The evil female is weak and the males of the whole continent are out of control and fall.

Chapter 457 Dragon Pond and Tiger Den
They were only focused on bringing back their savior, saving the Tree of Life, and saving the tribe, but they never considered the deeper implications: what if she went and her identity was confirmed to be fake?
Or is she the bloodline of the patriarch recognized by the Tree of Life? What will she encounter?
The Jiaolong clan is not a monolithic entity, and they cannot guarantee that information will not leak out.

Seeing their speechless and shifty eyes, Bai Wanwan understood.

This is a den of dragons and tigers; let whoever wants to venture in can go!
None of her beastmen were there, only Hua Han and Jiao Yin. Pregnant with her newborn cub, she was tantamount to a lamb entering a tiger's den if she rashly stepped into such a place.

"You can leave now." Bai Wanwan's voice returned to its cold tone, carrying an undeniable determination. "Given my current situation, I don't intend to go."

"Female! Please reconsider..." The two males still tried to struggle.

"Enough!" Hua Han interrupted sharply, taking a step forward with Jiao Yin at the same time. Their powerful aura was like a solid wall, forcing the two of them to retreat repeatedly.

"My females don't want to go, don't you understand? Leave now! Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Jiaoyin even exuded a tidal wave-like pressure, making the two male dragons feel suffocated.

Although they are orcs of the Jiaolong clan, they only possess yellow-rank talent and are unable to compete with orange-rank individuals.

Under the overwhelming pressure of their power and the clear refusal of their master, the two males had no choice but to leave the cave with a heart full of despair and helplessness, turning back every few steps, their figures quickly swallowed up by the swirling snow.

The stone house returned to silence, with only the howling of the wind and snow lashing against the door curtain and the crackling of the firewood burning in the hearth.

Bai Wanwan wrapped the animal skin tightly around herself, feeling the bone-chilling cold seem even more intense.

She was afraid of the cold, and after learning about such a potentially huge secret, she felt that the long snow season was suffocating.

She had almost no desire to even approach the curtain.

Hua Han and Jiao Yin tacitly refrained from asking further questions, instead extending their meticulous care to the fullest extent.

The fire pit was burning brightly, and warm food and water were always ready. The cub was also well taken care of, so that she could spend this difficult snowy season in warmth and comfort as much as possible.

More than twenty days and nights passed in alternating wind and snow.

That morning, amidst the howling wind outside the cave, there was suddenly an unusual, steady, and powerful sound of footsteps on the snow.

Bai Wanwan, who had been somewhat lazy and listless, huddled in her thick animal skin, perked up her ears almost instantly, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in her eyes.

The heavy curtain was lifted, and a tall figure, exuding a chilling aura, appeared in the doorway.

It was Yin Ze!

His shoulders and hair were covered with thick snow, and his handsome face showed the fatigue of a long journey, but his deep eyes lit up with a warm light the moment he saw Bai Wanwan.

"Yin Ze!"

Bai Wanwan's face instantly lit up with a joyful smile, like the warm sun blooming in the snow. She struggled to get up, "You're back? Did you encounter any danger on the way? Did you deliver the message to them?"

Yin Ze strode in, brushing the snow off his clothes, a relieved and gentle smile on his face: "Yes, you're back. The journey was alright; traveling through the gaps in the storm was difficult, but we made it safely. The message has been delivered!" He walked to Bai Wanwan's side, naturally taking her slightly cool hand and warming it with the warmth of his palm. "They were all greatly relieved to hear you were safe. Yan Lie wanted to come directly with me, but Xin Feng stopped him."

With a smile in his eyes, he continued, "They obtained several high-quality 'water-repelling pearls' from the merfolk! With these, their chances of crossing the ocean will be much greater. Judging by the time, they should arrive here soon."

"That's great!" Bai Wanwan's eyes were filled with joy, and her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally completely relieved.

However, Hua Han, standing to the side, couldn't keep her composure for a moment when she heard the words "all the beastmen are coming over."

Oh no... Even the Taiwanese beastman has arrived... Does he still have a chance?

Just then, Jiaoyin, who had been silent all along, suddenly stepped forward. His tall figure appeared somewhat lonely in the firelight.

He looked at Bai Wanwan, his deep blue eyes churning with complex emotions that eventually settled into a calm, deep sea.

“Wanwan,” his voice was deep and steady, “now that your beastmen are all arriving, there is no need for me here anymore. My people are still waiting for me, and I should go back.”

The smile on Bai Wanwan's face slowly disappeared. "Can't we wait a little longer? When the warm season comes and the ice and snow melt, my beastmen and I will come to help you."

She could never forget his kindness in rescuing her from Roger, nor could she forget his silent yet steadfast protection during that time.

Jiaoyin's gaze slowly moved down, landing on Bai Wanwan's slightly protruding belly, covered by thick animal hide. Her eyes softened, yet remained resolute.

He gently shook his head, his gesture carrying a sense of cherishing: "You need to rest and recuperate properly, and you shouldn't overwork yourself. The affairs of the merfolk are my responsibility."

He paused, his tone carrying the confidence of a deep-sea king, "Rest assured, I am not without a foothold in other seas; I still have some loyal old subordinates scattered among me. After returning, I will consolidate my forces and reclaim everything that belongs to me."

Upon hearing this, Yin Ze's eyes flashed, and he suddenly asked, "Jiaoyin, do you know a merman named 'Jiaoming'?"

Jiaoyin's aura suddenly turned cold, like the deep sea freezing instantly, and a chilling and murderous intent flashed in his eyes: "He is the one who betrayed us and colluded with the crocodile clan."

"That's perfect. Now is the best time for you to go back."

He looked at Jiaoyin and slowly revealed the key information, "A few days ago, when Zhuxiu and Xinfeng were searching for Wanwan, they ran into Jiaoming and his core merman force. In the ensuing fierce battle, Jiaoming was severely injured by Zhuxiu, and several of his capable subordinates had their fish tails torn apart by Xinfeng. His strength was greatly diminished, and he was routed, now hiding in his lair licking his wounds. Now is the perfect time for you to go back and reorganize your old troops!"

Jiaoyin's pupils contracted sharply. This news was like a lighthouse in the darkness, instantly illuminating his path back!

He looked at Yin Ze, his eyes filled with sincere gratitude: "Thank you! Your news was crucial to me."

He turned to Bai Wanwan again, this time with a gaze filled with too many unspeakable emotions: gratitude, reluctance, blessings, and a deep-seated longing that he could never express.

A thousand words churned in my throat, but in the end, they all boiled down to a heavy word of advice: "Wanwan...take good care of yourself."

Looking at the complex emotions surging in his eyes, Bai Wanwan finally responded with the same sincere words: "You too, Jiaoyin. You must stay safe! Remember, you saved me and took care of me. My beastmen and I will always remember this kindness! If... if you encounter any difficulties that you cannot solve, be sure to come to us! My beastmen will do everything in their power to help you!"

(End of this chapter)