Sunlight streamed onto the tribe's large square, and a gentle breeze stirred up some dust.

The square was already filled with males of all kinds, standing in neat rows, each exuding a powerful aura and clearly bearing the bestial characteristics of their respective tribes.

Some had pointed ears standing upright, others had tails swishing restlessly, and some even had fluffy wings on their shoulders.

The whole scene was both noisy and full of primal wildness.

In this scene, Yan Shu was wrapped in a large robe, completely covering herself from head to toe, with only her clear eyes showing, hidden in the shadow of the robe.

She was surrounded by Ah Xu, Ah Ling, and Ah Hou, who stood like bodyguards, flanking her from the left and right, carefully protecting her in the center, never leaving her side.

Ah Xu walked at the front, his red eyes shimmering slightly in the light, his expression a mix of languidness and wariness.

Its tail flicks gently from time to time, as if signaling to the males around it not to come near.

Ah Hou stayed close to Yan Shu, his ears perked up, his gaze sweeping around menacingly, and his nose twitching as if he were alert for any unusual aura.

He pressed his entire body against her, like an anxious wolf cub, afraid that someone would take her away.

Ah Ling walked silently on her other side, her gaze lowered, her deep vertical pupils revealing a hint of coldness in the interplay of light and shadow.

Although it didn't speak, its silent aura was enough to make the surrounding males instinctively retreat.

Yan Shu huddled inside her robe, feeling the probing gazes of the men around her.

She was afraid of crowded places like this, so she wore a robe that covered her up completely.

She tilted her head slightly and whispered to Ah Xu, "Did we really have to come here?"

Ah Xu glanced at her and explained gently, "Yes, it's the tribe's rule; you have to come."

Ah Hou chimed in from the side, "Shu Shu, don't be afraid. We're here, no one will dare to cause trouble!"

Although Ah Ling didn't speak, his gaze swept over her with a silent determination.

Yan Shu sighed, wrapped her robe tighter around herself, and tried to hide herself even more.

Charlotte naturally noticed her, but as a female who was not yet pregnant, she could only stand aside and watch this conspicuous scene.

The envoy doesn't come every year, and she missed such a good opportunity.

Naturally, he was extremely jealous of Yan Shu.

Yan Shu also saw Charlotte, and she also saw other females.

I usually help with village work, so I only see a few people occasionally.

Now we see more than a dozen females appearing all around us, each surrounded by a close-knit group of males.

These males remained highly vigilant about their surroundings, their gazes cold and scrutinizing, as if afraid that anyone might approach their females.

Their bodies were pressed close to the females, either around the waist or holding hands, their actions conveying a sense of possessiveness and protection.

Even Ah Xu, Ah Hou, and Ah Ling were no exception. The three of them were like three invisible walls, surrounding her completely, their eyes constantly scanning the surroundings warily.

Ah Xu leaned lazily against her, seemingly indifferent, but his tail was restlessly wrapped around her waist, as if silently declaring his possession of her.

Ah Hou, on the other hand, seemed much more frank, gently placing one hand on her shoulder as if afraid someone might suddenly burst in and snatch her away.

Ah Ling remained silent, standing on her other side.

His vertical pupils contracted slightly, his face was expressionless, but his lowered eyelids and stance revealed his vigilance.

The reason is that there are so many males that they could circle the tribe several times, while females are pitifully scarce.

Yan Shu's gaze wandered across the square, finally settling on the envoy.

The messenger was female, and she exuded a cold aura.

Her skin was covered with fine scales, but the color was soft and shimmered with a pale golden luster, which was completely different from the cold, hard white scales on Ah Ling's body.

This messenger did not possess the coldness characteristic of the serpent race, but rather an innate sense of majesty, like a high and mighty god.

The envoy stood in the center of the square, his gaze calmly sweeping across the surroundings, as if he were examining everything there.

Her temperament was unlike that of the other females in the tribe; it was an unassailable power.

However, the envoy's gaze seemed particularly focused on a certain spot.

Yan Shu keenly sensed the direction of that gaze.

She followed the messenger's gaze—and he was looking at Ah Hou?

She also turned to look at Ah Hou.

Ah Hou had a simple and honest look on his face, but when he received her gaze, his bright eyes instantly became even brighter.

His furry ears drooped slightly, and a shy blush quickly spread across his cheeks.

He had always been like a carefree puppy, but now a hint of shyness appeared on his face, making him look especially adorable.

Ah Xu clearly noticed this scene as well. He raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Ah Hou and the envoy.

Ah Xu smiled meaningfully, "Looks like our little Ah Hou has a story to tell?"

Yan Shu coughed lightly: "Ah-hoo, does this person know you?"

Ah Hou's ears twitched, and his voice was low as if he were feeling guilty: "...Her aura...it feels a little familiar."

Yan Shu raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh?"

Ah-Xu's red eyes flashed with a mischievous light: "Ah-Ho, you didn't mate with her before, did you?"

Yan Shu: "..."

Ah Hou's ears perked up suddenly, and he jumped as if his tail had been stepped on. He shook his head frantically, his voice pounding like a drum: "No, no! I've never mated with anyone else, and I only want to mate with Shu Shu!"

Yan Shu was speechless, her cheeks instantly turning as red as a ripe apple: "..."

"Ugh!" she hissed angrily, "Don't say that outside!"

Ah Hou shrank back, looking aggrieved, and muttered softly, "But... I'm telling the truth."

Ah Xu was overjoyed, flicking his tail as if he was enjoying the spectacle: "I know you're telling the truth, your wish will come true tonight."

Yan Shu: "..."

She felt she really needed to calm down.

-

Yan Shu and the other females came before the envoy.

The messenger stood in the center of the square, slowly raised his hands, and began to chant an ancient incantation.

Her voice was like a whisper in the wind, echoing in the air as if merging with heaven and earth.

The surrounding males held their breath, and for a moment the only sounds were the wind and the chanting of prayers.

Yan Shu originally thought it was just a simple ceremony, nothing more than standing in front of the messenger and listening to a prayer.

At this moment, the messenger flicked his finger, and the tone of the incantation suddenly became low and long.

Yan Shu suddenly felt a slight throbbing in her stomach.

Before she could react, the power surged through her body, as if something was about to break through her.

Immediately afterwards, a warm light emanated from her lower abdomen, and a white light then emerged from her body.

It was a miniature dragon, pure white, with a pair of tiny curved horns.

Its entire body is as pure as silver frost, and its fine scales shimmer with a soft luster in the sunlight.

This little dragon has a slender body and is as agile as a wisp of smoke.

It gently wrapped around Yan Shu's wrist, like a silver ribbon, circling her arm several times, appearing both intimate and obedient.

After circling around a few times, it stopped and rested on her wrist as if it were tired.

After a while, it suddenly raised its little head, and her face was reflected in its amber eyes.

The little dragon tilted its head slightly, its curved horns trembling as if it were carefully examining its mother.

There was no wariness or fear in those clear eyes, only deep affection and curiosity.

Its tiny paws gently rested on the back of her hand, emitting a soft whimper, like a small animal snuggling with its mother upon first meeting her.

Yan Shu was slightly stunned, as if something had deeply touched her heart, making it incredibly tender.

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