Chapter 357: Face to Face with Chou Rong

Chapter 357: Chapter 357: Face to Face with Chou Rong

"Wanwan, you’re awake?"

He wasn’t fully awake yet, smiling at her with half-opened eyes.

A face like that, wearing such an expression, was simply devastating.

Bai Wanwan wasn’t sure whether she should even respond.

But soon, Yin Ze seemed to realize something. Bai Wanwan clearly felt the hand resting on her slowly grow lighter.

He also silently shifted his body away from hers, creating some distance.

Bai Wanwan sat up, pretending nothing was amiss.

Just as she was about to stand, Yin Ze suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace from behind.

"Wanwan, I’m so happy."

Hearing him say that, Bai Wanwan’s heart softened, and a wave of sweetness washed over her.

Yin Ze hugged her waist tightly. His kisses landed on her neck, then slowly trailed to her cheek, and finally, lingered on her lips...

"Wanwan..."

He murmured her name, his own lips pressing against hers in a somewhat clumsy, artless manner.

With fond exasperation, Bai Wanwan wrapped her arms around his neck and took the lead, deepening the kiss.

Yin Ze was clearly inexperienced at first, but he was a quick study and gradually learned to respond in kind.

Bai Wanwan’s breathing grew ragged as he stole her every breath.

Eventually, she had to pinch his waist just to get a moment’s chance to breathe.

They spent what felt like an eternity caught in this playful back-and-forth, but aside from kissing, he didn’t try anything more.

Her face flushed and radiant, her eyes shimmering, Bai Wanwan shot him a playful glare. "You’re still at it... If you keep this up, you’ll be the one suffering."

"It’s okay... I can hold back."

But Bai Wanwan reached out and covered his mouth with her hand. "Any longer and the whole morning will be gone. I have to go out and ask around for news. Let go of me."

Yin Ze sighed, but then he thought of how they could come back early that evening, and the joy instantly returned to his face.

After Bai Wanwan got out of bed and straightened her messy clothes, she found that Yin Ze had already fetched water.

Once they were ready, Yin Ze opened the door and stepped out.

After last night, something had clearly changed between them.

For instance... Yin Ze now took the initiative to hold her hand, refusing to let go.

Bai Wanwan tried to pull her hand away twice, but when she couldn’t, she simply let him be.

They slowly walked from the area designated for visiting Beastmen toward the heart of the Tiger Clan’s territory.

Because of their exceptionally striking looks, Yin Ze and Bai Wanwan frequently drew the gazes of the Beastmen they passed.

"Beautiful female, would I have the honor of becoming your Beast Husband?"

Suddenly, a tall, handsome male blocked their path.

The male stared intently at Bai Wanwan, hoping for a favorable reply.

Before Bai Wanwan could speak, Yin Ze stepped in front of her.

"You can’t."

The other male was clearly displeased. "Male, you have no right to make decisions on behalf of a female."

Yin Ze pressed his lips into a thin line. The other male was right, but he really hated seeing other males propose to Wanwan.

Just then, he felt Wanwan pat his hand.

When he turned to look, he saw his little female smiling at him.

"It’s fine, you can move aside. I’ll talk to him."

Yin Ze was reluctant, but he knew he couldn’t decide for her. So, with his lips pressed tight, he slowly moved aside.

The male across from them was visibly delighted. His eyes lit up, and he even made a point to straighten his clothes. "Little female, I’ve been following you for a while. I like you very much. Would I have the honor of becoming your Beast Husband?"

Without hesitation, Bai Wanwan shook her head. "I’m sorry, I already have a Beast Husband, and we love each other very much. I’m sure you’ll find a female who likes you too."

As Bai Wanwan said this, she moved closer to Yin Ze and rested her head on his shoulder.

They really looked like a loving couple.

It took a moment for Yin Ze to process what had happened—that Wanwan had just told someone they were partners.

He felt his heart pounding wildly in his chest, wishing he could sweep her up and keep her all to himself.

He found that he was falling for this little female more and more each day.

He squeezed Bai Wanwan’s hand and, with a newfound confidence, smiled at the other male. "My female has given you her answer personally. Shouldn’t you be on your way now?"

Meanwhile, this scene was being observed by someone not far away.

"Brother Chief Chou Rong, what are you looking at?" The Holy Female of the Phoenix Clan, Feng Xi, felt her curiosity piqued and turned to look in the direction Chou Rong was staring.

Chou Rong, however, calmly took a step to block her line of sight. "It’s nothing. When do you plan on returning?"

Feng Xi immediately pouted. "Brother Chief Chou Rong, why are you always trying to chase me away? You still haven’t taken a mate. Why can’t you be with me? I really like you..."

Chou Rong cut her off directly. "Feng Xi, you’re a good person. You’ll meet many other, better males in the future, but I cannot mate with you."

"Why?" Feng Xi persisted, her eyes already red-rimmed.

’Why?’

The figure from just now appeared in Chou Rong’s mind.

But he quickly felt the thought was absurd and shook the image from his mind.

After Bai Wanwan rejected the proposing male, she had only taken five steps before being stopped by a female.

This time, before the newcomer could even speak, Bai Wanwan had already turned to the male beside her with a composed look.

"Male, are you and the female beside you partners? If you haven’t taken a mate, I really like you. Would you be my Beast Husband?"

Without even glancing at the speaker, he looked nervously at Bai Wanwan.

"Well, she’s asking you a question! Go on, answer her."

Yin Ze cleared his throat. Seeing that she was still smiling, he relaxed a bit.

"I’m sorry, I’ve already taken a mate. She is my Wife."

He even deliberately raised their intertwined hands, waving them in the female’s face.

The female was clearly disappointed, her gaze lingering on his face, unwilling to leave.

’If only I were a Holy Female,’ she thought. ’Holy Females don’t have to follow the rules. They can take any male they set their sights on.’

After the female walked away, glancing back every few steps, Yin Ze carefully studied Bai Wanwan’s expression. When he saw that she truly wasn’t the slightest bit upset, he finally relaxed completely. A smile graced his features as he walked on beside her.

"At this rate, how many females are going to set their sights on you in the coming days?"

Bai Wanwan’s gaze swept over the appraising females along the path.

’Huh? Wait a minute...’

’Some of them are looking at Yin Ze, but others seem to be looking in a different direction.’

Out of curiosity, she also followed everyone’s gaze.

Soon, her gaze fixed on a tall male.

Even though he was turned sideways to her and she could barely see his face...

...his powerful aura told her he must be a top-tier male.

She found herself wanting to see what he looked like, too.

Coincidentally, the distance between them was gradually closing.

Soon, she and Yin Ze had walked to within five meters of him.

But he still had most of his back to them.

Just when she thought they were going to pass each other, the male suddenly turned his head.

His well-defined face and deep-set eyes crashed into her vision without any warning.

’He really is an exceptional male, every bit Yin Ze’s equal.’

Seeing that he was also staring at her, Bai Wanwan gave him a polite smile.