Chapter 107: Chapter 107: In the Still of the Night, How Do You Want to Be Compensated?

Yu An and Ao Wu overheard everything. They exchanged a look and left just before the people inside came out.

After walking a bit further, they found Feng Xuan’s courtyard. As they entered, they heard Feng Yue’s frantic voice coming from inside.

"Bro, aren’t you going to do anything? After tomorrow, you’ll have no one left!"

"And those people are unbelievable! So what if Feng Hui became Princess Yu Yun’s Beast Husband? What’s so great about that? Worst comes to worst, I’ll just convince Sis-in-law to stage a rebellion and make you the Beast Emperor’s mate..."

"Ahem!"

Yu An couldn’t help but let out a couple of coughs. Feng Yue jumped in fright and scrambled behind Feng Xuan. "Who’s there?!"

Feng Xuan ignored him and strode over, his face lighting up. "An’an, you’re here!"

Feng Yue breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, it’s you, Sis-in-law. You scared me to death!"

After Yu An and Ao Wu entered the room, Feng Xuan’s smile faded slightly upon seeing Ao Wu. He only pulled Yu An over to sit down.

Ao Wu ignored his foul expression and sat down on Yu An’s other side.

"An’an, you finally came to see me."

Feng Xuan held her hand, refusing to let go, looking as if he were on the verge of tears. "I’ve missed you so much these past few days. Just wait a few more days for me. We’ll leave as soon as I’m done handling the clan’s affairs."

Ao Wu said icily, "More than half your clan is gone. You’re handling things *really* well."

Feng Xuan paid him no mind, but seeing that Yu An was also asking what had happened, he finally explained the whole story.

The Tiger Clan places great importance on the Clan Leader’s abilities. Feng Hui failed in his bid for the position, which meant his abilities were inferior to Feng Xuan’s. Normally, a coup attempt from him wouldn’t have gained the support of the elders and clan members.

But he became Princess Yu Yun’s Beast Husband, and rumors are spreading that the Beast Emperor will soon name her as his successor.

This caused some clan members who were dissatisfied with Feng Xuan to switch sides. And then there were the fence-sitters who, seeing Feng Hui’s growing power, jumped over to his side as well.

Feng Yue added indignantly, "Sis-in-law, you have no idea how outrageous that Feng Hui is! He actually said my brother has bad taste. Isn’t that just another way of saying you’re no good?"

"Sis-in-law, I heard from my brother that you’re going to the Imperial City. You’re going to start a rebellion, right? Right? Right?"

He was filled with anticipation.

Yu An’s mouth twitched. She was speechless. "Who starts a rebellion with only eight people? And three of them are little Zaizai."

Feng Yue didn’t give up. "Then what are you going to the Imperial City for? Did the Beast Emperor pardon you and summon you back?"

The Imperial City wasn’t like other places where the central authority’s reach was weak. It was entirely under the Beast Emperor’s control. Yu An’s status was also unusual; if she hadn’t been pardoned, the Beast Emperor would know the moment she entered the city.

’If she’s been pardoned, that means she’s qualified to become the future Beast Emperor. Then my brother’s status would rise with hers, and he’d be no worse off than that bastard Feng Hui.’

"A pardon? No."

Feng Yue was shocked. "Then you came back from the exiled land on your own?"

Seeing Yu An nod, he rushed to the door in a panic. After looking left and right, he shut the door and bolted it, then rushed back.

Yu An was baffled by this series of actions. "What are you...?"

"Sis-in-law," Feng Yue said gravely, "you and my brother need to take the Zaizai and run! Get far away from the Imperial City, and don’t let anyone see you!"

Once he said that, Yu An understood what he meant.

She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "It’s fine. I have a legitimate reason to return to the Imperial City. Don’t worry."

Feng Yue was still uneasy. "What reason?"

"A dream from the Beast God, to bring blessings to the people."

Feng Yue: "?"

Before leaving the exiled land, Han Fengyun had also considered this point and reminded her of it. At the time, Yu An had a vague idea and just said she had a plan.

