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

Chapter 663 Heavy
He had to push her away, go into the study, and start the next round of video conference.

When he finally finished all his official duties and walked out of the study rubbing his throbbing temples, he would sometimes find her still struggling to stay awake on the sofa waiting for him. When she saw him come out, she would smile at him sleepily.

At that moment, his heart would always feel a mix of tenderness and affection, overflowing with indescribable tenderness and impulse. He couldn't help but go over and pull her down onto the soft sofa, rubbing his slightly stubbled chin against her delicate neck, listening to her ticklish and playful gasps, which he found incredibly tantalizing...

As he pondered, the longing and irreparable sorrow that he had forcibly suppressed surged uncontrollably into his heart like a tide, quietly overflowing from his deep eyes. His gaze was so complex that it almost melted away the figure not far away who was munching on fruit.

"Ember Shadow?"

The Elephant Clan Chief's voice was like a needle, suddenly piercing the bubble of his memories.

Fu Jinshen suddenly snapped back to his senses, instantly suppressing all his outward emotions. He turned to look at the clan leader behind him, "Clan leader, haven't you rested yet?"

"Hmm, not yet. Come with me for a moment."

***

At night, Jin Yi volunteered to take the first half of the night's shift.

His tall figure stood like a silent guardian deity at the outermost edge of the cave entrance.

A little further inside the cave, Chief Rong and Yin Ze tacitly surrounded Bai Wanwan.

The days of running around, the tension, and the great effort she had spent treating her people during the day had left her like a weary bird with rain-soaked wings, huddled in a corner covered with dry animal hides, her body trembling slightly, whether from the cold or from exhaustion, she didn't know.

"Are you cold?" The chieftain's deep voice sounded in my ear, filled with undeniable concern.

He didn't even need Bai Wanwan to answer before he stretched out his strong arms and pulled her slender body into his broad, warm embrace.

His body temperature was high, like a warm stove, and his scorching heat instantly dispelled the chill from her back.

Almost simultaneously, a warm body temperature was also pressed against the other side.

Yin Ze's movements became even gentler. He leaned closer and gently held her cold hands and feet, warming them with his own body heat.

He even carefully tidied the stray hairs on her forehead that were a little messy from the rain, his fingertips applying a soothing touch.

"Sleep well, Wanwan." Yin Ze's voice was clear and melodious, like a whisper in the night breeze.

Bai Wanwan was tightly enveloped by these two powerful and warm body temperatures, surrounded by familiar and beloved scents from both sides, like the strongest barrier, completely isolating her from all the cold, dampness, and danger of the outside world.

My nostrils were filled with the reassuring scent of the beastmen, a mixture of rain and earth, and I could hear their steady, powerful heartbeats, like the most soothing melody.

Her heavy eyelids slowly closed, her struggling consciousness gradually blurred, and she fell into a deep sleep in this incredibly reassuring and warm embrace.

However, in the latter half of the night, the air inside the cave became somewhat stuffy due to the large number of people and the lack of wind.

With Chief Rong and Yin Ze providing continuous warmth like personal heaters, Bai Wanwan began to feel hot in her sleep.

She unconsciously shifted slightly in the chieftain's arms, her delicate brows furrowing slightly, and she uttered mumbled incoherently. One hand instinctively broke free from Yin Ze's grasp, and she pushed the part of the animal skin blanket covering her that belonged to the chieftain with some irritation, trying to dispel some of the lingering heat.

Her small, unconscious movement immediately alerted the two already alert males.

Chief Rong lowered his head first, and in the dim light inside the cave, he saw fine beads of sweat on the tip of her nose and her cheeks were flushed from sleep. He instantly understood.

A barely perceptible, gentle smile flashed across his resolute face. He loosened his grip slightly, allowing her to breathe the cool air more freely, but still ensuring that most of her body remained within his protective range.

Yin Ze noticed this too, so he simply stood up and said in a low voice, "I'll go and change Jin Yi back to rest."

"Okay, go ahead," Chief Rong said, gently wiping the beads of sweat from her nose with his fingertips. Bai Wanwan seemed to sense this tenderness; her furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and in the comforting warmth, her breathing became longer and more even, as she drifted deeper into a sweet dream.

Outside the cave, the rain continued to fall, and the road ahead remained long and fraught with danger.

But in this small corner of the cave, warmth and protection flow silently, enough to comfort all weary souls and accumulate the strength to continue forward.

Then, I didn't wake up naturally, but was woken up by noise.

"What happened?" Bai Wanwan yawned and sat up, lifting the animal skin.

The chieftain held her close, his expression grave. "The outposts we sent out haven't returned yet."

Bai Wanwan's drowsiness vanished instantly.

In order to wait for their return, the orcs remained inactive, while Ember Shadow personally led his men to search for them.

It wasn't until after noon that Jin Ying appeared in the rain.

His expression was somber, and an ominous premonition, like a cold, venomous snake, coiled around everyone's heart.

The atmosphere in the camp instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Without needing words, everyone knew perfectly well that those dozens of brave orcs had likely fallen into the hands of the Beast God or his minions.

"I couldn't find them, and I was worried they might have fallen into a trap, so I brought them back first."

Should we continue searching for rescue, or wait where we are?
The thought flashed through everyone's mind, but was immediately suppressed by the heavier reality.

They couldn't; the enemy's situation and location were unknown.

Sending a rescue team rashly could not only fail to save lives, but also result in the loss of more elite personnel and severely delay the entire team's journey.

Every second is crucial now. Staying put would give the enemy the opportunity to encircle them, plunging these tens of thousands of elephant-like beastmen into utter danger.

Reason and emotion are locked in a brutal struggle.

Ultimately, reason, or rather, a sense of responsibility tinged with endless sorrow and helplessness, prevailed.

They had no choice but to give up.

They could only watch helplessly as they mentally categorized those loyal and brave outposts with the tribesmen who had sacrificed themselves while crossing the river.

They became inevitable and unavoidable victims in this incredibly brutal migration for survival.

When the clan chief announced "Let's go!", his decision was like a red-hot branding iron, searing into everyone's conscience.

The elephant clan chief looked the same way, as if he had aged several years in an instant, and he lowered his head heavily.

Bai Wanwan silently accepted the decision as well. She didn't know what risks were involved, and she couldn't risk the safety of the Elephant Clan.

The rain was getting heavier, and they had to get back to the tiger clan as soon as possible to settle the females and cubs.

The procession marched forward once again in a grand and imposing manner...

(End of this chapter)