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

Chapter 638 Want to Keep It Permanently
The Elephant Clan Chief leaned against the soft animal skin cushion. Although he was still weak, his eyes had regained their clarity and vitality.

He slowly turned his still somewhat stiff neck, his gaze landing precisely on Bai Wanwan, filled with gratitude for surviving a disaster and a hint of disbelief, "Little female...you saved me?"

Bai Wanwan smiled gently and gracefully, stepped forward, and nodded humbly yet with poise. "Chieftain, it's good that you're awake. The Tiger Clan and the Elephant Clan have always been on good terms, and helping each other is only natural. Moreover, you once sheltered my most important companion in a time of crisis, and I have always remembered this kindness. It is my honor to have the opportunity to help you now. I only wish that the friendship between our two clans can be as deep-rooted and flourishing as this vast forest, lasting for a long time."

Her words not only clarified the reason for the rescue, cleverly combining personal gratitude with tribal relations, but also showed sincerity and magnanimity without being arrogant.

Upon hearing this, the chieftain was deeply moved. A profound sense of satisfaction appeared on his weathered face. His gaze swept between the composed chief and the intelligent Bai Wanwan, and he exclaimed, "Good, good! Well said! The two tribes will be friends forever. This is the promise of my Elephant Tribe!"

He took a deep breath, gathering his strength, and looked at Jinying standing to the side. Though his voice was weak, it carried an undeniable authority as he commanded, "Jinying, immediately relay my orders! From this day forward, the Tiger Clan and the Elephant Clan are as close as one clan! The affairs of the Tiger Clan are the affairs of our Elephant Clan. If the Tiger Clan is in any danger or in need, our Elephant Clan must provide assistance with all our might, as if it were our own tribe and people!"

This command, like a brand, elevated the alliance between the two races to an unprecedented level.

Fu Jinshen bowed his head and accepted the order, but his gaze involuntarily drifted to Bai Wanwan. Others might not have seen through her watertight words and profound intentions, but he understood them perfectly.

But when did Wanwan learn to heal and save lives?

This was completely beyond his understanding of her.

Because the Elephant Clan Chief recovered faster than expected and was in relatively good spirits, he spent some more time exchanging pleasantries with the chieftain and others.

The conversation naturally turned to the upcoming mating ceremony between their female offspring, Cloud and Shadow, with a smile.

His eyes held a hope for the future and a hint of composure gained from experiencing life and death: "Right now, I have no other wish than for this continent to have less conflict and become peaceful, so that all the orcs can live in peace. Then, I'll be content to see Ember Shadow and my Cloud live happily ever after and have many litters of healthy and strong offspring."

Chief Rong nodded steadily, responding to the elder's expectations: "Chief, please rest assured and take good care of your health. The peace and prosperity you long for will surely be witnessed by your own eyes in the near future."

The elephant chieftain nodded with satisfaction, said a few more words, but eventually ran out of energy and showed signs of fatigue on his face.

Seeing this, Bai Wanwan and the others took their leave at the opportune moment.

"Chief, although the toxins in your body have been cleared, the previous damage still needs time to heal," Bai Wanwan said considerately. "In a couple of days, I will come again to bring you some medicine to help you recover your strength as soon as possible."

"Alright, alright... thank you, little female." The chieftain's tone was full of gratitude, then he looked at Jinying, "Jinying, see the chieftain and the others off properly for me, treat them well, don't neglect them."

Fu Jinshen stood up, respectfully agreed, and then led Chief Rong, Bai Wanwan, Jin Yi, and Yin Ze out of the stone house.

The stone house is connected to a lookout platform built of large logs, and the stairs leading to the ground are somewhat narrow and steep.

Chief Rong and Jin Yi naturally took the lead, both to clear the way and to provide support from below.

Yin Ze then tacitly followed Bai Wanwan by a step, guarding her from behind.

As Bai Wanwan descended the stairs, she turned back to speak to Yin Ze: "Oh, right, Yin Ze, I forgot to mention earlier..."

Before she could finish speaking, she didn't notice that the edge of one of the steps was slightly slippery. She twisted her ankle and lost her balance instantly!

"Watch out!" Yin Ze reacted quickly and immediately reached out to help her.

However, Jin Ying, who was standing further back than him, moved like a ghost and closed in on him in the blink of an eye with a speed far beyond reason.

A large hand steadily, even with a hint of urgency, supported Bai Wanwan's arm, preventing her from falling.

Yin Ze subconsciously raised his eyes, his gaze fixed on Jin Ying, his eyes filled with scrutiny and a hint of barely perceptible vigilance.

This speed... is too fast, abnormally fast, and that subconscious eagerness goes beyond the scope of ordinary friends or hosts.

Bai Wanwan didn't think much of it, assuming that Jin Ying just happened to be nearby and had a quick reaction.

She used his support to steady herself, gave him a grateful smile, and said, "Thank you..."

His tone was natural, conveying pure gratitude.

As she spoke, she subtly and naturally withdrew her arm, maintaining a proper distance from him.

The moment she pulled her arm away, Fu Jinshen's palm felt as if a piece of it was empty.

The warmth of her body and the soft touch of her slender arms that emanated through the thin fabric lingered like a brand.

He subconsciously clenched his palms, his fingertips exerting slight force, trying to etch that fleeting warmth and softness deeper into his memory and preserve it forever.

Bai Wanwan, however, was unaware of the turmoil and longing churning within him at that moment.

She acted as if it were just a trivial little incident, turning her head to continue talking to Yin Ze, her tone relaxed, occasionally chuckling at Yin Ze's responses, and walking slowly away side by side with him.

Fu Jinshen was left standing alone, watching her receding figure, devoid of any lingering affection, his fists clenched tightly...

As she left, the faint fragrance dissipated, and a strong sense of emptiness and pain gripped Fu Jinshen's heart.

However, immediately afterward, another familiar voice exploded in his mind without warning.

"Since you like her so much, to the point that even touching her makes you savor the memory, to the point that watching her back causes you unbearable pain... why don't you tell her? Right here, call out to her, and tell her everything!"

Fu Jinshen felt a sudden chill. He hadn't expected that Jinying's consciousness would awaken so clearly and directly expose his deepest secrets when he was experiencing intense emotional turmoil and his defenses were at their weakest.

"Tell her what? Tell her that there's another soul inside this body? Tell her that the one standing in front of her is Fu Jinshen, not Jinying? And then what? Is she with you, or am I with her?"

This final question, like a poisoned dagger, lies between the two consciousnesses.

(End of this chapter)