Chapter 574 Silent Yet Resolute

Yan Lie transformed into a golden leopard shadow, its sharp claws aimed directly at the other two young snake beasts that were trying to ambush Zhu Xiu from the flanks, its attack ferocious and fierce.

Yin Ze stood guard in mid-air, precisely intercepting any snake-like beasts that tried to rescue or escape.

The three males cooperated perfectly, and although they were outnumbered, they completely gained an overwhelming advantage.

Zhu Xiu's attacks were merciless, each strike deadly, leaving the male serpent beastman utterly helpless, his scales shattered, and his blood staining the ground crimson.
The female snake-beast tried to help, but was blasted away by the energy ripples from Zhu Xiu's long tail, leaving her in a sorry state.

A brief but extremely fierce battle was taking place on the open ground of the Leopard Clan.

The hissing of serpent beasts, the low growls of leopard beasts, and the explosive sounds of colliding energy filled the air.

Dust was flying and gravel was flying.

Under Xin Feng's protection, Bai Wanwan calmly watched this scene.

The battle ended quickly.

Under Zhu Xiu's merciless blows, the male serpent beastman was severely injured and collapsed to the ground, on the verge of death.

The other young snake beasts were also rendered incapable of fighting by Yan Lie and Yin Ze, lying sprawled on the ground groaning.

"Zhu Xiu! We are your father and mother! They are also your blood brothers! How dare you harm them! You truly are the most cold-blooded and cruel snake beast by nature!"

The female snake screamed hysterically, trying to make a last-ditch effort with blood ties.

However, not a ripple appeared in Zhu Xiu's scarlet vertical pupils.

He looked down at the snake-beast couple, who could no longer maintain their haughty demeanor, his eyes as cold as polar ice, devoid of any warmth.

His voice was like the chiseling of ancient ice, carrying a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine: "Since you know, then get out of here! Don't make me say it a second time."

"You!" The male snake trembled with rage, but was too injured to resist.

A flash of resentment and regret crossed the female snake's eyes. She gritted her teeth and said, "If I had known you were such an ungrateful wretch, I shouldn't have been soft-hearted and spared your life! I should have strangled you the moment you hatched!"

Hearing this, Bai Wanwan was so angry at the female snake's shamelessness that she almost laughed.

Abandoning such a weak and helpless snake cub in the perilous wilderness—can that be called "saving its life"? This is nothing short of the most vicious attempted murder!

She simply didn't want to get her hands dirty; it wasn't out of any great compassion.

The severely wounded snake-beastmen helped each other up, trying to retreat in a disheveled state, their eyes filled with fear and resentment.

"and many more!"

Bai Wanwan's cold voice made them pause and turn around, but every snake-beastman's face was full of vigilance and hostility.

Ultimately, their predicament is all because of the appearance of this foreign female!

Sensing their hostile gazes, the males around Bai Wanwan immediately took a silent step forward, firmly surrounding her in the center, forming an unbreakable protective wall, their powerful aura bringing immense invisible pressure.

With the support of her beloved beast husbands, Bai Wanwan fearlessly met their resentful gazes, her voice clear and cold, carrying an undeniable warning:
"This time I'm letting you go, but it's the last time. From now on, I expect you to avoid our territory! I will never forgive you for what you did to Zhu Xiu when he was young, and I will never forget it! Next time, if I see any of you in my territory again,"

Her gaze suddenly turned sharp as a knife. "I will show no mercy and will take your lives immediately! You don't need to doubt my words; my beastmen are all Crimson-Rank experts!"

Although it now carries a hint of boasting and intimidation.

But Bai Wanwan firmly believed that it wouldn't be long before her beastmen would all be able to break through to the Crimson Rank.

This confidence imbued her words with a powerful deterrent force. Sure enough, when Bai Wanwan uttered her threatening words, the snake beasts' eyes initially flashed not with fear, but with intense feelings of humiliation and desire for revenge.

But when they heard the words "all of them are Red-Rank experts", all their thoughts of resistance were instantly crushed, and their faces turned ashen.

Crimson-rank experts! They were beings they simply couldn't contend with; any one of them could wipe out their entire remaining forces!

The surviving snake beasts dared not hesitate any longer. Like stray dogs, they dragged their badly wounded companions in a sorry state, using their last bit of strength to flee the leopard tribe's territory in a panic, quickly disappearing into the depths of the dense jungle, fearing that a moment's delay would bring annihilation.

The oppressive atmosphere that filled the arena only gradually dissipated after the last serpentine beast disappeared.

The terrifying and chilling killing intent emanating from Zhu Xiu's body slowly subsided.

He turned around and looked at Bai Wanwan.

Those vertical pupils, which were originally blood-red and full of violence, gradually returned to their deep dark color. The surging destructive desire within them subsided, replaced by a profound emotion that almost overwhelmed people.

Bai Wanwan immediately stepped forward without hesitation, disregarding the lingering smell of blood on his body, and reached out her warm hand to tightly grasp his still cold palm.

She looked up, her clear eyes filled with undisguised heartache and unwavering support.

Zhu Xiu felt the warmth and strength from her palm and gripped her hand tightly in return.

He said nothing, nor did he need to say anything.

They were already connected on a spiritual level. He clearly felt everything she conveyed in her eyes—understanding, protection, and the promise of "I will always be by your side."

This silent comfort was more effective than any words in soothing the negative emotions he felt due to blood ties.

Upon hearing the news, Yan Lie's mother, Yun Lan, rushed over and overheard her clansmen talking about what had just happened.

She hurried over and took Bai Wanwan's hand, "Wanwan, were you scared?"

"Mother, I am fine."

Yunlan was relieved and stared at her already swollen belly. "You can't overexert yourself while you're pregnant. Come, let me help you back to rest."

Over the next three days, the tribe steadily restored its former prosperity.

They regarded Bai Wanwan as a beast god, and would always send her the best hunted items as soon as possible.

Yan Lie's family also cherished her and took care of her in every possible way.

Yunlan rummaged through almost all the good things in the storage room.

Soft animal hides, sweet wild fruits, and even precious animal bones treasured by the Flamefire Father Beast, which were said to strengthen the cubs, were continuously delivered to Bai Wanwan.

"Wanwan, eat more. You're eating for two people now."

Yan Lie's mother beast always looked at her with a smile, her eyes full of affection.

She would even personally supervise Bai Wanwan's rest, not letting her participate in any heavy work, and even bending down to pick something up would elicit a tense concern.

Although Yan Lie's father beast didn't talk much, his actions were anything but hesitant.

He would often silently bring over the freshest and most tender parts of the prey.

Bai Wanwan could feel their care and love, and easily grew to like Yan Lie's family.

(End of this chapter)

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