Chapter 468 - 465: 3 Red Rank Beastmen

Chapter 468: Chapter 465: 3 Red Rank Beastmen

The cry was like a clap of thunder! The Beast Husbands, who hadn’t been sleeping soundly to begin with, were instantly jolted awake. They all shot up, their swift movements belying an unconcealable tension.

Xin Feng moved like a flash, rushing toward the water storage area.

He had been through this many times, yet his nerves were still strung tight every single time.

"Clean hides! The softest ones!" Yan Lie shot like a gust of wind toward the corner where supplies were piled, rummaging for the cloths they had prepared long ago—pads tanned from the most delicate hides.

"Wanwan! Don’t be afraid, we’re all here!"

Jin Yi on her left and Yin Ze on her right each took one of her hands.

Jin Yi’s palm was scorching hot and lightly calloused, while Yin Ze’s was warm and strong, offering reassurance.

Though Hua Han had the least experience, he was quick to react. He immediately spread the thickest, warmest hide pads from the corner, his movements carrying a barely perceptible tremor.

He had only just become Wanwan’s Beast Husband and hadn’t yet grown accustomed to some of the situations that came with the role.

Even though Wanwan had given birth once before, he was still worried sick, wishing he could somehow go through it in her place.

Zhu Xiu’s massive serpentine body shifted silently, positioning itself to completely block any cold drafts that might seep in from the cave entrance. His cold, vertical pupils were fixed on the scene inside, his enormous frame providing a wordless sense of security.

Even though Bai Wanwan had the System’s help, the arrival of new life inevitably plunged these powerful males into a mixture of anticipation, anxiety, and awe.

Everything was ready.

Bai Wanwan took a deep breath and called out to the System in her mind. ’Redeem: painless childbirth.’

A familiar warm current instantly enveloped her, dispelling most of the physical discomfort.

The process was even smoother than expected. Accompanied by a few suppressed grunts and the bated breath of the males, four eggs of varying sizes, their shells shimmering with a gentle luster, settled safely onto the soft hides.

The cave fell silent, leaving only the crackling of the bonfire.

Immediately after, the System’s notification chimed clearly in Bai Wanwan’s mind:

[Congratulations, Host! You have given birth to three Orange Rank male cubs and one Holy Female! Total Points awarded: 250,000!]

[Current System Points: 347,800!]

Bai Wanwan immediately snapped out of her post-birth daze. She stared at the enormous number of Points, her face beaming with joy.

This meant she could immediately have two of her Beast Husbands promote to Red Rank!

A wave of immense joy washed away the exhaustion of childbirth, and Bai Wanwan abruptly sat up.

This sudden movement terrified Hua Han, who had been watching her anxiously.

"Wanwan!" Hua Han’s voice cracked with alarm, his fox-like eyes filled with panic. "You just gave birth! Lie back down! You can’t move around!"

He cautiously reached out to help her lie back down, his touch as gentle as if he were handling fragile glass.

"It’s okay, Hua Han!" Bai Wanwan’s eyes were shining brightly, her face alight with irrepressible excitement. "I got more Points! Enough for two of you to upgrade to Red Rank right now."

Hearing Bai Wanwan’s words, the males couldn’t suppress the looks of joy that spread across their faces.

Red Rank—the pinnacle of power!

It was also the foundation of their ability to protect their female and cubs.

Only Hua Han looked on, completely bewildered. He stared at the excited group, his beautiful, fox-like eyes filled with questions. ’Points? Upgrade to Red Rank?’

He understood each word individually, but when put together, he couldn’t make any sense of them.

Bai Wanwan didn’t have time to explain in detail right then.

After watching Yin Ze carefully place the four eggs into a warm, down-lined nest—as if he were handling priceless treasures—she immediately wrapped a thick fur cloak around herself and stood up.

This time, it wasn’t just Hua Han who tried to stop her. Jin Yi and Xin Feng immediately tried to persuade her, "Wanwan, just tell us what you need. You can say whatever you want while sitting down. Don’t move around."

Seeing how nervous her Beast Husbands were, Bai Wanwan decided it was best not to add to their worries.

So, she sat back down, still wrapped in the hide.

"Alright, I’ll talk to you while sitting. The situation isn’t as urgent as before," she said, her voice clear and strong. "So I won’t just choose who gets to upgrade first."

A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes. "We’re going to play a game! A game called ’Rock, Paper, Scissors.’ The last two standing will get to upgrade first. But those who don’t win, don’t worry. With me here, it won’t be long before all of you can reach Red Rank."

Under the curious and expectant gazes of the males, Bai Wanwan explained the rules in detail.

Soon, the cave was filled with the sounds of slightly clumsy but incredibly serious shouts of "Rock!" "Paper!" "Scissors!"

In the firelight, these males—who were normally either dignified, stern, or wild—were now like a bunch of big kids. They earnestly stuck out their fingers, nervously watching their opponents’ hands. The atmosphere was both tense and filled with a strange sort of joy.

Only Zhu Xiu stayed out of it. After all, he was the first Beast Husband to receive Wanwan’s "special favor" and be upgraded to Red Rank.

Although Hua Han still didn’t quite understand how power could be "upgraded," he eagerly joined the game.

After several intense rounds of "battle," the final winners were Jin Yi and Yin Ze!

Jin Yi clenched his fists in excitement, his golden eyes shining brilliantly. Yin Ze simply gave an elegant, slight nod, unable to conceal his delight.

"Excellent!" Bai Wanwan beamed. "Jin Yi, Yin Ze, are you ready to upgrade to Red Rank?"

Jin Yi and Yin Ze looked at her, their gazes overflowing with gentleness. "We’re ready."

With absolute power, they would be better able to protect Wanwan and the cubs.

With a thought from Bai Wanwan, the huge amount of Points was instantly consumed.

She handed two vials of Red Rank Potion to her two Beast Husbands. "Drink up."

Without the slightest hesitation, Jin Yi and Yin Ze took the Red Rank Potions from her, tilted their heads back, and drank them down.

Two majestic yet gentle torrents of energy precisely flowed into Jin Yi and Yin Ze’s bodies!

In an instant, a golden light erupted from Jin Yi’s body, making him shine like a small sun. A powerful and majestic aura spread out from him. His golden lion’s mane seemed to flow with liquid gold, and his imposing presence grew even stronger than before.

A clear, resonant phoenix cry rang out uncontrollably from Yin Ze. He shifted into his original form, and on his magnificent gold-and-red wings, every single plume seemed to burn with reddish-gold flames, releasing a scorching, holy pressure.

Hua Han’s mouth fell open, and he couldn’t seem to close it.

Red Rank! And two of them!

Including Zhu Xiu, who was already Red Rank, Wanwan now had three Red Rank Beast Husbands at her side—three beastmen at the very pinnacle of power!

There were only a handful of Red Rank Males on the entire continent, and Wanwan now had three of them at her side, created with ease.

’Is... is this even normal?’

Bai Wanwan looked at her Beast Husbands, completely and utterly satisfied.

An unprecedented sense of confidence welled up within her.

Now that she had three Red Rank Beast Husbands, even if the Flood Dragon Tribe’s territory was a true dragon’s lair, she had the confidence to charge right in.

"Once the snow stops, we’re heading for the Flood Dragon Tribe!"