Beast World: A Fragile Beauty Blessed with Many Children-Chapter 344 - 343: I Just Want to Stay and Hold the Fort

Chapter 344: Chapter 343: I Just Want to Stay and Hold the Fort

Yin Jiang let out a cold snort. He didn’t waste any more words on Zhu Bang, instead flying Si Shuo and Xiao Cheng back to the cave.

"Zhu Bang hides his true nature well. He’s never shown his true colors and is still revered by the Eagle Clan as their strongest warrior," Yin Jiang said quietly to his family. "I came back this time intending to flush him out."

"We’ve already made a name for ourselves in Guangshou City. So even if I hadn’t come back, he would still see me as a major threat—a Level 13 beastman from the Eagle Clan, the son of Clan Leader Wei Cang’s own clutch-brother, once even hailed as the Young Master."

"He’s already made a move against us once. He won’t be able to resist doing it a second time."

"So," he said, taking Si Shuo’s hand, "Shuo’er, you should go back with the others. We’ll have Xiao Cheng stay here and impersonate you."

Xiao Cheng’s face fell. ’I don’t want to stay behind, and I *really* don’t want to pretend to be a female and get all lovey-dovey with Brother Yin Jiang!’

Si Shuo puffed out her cheeks. "The cubs can go back first. I’m staying here with you. If we run into any danger, I promise I’ll teleport away immediately."

At this, she glanced at Ji Liang and muttered, "I don’t want to be at home waiting, worried sick."

Ji Liang knew his own ordeal had frightened her. He ruffled her hair. "Don’t worry, Little Shushu. Yin Jiang’s Combat Power Value is fourteen right now. If he weren’t deliberately suppressing it, he would have already broken through to Level 15."

"With Xiao Cheng around, they’ll be fine. Besides, we can come and provide support at a moment’s notice."

Xiao Cheng nodded too, sidling up to Si Shuo and whispering, "Sister, have you forgotten? I have the Rebound Skill, so I can’t get hurt. Plus, I’m at Peak Level 12 and can even use Transformation." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"You’re pregnant with a Hunting Falcon Pup now, Sister. You have to take care of yourself. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on our progress here."

Sweet Ring zipped onto her wrist. "Mother, I’ll stay behind with my brother and Father, too. Uncle Yin Jiang and the rest of us will be fine."

Si Shuo pressed her lips together. "I know, I... I just want to stay and watch the dra—ahem, I mean, to hold down the fort. And to cheer you guys on!"

Everyone was speechless. ’So that’s what this is about.’ They had been overthinking it. Then again, there was a reason for the saying "curiosity killed the cat."

"Brother Jiang, can I stay with you while I’m invisible?" Si Shuo asked, tugging on Yin Jiang’s hand and shaking it back and forth. "If I’m not here, you’ll just end up suffering in silence again. Let’s try and settle this once and for all this time."

"We can’t be on guard against him every single day, can we? What if we slip up just once? That would give him the exact opening he’s looking for."

Yin Jiang was no match for her pleading. He looked to his Couple Brothers for support, but they couldn’t take it either. They all pretended not to see a thing, leaving him to make the decision on his own.

"Fine," he relented. "But you have to promise me that you’ll use your Invisibility whenever you’re around other people!" He didn’t want her to come to even the slightest harm.

Si Shuo nodded eagerly and perched Sweet Ring on top of her head. "Sweet Ring and I will be inseparable. I guarantee anyone who tries to get close to me will get two rows of their teeth knocked out first."

Suddenly snatched up by his Mother and moved to a new spot, Sweet Ring was dazed for a second. Hearing what she said, he also nodded repeatedly and declared in a very serious, squeaky voice, "Fathers, don’t worry! I’ll be sure to protect Mother!"

The cubs, one after another, began to boast about how capable they were, clearly unwilling to leave. Their Fathers also wanted to stay behind to protect the young female, and besides, an opportunity like this was good training for the cubs.

Yin Jiang sighed and put a hand to his forehead. ’Fine. It’s like I didn’t say anything at all!’

Since the whole family was staying, they began to strategize about what to do next.

