Chapter 569 - 566: Something’s Not Right

Chapter 569: Chapter 566: Something’s Not Right

’But Wanwan is still resting inside!’

’What if she’s woken up? Or what if this gives her a bad impression of Yan Lie, and my boy loses her favor?’

Every single one of the males at Wanwan’s side was a one-in-a-million powerhouse, with outstanding looks and presence.

’Her own boy was exceptional, but compared to these males,’ Yun Lan thought, ’he doesn’t stand a chance!’

She was on pins and needles. She quickly lowered her voice and said, "Coral, Yan Lie is back, but he’s not here right now. He’s leading a team to search for the missing clan members. Why don’t you go home for now? We can talk after he returns, alright?"

The light in Coral’s eyes dimmed instantly. She let out a disappointed "Oh," but her gaze couldn’t help but drift toward the stone house, and to Zhu Xiu and Yin Ze, who stood guard not far from the entrance with their extraordinary auras.

She bit her lip, seemingly understanding something. Her voice dropped. "Aunt Lan... is... is Yan Lie’s Wife here in our clan too, right?"

For a moment, Yun Lan didn’t know how to answer. It was a bit awkward.

But Coral had already found her answer in Yun Lan’s expression and the presence of the two powerful, unfamiliar males.

She took a deep breath, as if mustering all her courage, and said, "Can... can I see her? Just for a moment."

Just then, the door to the stone house was gently pushed open.

Bai Wanwan was already awake; she had overheard most of the conversation outside.

With Xin Feng’s attentive help, she had gotten dressed and was now walking out, step by step.

The afternoon sun spilled over her, seeming to coat her in a soft halo of light.

"You wanted to see me?" Bai Wanwan’s voice was calm and gentle, her eyes resting on the Leopard Clan female at the entrance.

She looked lively and pretty, with healthy, glowing wheat-colored skin and bright features. Right now, her eyes were wide as she stared at Wanwan.

Coral looked up and saw Bai Wanwan standing in the doorway.

In that instant, it was as if she were frozen in place.

The female before her had a cascade of jet-black hair, glossier and smoother than the finest Jue Sha. Her skin was as fair and delicate as snow goat’s milk, appearing almost translucent in the sunlight. Her features were so exquisite they didn’t seem real, especially her eyes—they were clear yet profound, as if holding a universe of stars.

She stared blankly for a long time before she managed to find her voice. The corners of her mouth pulled into a bitter smile, a mixture of awe and, finally, resignation.

"Yes..." Coral’s voice was a little hoarse.

She stared directly at Bai Wanwan, her expression complex. The light in her eyes slowly faded, only to be stubbornly rekindled by one last flicker of defiance. "You... you’re beautiful. More beautiful than I’d heard or imagined... You deserve him."

She paused, then continued as if using all her strength, "But! If you don’t treat him well... I—I’ll keep waiting! I’ll wait for the day he decides to come back to me."

The words were a bit childish, yet they carried an undeniable stubbornness and sincerity.

Hearing this, Bai Wanwan wasn’t angry at all. Instead, she let out a soft laugh.

She appreciated this kind of directness and honesty.

"I’m afraid," her voice remained gentle, but now it held an unquestionable certainty, "I won’t be giving you that opportunity."

She didn’t find Coral’s almost provocative words offensive. On the contrary, she saw in this female a straightforward and pure spirit, someone who dared to love and hate openly.

Seeing Bai Wanwan’s calm and confident smile, a smile that suggested everything was under her control, Coral’s last sliver of hope shattered.

Her eyes suddenly reddened, and she fought to hold back tears as she said forcefully, "You’d better mean what you say! You have to treat him well! Or I’ll never let you get away with it!"

With that, she couldn’t hold back any longer. She quickly wiped her eyes, turned, and ran off, her retreating figure a mixture of defeated and defiant.

Yun Lan, who had been watching awkwardly from the side, hurried forward to explain to Bai Wanwan. "Wanwan, please don’t mind her! That child, Coral, she’s just very blunt. She doesn’t have a bad bone in her body! She used to have a crush on Yan Lie, but we’ve long since..."

The awkwardness hadn’t yet faded from Yun Lan’s face as she watched Coral run off, but Bai Wanwan’s expression had already softened. She gently took Yun Lan’s hand and said in a warm voice, "Mother, it’s alright. Yan Lie is a wonderful person; it’s only normal that females liked him before."

These considerate and magnanimous words made the last of Yun Lan’s unease evaporate. She felt more certain than ever that her son had truly hit the jackpot to have found such an understanding Wife.

"Ah, my dear girl, I’m so glad you feel that way. So glad," Yun Lan said, patting her hand in relief.

Just then, Xin Feng walked over with a bowl of freshly made meat broth, cooled to the perfect temperature. He said softly to Bai Wanwan, "Wanwan, you didn’t sleep for long. Have some soup to warm your stomach first, then you can rest again in a bit."

"Alright," Bai Wanwan took the bowl and passed it to Yun Lan. "Mother, you have some too."

Yun Lan quickly waved her hands. "No, no, it’s fine. Your male made it especially for you."

Bai Wanwan smiled and pressed it into her hands. "There’s more."

Sure enough, Xin Feng immediately handed over another bowl. Bai Wanwan cupped the steaming soup and began to drink it in small sips.

The broth was rich and hearty, and it sent a pleasant warmth through her entire body.

Yun Lan was indeed starving. She had thought they wouldn’t survive this ordeal, but against all odds, things had taken a turn for the better.

However, this brief moment of peace was soon shattered by a commotion and panicked cries from the makeshift area for the wounded not far away.

"This is bad! Ah Pa is not going to make it! His wound is turning black, and he’s burning up!"

"Where’s the Clan Witch? Someone get the Clan Witch to save Ah Pa!"

Yun Lan’s expression changed. Forgetting her soup, she said, "Wanwan, you go back inside and rest. I’ll go take a look."

Bai Wanwan put her bowl down as well. "Mother, I’ll go with you."

’The Leopard Clan had suffered such a devastating blow; many of the males must have been badly injured.’

The two females supported each other as they walked forward, with Xin Feng, Zhu Xiu, and the others following closely behind.

After walking for only about two minutes, Bai Wanwan saw dozens of Leopard Beastmen lying in a chaotic clearing, their injuries ranging from mild to severe.

At that moment, everyone was gathered around one young male. One of his legs was nearly torn to shreds. The wound, far from healing, had taken on an ominous purplish-black color that was spreading upward!

His face was flushed and his breathing was rapid; he was clearly suffering from a high fever and the effects of some toxin.

The newly found Clan Witch rushed over to begin treatment.

Meanwhile, Zhu Xiu, who was standing on the outer edge of the crowd, saw the blackened wound and his eyes sharpened.

"Ah Pa! Ah Pa, wake up!"

Ah Pa’s female cried out, but the male’s half-open eyes were already losing focus. It was clear he was on the verge of death.

Bai Wanwan immediately had her system scan the male, not noticing the change in Zhu Xiu’s expression as he stood near her.

"This injury is wrong. It doesn’t look like it was caused by one of our Leopard Beastmen."

Several older males observed it closely, then came to a conclusion. "That’s right. This injury is wrong."