Chapter 736 She Wants Revenge
With a different face and a different identity, he re-enters her life, even... even in a way that makes it difficult for her to escape?

Are you trying to force her to take action?

A cold and violent thought surged uncontrollably into my mind.

Should we expose him, or...?

The thought sent a chill down her spine. She had indeed lived in the beast world for too long, and now she was prone to thinking about killing.

Emotionally, he did play with her, and she should just cut ties with him and never see him again; there's no need for her to kill him.

Just as she was feeling uneasy, the door was gently pushed open again.

Jin Yi's tall and slender figure, bathed in the warmth of the outdoor sunlight, walked in.

He caught the emotion on her face almost instantly, an emotion she hadn't had time to conceal.

"Wanwan?" He frowned slightly and stepped closer.

His tone was filled with undisguised concern as he reached out and touched her cheek. "What's wrong? You look terrible. Are you feeling unwell?"

She took a deep breath and relaxed the muscles in her face. "It's nothing... I guess I was a little dizzy from being in the sun for too long."

"Are you really alright?" Jin Yi clearly didn't believe her, but he didn't press her for details. He simply put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his embrace. "Then I'll accompany you upstairs to rest for a while."

Nestled in his warm embrace, with his familiar and reassuring scent lingering around her nose, Bai Wanwan's nerves finally found a slight relaxation.

She nodded and was embraced by him as they walked upstairs.

When she reached the bedroom door on the second floor, her emotions calmed down a little.

Recalling his plans for the day, she asked with some confusion, "Weren't you supposed to go hunting in the northern mountains with Zhu Xiu and the others today? Why did you come back early?"

Jin Yi helped her sit down on the edge of the bed, then squatted down in front of her, took her slightly cool hand, and got down to business: "Yes, that was originally the case. But I received a message from my father beast that I need to go back, so I came back specifically to tell you first. I have to leave in a bit."

"Back to the Golden Lion Tribe?" Bai Wanwan was taken aback. "Why the rush? What happened?"

Jin Yi's relaxed expression faded, and he became more serious: "In the battle against the beast army during the snow season, the Golden Lion tribe lost hundreds of males. And this warm season, the number of newborn cubs in the tribe far exceeds that of previous years, almost the total of the past two or three years."

He paused, his tone heavy. “This is a good thing; the tribe’s future is full of hope. But it also means that the number of strong males who can go out hunting and feed so many mouths will be greatly reduced in a short period of time. As the young chieftain of the tribe, I have to take on this responsibility. I may have to go back for a while to personally lead and reorganize the hunting teams and ensure they have enough food reserves.”

It turned out to be the case.

The tribe's prosperity coexists with the pressure of survival.

Bai Wanwan nodded understandingly: "Then... how long will it take to get back?"

“It won’t be long,” Jin Yi tightened his grip on her hand, his eyes serious. “I will personally lead the hunting team to hunt as many animals as possible. We’ll be back in twenty days at most, but I may have to go there again after a while.”

She had no reason to stop him from fulfilling his responsibilities.

Just thinking about how they would probably have to break up and get back together again this year, and that the time they would spend together would be greatly reduced, filled her with a strong sense of reluctance.

However, this reluctance lasted only a moment before being abruptly replaced by a thought that pierced through the chaotic thoughts like lightning, and quickly took root and expanded.

She could also leave with Jin Yi.

If Jinying really is Fu Jinshen, she cannot bear to face him every day, pretending nothing is wrong, letting the anger and pain of being deceived and fooled gnaw at her day and night.

She needed a space away from him to calm down and sort out this tangled mess that was driving her crazy.

She needed to figure out what to do next. Following Jin Yi to the Golden Lion Tribe was undoubtedly a good opportunity.

Stay away from the Tiger Clan tribe and from Ember Shadow. Wait until she has thought things through before coming back to resolve this matter.

Once the idea became clear, it became incredibly urgent.

She looked up at Jin Yi, grabbed his hand, and said, "Jin Yi... I'll go with you, okay?"

Jin Yi was taken aback, clearly not expecting her to suggest going with him: "Wanwan, things are still unstable outside, and I have to lead a hunting team, so I can't protect you. I'll feel more at ease if you stay at home with the others watching over you."

Jin Yi's refusal was understandable. Hunting was inherently dangerous, and he needed to concentrate. Bringing her along would indeed be a distraction.

But Bai Wanwan really doesn't want to live under the same roof as Jinying right now.

She wanted revenge on him; he had toyed with her twice, and she didn't want him to get away with it so easily.

Therefore, she needs time to think things through.

She raised her hand to hug Jin Yi's neck, her beautiful eyes gazing at him with tender affection.

"But... even though there are many people at home, I still feel empty inside when you're not here. You've been gone for so long... I can't bear to leave you."

Those eyes were filled with longing and reluctance.

Jin Yi felt as if his heart had been gently squeezed by that gaze.

He was reluctant to leave, but duty called, and he had no choice but to go.

"Wanwan, I know..." His voice softened, and he stroked her cheek with his other hand, his thumb gently caressing it. "I'll miss you too. But this trip back is different from usual. I'm leading the hunting party deep into the mountains, braving the elements. If I take you with me and something happens to you, I can't forgive myself."

Bai Wan vaguely saw that his attitude had softened, but he was still full of concerns. She made up her mind and decided to increase the stakes.

She leaned forward abruptly and kissed his lips.

This kiss wasn't as lingering or teasing as usual; instead, it carried a sense of unease and dependence.

Jin Yi was completely taken aback by her reaction, and his body froze instantly.

Almost involuntarily, he took the initiative, deepening the kiss, tightening his arms to hold her firmly in his embrace, as if trying to meld her into his very bones to soothe the long separation that was about to begin.

After the kiss, both of them felt a little breathless.

Bai Wan was breathing heavily, her cheeks flushed, her lips moist and swollen, yet she still didn't give up. Taking advantage of his confusion and vulnerability, she buried her face in the crook of his neck, nuzzling him like a spoiled kitten, her voice slightly hoarse from the kiss:

"Jin Yi...please take me with you? I promise I won't wander off, I'll stay in the tribe and wait for you to come back. I...I don't want to be so far away from you, I'll worry day and night, I won't be able to eat or sleep..."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and tears welled up, clinging to her eyelashes, glistening and translucent.

This performance was 30% genuine and 70% acted.

It was an outpouring of her emotions, and of course, it also reflected her reluctance to part with Jin Yi.

Jin Yi couldn't withstand her relentless onslaught.

His pride in reason melted away like ice and snow under the sun in front of her.

(End of this chapter)

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