Chapter 527: Chapter 526: I Wonder If the Promise Still Stands?

"But Wei Ce wouldn’t lie," Si Shuo said dazedly. "So, you’re telling me the two winged lion cubs are only five years old, and they’re already at the Peak of Level 14? About the same as Xiao Cheng?"

Of those in their family, only Yin Jiang and Xu Chi could fly. Xiao Cheng had a Transformation Ability. In order to stand shoulder to shoulder with Yin Jiang and get closer to their little female, he also transformed into a Hunting Falcon.

Hearing her words, Xiao Cheng said aggrievedly, "Sister, it’s one thing to be surprised, but you don’t have to drag me down to make your point."

Having the same cultivation level as a five-year-old cub was a disgrace.

Si Shuo smiled, pressing her lips together. "It’s the only way to express just how surprised I am."

Stung again, Xiao Cheng said resentfully, "Sister, I will become incredibly strong!" ’What kind of joke is it to be surpassed by two little cubs?’

Soon, the dense forest began to thin, giving way to a boundless prairie. But now, the autumn wind was bleak and the trees withered and yellow. The water levels in the various lakes and streams were very low, awaiting the arrival of this year’s rainy season.

Herds of Wild Beasts had already migrated elsewhere as the water levels dropped, making the entire area look desolate.

The White Elephant Tribe, however, guarded a spring that could provide enough drinking water for their entire people, sparing them the hardship of migration. This gave them more time to develop and manage their tribe. In fact, it had allowed the White Elephant Tribe to become the number one tribe on the prairie!

They arrived at the White Elephant Tribe as dawn was breaking. Si Shuo had Yin Jiang fall back a step, letting Jing Qi carry Ding Yin at the front. The other males and cubs of their family also used Teleportation to arrive, following closely behind.

Wu Zhou had just finished a divination, but for some reason, he felt a sense of unease. However, a diviner never divines for themself.

He had tried several divinations without any result, so he could only sigh softly, lift the tent flap, and step outside.

"High Priest, were you able to divine whether our upcoming hunt will be auspicious or ill-fated?" a Beastman waiting by the entrance asked, his face lighting up as he stepped forward.

The High Priest’s divination abilities were very strong. They always asked for a reading before heading out, which allowed them to avoid danger ahead of time or even lead to unexpected boons.

Wu Zhou sighed and shook his head. "My apologies. I may be unwell, so I was unable to divine a result..."

As he said this, he seemed to sense something and looked up, only to see a female in a veiled hat and rabbit-skin clothes, arriving on the back of a half-grown Winged Lion.

He pressed his lips together slightly. "We will discuss this later. We have honored guests arriving."

Almost no visitors came during this season, let alone ones who descended from the sky. Many Beastmen couldn’t help but run over to see the spectacle.

Jing Qi landed steadily and crouched down to let his Mother dismount before transforming into a five or six-year-old child. Jing Lin followed suit and also transformed, while Sweet Ring remained coiled on top of his head. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Ding Yin, however, had grown timid. She lowered her head slightly, even wanting to take a step back.

Si Shuo smiled and said, "Sister Ding Yin, Wu Zhou is a High Priest. His way of thinking is surely different from that of an ordinary Beastman. When you saved him back then, you were in that state, yet he wasn’t repulsed in the slightest. He even wanted to take you away with him.

Now that you’ve been reborn, for Wuzhou High Priest to suddenly gain such a beautiful and adorable female... he’ll be so happy he’ll wake up laughing in his sleep.

Be bold. He’s going to be your Beast Husband, the one you chose yourself. Just treat him the same way you used to treat your own Beast Husband!

You said you wanted to move on."

In a daze, Ding Yin pressed her lips together, gave a small laugh, and nodded forcefully. ’That’s right. What is there to hesitate about?’

Si Shuo added, "Actually, it doesn’t matter if he really doesn’t acknowledge you. Worst-case scenario, you just come back with us. Once we get to the Southwest Continent, no one will recognize you.

At that point, you can find as many males as you want, any kind you like!"

Any melancholy feelings Ding Yin had were instantly shattered...

The males behind Si Shuo were grinding their teeth. Ji Liang, who had appeared by her side at some point, said, "Little Shushu, what other Beast Form of Beast Husband are you thinking of getting? After all, once we get to the Southwest Continent, we won’t know anyone. Their cultivation is generally quite high, so having a few High level Couple Brothers could certainly make things easier for us."

His words sounded quite reasonable, especially highlighting how supportive and sensible he was.

If only he hadn’t been enunciating every word with gritted teeth, Si Shuo might have actually believed him.

She smiled, turning to hug him. "Our family already covers the land, sea, and air. We need to focus on improving our own cultivation.

Always depending on me to gather High level Beast Husbands, or relying on the power of some future Beast Husband’s family, is not a good path to take.

As the saying goes, ’rely on a mountain and it will crumble; rely on a person and they will flee.’ Only when we ourselves are truly powerful can we avoid being bullied by others!

Look at you. Since when did our great leader start getting petty?"

It wasn’t just Ji Liang; the males behind them, who had been listening with pricked ears, all heaved a huge sigh of relief.

Previously, Si Shuo had said she only wanted the seven of them. But at that time, they had no intention of going to the Southwest Continent, and Wei Ce and Yin Jiang were the Beastmen with the highest cultivation on the Central Continent.

But Zu Nai, an ordinary Beastman from the Southwest Continent who worked in their shop, was already Level 16, and the highest level was said to be Level 18!

Looked at this way, Wei Ce’s Level 15 didn’t seem so impressive anymore. After all, the higher the Level, the wider the gap, and even a small difference represented an insurmountable height.

That was why they were still worried. Human desire is like a bottomless ravine. In any other family, they would never entertain such thoughts; the mere idea of accepting a new member would be painful.

It was their own little female who had made them dare to have such extravagant hopes.

Ji Liang said, a bit embarrassed, "Er, I was speaking for the brothers. It’s a collective sentiment."

The responsibility had to be shared equally. It wouldn’t be right for him to lead the charge only to have their little female hold a grudge against him.

Si Shuo stifled a laugh and nuzzled against him. "It’s fine. It’s okay even if it was just you. It must be my fault for not doing a good enough job, which made our great Sir Ji Liang’s perspective become so narrow!"

Ji Liang hissed, wrapping an arm around her waist. "No, it’s because we’re not strong enough. Only the incompetent look for excuses. Strength is everything."

"In that case, Sir Ji Liang, you’ll have to work hard. We’re going to open a shop in the Southwest!" Si Shuo said, smiling with her lips pressed together.

"Okay," Xiao Cheng chimed in, nodding.

Si Shuo was long past being surprised by his ghostly appearances.

Ding Yin took a turtle shell carved with Beast Text from her robes, clutched it in her palm, and walked step by step toward Wu Zhou. Having not had anything to drink or said much all night, her voice was a little hoarse, sounding much like it had before she took the Bone Marrow Cleansing and Vein Cutting Pill.

"Wuzhou High Priest, hello. I’m Ding Yin. Previously, in the Winged Tiger Tribe, you made me a promise," Ding Yin said with a smile after taking a deep breath. "I was wondering, does that promise still stand?"

Wu Zhou’s eyes locked onto her. He remembered how, a year ago, he had been plotted against and nearly lost his life, only to be saved by a Black Antelope female.

He smiled and nodded. "Of course. I, Wu Zhou, always keep my word. Female Ding Yin, have you made up your mind?"