Chapter 528: Chapter 527: A Tree Dies When Moved, a Person Lives When Moved

Ding Yin chuckled. "Wuzhou High Priest, the question isn’t whether I’ve thought this through. It’s whether *you* have. Don’t you remember what I look like?

Are you truly willing to become mates with someone like me?" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Wu Zhou stepped closer and took her hand, which held the turtle shell. "Ding Yin, physical appearance is the most superficial of things. It’s a person’s character that guarantees a lifetime together.

I would be lucky to become mates with a female as kind and as fiercely passionate as you.

You’ve endured so much hardship in the past. Now that you’ve found peace and are willing to open your heart to the world again...

It brings me nothing but joy! Besides, you’re Jing Jiang’s female. The one he chose and protected with his life—how could she be anything less than wonderful?"

Ding Yin’s eyes stung. "You... you know Brother Jiang?"

"I do. I am the High Priest of the White Elephant Clan, and he was the first Warrior of the Winged Lion Tribe. We crossed paths at some events.

Anyone who knew him knew how much he cherished and doted on his little female. Back then, I often wondered what kind of female could inspire such unwavering and heartfelt devotion from a male like him.

It wasn’t until I met you that I understood physical appearance is no barrier to two people growing close. For some people, you just know the moment you see them.

Now that Jing Jiang is gone, Ding Yin, will you let me be the one to protect you now?" Wu Zhou asked solemnly.

Ding Yin pursed her lips, then broke into a soft smile. She pulled her hand free, and just as a look of disappointment crossed his face, she removed her veiled hat and embraced him. "Wu Zhou, let me reintroduce myself. My name is Ding Yin, a Black Antelope female, and I have two Winged Tiger cubs."

Wu Zhou froze for a moment. The female in his arms was smiling, her face as radiant as a blooming flower. The veil of sorrow and resentment she used to wear was gone. She was like a butterfly reborn from its cocoon—graceful, yet resilient and utterly captivating.

Her smile alone was enough to make his mind go blank.

Seeing the ever-capable High Priest’s ears turn bright red, his gaze darting about, unable to settle anywhere, yet the hands that had subconsciously found her waist held her tight, Ding Yin was suddenly filled with hope for the future.

’I have to live a good life. That’s the only way to be worthy of Jing Jiang’s protection. In the next life, we can be together again!’

When the White Elephant Beastmen learned their High Priest was taking a mate, they were overjoyed—even more excited than if they were getting mated themselves.

That afternoon, they held a grand bonfire feast, celebrating Ding Yin’s arrival and congratulating her for becoming mates with Wu Zhou.

Si Shuo’s family tagged along for the free food and drink. After resting for the night, they prepared to return the next day. To be more precise, they had collected nearly all the Bone Tokens of the slaughtered Horned Deer Clan Members and needed to return to the Central Continent.

After all, the dark clouds in the sky were growing thicker. The rainy season would be upon them soon, and they needed to get home to prepare.

After breakfast, Si Shuo looked at Ding Yin hesitantly, then at the two Winged Tiger cubs, and finally at Sweet Ring, who was practically camped out on Jing Lin’s head. She just couldn’t find the words.

But Ding Yin sensed her predicament and asked with a soft chuckle, "Si Shuo, are you preparing to leave?"

Si Shuo sighed softly and nodded. "Yes. We don’t know when the rainy season will arrive, so we need to hurry and get ready."

Ding Yin knew she couldn’t make them stay. Smiling, she stroked the Winged Tiger cubs who had snuggled up to her. "From now on, my two little rascals are in your care.

Little Qi and Little Lin are very well-behaved. They know how to be grateful and won’t cause any trouble. Please raise them as if they were your own.

They’ll become Warriors every bit as great as their Father and will protect you."

Jing Qi and Jing Lin hugged her waist, their voices muffled. "Mother, when the snow melts next year, we’ll come see you again."

"No need. Mother will come to see you," Ding Yin said with a smile.

She looked at Si Shuo, a small smile playing on her lips as she whispered, "Si Shuo, remember how you got justice for us? You made those vicious males pay with ten times their cultivation?

Well, I’m a Female Saint now! I discussed it with Brother Zhou and asked the Beast God for the Teleportation superpower. This way, no matter where you are, as long as I say Little Qi’s and Little Lin’s names while picturing their faces, I’ll be able to teleport right to them!"

Si Shuo’s eyes lit up. "Sister Ding Yin, that’s an amazing superpower."

Ding Yin nodded, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "I can’t bear to lose anyone else."

Little Jing stepped forward, smiling as she took Ding Yin’s hand. "Auntie Ding Yin, Uncle is the High Priest. He protects the White Elephant Clan and carries many Blessings.

You’ve already endured a lifetime of suffering. The rest of your life will be nothing but peace and joy!"

Ding Yin crouched down fondly and pinched her cheek. "Then Auntie thanks you for that, Little Jing."

Sweet Ring kept her mouth tightly shut, her cheeks puffed out. She wanted to say something nice too, but she was a jinx. She usually didn’t speak if she could avoid it, and any words she did utter were carefully considered.

Ding Yin smiled and beckoned to Sweet Ring, placing Little Qi’s and Little Lin’s hands in hers. "Sweet Ring, I’m entrusting my two sons to you. They have sincere hearts. If they do anything to make you angry, please make sure you talk it through with them."

Sweet Ring nodded repeatedly. "I will!"

Wu Zhou watched Ding Yin with a gentle expression. He then turned to Xu Chi, his gaze sweeping over the group before finally resting on Wei Ce. He said softly, "You will face a crisis on your way back. My divination’s result is this: move a tree and it dies, but for people, to move is to live. You are all good-hearted people; I’m certain you will be able to overcome the danger."

Wei Ce frowned slightly and cupped his hands toward him. "Thank you."

Wu Zhou turned to Xu Chi, stepped closer, and lowered his voice. "I know who you are, so let me give you a warning. No matter who you run into from your past, never admit who you are. Remember that!"

Xu Chi froze, then nodded gravely and whispered his thanks.

Wu Zhou’s eyes turned back to Ding Yin, a smile tugging at his lips. "We’ll have plenty of chances to see each other in the future..."

Spurred on by his words, Si Shuo’s group didn’t dare delay. They flew high into the sky, and once they were sure no one was watching, Ji Liang transported the group back to the outskirts of the Central Continent.

They made sure to look travel-worn and dusty upon their return.

The rainy season was imminent, and the coldest season would follow. The Beastmen were already busy with preparations. In the Beast Soldier Camp, only ten percent of the soldiers remained on duty, and even that was on a voluntary basis.

Si Shuo’s family wasn’t hurting for Crystal Stones, so all the males in her family stayed with her.

They had only been gone for about a week. As they entered the city from the north, looking appropriately travel-worn, they had just passed through the gates when they felt peculiar stares from the people around them.

They exchanged a look. Xiao Cheng immediately stopped and approached a Vajra Parrot Beastman with a smile. When it came to gathering information, the Bird Clan was always the best source.

Before Xiao Cheng could even ask, he smiled and offered the Beastman a handful of sunflower seeds.

The Vajra Parrot Beastman’s eyes lit up. He took the seeds in his palm and began cracking them open with glee. "You’re a sharp one, young male. You’re trying to get some news out of me, aren’t you?

The rainy season’s almost here. You must have been on a long journey, huh?"

Xiao Cheng smiled and nodded. "Yes. We’ve been busy for more than half a year. I finally managed to find some time to travel with my female and the cubs, and to gather some food while we were at it.

Did something big happen, Brother? Why is everyone giving us such strange looks?"