Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
âBut thereâs the scent of a snake beastman there.â Someone spoke up again.
Bai Qingqing said, âBring us there to take a look.â
They realized that the location of the wolf kingâs death was in a shady area in the corner of the streets. Curtis told Bai Qingqing that he had taken shelter from the sun here before, but that was when he went out hunting two days ago.
Bai Qingqing told everyone the truth, and as the beastmen were honest by nature, they accepted this explanation.
The group of beastmen returned to the wolf castle once again.
âIf it wasnât Curtis, who would kill the wolf king? Could it be that thereâs a feral beast committing crimes?â Voices speaking similar questions rang out in the crowd.
Since Curtisâs suspicions had been cleared, Bai Qingqing walked up to the wolf kingâs corpse with a peace of mind. She heard the femaleâs sobbing voice saying, âBefore he died, the ape king came to look for him.â
âI knew it had to be him!â Bai Qingqing said angrily.
The female shook her head, and two large drops of tears rolled down again as she said, âThe beastmen on watch said that after they left, they went in two different directions. It was just thatâ¦ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âJust what?â Bai Qingqing asked.
âI feel that⦠he was already dead at that time.â Saying that she shook her head. âIt could be that there was an error in the time the guards gave.â
Bai Qingqing couldnât figure out this either. Anyway, she just felt that the ape king definitely had something to do with the wolf kingâs death. Other than him, who else would create trouble all the time?
It couldnât be Winston. As for the leopard king⦠what would he possibly get from doing this? Killing Curtis so that his son would be able to have her to himself?
Beastmen, used to accepting polyandry, wouldnât do something like this. Moreover, it didnât seem as if the leopard king cared that much for Parker either. To the males, their mates were still the most important.
âWhere is the ape king?â Bai Qingqing asked.
âCurtis wants to kill him. He went into hiding,â the female said.
Bai Qingqing had wanted to continue to say something when Curtis lifted her up, carrying her in his arms. âIf this drags on, the sun will be getting up soon. Go back and sleep.â
Upon his reminder, Bai Qingqing let out a yawn and tiring tears welled up in her eyes. âThen weâll be heading first. You have our condolences.â
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Under the white moonlight, Jean was combing her dark blue waist-length curly hair when she heard the sound of the familiar footsteps. She said nonchalantly, âYouâre willing to come back now?â
The ape king stroked Jeanâs hair gently, unable to suppress the elation in his voice. âIâve succeeded.â
âWhat?â Jean turned over, her eyes emitting joy. âYouâre finally a three-striped beastman. Quickly help me to get green crystals.â
The ape king kissed the top of Jeanâs head, saying, âThereâs no hurry. Bai Qingqingâs mates and pursuers wonât let me off. I donât feel at ease leaving you here alone. I want you to do me a favor.â
âWhat favor?â
âI want you to go get something from her. I donât have anyone who can get close to Bai Qingqing,â the ape king said.
Jean threw the ape king a coy glance. âIs there no one who listens to you anymore? To think that youâd need to make use of me. Arenât you afraid that theyâd be attracted to me? Back then, you almost killed Winston just because I looked at him for a little longer.â
The ape kingâs countenance turned dark, and his facial muscles kept on twitching. It sounded as if there was something stuck in his throat as he said, âI donât have any other ways.
âBai Qingqing is definitely not a female from the ape tribe. I want to expose her! She has her guards up after Rosaâs assassination the other time. Only females would have a chance to get close to her. Forget it, Iâll go myself!â
âHey, donât. Iâll go.â Jean stroke her hair, her full pink lips curled up into an enticing smile. âTo be honest, I do have a good impression of Winston. If I can pull him over, itâd be helpful to you as well.â