Chapter 619 - 616: I Can Only Use a Honey Trap

Chapter 619: Chapter 616: I Can Only Use a Honey Trap

The next moment, his consciousness sank into endless darkness.

The intense light and energy fluctuations inside the laboratory came to an abrupt halt, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.

After wildly fluctuating, the various readings on the instruments quickly returned to zero.

The black stone that served as the core component emitted a faint "CRACK" before completely disintegrating into a pile of unremarkable black powder, which drifted down softly.

On the platform, the reclining chair remained cold. The incomparably handsome man lying on it had lost all consciousness. His chest no longer rose and fell, as if he were just a perfect vessel that had lost its soul.

The laboratory fell deathly silent, with only the faint "BEEP BEEP" of the cooling instruments remaining.

Everyone stared blankly at the empty reclining chair, their hearts filled with a whirlwind of complex emotions.

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As the sun dipped below the horizon, darkness gradually enveloped the entire Beast World Continent.

The lights in Bai Wanwan’s home were warm, and the aroma of food mingled with the chirping chatter of the cubs, filling the air with the cozy atmosphere of an ordinary family.

The family sat around a large dining table, eating in a harmonious atmosphere.

During a pause in the meal, Chou Rong put down his chopsticks and said to Bai Wanwan, as he usually would, "In a couple of days, I need to set out for the Elephant Clan."

Bai Wanwan was wiping the mouth of a small leopard cub beside her. Hearing this, she looked up. "Okay. You can go without worry. We’ll take good care of the entire tribe."

Then, she asked with a touch of gossip, "The female he’s bonding with, is she from the Elephant Clan too?"

"Yes," Chou Rong nodded. "She’s the only female cub of the Elephant Clan’s Clan Leader."

He seemed to recall something, and a hint of almost imperceptible melancholy entered his tone as he added, "The ceremony is being held in a hurry, mainly because... the old Clan Leader of the Elephant Clan is not long for this world. He wants to see his female cub and Jinying become mates with his own eyes before he passes, so he can be at peace."

He paused, his voice lowering slightly. "Our two clans have always had a good relationship. Years ago, when I was plotted against and ended up in a perilous situation far from home, that old Clan Leader saved my life."

He had always carried this debt of gratitude in his heart.

Hearing that the old Clan Leader was about to pass away, he couldn’t help but feel a little sorrowful.

Bai Wanwan keenly sensed his change in mood.

She put down the towel in her hand and took the initiative to speak. "Since you owe him a debt of gratitude, and he’s such a respected elder... perhaps I could go with you to see how he is..."

Before she could finish, several voices suddenly rang out in unison from beside her.

"No!"

"Wanwan, you can’t go!"

Zhu Xiu was the first to put down his utensils. He shook his head in disapproval. "The situation outside is unclear, and danger is lurking. You are the tribe’s Holy Female, the cubs’ Mother, and most importantly, our female. Your safety is more important than anything. Staying in the tribe is the safest choice."

Yan Lie was so anxious he almost shot to his feet. "Wanwan! Who knows what we might encounter on the road? Those frenzied Beastmen could appear at any moment."

The other males who hadn’t spoken immediately all had the same expression of disapproval.

Even Xin Feng, who always valued her opinion, tried to gently dissuade her. "Wanwan, you’ve just given birth and still need to rest. A long journey, sleeping in the rough... it won’t be good for your recovery. The old Clan Leader’s kindness is important, but your safety is what we all care about most."

Seeing that all the males were in agreement, Chou Rong said to Bai Wanwan, "You see, no one agrees. The situation outside is uncertain right now. Even if it’s calm for the moment, there’s no guarantee there aren’t hidden dangers. You’re safest here in the tribe. Only then can I leave with peace of mind."

Bai Wanwan listened quietly as her Beast Husbands tried to talk her out of it, one after another. She understood the worry and concern in their eyes.

She hadn’t actually been dead set on going, but now, a thought was becoming clearer and clearer: ’I have the System Space. Maybe... maybe I really can save that Clan Leader.’

The Elephant Clan is also a Super Tribe, even stronger than the Tiger Clan. ’If we build a stronger relationship with them...’

’...it might give us another option when we face danger in the future.’

She didn’t argue back immediately. Instead, she waited until everyone had finished speaking, then raised her eyes, her gaze calm and resolute as it swept over each of her Beast Husbands.

"I know you’re all worried about me," she said, her voice soft but carrying a quiet strength. "I’ve thought it over carefully. It’s precisely because it might be dangerous outside that I feel I should go even more."

"First, even though you’re a Red Rank, I’m actually not at ease with you traveling with only a few Orange Rank males. If I go with you and we bring two more Red Rank Beastmen, we can protect each other, no matter what happens. That would actually increase our overall level of safety."

Her gaze was steady as she pointed out the most crucial point. "Besides, have you forgotten about those Beastmen controlled by Dark Energy? They haven’t really disappeared; they’ve just gone into hiding. What if you get controlled on the way, or after we arrive at the Elephant Clan? Having one or two other Red Ranks by your side means they can use a Potion to help you regain your senses in time."

Someone who is controlled can’t take the Potion themselves; they have to rely on others.

Three Red Ranks traveling together is safer.

Chou Rong looked at Yin Ze. "Then let Yin Ze go with me. If something happens, he’s good at escaping. He can find a chance to help me then."

Bai Wanwan nodded. "Yes, it would be good for Yin Ze to go. But you’re forgetting, besides all these reasons, I actually want to go see the Elephant Clan’s Clan Leader. If I can help, it would be a way to repay the debt for him saving your life."

She listed her reasons one by one, each one hitting a crucial point. This wasn’t some impulsive whim.

Making this trip herself—whether to repay the old Clan Leader’s kindness or to ensure the safety of Chou Rong and the entire group—was the better choice.

Chou Rong listened in silence, his deep eyes fixed on her.

He knew her abilities were extraordinary, and he understood that her analysis was very logical.

He just didn’t want her to venture into potential danger.

Seeing the tight line of his jaw, Bai Wanwan reached out and gently placed her hand on the back of his, which was resting on the table in a lightly clenched fist. Her voice softened. "Let’s go together. I can face anything with you."

Chou Rong knew very well that his female was different from others; she wasn’t afraid of the world outside.

He turned his hand over and grasped her warm one, enveloping it tightly in his palm. After a long moment, he finally let out a heavy sigh and slowly nodded.

The other Beast Husbands were still clearly against it, especially Zhu Xiu and Hua Han.

In their eyes, anyone else’s life or death was less important than Wanwan’s.

Hua Han’s charming eyes shimmered as he looked ardently at Bai Wanwan. "Wanwan, please don’t go, okay? It’s so dangerous outside. I’ll be so worried I won’t be able to eat or sleep. If you stay in the tribe, I’ll be with you every day, hunt the most tender prey for you, find the sweetest fruits... How about it?"

Bai Wanwan’s heart softened at his display.

"I will be very, very careful, and I’ll be back soon. You help me watch over our home and take good care of the cubs, and when I get back, how about I bring you a special gift that’s just for you?"

She leaned close to his ear and whispered a few words in a breathy voice, making a few intimate little promises that only the two of them would understand.