Chapter 24: Chapter 24: I Want to Dissolve the Contract with You

Yu An hastily pushed Han Li away, but then she belatedly realized there was no need to panic.

Two Beast Husbands who were about to dissolve their contract were getting on her case?

She rose unhurriedly. "You’re here."

Feng Xuan wanted to say something, but his gaze fell on the sleeping Da Hu. He lowered his voice. "The child is right here, and you’re doing that kind of thing with a male. Yu An, you really are..."

Yu An cut him off bluntly, "None of your damn business."

Feng Xuan was so furious his head was practically steaming. "You—you crude female! I’m definitely taking the Zaizai with me, lest he be corrupted by you!"

"He’s my cub. What gives you the right to take him just because you say so?"

Yu An glanced at Da Hu and pointed outside. "Let’s talk outside. Don’t wake Da Hu."

Feng Xuan snorted coldly, but didn’t argue and was the first to head out.

Mo Yan’s gaze shifted between Yu An and Han Li. "Is this... your new Beast Husband?"

’He’s not even gone yet, and she’s already this eager to find a replacement for him?’

"It’s a bit complicated," Yu An hesitated for a moment. "Let’s talk outside."

Mo Yan nodded silently. Seeing Yu An was lightly dressed, he subconsciously started to take off his clothes, only for Han Li to beat him to it.

"An’an, it’s cold outside. You should wear more."

His solicitous display made the air around Mo Yan grow even colder.

’They’ve known each other for less than a day and he’s already calling her so intimately. If he and Feng Xuan hadn’t arrived in time, wouldn’t they have... sealed the deal tonight?!’

Fortunately, Yu An refused, grabbing another piece of clothing to put on. She said politely but distantly, "I have my own. Your injuries haven’t healed yet. Put it back on."

According to the law of conservation of smiles, a smile doesn’t disappear; it simply moves from Han Li’s face to Mo Yan’s.

Feng Xuan had grown impatient by the time he saw the three of them come out. He got straight to the point. "Alright, what will it take for you to give me the Zaizai?"

Yu An didn’t beat around the bush either. "Not happening. Besides, the Zaizai doesn’t want to go with you."

Feng Xuan’s expression turned cold. "Yu An, think this through. If I decided to take him by force, with your combined strength, you wouldn’t stand a chance."

He could see that Mo Yan’s spiritual power was waning and that Han Li wasn’t in good shape either. At least for now, the three of them combined were no match for him.

The smile vanished from Yu An’s face. "Are you threatening me?"

"It’s not a threat," Feng Xuan said, crossing his arms as if certain Yu An would agree. "The exiled land is harsh and cold, no place for a Zaizai to live. I can give you plenty of Gold Coins, enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"So capable, are you?" Yu An said bluntly. "Then let’s see some of that capability. How about fifty thousand Gold Coins up front?"

’I almost forgot. I haven’t asked his biological Beast Father for child support yet.’

This was within Feng Xuan’s expectations. He knew that after so many years of being pampered, Yu An couldn’t possibly endure a hard life.

"Fine," Feng Xuan said, taking out a Jade Pendant. "With this Jade Pendant, you can withdraw fifty thousand Gold Coins from Ping’an Gold Bank."

Ping’an Gold Bank was similar to a modern bank. Beastmen could deposit their gold and silver and withdraw it at any time using a Jade Pendant provided by the Gold Shop.

Branches of Ping’an Gold Bank could be found in towns big and small across the Beastman Continent. It was rumored to have the backing of the Beast Emperor, though the original Yu An hadn’t known that.

"I’ve given you the money. Now I’m taking the two Zaizai."

"What are you thinking?" Yu An rolled her eyes at him. "This is child support. When did I ever agree to let you take the Zaizai?"

Feng Xuan’s eyes widened, and he sputtered in exasperation, "You—how could you be like this! Yu An, don’t force my hand!"

Before Yu An could even react to his words, Mo Yan and Han Li had already moved to stand in front of her.

Mo Yan said grimly, "Feng Xuan, don’t be rash."

