Chapter 574 - 571: Silent and Firm

Chapter 574: Chapter 571: Silent and Firm

Yan Lie transformed into a golden leopard shadow, his sharp claws slashing straight for two young Snake Beasts attempting a sneak attack on Zhu Xiu from the flank. His assault was savage and fierce.

Meanwhile, Yin Ze stood guard in mid-air, precisely intercepting any Snake Beasts that tried to rescue their comrades or flee.

The three males coordinated seamlessly. Though outnumbered, they held a completely overwhelming advantage.

Zhu Xiu’s every attack was merciless, each blow aimed to kill. He battered the male Snake Beastman into submission, leaving him unable to fight back as his scales shattered and his blood stained the ground.

The female Snake Beast wanted to help, but the aftershock from a flick of Zhu Xiu’s long tail sent her flying, leaving her in a pathetic state.

In the clearing of the Leopard Clan’s village, a brief but exceptionally brutal battle was unfolding.

The hissing of Snake Beasts, the low growls of Leopard Beasts, and the deafening booms of colliding energy filled the air.

Dust billowed and gravel flew.

Under Xin Feng’s protection, Bai Wanwan watched the scene unfold calmly.

The battle was over quickly.

Under Zhu Xiu’s relentless, heavy blows, the male Snake Beastman collapsed, severely wounded and on the verge of death.

The other young Snake Beasts had also been beaten into submission by Yan Lie and Yin Ze, and now lay groaning on the ground in disarray.

"Zhu Xiu! We are your Father Beast and Mother! And they are your blood brothers! How dare you lay a hand on them! You truly are the most cold-blooded and cruel of all Snake Beasts!"

The female snake shrieked hysterically, making a last-ditch effort to appeal to the bonds of kinship.

However, not a single ripple of emotion stirred in Zhu Xiu’s scarlet, vertical pupils.

He looked down upon the Snake Beast couple, who could no longer maintain their arrogant demeanor. His gaze was as cold as a polar glacier, devoid of any warmth.

His voice was like the chipping of ancient ice, carrying a chill that made one’s very soul tremble. "Since you know that, get lost! Don’t make me say it again."

"You!" The male snake trembled with rage, but was too severely injured to resist.

A flash of venomous resentment and regret crossed the female snake’s eyes. She snarled through clenched teeth, "If I’d known you were such an ungrateful wretch, I wouldn’t have been soft-hearted and spared your life! I should have strangled you the moment you hatched!"

Hearing this, Bai Wanwan, who was standing to the side, almost laughed at the female snake’s shamelessness.

’Abandoning such a small, defenseless hatchling in the perilous wilderness... how could she call that "sparing his life"? That was nothing short of the most vicious attempted murder!’

’She just didn’t want to get her own hands bloody. It had nothing to do with mercy.’

The grievously wounded Snake Beastmen supported one another, preparing to retreat in a pathetic state, their eyes filled with fear and resentment.

"Wait!"

Bai Wanwan’s crisp voice made them freeze. They all turned back, their faces filled with wariness and hostility.

’To be brought to such a state... it was all because of this foreign female!’

Sensing their hostile gazes, the males beside Bai Wanwan immediately took a silent step forward, enclosing her tightly in the center. They formed an unbreakable wall of protection, their powerful auras generating immense, unseen pressure.

With her beloved Beast Husbands as her support, Bai Wanwan fearlessly met their resentful gazes. Her voice was clear and cold, carrying an undeniable warning:

"I’m letting you go this time, but it will be the last. From now on, I expect you to stay far away from anywhere we are! I will never forgive, and I will never forget what you did to Zhu Xiu when he was young! The next time I see any of you within my territory,"

Her eyes suddenly turned as sharp as a blade. "I won’t show any mercy. I will take your lives directly! And don’t doubt my words. My Beast Husbands are all Red Rank Powerhouses!"

’Though right now, there was a bit of bluffing involved to scare them.’

But Bai Wanwan firmly believed that it wouldn’t be long before all her Beast Husbands broke through to the Red Rank.

This conviction filled her words with immense deterrent force.

Sure enough, when Bai Wanwan uttered her threat, the first thing that flashed in the Snake Beasts’ eyes was not fear, but intense humiliation and the thought of revenge.

But when they heard the words "all Red Rank Powerhouses," all their rebellious thoughts were instantly crushed, and their faces turned ashen.

Red Rank Powerhouses! They were beings they could never hope to contend with. A single one was enough to wipe out their entire remaining group!

The surviving Snake Beasts dared not hesitate any longer. Like beaten dogs, they pathetically dragged their severely injured companions, using the last of their strength to flee from the Leopard Clan’s territory in a panic. They quickly vanished into the depths of the dense jungle, terrified that a moment’s delay would bring about their utter annihilation.

Only after the last Snake Beast’s shadow had vanished did the grim, murderous atmosphere in the clearing begin to dissipate.

The terrifying, ice-cold killing intent surrounding Zhu Xiu also slowly receded.

He turned and his gaze fell upon Bai Wanwan.

His vertical pupils, once blood-red and filled with brutality, gradually returned to a deep, dark hue. The surging desire for destruction within them subsided, replaced by a profound emotion that was almost overwhelming.

Bai Wanwan immediately hurried forward without hesitation. Ignoring the lingering scent of blood on him, she reached out with her warm hand and tightly grasped his still-cold one.

She looked up at him, her clear eyes filled with unconcealed heartache and unwavering support.

Zhu Xiu felt the warmth and strength from her palm and squeezed her hand back tightly.

He said nothing, nor did he need to.

They had long since shared a deep connection. He clearly felt everything her eyes conveyed—the understanding, the protectiveness, and the promise of ’I will always be by your side.’

This silent comfort did more to soothe the negative emotions stirred by his blood kin than any words ever could.

Yan Lie’s mother, Yun Lan, heard the commotion and rushed over, hearing the clan members discussing what had just happened.

She hurried over and took Bai Wanwan’s hand. "Wanwan, were you frightened?"

"Mother, I’m fine."

Only then did Yun Lan relax. Her eyes fixed on Bai Wanwan’s already swelling belly. "You can’t get stressed while you’re carrying a cub. Here, let Mother help you back to rest."

「For the next three days, the clan methodically settled back into its former rhythm.」

They treated Bai Wanwan like a Beast God, always bringing her the best parts of their hunt first.

Yan Lie’s family also treated her like a precious treasure, doting on her meticulously.

Yun Lan practically emptied the storeroom of all its best items.

Soft animal pelts, sweet wild fruits, and even the precious Beast Bones that Yan Lie’s Father Beast had treasured—said to strengthen cubs—were all delivered to Bai Wanwan in a steady stream.

"Wanwan, eat more. You’re eating for two now."

Yan Lie’s mother always watched her with a wide smile, her eyes full of affection.

She would even personally supervise Bai Wanwan’s rest, not allowing her to do any heavy chores. Even bending over to pick something up would trigger a flurry of anxious concern.

Though Yan Lie’s Father Beast was a man of few words, his actions spoke volumes.

He would often silently bring her the most tender cuts of meat from the hunt.

Bai Wanwan could feel their care and affection, and she easily grew to love Yan Lie’s family.