Chapter 207: Shi Hua is Missing

Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Shi Hua is Missing

The robe on her shoulders slowly slipped down, and her fair, delicate skin gradually came into Yan Lie’s view.

A rush of heat from his lower abdomen surged through his body. Yan Lie’s breathing grew ragged, the desire in his heart becoming almost unbearable.

He longed to fiercely mark her snow-white skin, to completely saturate her with his scent.

’Only then would Wanwan belong completely and utterly to me!’

’But... I can’t do it yet!’

Yan Lie took a deep breath, quickly shut his eyes, then fumbled to pull her robe back on, completely covering the magnificent sight.

Yan Lie’s sudden action stunned Bai Wanwan.

She hadn’t expected that Yan Lie, who looked like he would pounce at the crook of a finger, could be so resolute at a time like this.

Of course, she also understood that Yan Lie had been frightened before, which was why he didn’t dare touch her so easily, treating her like a fragile vase.

After wrapping her clothes around her, Yan Lie still felt it wasn’t enough. He grabbed the thin blanket beside them and wrapped her in it as well.

Only then did he hold her, panting heavily. "Wanwan, stop torturing me."

Bai Wanwan said in exasperation, "How am I torturing you...? You’re the one torturing yourself."

’I already told him I was fine, and even climbed on top of him, yet he still managed to do something like this.’

’Fine... It’s his choice.’

After all that commotion, she was a little tired, too.

After wrapping her up, Yan Lie gently laid her back down on the bed. He held her and coaxed, "Wanwan, go to sleep... Wait, when your body has recovered, I... I’ll hold you then."

Bai Wanwan leaned back lazily, truly feeling drowsy.

When she didn’t answer right away, Yan Lie thought she was angry. He immediately hugged her tighter, kissed her cheek, and said with the tips of his ears flushing red, "When that time comes, I’ll agree to whatever you want."

His words chased away all of Bai Wanwan’s sleepiness. She immediately opened her eyes, which crinkled into a smile, yet held a sly glint. "You’re the one who said it. I’ll remember that."

"Yes. I said it, and I mean it."

Only then did Bai Wanwan close her eyes in satisfaction. Before long, she was fast asleep.

The intense desire in Yan Lie’s eyes slowly subsided as Bai Wanwan fell asleep.

His eyes filled with affection. Looking at the female in his arms, his heart felt like it was melting.

He couldn’t help but lower his head and kiss her cheek. Then, feeling it wasn’t enough, he leaned toward her lips and planted a heavy kiss on them to satisfy his craving.

Bai Wanwan, sleeping soundly, had no idea that Yan Lie—the very man who had just resisted her—was now smothering her face with kisses. She just snuggled in his arms and slept sweetly.

After enough kissing and holding, Yan Lie contentedly held the female, closed his eyes, and planned to sleep with her for a little while.

He had intended to just take a nap and get up, but Bai Wanwan ended up sleeping the entire afternoon.

When she woke up, Yan Lie was still beside her, his hand still wrapped around her waist.

Hearing a commotion outside, Bai Wanwan realized that Xin Feng was back.

She poked Yan Lie’s waist. "When did Xin Feng get back?"

"Just now. Do you want to sleep a little longer?"

Bai Wanwan shook her head and pushed herself up. "If I sleep any more, I won’t be able to sleep tonight."

’I’m now living the life I used to dream of—nothing but eating, drinking, and sleeping. If it weren’t for the original owner’s lingering problems, life would be almost too comfortable.’

Because she had slept wrapped in a blanket, Bai Wanwan was covered in a thin layer of sweat.

She threw off the blanket and lifted her tunic to let some air in.

Just then, Mu Feng’s voice came from outside. Yan Lie hurriedly grabbed the blanket and held it in front of her chest.

"Mu Feng is here! Wanwan, hurry and get dressed."

Though he said that, his own eyes were staring intently.

Bai Wanwan heard the voice too. Without needing Yan Lie’s reminder, she had already pulled her clothes up and fastened them in a few quick movements.

"Hasn’t Shi Hua come by at all?"

Bai Wanwan was about to speak to Yan Lie when she suddenly heard Mu Feng say this from outside.

She quickly moved past Yan Lie, got off the bed, and put on her shoes.

As she walked out, she said, "I was sleeping this afternoon, so I didn’t see Shi Hua. What’s wrong? Isn’t Shi Hua at home?"

Mu Feng’s expression turned grim. "I came back with the prey this afternoon and didn’t go back up the mountain. Huahua said she was taking something to Hu Yue... but she never came back."

"Did you ask at Hu Yue’s home?"

Mu Feng nodded, his features tight. "I already did. Hu Yue said Huahua stayed for a little while and then left. I thought she might be here with you, so I rushed over to ask..."

Now that he said that, everyone felt that something was amiss.

"Did you ask Hu Yue when Shi Hua left?"

"A long time ago..." Mu Feng’s heart was heavy. "Since Huahua isn’t here, I’ll go look for her."

Mu Feng turned and left as soon as he finished speaking, leaving the words Bai Wanwan wanted to say stuck in her throat.

She nudged Yan Lie beside her and urged anxiously, "You go out with Mu Feng and help search. It’s getting dark. We have to find Shi Hua as soon as possible."

"But I have to watch over you."

Xin Feng, holding a bowl of diced meat for the cubs, said, "You go. I’ll watch things at home."

’Shi Hua is Wanwan’s good friend. They came from the Black Dog Tribe to the Golden Lion Tribe together. If something really happened to her, Wanwan would definitely be upset.’

"Alright, I’ll go look for her. Wanwan, don’t worry. As long as Shi Hua is in the tribe, nothing will happen to her."

’That’s what I have to believe, too. Shi Hua must have just been delayed by something.’

’After all, no one would dare to randomly harm a female, especially in a large tribe where the rules are strict.’

After Mu Feng and Yan Lie left one after the other, Bai Wanwan was restless and distracted, unable to sit or stand still.

After feeding the cubs, Xin Feng turned and saw her in this state. He walked over, took her hand, and led her to a nearby stone stool to sit down.

"You should eat something first. If Shi Hua is fine, then you’ve worried for nothing. If something did happen, you’ll need your strength."

Xin Feng placed a basin of potato and meat stew in front of her. "Eat..."

Bai Wanwan didn’t really have an appetite, but Xin Feng was right. Her anxiety and worry wouldn’t solve anything. It was better to eat first and wait for Yan Lie and the others to bring back news.

She waited, but even after she finished eating, they hadn’t returned.

Bai Wanwan sensed something was wrong and unconsciously began to wonder if Shi Hua’s disappearance was foul play.

’If it was foul play, who would have a motive?’

After finishing her meal, Bai Wanwan sat in silence, appearing terrifyingly calm.

Xin Feng sat with her in silence, no longer offering words of comfort. That so much time had passed and Yan Lie still hadn’t returned spoke volumes.

It wasn’t until late at night that the door was pushed open from the outside by Yan Lie, with Mu Feng following behind him.

Both of them were red in the face, their foreheads beaded with sweat.

"Wanwan, we’ve searched the entire tribe and couldn’t find Shi Hua."

Yan Lie had no choice but to tell her the harsh truth.

Mu Feng’s lips were set in a tight line. When he looked at Bai Wanwan, his gaze was pleading. "Wanwan, can you help me ask the Clan Leader to order a search of the entire tribe?"