Han Li, however, scoffed. "Don’t look down on us. The exiled land is my territory!"

Though he didn’t quite understand what the Beast Father was trying to do, he knew that as long as he was the Young City Lord, the guards of Han Ling City would obey his command.

Yu An sighed, pulled the two of them apart, and looked Feng Xuan straight in the eye. "Then make your move. So long as you’re not afraid of Da Hu hating you, his Beast Father."

Feng Xuan froze.

A cub’s affection for their Female Mother was much deeper than for their Beast Father. He truly wasn’t sure if Da Hu would see him as an enemy if he hurt Yu An.

But he was unwilling to let his own bloodline suffer here. Just as they were at a stalemate, a soft, sleepy voice sounded from behind them.

"Female Mother, what are you all doing?"

The four of them turned around at the same time to see Da Hu standing there, rubbing his eyes drowsily. Mo Yan and Feng Xuan showed identical expressions of shock.

’He was only born a few days ago, and he’s already transformed?!’

Yu An walked over and picked Da Hu up, saying softly, "Did we wake you? Da Hu, your Beast Father is here."

Da Hu was still a little groggy. Hearing this, he blankly reached his arms out to Mo Yan. "Beast Father, hold me."

Mo Yan quickly took him. The little one was so soft all over that Mo Yan didn’t dare to squeeze too tightly, afraid he might hurt Da Hu.

Feng Xuan subconsciously reached out to hug his own cub but came up empty. He watched the touching scene of fatherly love and filial piety, gritting his teeth in anger.

’I’m your real Beast Father!’

Yu An gloated for a moment before saying to Da Hu, "Da Hu, what your Female Mother meant was that your *biological* Beast Father is here. Look, it’s this one."

Feng Xuan eagerly introduced himself, including but not limited to his name, age, and spiritual power.

Da Hu was fully awake by now. Facing Feng Xuan’s expectant gaze, he said calmly, "Female Mother, I understand."

’And then?’

Feng Xuan was dumbfounded. ’Shouldn’t he be jumping into my arms, calling me Beast Father, and acting cute?’

As if reading his mind, Da Hu put his hands on his hips and said, "Only my Female Mother’s Beast Husband is my Beast Father. Are you?"

He had been awake for a while and had heard everything the adults were saying.

This strange male who called himself his biological father had threatened his Female Mother and wanted to take him and his little brother away. Da Hu instantly had a bad impression of Feng Xuan.

Feng Xuan hadn’t expected Da Hu to say that, while Yu An gave her cub a big kiss.

’As expected of my cub. He knows how to protect his Female Mother.’

Da Hu’s cheeks flushed red. If he hadn’t known that his Female Mother had injured her arm when she fell off the cliff, he wouldn’t have let Beast Father Mo Yan hold him.

Unresigned, Feng Xuan tried to entice Da Hu with all sorts of food, toys, and everything else a cub might be interested in, but Da Hu didn’t even give him a single glance.

While his heart ached, Feng Xuan couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride. His Zaizai was truly different, able to resist such temptations.

It was cold outside, so Yu An invited Mo Yan and Han Li into the tent. Feng Xuan followed them in without a word.

’In any case, he wouldn’t give up the fight for his Zaizai. He believed that with enough effort, the Zaizai would surely choose him, his biological Beast Father!’

’It wasn’t just for the Zaizai’s development, but also for his future. His Zaizai, the future heir of the Tiger Clan, absolutely could not have Exile Grass in his bloodline, and absolutely could not be trapped in the exiled land forever.’

’Thankfully, the Beast Emperor had promised him that as long as Yu An dissolved their contract and let the Zaizai return home with him, he would be given the antidote for the Exile Grass.’

Thinking of this, Feng Xuan’s resolve grew even firmer.

"Yu An, I’m staying here."

"Of course," Feng Xuan added, "I won’t be your Beast Husband. I’ll just be staying in my capacity as the Zaizai’s Beast Father."

"Also, I want to dissolve our contract."