Chapter 322: Blow on Me Again

Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Blow on Me Again

"Wanwan, I know you won’t be staying in the Golden Lion Tribe for long. And I can probably remain the Clan Leader for another hundred years," Jin Cang Clan Leader said, his eyes crinkling into a smile, his voice exceptionally gentle.

Bai Wanwan quietly waited for him to continue.

Jin Cang glanced at the severely injured and exhausted Jin Yi on the bed, a hint of reluctance surfacing in his smiling eyes.

"Since you’ve agreed to let Jin Yi be your Beast Husband, he will leave with you. I just hope that after I’m gone, you will choose one of your and Jin Yi’s male cubs—the one with the strongest Talent Power—to lead the Golden Lion Tribe."

Bai Wanwan blinked, her thick eyelashes casting faint shadows on her face.

’I thought the Clan Leader would urge me to have children as soon as possible. I never expected him to make this kind of request instead.’

It was as if two flames had been lit in Jin Cang Clan Leader’s wise eyes. "I believe your cubs will undoubtedly be able to build the Golden Lion Tribe into a Super Tribe!"

"Clan Leader, I can’t guarantee that our cubs will be able to develop the Golden Lion Tribe into a Super Tribe, but I can promise you that in the future, one of the strong males among my and Jin Yi’s cubs will definitely return to help you develop and strengthen the tribe."

Hearing her solemn promise, the fine wrinkles on Jin Cang Clan Leader’s face instantly smoothed out, like parched earth receiving a welcome rain.

He laughed so heartily that he lost his usual dignified air, appearing just like an ordinary Father Beast, happy that his male cub was about to find a mate and have cubs of his own.

This smile remained on his face until Bai Wanwan and Xin Feng left the Witch Cave.

Even after Bai Wanwan had walked a long way, she could still hear Jin Cang Clan Leader’s laughter echoing within the Witch Cave.

Even after they were far away, the old Clan Leader’s hearty laughter could still be heard echoing throughout the tribe.

Xin Feng couldn’t help but smile and say, "I get the feeling that the happiest person about you agreeing to bond with Jin Yi is Jin Cang Clan Leader."

"You noticed too? He gave me the impression he couldn’t wait to just pack Jin Yi up and shove him into my arms to take away."

Xin Feng smiled and said, "Jin Cang Clan Leader only has one male cub, Jin Yi. It’s only normal for him to be happy now that his wish has been fulfilled."

Bai Wanwan took his hand. "I was originally worried about whether we could stay or leave after I bonded with Jin Yi, but Jin Cang Clan Leader just told me that Jin Yi can leave with us after we’re mated. We just have to choose one of our cubs to come back and take over the Golden Lion Tribe in the future."

Xin Feng squeezed her hand. "Jin Cang Clan Leader isn’t that old. He can still lead the Golden Lion Tribe for several more decades."

"So I don’t have that weight on my shoulders anymore. Once Jin Yi recovers and the warm season arrives, we’ll all leave together."

"Okay, whatever you say. Are you cold?"

Xin Feng reached out, pulled her into his arms, and held her tight.

"A little. You must be cold, though, right? Your face is so pale..."

She wrapped her arms around his waist as well, transferring her body heat to him.

The two of them walked through the snow, making idle small talk.

Snowflakes fell on their heads, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

Before long, they returned to their lodgings.

Seeing that Yan Lie was still asleep, Bai Wanwan lightened her steps. After greeting Yan Chi, she helped Xin Feng lie back down on the stone bed.

"You were out in the cold wind with me for so long. Hurry up and get some sleep."

Resigned, Xin Feng could only lie down obediently under the soft blankets.

Bai Wanwan sat by the bed with him for a while before getting up to check on Yan Lie nearby.

"Brother, has Yan Lie been sleeping this whole time?"

"Yes. It’s a good thing for him to sleep more. Being awake is pure torture."

Bai Wanwan nodded, worried that talking too much might wake Yan Lie.

She pointed to the side. "Brother, I’m going next door to check on Zhu Xiu."

"Alright, go ahead."

She tiptoed into the adjacent room.

Zhu Xiu was in the exact same state as before. Aside from the muscles under his scales still twitching faintly, he showed no other reaction.

She stroked Zhu Xiu’s scales and sat quietly beside him.

"I just went out for a bit. Jin Yi is severely injured and has a high fever. I was just helping to cool him down."

She stroked his scales a few more times. "I just accepted Jin Yi. He’ll be my Beast Husband soon. I know you’re going to be jealous again."

"So when you wake up, I’ll let you punish me, okay?"

Bai Wanwan spoke to him like this for a good while, until a noise came from the stone house next door.

"It sounds like Yan Lie is awake. During the last battle with the Bear Clan, he used itching powder and accidentally got some on himself. He’s been miserable these past few days. I’m going to go check on him. I’ll come back to keep you company later."

Before she left, she stood up, leaned over to hug his thick, serpentine body, and then pressed a kiss against him. Only then did she slowly exit the room, glancing back as she went.

"Brother, where’s Wanwan?"

As Bai Wanwan entered the house, she heard Yan Lie’s impatient question.

Yan Chi was trying to calm him down. "Wanwan went next door. She’ll be back soon."

"I’m here."

She entered the room as she replied.

Even while scratching himself, Yan Lie had avoided his handsome face.

His neck and shoulders were covered in scratches, but his face remained perfectly unscathed.

"Wanwan," he called out, then immediately let out a grunt.

He couldn’t resist scratching at his wounds again.

Bai Wanwan hurried over in a few quick strides and grabbed his hand. "Don’t you dare!"

"Wanwan, it’s so itchy. I feel like it’s getting worse."

He propped himself up on his arms, trying to sit up.

But Bai Wanwan gently supported him, brushing aside the stray hairs on his forehead. "Lie back down. I’ll blow on it for you."

Yan Lie, who had been about to continue scratching, forced himself to stop and lay back down.

Bai Wanwan reached out and gently scratched the skin around his bloody marks.

Looking at those ghastly wounds, she thought, ’I’m going to make the Bear Clan Tribe pay for this.’

"Brother, it’s really been tough on you these past couple of days."

Three of her Beast Husbands were injured, and Jin Yi was in danger with a high fever. If not for Yan Chi’s help, she truly would have been spread too thin.

"No need to thank me. I just happened to be here. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to help even if I wanted to."

Yan Lie’s expression was slightly contorted as he fought to endure the itching.

"Wanwan, when we go back in the future, let’s prepare some pretty things for our sister-in-law. That will make Brother happy too."

Bai Wanwan turned to look at Yan Chi. "In that case, Brother, when you go back, I have some things I’d like to give to my sister-in-law. Please take them to her. We’ll go back to see her when we have the chance."

"Wanwan, we’re all family. There’s no need to send gifts to your sister-in-law."

Just as Bai Wanwan was about to reply, Yan Lie’s head moved closer and nuzzled against her. "Wanwan, I’m itchy. Blow on it for me again."

"Okay."

Yan Lie squinted his eyes in comfort, then pushed his luck. "Wanwan, kiss me again."

Wanwan’s closeness helped distract him, and even the heart-piercing, bone-gnawing itch seemed to subside a little.

Bai Wanwan shot him an exasperated glare. "Brother is still here!"

Yan Chi also glared at his unruly little brother. "Behave yourself. You’re covered in wounds."