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

Chapter 526 The Males' Expressions Changed
On the way to their lodgings, the other males were discussing something incessantly.

After saying that, Zhu Xiu walked quietly beside Bai Wanwan, his handsome face showing no extra expression.

For him, whether other tribes outside the region rise or fall, fight or make peace, is essentially irrelevant to him.

His only focus was on the females and cubs he was protecting.

His only concern was whether these strange events concealed a larger, uncontrollable crisis that would eventually affect Bai Wanwan and the children.

As long as his family is not threatened, he has no intention of interfering in the chaos outside.

After returning to their lodgings, Bai Wanwan and Aunt Shuang finished tidying up the children together. The children had been clinging to Aunt Shuang lately, and Aunt Shuang was happy to enjoy this kind of family time.

Bai Wanwan let them be. When she returned to her room, apart from Zhu Xiu, the other males were still talking outside the cave.

"They haven't finished talking yet?"

"Okay, ignore them, come and go to sleep."

Bai Wanwan responded, and having just finished washing up, she nestled into Zhu Xiu's warm and firm embrace, still feeling refreshed from the water.

However, she couldn't fall asleep for a long time, her clear eyes wide open as she gazed into the darkness.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Xiu's deep voice sounded above her head. He looked down and, by the faint moonlight coming in from the window, he could see her sleepless eyes under her curled eyelashes.

“I was thinking about what Jin Yi said today,” Bai Wan sighed softly, burying her face in his chest, her voice muffled, “Those tribal conflicts, those orcs fleeing…”

She already has dozens of offspring, and that number will only increase in the future.

Her bloodline will continue and multiply on this continent.

As a mother, she sincerely hoped that her descendants could live in a peaceful and stable land, rather than in an environment full of war and displacement.

Zhu Xiu's slender fingers gently ran through her soft hair, caressing it with a soothing magic.

“If you’re worried,” he said after a moment’s thought, “have Jin Yi and Yan Lie stay here tomorrow to look after you and the children. Yin Ze, Xin Feng, and I will go out and thoroughly investigate the area around the tribe to see if we can find any more clues.”

This suggestion reassured Bai Wanwan considerably.

With them going out to investigate, they can always get more accurate information.

“Okay,” she nodded, snuggling close to him affectionately. “You guys go check on the situation, and I’ll feel more at ease.”

“Mmm,” Zhu Xiu tightened his arms, holding her even closer in his embrace, his deep voice carrying a reassuring strength, “Now close your eyes and get some sleep. We’ve got you covered.”

Under his rhythmic caresses and reassuring breath, Bai Wanwan's nerves gradually relaxed, her breathing became even and long, and she finally drifted off to sleep.

I slept without any dreams.
When she woke up, the spot next to her was empty, with only the lingering warmth remaining.

Sunlight streamed through the window, casting bright patches of light on the ground.

Inside the house, only Jin Yi and Yan Lie were guarding her.

"Did Zhu Xiu and the others go out?" Bai Wanwan sat up, rubbed her eyes, and asked.

"Yes, we set off just as dawn broke and have been gone for a while now."

Jin Yi responded gently, and at the same time carried over a basin of prepared warm water to take care of her washing up.

Yan Lie then brought in the noodle soup that he had been keeping warm on the stove since early morning, and the aroma was enticing. "Wanwan, come and eat as soon as you've washed up, the temperature is just right."

After washing up, Bai Wanwan sat at the table, sipping her delicious noodle soup, and asked, "Where are Aunt Shuang and the kids?"

"Don't worry," Yan Lie walked to her side, naturally tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his eyes fixed on her intently, his gaze almost scorching. "Aunt Shuang is playing with the children in the yard outside. They're very happy to have the tribe's young children with them."

As he spoke, his gaze remained fixed intently on her, never wavering for a moment.

Bai Wanwan was stared at by his direct gaze for a long time, and subconsciously touched her face: "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

“No,” Yan Lie grinned, his smile bright and undisguisedly infatuated, “I just think all my females are beautiful no matter how I look at them, and I can never get enough of looking at them.”

Everyone says that the female merfolk are gentle and beautiful, and the female foxes are charming, but in his eyes, all those females combined are not as beautiful as a single strand of Bai Wanwan's hair.

Her every smile and frown could easily stir his heart.

Bai Wanwan glanced at him, and seeing that he was still smiling foolishly and sincerely, she let him be, a sweet feeling rising in her heart.

Just then, Shi Hua's clear and energetic voice came from outside the door: "Sister Wanwan! Are you up yet?"

"Get up, get up!" Bai Wanwan hurriedly replied, quickly finished the last mouthful of soup in her bowl, put down her chopsticks, and went out.

Shihua was standing at the gate, smiling and waving at her: "Sister Wanwan, the weather is nice today. I know you like to eat fish. Shall we go catch some fish in the river outside the tribe? We can also take the kids to play in the water!"

"Go out to catch fish?" Bai Wanwan hesitated. "There are so many kids, what if they get lost?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Hua laughed, her tone relaxed and confident: "Don't worry! There are male warriors of our Golden Lions patrolling and guarding everywhere outside the tribe! Since the Bear Clan was driven away, no tribe in this area has dared to mess with us. It's perfectly safe!"

Hearing her say that, Bai Wanwan was also tempted.

The clear river water and the delicious fish and shrimp were something she really missed.

"Okay! It's perfect, I haven't had any fresh river fish in ages."

Upon hearing this, Yan Lie immediately leaned over and said, "Wanwan, do you want to eat fish? Should I go catch some piranhas? Their meat is more tender and fresher! When Zhu Xiu and the others come back, we'll go to that big lake over there!"

Bai Wanwan smiled and shook her head: "No need for that. Let's just eat the fish from the river today. We can catch piranhas next time when we have more time."

So, the group set off in a grand procession toward the crystal-clear, fertile river in the mountains outside the tribe.

When they arrived, the riverbank was already crowded with females and cubs from the tribe, their laughter and splashing sounds creating a lively atmosphere.

Bai Wanwan also took her own cubs and the cubs of Shihua to play in the water.

The river water was cool and refreshing, and the children excitedly splashed around, chasing and playing with each other.

In the midst of their fun, a few mischievous children accidentally splashed water high into the air, soaking Bai Wanwan completely.

Her thin silk dress was instantly soaked by the river water, clinging tightly to her skin and outlining her exquisite and graceful curves, which were both alluring and barely concealed.

This sudden "spectacle" immediately attracted the attention of many male orcs in the vicinity, whether openly or covertly.

Jin Yi and Yan Lie's expressions darkened simultaneously.

　Sigh, the next chapter is under review again. Everyone, read it when you wake up in the morning!

　　(End of this chapter)