Chapter 656 - 673: The Problem at Hand

Chapter 656: Chapter 673: The Problem at Hand

He looked down. The female in his arms had her eyes slightly closed, her long lashes trembling like a butterfly’s wings.

From the comfort she’d just felt, her eyes were veiled in a misty sheen, and a faint blush graced her cheeks. Her unguarded, alluring expression was enough to shatter his self-control in an instant.

The moment he thought it, he acted.

Jin Yi barely hesitated. Following his male instincts, he lowered his head and kissed her slightly parted, inviting lips.

The kiss started with a restrained gentleness. But Bai Wanwan, not yet fully asleep, opened her eyes and glanced at him. When she actively raised her arms, hooking them around his neck in response, the kiss deepened, becoming as urgent and consuming as a wildfire.

At the same time, his warm hand was no longer content to remain outside her clothes. With a force that brooked no resistance, it slid beneath the soft hem of her top, roaming freely over the smooth, delicate skin of her waist and back—skin as fine as the highest-grade silk—igniting one spark of desire after another.

In their entanglement, her clothes were pulled partially away, revealing a wide expanse of dazzlingly fair skin and her rounded shoulders. It created a stunning visual contrast with Jin Yi’s powerful, bronze-colored arms.

The air grew thick with passion.

However, just at this moment, lost in a haze of passion and on the very precipice,

"Wanwan!"

The ajar door was pushed open from the outside. Accompanied by his shout, Jinying’s anxious figure appeared abruptly in the room!

He was clearly in a hurry over some urgent matter, so much so that he failed to notice the amorous atmosphere in the room.

The two on the bed, tightly embraced and with their clothes in disarray, had no time to react before Jinying walked in on them.

For a moment, time seemed to freeze.

Jinying’s pupils contracted, and he froze on the spot.

The scene before him was like the hottest flame, instantly setting his blood ablaze. An indescribable heat and impulse made his veins throb, and a violent storm surged in the depths of his eyes.

But deep within his consciousness, the sensation for Fu Jinsen was like being thrown into a pan of boiling oil!

The sight of his beloved taking pleasure in another man’s arms sent a gut-wrenching pain through him that made his very soul tremble.

’He squeezed his eyes shut and took a shallow breath in his mind, using all his strength to suppress the storm of emotions raging in his chest and the violent impulse that threatened to shatter his reason!’

’It took every ounce of his willpower to stop himself from immediately seizing control of the body, storming forward, tearing Jin Yi off her, and beating him to a pulp!’

A jealousy and possessiveness originating from the depths of his soul screamed for release.

Meanwhile, Jin Yi’s reaction on the bed was lightning-fast.

The moment he saw it was Jinying, a flash of annoyance at being interrupted crossed his eyes. On pure reflex, he snatched the soft, scattered bedding and pulled it over Bai Wanwan, completely covering her exposed, alluring skin and shielding her from view.

He then shot up into a sitting position, using his broad back to completely block Jinying’s intense, almost tangible stare. His eyes held a clear warning and defensiveness.

’While he was grateful to Jinying for helping Wanwan, that was an entirely different matter from being willing to share his female.’

’The males in their group had already reached a consensus. They would tacitly guard their territory and not allow any other male to easily enter their circle.’

Jin Yi’s voice was raw and still unsteady, his tone far from friendly. "Jinying, I have a female in my home. You should knock before entering."

Jin Yi’s words snapped Jinying back to his senses, and he realized his own lack of composure.

He forcibly suppressed the chaotic thoughts churning in his mind, along with the violent emotional fluctuations belonging to Fu Jinsen. Remembering he had come on urgent business, he quickly schooled his features, and his voice returned to its usual calm.

"I’ll be more careful next time," he replied. His gaze deliberately avoided the bed, focusing on the wall instead as he spoke quickly. "A dozen or so High Rank Talent Beastmen from the Elephant Clan were critically injured in the battle. Their wounds are too severe, and the Clan Witch can do nothing more for them. It looks like they’re not going to make it. I came to ask Wanwan... since you were able to save the Clan Leader, is there any way... you can save them?"

"I’ll go with you and take a look."

All traces of sleepiness now gone, Bai Wanwan propped herself up, her body still feeling weary.

However, Jinying remained rooted to the spot in the center of the room, unmoving.

His gaze was lowered, as if he were studying the patterns on the ground. Only his tightly clenched fists betrayed his inner turmoil.

Seeing this, Jin Yi frowned slightly. He took a step forward, his tone both a reminder and a clear dismissal. "Wanwan needs a moment to get ready. We’ll wait outside."

Jinying’s—or more accurately, Fu Jinsen’s—clenched fist loosened almost imperceptibly. He finally lifted his eyes, but didn’t look at Bai Wanwan again. With a soft "Mm," he turned and quickly left the room.

Once Bai Wanwan had quickly straightened her clothes, Jin Yi came back inside. "Wanwan, you look exhausted. Why don’t I go check on the situation? You can give me the medicine. I’ll have Yin Ze stay here with you so you can get some proper rest."

"That’s not necessary," Bai Wanwan said, shaking her head. Though exhausted, her eyes were clear. "I’m already up. I should go see them first. It won’t be too late to rest when I get back."

’She knew that these injured Beastmen were an indispensable force for the future fight against the Beast God. Every life saved was another sliver of hope. They couldn’t afford to lose anyone if it could be helped.’

Seeing her determination, Jin Yi didn’t press the matter further, simply staying close to protect her.

When they stepped out of their temporary lodging and onto the streets of the Elephant Clan’s settlement, the scene that greeted them made Bai Wanwan’s brow furrow.

The Elephant Clan’s losses in this battle had been catastrophic.

Both sides of the once-spacious streets were now crowded with injured Beastmen, some sitting, some lying down, leaving almost no open space.

Suppressed groans and pained moans filled the air, along with the smell of blood and herbs. The atmosphere was so heavy it was hard to breathe.

The surviving females and less-injured males bustled among them, providing basic bandaging and care, but they were clearly short-handed.

Jinying walked silently at Bai Wanwan’s side. Gazing at the tragic state of his clansmen, he explained in a low, heavy voice, "Wanwan, you can see for yourself. The Elephant Clan... we lost too many Beastmen this time. Nearly all the High Rank Males are injured, their strength greatly diminished. We... I’m afraid we can’t stick to the original plan and leave for the Tiger Clan with you right away."

Bai Wanwan’s gaze swept over the scene, which resembled a field hospital. After a moment’s thought, she nodded in understanding. "It’s fine. Tending to your wounds and recovering for a few days is what’s most important."

"But," Jinying’s brow furrowed even more as he raised a practical problem, "the rainy season is almost here. Look at the sky, it gets gloomier every day. If you insist on waiting for the Elephant Clan to leave with you, the roads will be muddy and you’ll be battered by wind and rain. The journey will be incredibly difficult."

This was indeed a serious problem.