408: Chapter 408 His Scheme

Chapter 48: His Scheme

As the next day arrived, Bai Wanwan had almost forgotten about asking Qiu Rong to look for other members of the Jiaoren Clan the day before.

However, Qiu Rong made a special trip back, taking her hand and leading her to the backyard.

“What is it?” She looked up at him, smiling radiantly.

Qiu Rong’s gaze shifted discreetly toward the pond. “I’ve already had the beastmen investigate. There are indeed three other Jiaoren in the entire Tribe, but... their owners have special identities, so I can't bring them here for you to see for the time being.”

So it was about that...

“It’s alright, it’s not a big deal. You could have just told me whenever; why make a special trip back for this?”

Qiu Rong heard a faint splashing sound from the pond, and his eyes darkened.

Gripping her wrist, he said, “I just happened to come back to pick something up. I’m telling you this in passing; I have to leave now.”

Bai Wanwan saw him to the main gate. Qiu Rong turned back and looked at Yin Ze in the courtyard. “Yin Ze, no matter where Wan Wan goes, you must follow her closely.”

“Mm, I will.”

“Don't worry, there are beastmen you sent all around. Nothing will happen.”

After watching Qiu Rong leave, Bai Wanwan fell into a daze for a while.

When she came to her senses again, she had already headed out with Yin Ze, Yan Lie, and Luo Qing.

She shook her head. Recalling what just happened, it seemed she had felt bored at home and wanted to come out for a stroll.

Something felt off, but whenever she tried to think deeply about it, it felt as if she were blocked by a barrier, making her give up on the thought.

“Wan Wan, why do we come to Beast Pet Street every day? Do you want to raise a Beast Pet too?” Yan Lie complained, his eyes full of grievance.

In a Super Tribe, it wasn't rare for a Female to keep a Beast Pet.

But when it came to Wan Wan, he couldn't accept it.

Could so many excellent Males like them not satisfy her?

Why would she still want to raise a Beast Pet?

“No, I’m just walking around and looking...”

A Beast Pet Merchant happened to approach. “Female, I have many newly arrived Beast Pets in my shop. Would you like to pick a couple?”

“Pick what? Get out of the way.”

Yin Ze stood silently to the side, while Yan Lie had already rolled up his sleeves, attempting to toss the merchant blocking their path aside.

The Beast Pet Merchant was intimidated by his aura. Curling his lip, he turned and walked back into his shop.

He had never seen a Male so arrogant in front of a Female; it was simply lawless.

By the looks of it, this one was currently in favor, so he couldn't afford to offend him.

“Wait...”

Bai Wanwan subconsciously called out to stop him.

Without even thinking, the words spilled from her mouth, “Help me look into which beastmen have bought the newly arrived Jiaoren this past month.”

The Beast Pet Merchant immediately waved his hands. “I don't know about that. Go ask somewhere else.”

As his words fell, Bai Wanwan’s tone sharpened. “I am your Clan Chief’s Consort. If you still want to live in the Tiger Clan, go and investigate this clearly for me immediately.”

“You are the Clan Chief’s Consort?”

The beastmen of the Tiger Clan had all learned one thing recently: their Clan Chief had not only performed a Pairing Ceremony but also had several Tiger Cubs.

Could what this Female said be true?

“Yes. Within two days, I want to know news regarding the Jiaoren.”

“Oh, alright, alright...” The Beast Pet Merchant immediately changed his attitude, smiling obsequiously. “Fine, two days. I will definitely find out for you.”

Once the merchant left, Yan Lie looked at Bai Wanwan. “Wan Wan, do you like the Jiaoren that much? The one at home is supposedly only staying for a few days, and now you’re coming out to look for more?”

Being accused by her own Beast Husband, Bai Wanwan was dazed for a moment.

What had she just done?

She wanted to reflect on whether her behavior was inappropriate, but as soon as the thought arose, it was immediately interrupted by the Jiaoren's voice. “If the Female likes the Jiaoren, I can have my Clan Members come to see you when we go to the seaside in the future. But... I hope the Female will not keep a Jiaoren by her side.”

“Not keep one by her side? Then what are you doing running into my house?”

Yan Lie had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could only aim his fire at him.

“I will leave.”

“You better.”

The Jiaoren turned to look at Bai Wanwan. “If the Jiaoren Clan leaves the nourishment of seawater, their bodies will slowly dry up, and they will endure immense pain while they are alive.”

Bai Wanwan frowned. Such beautiful Jiaoren would inevitably attract covetous eyes.

But if every day was spent in pain, then it was indeed cruel.

“Endure immense pain? Then how are you perfectly fine?” Yan Lie stared at him, unable to see a single trace of pain on his face.

“Because I haven't been away from the ocean for long. Soaking in water now can alleviate it.”

As they were speaking, the passing beastmen suddenly began to attack them as if they had gone mad.

Yan Lie and Yin Ze reacted instantly, shielding Bai Wanwan behind them.

After the two Males teamed up to repel several Tiger Beasts, a Male’s groan of pain suddenly came from behind.

Bai Wanwan was firmly protected by the Jiaoren, but his chest had been slashed open by a Tiger Beast’s claws, and azure blood instantly stained his clothes.

Bai Wanwan hurriedly reached out to support him, but because he was too tall and heavy, she stumbled.

“Luo Qing, how are you?”

In the next second, Yin Ze and Yan Lie both reached out to pull the Jiaoren off Bai Wanwan.

The two Males fought back against the suddenly maddened Tiger Beasts while guarding Bai Wanwan and the Jiaoren as they retreated.

Only after they had retreated two streets away did those Tiger Beasts stop their attack.

Yan Lie immediately grabbed a passing beastman Male.

“Go inform the Clan Chief that a Male is attacking a Female on Beast Pet Street. The attacked Female is named Bai Wanwan. Have the Clan Chief investigate this thoroughly at once.”

Hearing that a Male had attacked a Female, the beastman immediately complied and turned to notify Qiu Rong.

Unable to wait until they got home, Bai Wanwan saw that he was losing too much blood and took Healing Ointment from the system space to apply to him.

The bleeding slowly stopped.

Although Yan Lie disliked this Jiaoren because he was too good-looking and could bewitch a Female's heart...

He had saved Wan Wan after all, so Yan Lie set aside his dislike and personally carried the Jiaoren home on his shoulders, laying him flat on the Stone Bed.

“He’s unconscious from blood loss. Wan Wan, should we call the Shaman?”

Yan Lie’s gaze swept over the Jiaoren before turning to look at Wan Wan beside him.

“No need. His bleeding has stopped. Let’s see how he fares.”

They waited until dark, but the Jiaoren still hadn't woken up.

Qiu Rong received the news and returned home after ordering people to check the situation.

“I sent a beastman to notify you. Have you found out who did it?”

Qiu Rong didn't answer Yan Lie. Instead, he walked to the Stone Bed and looked down at the Male on the bed with a scrutinizing gaze.

When Wan Wan suddenly mentioned looking for other Jiaoren, he had deliberately suppressed the matter.

He wanted to see what exactly this Jiaoren was planning.

The reason the Tiger Beasts lost control today hadn't been found yet. If this Jiaoren wanted to harm Wan Wan, why would he block the attack for her?

In the end, except for him... Wan Wan, Yin Ze, and Yan Lie had all returned unscathed.

If all of this was arranged by this Jiaoren...

Then what was his scheme?