Chapter 568 - 565: What’s to Be Done?

Chapter 568: Chapter 565: What’s to Be Done?

Yan Lie’s Mother, Yun Lan, strode over. She walked past Yan Lie and grabbed Bai Wanwan’s hand.

Her hands trembled slightly with excitement, but her eyes were incredibly bright. She looked Bai Wanwan up and down as if she could never get enough of the sight.

"Good child... You must be Wanwan? Yan Shan told me everything. He said you saved him and even risked coming to help our Leopard Clan... What a good child!"

Yun Lan’s voice was filled with joy and affection. "I’m Yan Lie’s Mother..."

Even after the immense tragedy of having their tribe destroyed and being forced to flee, seeing her cub safe and sound now—and having brought back such a beautiful and outstanding partner—a heartfelt smile blossomed on Yun Lan’s face, lighting up her eyes with joy.

The relief of surviving the catastrophe mingled with her affection for Bai Wanwan, making her clutch Bai Wanwan’s hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

"Mother," Bai Wanwan said, her heart warming at the undisguised enthusiasm and affection. She squeezed her hand in return, her voice gentle. "I’m so glad you’re all right. Yan Lie was so worried about you."

"We’re fine, we’re fine now! Seeing you two makes everything better!" Yun Lan’s eyes crinkled as she smiled, and she gently patted Bai Wanwan’s hand as if she had a million things to say. "It must have been a hard journey for you, child. Yan Chi, hurry up and take some people to tidy up. Clear out a room for Wanwan and the others to stay in."

After giving the order, her eyes were once again glued to Bai Wanwan, as if she could never see enough of her. She immediately started telling her stories about Yan Lie’s childhood.

Yan Lie stood to the side, watching his mother dote on Wanwan, unable to take her eyes off her and showering her with praise. Hearing her unstinting compliments, his heart felt sweeter than if he had drunk ten jars of the sweetest royal jelly. The grin on his face never faded, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. He looked like a silly boy who had just received the approval of the entire world.

"Wanwan," a voice said. At that moment, Yan Lie’s young Sister, Yan Yue, also walked up with a smile.

Her eyes were bright and friendly. "I heard Big Brother secretly mention you before. He said you were incredibly beautiful and a Holy Female. I thought he was exaggerating, but you’re even more beautiful in person than I imagined!"

As she spoke, she affectionately wrapped her arm around Bai Wanwan’s other arm, sizing her up with curiosity. She couldn’t help but exclaim, "Heavens, how is your skin so fair and smooth? It’s like the finest snow-silk! I’ve never seen any female with such perfect skin!"

Her personality was frank and artless. In her amazement, she actually reached out and gently stroked the back of Bai Wanwan’s hand. The delicate, smooth texture made her cluck her tongue in wonder again.

This slightly abrupt yet well-intentioned act of intimacy, however, instantly made the faces of the several male Beast Husbands beside Bai Wanwan change, a hint of vigilance and danger in their eyes.

Zhu Xiu’s vertical pupils narrowed slightly, Xin Feng’s gentle smile stiffened, and even the unstable Hua Han subconsciously took half a step closer to Bai Wanwan.

’They usually guarded against other males as if they were thieves. Why is it that even when a female shows Wanwan this much closeness and touches her, it makes us feel so... uncomfortable?’

It was as if a treasure that belonged to them was being coveted by another. Even though they knew she meant no harm, the feeling was still incredibly strange.

Yan Yue’s direct compliments and actions were a bit over the top, but Bai Wanwan could sense her pure, good-natured curiosity, so she smiled and replied, "You’re very beautiful too, Sister."

A bit of banter and warm family interaction finally allowed the joy of being reunited to temporarily wash away the heavy gloom brought by the war.

On these ruins, still permeated by the stench of blood, the warmth of a family reunion felt especially precious.

Gradually, the members of the Leopard Clan who had scattered to hide or search outside began to return and gather one by one.

An injured, middle-aged male walked quickly to Yan Shan Clan Leader, reporting with a grave expression, "Yan Shan Clan Leader, we’ve done a headcount. Many of our people are still missing. I’m afraid... the odds are not in their favor. But we can’t give up. Should we organize a party to expand the search area immediately?"

Yan Shan Clan Leader nodded, his face heavy. Though his body was still weak, his sense of duty as the leader forced him to rally his spirits. "Yes! We must find them! Gather all the High Rank Superpower Users who can still move. Form small teams, look out for each other, and go search together! We need to find them, and if they’re dead... we must bring their bodies back for burial!"

Hearing this, Yan Lie immediately turned to look at Bai Wanwan, his eyes asking for permission. "Wanwan, I want to lead a team out to search for our people."

Bai Wanwan nodded in support without hesitation. "Yes, go! You should. Don’t worry about us; I’ll be fine with Zhu Xiu, Xin Feng, and the others here. You just be careful and come back soon."

Yan Lie nodded firmly, squeezed her hand, and turned to quickly gather his people.

Just then, Yan Lie’s older brother, Yan Chi, walked over.

He looked steady and reliable, and his body also bore the marks of battle.

He gave Bai Wanwan a grateful smile. "Wanwan, we’ve tidied up a place for you to stay. It’s simple, but it’s clean. We’re so lucky you all made it back in time. Otherwise... we might not have had the chance to see Yan Lie again, and the Leopard Clan might have really..." His tone was heavy and sincere.

"Don’t say that, Big Brother," Bai Wanwan said quickly. "We’re family. It’s only right that we help each other. Besides, you helped us a lot last time at the Golden Lion Tribe."

Yan Chi smiled and said no more, but the gratitude in his eyes was plain to see.

They were led to a stone house that was still relatively intact.

Xin Feng immediately put his meticulous nature to work. He quickly laid out clean animal hides and soft, dry grass they had brought with them to make the stone bed comfortable and warm, then carefully swept the corners.

He knew his Wife liked things clean and comfortable, and he soon created a cozy place for her to rest.

The several days of non-stop travel and high-strung tension had left Bai Wanwan truly exhausted, both mentally and physically.

After a simple meal, she fell asleep the moment her head hit the bed, quickly sinking into a deep slumber.

She didn’t know how long she had slept when, in a daze, she heard a faint commotion from outside. A clear, pleasant female voice, filled with undisguised joy, seemed to be asking:

"Aunt Lan! Aunt Lan! I heard Yan Lie is back, is it true? Where is he?"

Outside, Yun Lan looked at the female who had come looking for her, a troubled expression on her face.

Coral was a female from a family in the tribe that was on good terms with them. Yun Lan had practically watched her grow up. She was lively, beautiful, and had good fertility.

Several females in the tribe like her had a favorable impression of her own outstanding and handsome cub.

In the past, she and Yan Shan had entertained the idea of having Yan Lie form a union with one of them so he would stay securely in the tribe.

But ever since they learned that Yan Lie already had a Wife outside the tribe, they had completely given up on the idea and had made it clear to these females.

She never expected that this child, Coral, still hadn’t given up hope. The moment she heard Yan Lie was back, she had come looking for him.