite a bit of prey, and they were now feasting heartily.

Yan Lie knew Bai Wanwan couldn't eat raw meat, so he had already skewered the tenderest part of a wild animal on a wooden stick to roast immediately.

"Don't worry, Eagle Beasts don't appear all the time. Moreover, with Yin Ze there, the situation is different from last time. If real danger arises, Yin Ze is an Orange-Tier Male, and he can take The Cubs and leave first."

Zhu Xiu knew what she was worried about, pulled her into his embrace, and comforted her concerns.

Bai Wanwan clutched his belt with her hand. "Mmm, with him there, I feel much more at ease. It's just been a long time since I saw them, and I really miss The Cubs."

"Tomorrow or the day after, you will see them."

As they were speaking, Yan Lie handed the roasted meat to her. "Wan Wan, you must be hungry, eat quickly."

Bai Wanwan was indeed quite famished. They had eaten some wild animal meat around noon, but she genuinely couldn't stomach any more and only nibbled on a few fruits.

At this moment, smelling the roasted meat, she was incredibly tempted.

Everyone was somewhat exhausted after walking all day. The Males fell asleep leaning against the wall after eating.

Bai Wanwan settled herself, curled up entirely on the beast skin blanket. Yan Lie slept on the inner side, and Zhu Xiu slept on the outer side, enveloping her in the middle.

Perhaps the stone underneath was too hard, she couldn't sleep at all, constantly listening to the crackling sound of the fire.

Yan Lie gently squeezed her hand. "Can't sleep?"

"Mhm, I'm almost asleep. Don't mind me, you should sleep."

Yan Lie actually wanted to cause some trouble, but with all these Beastmen in the room, he could only honestly close his eyes and sleep.

He patted her waist rhythmically, trying to soothe her to sleep.

While patting, he himself fell asleep first.

Since she really wasn't sleeping comfortably, Bai Wanwan turned over, facing Zhu Xiu.

Zhu Xiu immediately spread his arms and pulled her into his embrace. He didn't say anything, just held her silently.

The cold scent from him filled her nose, instantly relaxing her entire body.

Slowly, she ignored the discomfort of the stone and closed her eyes.

The next morning, Bai Wanwan was awakened by the commotion in the Cave.

Dawn was just breaking, and the Males were already up, only she was still nestled in Zhu Xiu's arms.

Bai Wanwan forced herself to wake up. "Are we leaving?"

"Yes. Wan Wan, if you didn't sleep well, I'll carry you. You can lie on my back and sleep a little longer." Yan Lie immediately tried to pick her up.

"No need, I'll be awake in a bit."

By the time they set off, the morning mist had just dispersed.

The group of Beastmen continued moving forward.

As they walked, the sunlight gradually grew stronger.

Bai Wanwan suddenly tugged on Zhu Xiu's arm. "Wait, did you hear a sound?"

Just then, a loud Eagle Cry pierced the sky above them.

Bai Wanwan looked up and saw an Eagle Beast flying over the forest canopy.

Enemies meeting, their eyes burned with hatred. Bai Wanwan wished she could shoot it down with her gaze.

"It's an Eagle Beast!"

"Don't be nervous," Zhu Xiu soothed her. "There's only one; it poses no threat."

Yan Lie also leaned closer. "Wan Wan, don't worry. Once we settle The Cubs and everything is prepared, we will go wipe out the Eagle Beasts' lair."

Although Bai Wanwan wished she could pluck their feathers and drain their blood,

If she asked her Beast Husbands to venture into the Eagle Beasts' lair to deal with them, it would be extremely dangerous.

"Forget it. Don't go to the Eagle Beasts' lair. If you encounter them in the future, kill them if you can. Just don't let them have an easy time, but you absolutely cannot raid their nest."

As she spoke, another shadow flew overhead in the sky.

Bai Wanwan initially thought it was another Eagle Beast, but upon closer inspection, the creature flying high and far possessed fiery red wings.

"It's Yin Ze!"

Yan Lie saw it too and immediately leaped up, jumping to the top of a branch and roaring wildly at the sky.

Yin Ze, who was about to fly past, heard the commotion. He lowered his gaze and saw the familiar faces.

His wings immediately turned, and he began to glide down.

Moments later, the Phoenix circled and descended from the sky, finally crushing a few trees upon landing.

"Wan Wan!" Jin Yi leaped down from Yin Ze's back, the sunlight dancing in his golden pupils.

Bai Wanwan stepped forward and placed her hand in his palm. "That's wonderful, you're safe and back."

As she spoke, her gaze fell upon The Cubs on Yin Ze's back.

"Mama..."

"Mama..."

The Cubs were overjoyed and hopped happily toward her.

The smallest lion cub stumbled over and rubbed its furry head repeatedly against her leg.

Bai Wanwan smiled and squatted down, sinking her fingertips into the warm fluff, kissing each of her children's faces dusted with grass fragments.

When she picked up Bai Xing, who had transformed into human form, the precocious Male Cub pursed his lips, cautiously reaching out to cup her face. "Father Beast said you were injured. Does it still hurt?"