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

Chapter 520 Concealment
The warmth of his embrace and the sincerity in his words enveloped her like a warm current, leaving her momentarily dazed.

But she quickly pulled herself back to her senses.

She moved slightly, and although Jiaoyin was reluctant to let go, she slowly released her arm. However, her icy blue eyes remained fixed on her, filled with a deep affection that could melt anyone's heart.

For a moment, only the gentle sound of the ocean current and somewhat disordered breathing could be heard inside the cave.

Bai Wan lowered her eyes slightly, avoiding his overly intense gaze.

She felt her heart pounding faster because of his confession, and at the same time, she was clearly aware of the new life quietly growing in her womb, an unbreakable connection between them.

Do you want to tell him?
She could almost imagine the ecstatic gleam in his icy blue eyes when he heard the news.

He will be very happy, and even more reluctant to part with him.

but……

Her gaze swept over Jiao Yin's solid, broad shoulders, which seemed to bear an invisible burden.

He is the king of the merfolk, and behind him is the entire race that needs his protection.

With the threat of the saltwater crocodiles looming and the situation uncertain, he had to remain absolutely clear-headed and focused.

Telling him about the pregnancy at this moment would undoubtedly add a sweet yet unsettling worry to his already heavy responsibility.

No, not now.

Bai Wanwan shook her head slightly in her heart.

Perhaps this surprise should have been told to him at a more appropriate and stable time.

He'll tell him when the seas are at peace and when he has enough time and energy to take care of the children.

She took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, the complex emotions in her eyes had been suppressed, replaced by a calm and gentle expression.

She looked at Jiaoyin, not directly responding to his words of love, but softly said, "It's getting late, you... should go back and handle the clan affairs. The affairs of the crocodile clan still need your attention."

Her tone was concerned, but the subtle distance between them slightly dimmed the burning light in Jiaoyin's eyes.

Knowing the outcome, I still couldn't help feeling sad, but more than anything, I felt understanding and respect.

He loves her, that's all he asks for.

"Okay." Jiaoyin suppressed her deep reluctance and nodded, her voice still gentle. "Then I'll go back first. You... get some rest."

He gazed at her intently, as if trying to etch her image into the depths of his soul, before resolutely turning away and disappearing into the deep blue sea outside the palace.

Looking in the direction he left, Bai Wanwan's hand unconsciously went to her lower abdomen again, her eyes revealing a tenderness that she herself did not realize.

Two more days passed in the blink of an eye, and Hua Han was still nowhere to be found. Even the tracking birds sent out did not return with any news.

Bai Wanwan's worries grew stronger, and she couldn't help but ask the system again, "Peanut, what if something happened to that tracking bird? For example... after finding Hua Han, it was attacked and eaten by other birds of prey?"

The system responded immediately, its tone mechanical yet resolute: "Host, please rest assured. The Tracking Bird is a special tool produced by the system, not an ordinary bird. It is fearless of ordinary water and fire, and can even release a special aura that makes most birds of prey and ferocious beasts avoid it, so it will never be easily eaten. It will definitely complete the task you assign and eventually return to your side."

Hearing the system's assurance, Bai Wanwan felt a little more at ease.

But she quickly thought of another question: "It hasn't come back for so long, does that mean... Hua Han may no longer be in the nearby waters?"

"Based on the characteristics of the tracking bird, this possibility is very high," the system analyzed. "It has likely already tracked its target quite a distance away, so returning will take more time." In that case, continuing to wait in the Mermaid Sea is pointless and may only cause more trouble.

Bai Wanwan was waiting for Zhu Xiu and the others to return to discuss their departure plans.

Shuanghua led the babies in first.

"Aunt Shuang, let the children play, please come and sit down."

Bai Wanwan bent down and helped her carry the coral stool out.

Shuanghua slowly walked to her side and sat down next to her.

“Wanwan,” Shuanghua gazed at the deep blue sea outside the window, her eyes filled with the weariness of a traveler and the uncertainty of the unknown, “Is the Tiger Clan tribe... still very far from here?”

This was the first time she had ever left the Jiaolong tribe so far, crossing the vast ocean. She never expected that after drifting at sea for so many days, she still hadn't reached her destination.

Bai Wanwan noticed her unease, reached out and gently took her hand, soothingly saying, "Aunt Shuang, it is indeed quite far. But don't worry, we won't need to cross the sea again on the way back. Once we reach land, Yin Ze can carry us by flying, which will be much faster, and we should be home in no time."

Her voice seemed to carry a reassuring power, soothing Shuanghua's worries about the unknown journey.

She patted Wanwan's hand, "That's good. After hearing you talk about those cute and naughty little ones so many times, Aunt Shuang really misses them so much. I wish I could see them right away and hug them!"

She has an irresistible fondness for cubs, especially the cubs born to Bai Wanwan.

As they were talking, the little tiger cubs and phoenixes next to them started playing and chasing each other again, knocking over a small coral ornament.

Shuanghua's attention was immediately drawn to it. She exclaimed and stood up with a laugh: "These little rascals, if I don't keep an eye on them, they'll cause a huge commotion!"

As she spoke, she walked briskly over and lovingly gathered the playful children around her.

Just then, Zhu Xiu, Jin Yi, and Xin Feng, three males, entered from outside.

"Still no news of Hua Han?"

Even knowing the outcome, I still couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, we've searched the area. Maybe they've left this neighborhood."

"What about the saltwater crocodile clan? Are they a great threat to the merfolk?"

Xin Feng turned to look at Jin Yi and Zhu Xiu, "The two of them have already taken care of the red-rank male of the crocodile clan. With Jiao Yin in charge of the remaining crocodiles, there shouldn't be any major problems."

"Another Crimson-Rank expert?" Bai Wanwan frowned. "I remember you said there were very few Crimson-Rank males in the entire Beast World Continent, how come there are so many now?"

Her beast husbands advanced ahead of time because of the intervention of her system items, but there seem to be quite a few other Crimson Rank beasts as well.

The males exchanged glances; they all sensed something was wrong, but they didn't know the specifics.

They did not want to pass on this unease to their females.

"The information we received is all from a long time ago; perhaps a few more males have advanced in the last ten years."

Bai Wanwan didn't intend to delve into it further, and nodded, "Then let's pack up and set off."

Zhu Xiu lowered his dark eyes slightly, landing on her slightly upturned face, and asked to confirm, "Now?"

(End of this chapter)