Chapter 398: Admiring the Strong

Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Admiring the Strong

Bai Wanwan reached out to straighten his Beast Skin Skirt. "Yes, I’m worried about you. So make sure you protect yourself in the coming fight."

Chou Rong hadn’t expected to actually hear her admit she was worried.

The smile on his face vanished. His gaze locked onto hers, and he grunted in acknowledgment. "I’m heading up, then."

"Okay. Good luck."

Yin Mei and Kong Lai stood beside Yin Ze. Yin Mei gently tugged on her brother’s sleeve.

"Yin Ze, is he also one of Wanwan’s Beast Husbands?"

Yin Ze nodded, his expression unreadable.

But Yin Mei knew her brother.

She patted his back and comforted him in a low voice. "Wanwan is an outstanding and beautiful female. It’s only natural that many exceptional males will flock to her. You haven’t known Wanwan for long, but there’s plenty of time ahead. I believe that as long as you’re truly good to her, she’ll eventually treat you the same way she treats them."

At first, she had thought Wanwan was just an ordinary female, and that her brother, a male with Orange Rank Talent Power, would be more than a worthy match.

But now it seemed the males around Wanwan were each more exceptional than the last. The competition was too fierce for her only brother; even securing a place by Wanwan’s side wouldn’t be easy.

"Sister Yin Mei, come sit over here."

Bai Wanwan found a spot to sit within the circle of males and immediately waved to Yin Mei.

"Alright, I’m coming!"

After saying that, she patted her brother’s hand. "Don’t worry, I’ll help you. Our Yin Ze is just as good as any other male."

The tips of Yin Ze’s ears turned slightly red, and he couldn’t help but turn his head to look at Bai Wanwan.

’Her smile was as warm as the rising sun. Maybe I liked her from the very first glance. That must be why I brought her back.’

’My sister is right. There’s still plenty of time, and I’m not any worse than the other males.’

Just as Yin Mei sat down beside Bai Wanwan, the heavy, solemn beat of beast-skin drums echoed out.

The Beastmen around the altar immediately fell silent, all turning their gazes toward Chou Rong on the high platform.

Chou Rong stood calm and composed, his gaze sweeping over the clan members below. "Guided by the Beast God, I am to be the next Clan Leader of the Tiger Clan. The Beast God grants every male of our clan an opportunity. From this moment on, any Beastman who believes he can lead the Tiger Clan to greater glory may challenge me."

The words had barely left his lips when a Tiger Clan Beastman pushed through the crowd. "I’ll take the challenge!"

Bai Wanwan immediately turned to look at him. The male’s body was a mass of corded, well-defined muscle.

He looked incredibly sturdy.

"Is he an Orange Rank male, or higher?" Bai Wanwan couldn’t help but ask Zhu Xiu, who was sitting beside her.

Zhu Xiu nodded. "Only males of Orange Rank or higher are permitted to challenge for the title of Clan Leader."

Sensing Bai Wanwan’s concern, Zhu Xiu reached out and enveloped her hand in his. "Don’t worry. Chou Rong won’t lose."

It wasn’t that Chou Rong was necessarily stronger than his opponent. But Chou Rong had wandered the world for years, burdened by a deep-seated grudge. His methods and cunning were far beyond those of an ordinary male.

Even a male who was slightly stronger than him wouldn’t necessarily be able to win.

As they spoke, the challenger was already walking, step by step, toward the high platform.

The instant he landed on the altar, he transformed into an awe-inspiring tiger.

ROAR—

The tiger’s roar echoed through the air, exuding an immense, oppressive force.

Bai Wanwan broke out in a nervous sweat for Chou Rong.

The battle erupted in an instant. The Tiger Beast was the first to lunge at Chou Rong.

Chou Rong leaped into the air, deliberately revealing an opening for the Tiger Beast to see.

But the Tiger Beast was clearly cautious; it didn’t take the bait immediately, instead circling Chou Rong several times.

Lured in by Chou Rong’s feigned weakness, the opponent thought victory was certain and launched a fierce attack at the exposed opening.

But in that split second, the aura around Chou Rong changed dramatically.

His Talent Power erupted like a hurricane, completely enveloping his opponent...

ROAR!

This roar belonged to Chou Rong.

It was even more oppressive than the previous one.

Bai Wanwan’s heart leaped into her throat as she watched a Tiger Beast plummet from the high platform.

It tumbled through the air several times before managing to stabilize its body.

After landing, he transformed back into the male with the corded muscles.

His face filled with genuine respect. "The Clan Leader’s strength surpasses my own. I am utterly convinced and willing to follow you as Clan Leader, as instructed by the Beast God."

ROAR... ROAR...

A tsunami of roars erupted from the crowd.

Chou Rong stood on the high platform in his beast form, surveying the crowd like a king looking down upon his subjects.

Bai Wanwan gazed up at that figure, her heart pounding in her chest.

She had to admit, she was attracted to the strong. In that moment, Chou Rong made her heart flutter uncontrollably.

"Like what you see?"

Just as another Orange Rank male stepped onto the stage to issue a challenge, a squeeze on her hand pulled her from her thoughts.

Bai Wanwan snapped back to reality and immediately snuggled against his arm. "I like him, but I like you, too."

’Looks like this balancing act is going to be a lifelong career.’

"That mouth of yours is good at tricking males."

Bai Wanwan huffed. "I’m not tricking anyone. I’m telling the truth."

Zhu Xiu lowered his gaze. He knew she was telling the truth, but it was a difficult pill for him to swallow, one he’d have to slowly digest on his own.

But this was the innate nature of a Snake Beastman; it was very difficult for him to change.

THUMP THUMP...

The solemn, majestic drumming carried far and wide as Chou Rong defeated one Orange Rank male after another, ultimately subduing all the Beastmen of the Tiger Clan with his strength and becoming their new Clan Leader.

Bai Wanwan would have never dreamed it. She had been thinking about how she wanted to go see a Super Tribe for herself, and in the blink of an eye, her Beast Husband had become the Clan Leader of one.

On the high platform, Chou Rong faced his clansmen, his voice slow and resolute. "The Beast God will protect all of my people and ensure the Tiger Clan remains prosperous and powerful forever!"

ROAR... ROAR...

Amid the revelry of the Tiger Beasts, Bai Wanwan glanced one last time at Chou Rong on the high platform, then contentedly let Zhu Xiu pull her to her feet.

"He’s just become Clan Leader, so he’ll have a lot to deal with. Let’s head back first."

"Okay, let’s go."

It was already getting late by the time they returned to their dwelling.

"Sister Yin Mei, our future living arrangements aren’t settled yet. For the next few days, you and Kong Lai should just stay here with us. When we move, you can live next to us, too."

Yin Mei only had one Beast Husband, and his strength was on the weaker side for the Tiger Clan.

To prevent any trouble, it was better for them to live close by. With Yin Ze around to look out for them day-to-day, things would be much safer.

Hearing the commotion, the tiger cubs and cat cubs nosed the door open and scrambled out.

The moment they saw their Mother, they dashed over. "Mother!"

But their cheerful charge came to a sudden halt when they saw the group of big and small cubs standing before Bai Wanwan.

"Mother... why do they... why do they have your scent on them, too?"

The little Cat Cub’s brain couldn’t work it out. ’If they have Mother’s scent, why don’t they have the scent of a Father Beast?’

The cubs stared at the newcomers warily. "Mother, who are they?"