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

Chapter 599 Warmth and Hidden Worries

Establishing a centralized protection facility for the cubs, forming a reliable patrol team, and now starting to eliminate internal threats...

She has been preparing as much as possible for what might be an even bigger storm.

Three males escorted her into the warm house, the firelight from the fireplace dispelling the chill of the night.

Bai Wanwan looked at the leaping flames and couldn't help but whisper, with a hint of worry in her voice: "I wonder how chaotic things are outside now... Jin Yi has been in the Golden Lion Tribe for so long and hasn't come back yet. I wonder if anything has happened to him."

Yin Ze immediately noticed her low spirits and wrapped his warm hand around her slightly cool fingertips. "If you're really worried, I can fly to the Golden Lion Tribe first thing tomorrow morning to check on the situation and come back to tell you as soon as possible."

As he spoke, he turned to Hua Han and said, "There are beastmen sent by the chieftain to keep an eye on the cubs' enclosure. Tomorrow, you and Xin Feng should discuss who will stay to look after the cubs, and the other will accompany Wanwan to continue searching for those controlled beastmen."

Hua Han nodded: "I'll discuss it with Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu later."

Just as they finished speaking, Xin Feng and Zhu Xiu came down from the second floor, accompanied by their children of all ages.

The kittens happily gathered around, their fluffy heads nuzzling her legs and arms affectionately, making soft, whimpering noises that instantly dispelled her fatigue from a long day's work.

She smiled and gently patted each of the children's soft heads and ears before sitting down on a low couch covered with thick animal hides.

The eldest sons, who had just been brought back by the chieftain's men, immediately crowded around her and began to loudly complain:

"Mom! The chieftain beast is too domineering. He forced us to come back and won't let us go out with the hunting party!"

"Yes, Mom, we're strong enough now to hunt our own prey!"

"Mom, could you talk to Father Beast and the others? We could train around the tribe for a while!"

Looking at the eager light in the children's eyes—their eagerness to prove themselves and their desire to integrate into the adult male world—Bai Wanwan felt both gratified and worried.

She reached out and touched the stubble of her eldest tiger cub's short hair, her voice gentle but not indulgent: "Cubs, Mom knows you've grown up and yearn to be as strong as your fathers and contribute to the tribe. However, things have been very turbulent outside lately, full of unknown dangers."

She looked around at her young children, her eyes earnest: "You are your mother's eldest children, role models and support for your younger siblings. During this crucial time, staying in the tribe to help your mother protect this home and take care of your younger siblings is an equally important task, requiring even more responsibility and courage. Can you share this heavy responsibility with your mother?"

Hearing her words, the older boys felt trusted and entrusted with an important task. They immediately puffed out their chests, their initial displeasure at being rejected instantly replaced by a sense of responsibility, and nodded eagerly.

"Okay, Mom! We'll do as you say!"

"We will protect our younger siblings and our family!"

“Then… Mom,” another leopard cub couldn’t help but ask, his eyes filled with anticipation, “when can we go out hunting? I want to become stronger, like our father and the others, so that I can better protect you and my younger brothers and sisters.”

Bai Wanwan smiled and hugged him. "Mom knows, but sometimes being strong isn't just about attacking. You can use your brain to think of solutions, or you can endure and wait to find the enemy's weakness before delivering a fatal blow. Don't you agree?"

The kids nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Looking at their energetic faces, Bai Wanwan still made a promise that wasn't quite a commitment: "Mom can't say exactly how long it will take. But Mom promises you, once the situation outside is more stable and less dangerous, I will do my best to persuade your father beast to allow you to hunt and train in the safe area designated by the tribe, okay?"

"Oh! Mom, you're the best!"

"thanks Mom!"

"I love you mom!"

The boys were content with the comfort and understanding they received from their mother, even if it was just a verbal promise. Bai Wanwan watched the brothers playfully fighting, but they mostly kept their distance and didn't impulsively hurt each other.

The smile on her face never faded. Xin Feng walked over and reminded them, "Kids, if you want to play around, stay away from your mother. Don't hurt him."

"Understood, Father Beast."

Xin Feng sat down next to Bai Wanwan. "I just heard Yan Lie say that you found one?"

Bai Wanwan smiled and recounted the events of the day, while the other side was filled with the joyful laughter and playful noises of the cubs.

The door was pushed open, and the chieftain returned under the cover of night.

His stern features softened naturally when he saw the warm scene inside the house.

Several males tacitly began preparing dinner, bringing the food that had been kept warm on the fire pit to the table.

During the meal, the chieftain mentioned the news he had received that day: "It's strange, the number of orcs roaming outside and the sporadic attacks seem to have suddenly decreased a lot..."

Bai Wanwan paused slightly as she picked up some food, then turned to look at him: "The amount has suddenly decreased?"

"Okay, tomorrow I'll have the outpost lead a team to check out the situation in a more distant area."

Bai Wanwan nodded, "Jin Yi hasn't come back yet, and there's been no news. I plan to have Yin Ze go to the Golden Lion Tribe tomorrow to check on the situation."

She comforted herself, thinking that although the Golden Lion tribe was not as powerful as the Tiger tribe, Jin Yi was a Crimson-rank male, and the Golden Lion tribe had so many high-ranking talented beastmen. Even if they encountered a crisis, it was unlikely to cause any major problems.

Even so, she didn't feel much more relaxed throughout the entire night.

After the meal, the males efficiently cleared away the dishes and wiped the stone table.

She then directed the still-young children to line up and wash themselves with warm water one by one.

She personally checked whether each child had washed their little hands and faces clean, and watched them return to their little nests one by one and spread out their animal skin blankets before she felt at ease.

The older cubs said to her, "Mom, go back and rest. We'll take good care of your younger siblings. Also, the Golden Winged Beast will definitely return safely, so don't worry, Mom."

Bai Wanwan held the door, feeling extremely relieved. "Yes, Mom isn't worried. You two get some rest."

She slowly returned to her room, where the chieftain was already waiting for her.

The moonlight, like water, shone through the stone window, spreading a layer of gentle radiance on the ground.

The chieftain came over, picked her up, and carried her to the stone bed.

For once, he didn't bother her. Instead, he held her slender, soft body tightly in his broad, warm embrace and let her lie there quietly.

"Go to sleep." He gently rested his chin on the top of her fragrant hair.

Neither of them spoke; the only sound in the room was the mingling of their steady breathing.

(End of this chapter)