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

Chapter 480 Strange Behavior
She subtly shifted her gaze, pretending to be drawn to the seashells hanging on the treehouse next to her.

After the mother and daughter in blue had gone far away, she lowered her voice and said to Zhu Xiu beside her, "Zhu Xiu, I think the root of the problem lies with Lan Yi. She definitely has a secret! You don't need to guard me for the time being, but keep a close eye on her for me. Especially... when she's alone or goes to some secluded places, see what she's doing and who she's in contact with."

To solve the mystery as soon as possible, the blue-clad figure is probably the only breakthrough.

A cold glint flashed in Zhu Xiu's vertical pupils. "Fine, I'll keep an eye on things. Wherever you go, make sure Jin Yi and Yin Ze accompany you."

Even though he had told her before, Zhu Xiu was still worried.

Seeing that the blue-clad female was about to walk away, he gave Jin Yi and Yan Lie some more careful instructions.

"Don't worry, we'll keep an eye on Wanwan."

Even with two Crimson-Rank males by Wanwan's side, Zhuxiu was still uneasy because of the previous incident.

But if they wanted to leave as soon as possible, they really had to start with the blue-clad female.

"I will be back as soon as possible. Until then, do not wander around. If anything happens, have them come to me."

"Okay, don't worry. If there is any real danger, I can reveal my identity. As long as I am with the Jiaolong clan, I will not be in too much danger."

Judging from the current situation, perhaps only she can save this Tree of Life.

Both publicly and privately, once her identity is exposed, the beastmen of the Jiaolong clan will not allow anything to happen to her.

Only then did Zhu Xiu feel relieved enough to leave.

Bai Wanwan continued to stroll through the tribe with Yan Lie and Jin Yi, admiring the unique treehouse architecture and the sunset over the sea.

However, as she walked, Bai Wanwan's keen intuition came into play once again.

She felt a gaze, like a tangible line of ice, vaguely locking onto her.

She subtly glanced behind her out of the corner of her eye.

Sure enough, not far away, beside a huge, glowing ancient tree, Jin Ying's tall and slender figure stood quietly.

Her long hair swayed gently in the evening breeze, and her eyes, piercing through the crowd and the twilight, fell upon her.

His gaze remained deep and cold, but compared to the fleeting glimpse he had caught outside the forbidden area during the day, it held an indescribable...focus and inquiry.

Bai Wanwan felt a chill run down her spine, but her face remained calm.

She knew that this powerful red-rank male had most likely recognized her by her scent.

She remained calm, pretending not to notice, and continued chatting and laughing with Yan Lie and the others as she walked towards the Frost Blossom Tree House.

Strangely, Jin Ying neither approached nor left, but simply kept a distance, following him at a moderate pace.

His handsome, otherworldly face was expressionless, as if he were just taking a walk, but Bai Wanwan could clearly feel that ever-present gaze.

The aura that had been following them disappeared just as they were getting close to the Frostflower Treehouse.

She turned around but didn't see the figure, shaking her head in confusion, "Strange..."

Jin Ying stood in the shadow of a giant tree, a rare look of bewilderment flashing across his eyes.

What was he just doing?
He had no idea why he was following that female named Bai Wanwan.

As if drawn by an invisible force, he involuntarily moved forward, following her all the way back to the vicinity of her residence.

He was jolted awake only when the cold night wind brushed against his cheek!
A strong sense of absurdity and vigilance welled up inside me.

He quickly composed himself, forcibly suppressing the inexplicable impulse, and turned around without hesitation. His figure disappeared swiftly in the opposite direction, blending into the night. Back at his temporary lodgings, he tried to sort out these unusual emotions, but only felt uneasy. It was as if a scalding stone had been thrown into the frozen lake of his heart, stirring up ripples that were difficult to calm.

But he knew that this emotion was too abnormal, as if it had appeared suddenly.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves into the Frostflower Treehouse, a surprised gasp came from inside.

"Huh? Where did these things come from?"

On the slightly worn wooden table in the treehouse living room, a bunch of things had appeared out of nowhere!
They emitted a shimmering, precious light, making the simple house appear brighter:
Several deep-sea pearls, each the size of a longan, perfectly round, and radiating a soft, moon-white glow, are clearly rare treasures that appear only once in a thousand years.

A palm-sized, crimson crystal, resembling solidified flame, contains surging and pure fire energy and feels warm to the touch.

A section of mysterious beast bone, entirely black yet faintly shimmering with golden runes, exudes an ancient and weathered aura.

There were also several strange herbs encased in transparent ice crystals, their leaves like jade, emitting a refreshing fragrance.

There was even a simple silver ring with an antique design and strange star patterns engraved on it.

Several beastmen sat around the table, their brows furrowed.

The things on the table were things they had never heard of or seen before.

But it's easy to see that each of these items is priceless.

How did they suddenly appear here?

They didn't even notice the two red-haired males inside the house.

Bai Wanwan, who had just woken up, was unaware of what had happened. She came closer and saw the pile of items that were radiating a "precious light".

"what happened?"

“Some orcs came last night, but none of us noticed. These… must have been left there on purpose.”

Who would send such a precious item here silently in the middle of the night?

Bai Wanwan glanced at the pile of items on the table and frowned, saying, "Pack things up first."

Those who could do these things right under their noses, now they have no choice but to deal with them as they come.

Bai Wanwan thought she would have to be careful these next few days, but amidst everyone's surprise and uncertainty, a cold and aloof figure appeared at the door like a ghost.

It's Ember Shadow.

He was still wearing that dark gray leather armor, his hair tied back, and his handsome face was expressionless, like a perfect block of ice.

But upon closer inspection, a very rare... embarrassment was surging deep within his eyes.

His pale ears were now flushed with a faint blush that was clearly visible and completely out of character for him.

Jin Ying's gaze swept over the pile of familiar "treasures" on the table, and his Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly.

He tried to maintain a calm tone, but his voice was lower and hoarser than usual: "These things... are mine."

He paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, the faint blush on his ears deepening. "Last night... I accidentally lost it. Sorry to bother you."

"Lost it here by accident?" Hua Han raised an eyebrow, her beautiful fox eyes filled with undisguised suspicion and mischievous amusement. "Lord Jin Ying, your excuse is quite ingenious."

This excuse is full of holes!
Who would "lose" something so precious on someone else's living room table?
(End of this chapter)