Chapter 303: Holy Female Feng Xi

Chapter 303: Chapter 303: Holy Female Feng Xi

On a mountain path slick with light rain, a magnificent beast carriage rumbled over stones before slowly coming to a stop at the entrance of the White Tiger Tribe.

The Beastmen coming and going at the entrance to the White Tiger Tribe all paused, their eyes drawn to the several handsome, imposing males standing beside the carriage.

"They don’t look like Beastmen from our tribe."

"Of course not. I heard a while ago that the Holy Female from the Phoenix Tribe was coming. With a procession like this, who else could it be but Holy Female Feng Xi?"

As they spoke, the Jue Sha curtain was swept aside by a pair of delicate hands, revealing a lively and beautiful face.

The onlooking Beastmen all held their breath, especially the males, who couldn’t tear their eyes away from her.

Feng Xi shivered from the cold, and a male beside her immediately draped a Fire Fox pelt cape over her shoulders.

Feng Xi turned to smile at him, and the male gazed back, his eyes full of adoration.

"Go and tell Aunt Yu that I’ve arrived."

A puff of white mist escaped her lips as she spoke.

The surrounding Beastmen began to whisper among themselves.

"Why would Holy Female Feng Xi choose to come to our White Tiger Tribe at this time? Do you know why?"

"What other reason could there be? Several of the Chi Yu Holy Female’s sons have come of age. Holy Female Feng Xi must be here for them."

Listening to the Beastmen’s chatter, Feng Xi smiled and gazed at the White Tiger Tribe, which was built into the mountainside. This was also a Super Tribe, sprawling over a vast area.

This was the first time she had traveled so far from home since taking her husbands.

But the thought of whom she was about to see brought a faint blush to her cheeks, and her heart began to beat faster.

"Feng Xi, careful."

Her first Beast Husband, Cang Yan, reached out and firmly steadied her as she leaned out of the carriage, nearly tumbling out.

Feng Xi gave him a sweet smile. "Cang Yan, I’m about to see Brother Chief Chou Rong! I’m so happy."

She didn’t notice the displeasure that flashed in Cang Yan’s eyes as she said this.

He was Feng Xi’s first Beast Husband, but not her favorite male.

He had always known that since childhood, Feng Xi had been in love with a male from the White Tiger Tribe. He later went missing, and Feng Xi had been heartbroken for a long time.

Upon hearing the news of his return to the White Tiger Tribe, Feng Xi couldn’t wait to come see him.

He could ignore the other males, but Cang Yan couldn’t help but be bothered by this one, the one Feng Xi held so dear.

The carriage was about to move forward when Feng Xi spotted a female approaching in the distance. She immediately tapped Cang Yan’s hand. "Cang Yan, I see Aunt Yu! Quick, let me down."

Hearing this, Cang Yan lifted Feng Xi from the carriage with both hands and set her steadily on the ground.

At that moment, even the fine, unending drizzle seemed to lighten.

Cang Yan held up a feathered umbrella, shielding Feng Xi’s head.

Her other six Beast Husbands followed close behind, taking their places behind her.

From the gates of the White Tiger Tribe, a troop of males clad in white beast pelts marched out in formation. A beautiful female walked briskly in their midst.

Her long, silver-white hair was adorned with tiger-stripe ornaments, and her amber eyes shone brightly. Despite her age, she still possessed a captivating grace.

"Xixi!"

Chi Yu hurried forward, her white fur cloak trailing behind, leaving a faint wet streak on the ground.

Beaming with joy, Feng Xi trotted a few steps forward to meet her.

"Aunt Yu!"

She opened her arms and hugged Chi Yu tightly.

Chi Yu carried the crisp, cool scent of snow-covered pines, reminding Feng Xi of the winters she had spent in the White Tiger Tribe as a child.

Chi Yu’s face was filled with warmth, her gaze gentle as she looked at the Little Phoenix.