"Yin Jiang, you need to be more conspicuous, much more conspicuous. It would be best if you could hint at some ambition," Si Shuo said, propping her chin in her hand. "For example, you could lead a hunting party for the next few days. I’m sure no one has fully prepared their winter supplies, so they’d all want to stock up. This will raise your prestige in the Eagle Clan, and then I—no, wait, Xiao Cheng, disguised as me—can go around boasting about you to the other females."

"When word of that gets to Zhu Bang’s ears, he won’t be happy. He’s a Level 15 Beastman; he won’t be pleased to have his thunder stolen by a Level 13 Beastman like you."

Xiao Cheng rubbed his palms together. "Sister, I’m an expert at that!" Si Shuo laughed and pinched his cheek, hoping he would tone it down a little and not get too carried away with the role.

"Yin Jiang’s daily routine should be more predictable. Try to set aside some time where you’re acting alone, leaving an opening for Zhu Bang to make his move," Ji Liang added.

Xu Chi’s eyes sparkled. "Doesn’t the saying go, ’know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated’? I’ll use my Invisibility to tail him and learn his every move. That’ll help us prepare our defenses."

Xu Ye, having inherited his Father’s Invisibility Ability, naturally had to tag along to learn. As for Xuyou, she considered herself the brains of the father-and-son-and-daughter operation. They could do without anyone else, but not her!

Wei Ce clenched his fist. "Yuanyuan will also be out in the open, so I’ll guard her. She might become one of the targets Zhu Bang uses to threaten Yin Jiang."

Yin Jiang nodded, scooping Tuanzi—who was sitting on the table gnawing on a radish—into his arms. "Tuanzi will stay with me. If any of you run into danger, send me a signal."

"Tuanzi and I can teleport to your side. We’re in the Eagle Clan’s territory, so the main battlefield will be in the air."

It was true that the rootless flower spirit allowed them to fly, but the Eagle Falcon Clan Beastmen were masters of speed. It was like comparing a sports car to a golf cart—the difference was immense.

Ji Liang, with Jiao Tang perched on his head, exchanged a look with Gong You. "Gong You and I will protect Little Shushu together."

Zhi Le and the three Snow Leopard cubs stared blankly at each other. "Then we’ll stand guard near the cave. We’ll go wherever we’re needed!"

With everyone having their own task, the family sprang into action after eating.

Bypassing Clan Leader Wei Cang, Yin Jiang sought out several of the clan’s elders and said with sincerity, "Uncles, I’ve come to Eagle Cliff for two reasons. First, I wanted to see you all and let you know I’m safe before winter arrives. Second, the young female in my family is pregnant with my cub. I want to stock up on more food for her and our little one in her belly."

"If I’m on my own, the most I can hunt are some rabbits, field mice, or a stray lamb. But if we all work together, we can try to hunt entire herds of cattle and sheep!"

Pang Yuan had been on cloud nine lately, looking radiant and decades younger every day. Yin Jiang’s young female had cured Li Gu’s eye condition, making her a great benefactor to them both.

He already treated Yin Jiang like half a son. "You can never have too many supplies for the winter. Our clan only organizes large-scale hunts in the spring and autumn."

"Normally, especially around this time, High-level Beastmen hunt for themselves; it’s rare for one to be willing to lead a group hunt for everyone."

"Since Yin Jiang is willing to take the lead, I’m sure plenty of people will be eager to sign up!"

The other elders nodded in agreement. "This is a great idea. Yin Jiang is truly a loyal and upstanding male. Since you’ve had this thought, we’ll go and notify the rest of the clan right away..."

That afternoon, Yin Jiang led over two hundred strong young males, including many with high Combat Power who idolized him. With a collective shriek, they flew off toward the depths of the grasslands.

Zhu Bang stood at the entrance to his cave with his hands behind his back, his expression grim as he watched the flock of Eagle Falcon Beastmen shrink into black dots and vanish. The corner of his mouth curled into a cold sneer.

’Heh. At a time like this, there are plenty of other tribes and packs of Rogue Beasts looking to pick off the stragglers...’