Later, on the road, she’d idly mulled it over. The more she thought about it, the more she felt this excuse was viable.

After all, the things she had introduced were completely unique in the Beast World. If she said they were gifts from the Beast God, no one would doubt her.

Feng Yue was full of questions, but Yu An didn’t explain. She changed the subject. "Just now, Ao Wu and I overheard..."

Feng Xuan’s expression changed slightly. "An’an, I suspected they wouldn’t let me off easily, but I never thought they’d be so ruthless!"

Even if he was following his Female Master’s orders, to strike at so many innocent clan members... he had still underestimated Feng Hui’s cruelty.

Yu An asked, "Feng Xuan, what do you want to do?"

A vicious glint flashed in Feng Xuan’s eyes. "Strike first to gain the upper hand. An’an, I can’t just let him do as he pleases. The Northern Tiger Clan has been passed down for so many years; it cannot be ruined by him."

Feng Yue chimed in, "Bro, I think you’re right! Let’s get ’em!"

"But if you make a move, it would be considered slaughtering your own. Even if it doesn’t destroy the Tiger Clan’s foundation, it will cause irreparable losses."

As an observer, Yu An was able to think more calmly than Feng Xuan and Feng Yue. "I have a plan."

"Back in Quan City, I already spread the story about the Beast God visiting me in a dream. They call me the ’Beast God Envoy.’ And in Mo Yan’s hometown, Mofeng City, I also taught them how to prepare a certain type of food."

Yu An stroked her chin. "Now that I’m here, how can I, the ’Beast God Envoy,’ play favorites and not teach the people here how to cook?"

"But since my energy is limited, and people naturally favor their own, I can only teach the people on my Beast Husband’s side first."

Feng Yue’s mind raced for a moment, then he gave Yu An a thumbs-up. "Sis-in-law, brilliant!"

Take him, for example. After eating all that delicious food, he never wanted to touch raw meat or bland cooked meals again.

The three of them discussed the details and refined the plan. Ao Wu couldn’t get a word in and just wanted them to finish quickly so he could take Yu An back home.

When he finally suggested they leave, Feng Xuan grabbed Yu An’s hand, reluctant to let go. "An’an, please stay. We haven’t seen each other in so long."

Ao Wu wrapped an arm around Yu An’s waist, displeased. "There are people waiting for us back home. Besides, you’ll see her again tomorrow. Let go of An’an."

’Today was supposed to be my day with An’an. I was already annoyed that this trip was cutting into our private time, and now this is even more irritating.’

Yu An also said softly, "Ao Wu is right. We’ll be able to see each other openly tomorrow."

Feng Xuan deflated. "Alright... But asking for a kiss isn’t too much, is it?"

That, she could grant. Yu An gave him a quick smooch.

Ao Wu’s face darkened, but he didn’t stop her. Feng Yue, ever the drama queen, covered his eyes and declared he was still a Zaizai and couldn’t watch such things.

He completely ruined the atmosphere, angering Feng Xuan so much that he kicked him out of the room.

Feng Xuan wanted to linger a little longer, but Ao Wu swept Yu An into his arms and swiftly vanished into the night.

He left the Tiger Clan’s territory at top speed. Instead of taking Yu An home, he brought her to a nearby forest.

Before Yu An could speak, he immediately crushed his lips against hers.

It was fierce and urgent, but other than that, Yu An felt no discomfort, so she let him kiss her.

"An’an, you’re mine. Don’t let them take you away..."

Ao Wu’s tone was aggrieved. He whimpered and whined about his dissatisfaction as he kissed her, his words clearly begging for her to comfort him.

Yu An went along with his wishes, raising a hand to stroke his hair. "Mhm, I’m yours. No one can take me away."

"You were wronged today. How about I make it up to you?"

Ao Wu nuzzled her neck, his eyes brightening slightly. "How will you make it up to me?"

Yu An hooked her fingers around the back of his neck and pulled him down, their breaths mingling together.

"It’s late, we’re all alone out here... you tell me, how should I make it up to you?"