The evil female is weak and the males of the whole continent are out of control and fall.

Chapter 722 Searching for the Candle Cultivator
A rare moment of hesitation appeared on Yin Ze's face.

“Wanwan, Zhuxiu’s whereabouts are unknown, and he is likely outside the tribe’s defense range. If I take you away from the safe zone alone, and we encounter any accidents or dangers... I cannot forgive myself.”

He looked at Bai Wanwan's worried face, his voice was very soft, but every word was clear, carrying an undeniable sense of responsibility.

Bai Wanwan understood his concerns. Even without the threat of the fake beast god, the world outside the tribe still held various uncertain risks.

After a moment's thought, she conceded, "Then... how about letting Jin Yi or Yan Lie come with us? More people means more security."

Yin Ze still had his brows furrowed, clearly still weighing the risks of protecting her when she went out.

Seeing his hesitation, Bai Wanwan stepped forward, took his slightly calloused hand, and gently shook it. Her delicate face, tilted up, was pleading. "Yin Ze... I'm just going to take a look. I won't leave your side. If I can't find you, I'll come back immediately. I promise."

Faced with her soft, coquettish pleading, almost no man could truly harden his heart and refuse. Yin Ze was no exception.

He finally sighed, gripped her slightly cool fingers tightly, and conceded, "Then it's settled. We'll search within the safe area around the tribe. If we don't find any trace, we must return immediately. After that... I can expand the search area on my own, is that alright?"

This was the biggest concession he could make, taking into account her feelings while prioritizing her absolute safety.

"Okay, it's up to you."

Bai Wanwan nodded in agreement. She knew when to stop and not to act recklessly without considering the consequences.

If something were to happen to her because of her insistence on going out, Yin Ze would not only have to bear the condemnation in his heart, but also the anger and blame that the other beastmen might unleash.

She can't be so selfish.

Originally, she planned to wait for Jin Yi to return before discussing their departure together.

But after waiting and waiting, Jin Yi still hadn't returned; instead, Yan Lie returned first, laden with spoils.

"Yan Lie! Come here quickly!" Bai Wanwan's eyes lit up and she immediately called out.

Upon hearing the sound, Yan Lie, who had just unloaded the huge prey from his shoulder at the doorway, almost immediately dropped the still-bleeding prey.

He strode up to her in a few strides, looked her up and down, and asked with concern, "What's wrong, Wanwan? What happened?"

“Zhu Xiu hasn’t come back for several days, and I’m really worried. I want to go out and look for him; he’s near the tribe. Would you and Yin Ze come with me? We’ll just search around, and if we don’t find any clues, we’ll come right back without delay.”

Bai Wanwan grabbed his arm and quickly and clearly explained her intentions.

Yan Lie glanced at Yin Ze beside him and saw Yin Ze nod almost imperceptibly, realizing that this was a result that had been discussed beforehand.

He quickly considered: both he and Yin Ze were Red-Rank combatants, and if the two of them joined forces, protecting Wanwan in a safe area should not be a big problem.

With the false beast god eliminated, the greatest threat has vanished. As long as we don't venture into unknown and dangerous areas and return quickly, the risks are manageable.

“Okay!” Yan Lie was decisive and didn’t hesitate once he judged it to be feasible. “Yin Ze and I will go with you. But Wanwan, you have to listen to us. You can’t go too far, and you can’t leave our side.”

He emphasized this point, then added, "Please wait a moment, I'll go and tell Hua Han to keep an eye on things at home and with the kids."

After saying that, he turned around and rushed into the house. He returned shortly after, nodded to the two of them, and said, "It's all arranged. Let's go."

All of this was observed by Roger, who was helping to move the stones from a distance.

He could tell they were discussing something, and he wished he had ears. He peeked for a long time but still couldn't understand what they were saying.

Until Yin Ze reverted to his beast form and spread his golden-red wings.

Are they going out?
The next moment, Bai Wanwan, supported by Yan Lie, climbed onto Yin Ze's back.

The phoenix flapped its huge and beautiful wings, carrying the female up to the clouds.

He acted almost without hesitation, driven by his deepest instincts.

He abruptly dropped the heavy stones in his hands, and without even having time to explain to his companion, he quietly and quickly followed after them...

***

The wind howled through the high sky, carrying the freshness and slight chill unique to the mountains and forests in early spring.

Ignoring Yan Lie's advice, Bai Wanwan remained perched on the edge of the phoenix's broad back feathers, anxiously peering down, trying to find that familiar figure amidst the rolling mountains and undulating terrain.

"Wanwan, be careful! Hold on tight!" Yan Lie nervously half-wrapped her around the waist and led her to a safer area. "Yin Ze's eyesight and detection abilities are much better than ours. He's looking for Zhu Xiu's aura and traces. You don't need to lie down like this to look; it's too dangerous."

Bai Wanwan knew Yan Lie was right, but she just couldn't control her inner anxiety.

The reason for seeking out Zhuxiu first is that Chief Rong, as the clan leader, has indeed been very busy lately.

But Zhu Xiu is different. He is aloof and cold. He was clearly upset about Jin Ying's matter. She was really afraid that he would leave without saying goodbye and go far away.

The thought that he might leave forever made Bai Wanwan feel as if a piece of her heart had been hollowed out, letting in a cold draft.

This urgent desire to see him immediately and confirm his well-being made it impossible for her to wait calmly.

Yan Lie sensed her unease and could only hold her tighter to comfort her.

Yin Ze was completely focused, his sharp phoenix eyes like the most precise scanner, meticulously scanning every inch of the land below, searching for the aura belonging to Zhu Xiu...

Time slipped away in the silent and anxious search.

Bai Wanwan felt as if a long time had passed, so long that the setting sun began to dye the sky orange-red, and below were still continuous mountains and forests, without any figure of Zhu Xiu or any obvious trace he left behind.

“Wanwan,” Yan Lie glanced at the sky and had to suggest, “It will get dark soon. The forest is even more dangerous at night. How about… Yin Ze and I take you back to the tribe safely first, and then we’ll come out again and expand the search area? I promise, we’ll keep searching until we find him.”

His tone was both consultative and revealed his absolute insistence on Bai Wanwan's safety.

Bai Wanwan was filled with disappointment, but after experiencing so many storms, she knew she couldn't act recklessly and disregard everything.

She knew that her safety was on the minds of all the beastmen, and she couldn't let Yin Ze and Yan Lie be put in danger because of her stubbornness, or even have to bear the consequences for her afterwards.

She took a deep breath and nodded in agreement, "Okay, let's go back first."

The sound was so soft it was almost drowned out by the wind.

Upon hearing her decision, Yin Ze no longer hesitated. With a flap of his enormous wings, he prepared to turn around and return to the tribe.

In that instant of turning around, Yan Lie's sharp gaze inadvertently swept over a mountain ridge to his side and rear, and his pupils suddenly contracted!
(End of this chapter)