She cupped Feng Xi’s face in her hands, studying her features. "The last time I saw you, you were just a fledgling Little Phoenix. Now look at you, a graceful Holy Female."

Her fingertips gently brushed the flame marking on Feng Xi’s forehead. "This marking suits you perfectly. It makes our Xixi so beautiful that I can’t take my eyes off you."

Feng Xi’s cheeks flushed. "Aunt Yu, you’re always praising me," she said with a mock pout. "In my eyes, you’re the most beautiful female on the continent."

Chi Yu poked her cheek affectionately. "You’re just a sweet-talker."

As she spoke, her gaze lifted to the males standing behind Feng Xi.

"And these are...?"

Feng Xi’s smile faltered for a moment, but there was no hiding it. She had to tell the truth. "Aunt Yu, these are the Beast Husbands my Father Beast and Mother found for me. This is Cang Yan, my first Beast Husband, and this is..."

Feng Xi proceeded to introduce each of her Beast Husbands to Chi Yu.

Chi Yu’s expression, however, grew somewhat stiff.

She was fond of Feng Xi. When Feng Xi was a child, she had made an agreement with her Father Beast and Mother: if Xixi ever took a liking to one of her sons, he would become Feng Xi’s first Beast Husband.

But now, Feng Xi already had a first Beast Husband.

While she was in a daze, the seven tall and handsome males bowed in unison, "Chi Yu Holy Female, may the Beast God bless you!"

Chi Yu forced a smile.

Feng Xi saw that she no longer looked as happy as she had a moment ago, and a sense of urgency welled up inside her.

"Aunt Yu, Brother Chief Chou Rong was missing at the time. My Father Beast and Mother didn’t know... so..."

Her voice trailed off, and she twisted the corner of her clothes with her fingers, like a child who had done something wrong.

"Aunt Yu, the one I love most is Brother Chief Chou Rong. I promise you, if we can be mated, I will cherish him forever."

As she spoke, she looked up, her fiery red eyes scanning the crowd of Beastmen.

But after searching for a long while, she couldn’t find the figure etched so deeply in her heart.

"Aunt Yu, where’s Brother Chief Chou Rong? I heard he was back. Why isn’t he here?"

Chi Yu tucked away her previous emotions. She thought it over: regardless of whether Feng Xi already had a first Beast Husband, Chou Rong mating with her was still the best option.

Their two tribes had always been on good terms, and there were only two Holy Females of a suitable age. She had watched Feng Xi grow up; she was beautiful and good-natured.

She dearly wanted her favorite son to be mated with her.

A gentle smile appeared on her face again. "Chou Rong went to patrol the territory this morning. He should be back soon."

With that, she took Feng Xi’s arm. "First, come rest in the stone house we’ve prepared. You must be exhausted after such a long and difficult journey."

Feng Xi nodded happily and followed Chi Yu through the tall stone gate.

The stone houses of the White Tiger Tribe were arranged in a sprawling, yet orderly, fashion across the mountainside.

The architecture was rough-hewn yet magnificent.

The Tiger Clan Beastmen they met on the road respectfully bowed to the two Holy Females.

Feng Xi’s gaze swept over every male they passed, her thoughts unsettled.

"What are you looking for, Xixi?"

Feng Xi’s face turned red. "Aunt Yu, I haven’t seen Brother Chief Chou Rong in so long. Has he... changed? I’m afraid I won’t recognize him."

At the mention of her son, Chi Yu’s face filled with pride.

Chou Rong had inherited all the best qualities of her most beloved Beast Husband, and he was exceptionally handsome besides.

All the females in the tribe adored him, but her son was completely oblivious, paying them no mind at all.

Chi Yu held her hand and patted it lightly. "Your Brother Chief Chou Rong has grown up. He’s more handsome than ever..."

Feng Xi’s beautiful eyes began to sparkle, her heart racing with anticipation at the thought of seeing Chou Rong.