CHAPTER 162: CHAPTER 153: JEALOUSY WITHOUT CAUSE_1

The male White Eagle approached Si Yan. He ignored the annoying, dark-purple, ugly snake behind her and gently explained, "The Merfolk can only transform into human form once they come of age. Lan Hai has indeed come of age."

Puzzled, Si Yan turned to Lan Hai. "Then why were you so small before?"

Lan Hai looked a little shy. He hesitated before answering, "Mother, I hadn’t developed properly before and was also injured. That’s why there was a small accident when I transformed. Now, I’m all better."

Si Yan was happy for Lan Hai. "Oh, so that’s how it is! Congratulations, little Lan Hai."

Behind Si Yan, the cold-blooded snake beastman’s purple eyes fixed on the White Eagle nearby. His aura suddenly chilled. He grabbed Si Yan’s arm. When Si Yan looked at him, he slowly offered her his hand, trying to draw her attention to himself.

Hold it? he seemed to ask.

Si Yan, however, turned to look at little Lan Hai. She was still very concerned about the experiences of the little merman she had named.

She Wang glanced at his own hand, his brows twitching slightly.

Not taking it? Doesn’t she like to hold my hand? I’m offering it to her, and she’s not taking it?

His aura turned even colder. He suppressed all his earlier weakness; the imposing, majestic male act was over. He straightened up, walked to Si Yan’s side, and asked in a low voice, "Who is he?"

Bai Feng, the male White Eagle, regarded She Wang with a cold, hostile gaze. With a hint of provocation in his tone, he said, "Lan Hai is my child with Si Yan."

Si Yan was confused. "What?"

Bai Feng hooked an arm around little Lan Hai’s neck. "Go on."

Little Lan Hai smiled. "Dad."

Upon hearing "Dad," an icy wave of pressure emanated from She Wang. "Stupid eagle, are you looking to die?"

Si Yan quickly pulled She Wang back. "Great Demon King, you’ve misunderstood! You really have! Look at me, then look at Bai Feng. How could we possibly have a merman child?"

Little Lan Hai looked at Si Yan, then at Bai Feng. Then, with a wide smile, he chirped, "Mother!"

Si Yan was speechless. "..."

She Wang looked at her.

Offspring could take after the father or the mother. Si Yan had turned into a mermaid not long ago, so her having a merman child wasn’t surprising at all. Her words had no persuasive power whatsoever!

He looked at Bai Feng, his gaze deceptively calm but filled with murderous intent.

Bai Feng proudly tilted his chin. "If you want a dominance contest, I’ll indulge you. However, right now I have something to discuss with Yan Yan. You can wait."

Hearing "Yan Yan" made the Emperor Snake beastman even angrier.

"Who said she’s *your* Yan Yan?!"

Bai Feng’s white feathers seemed to flutter as he smiled, his lips curling. "Yan Yan, of course, is Yan Yan!"

She Wang was furious! Instantly, the eagle and the snake were locked in a tense standoff. The auras of these two males were terrifyingly powerful.

After the White Eagle beastmen set down the Silver Wolves, they sensed the dangerous situation and quickly lined up behind Bai Feng. And the snake beastmen draped in the trees, realizing their Lord had a rival, also grew anxious.

They had finally produced a snake beastman their Mistress might dote on. Their Lord couldn’t fall out of favor!

So, the snake beastmen forcibly roused themselves from their summer torpor and stood behind She Wang!

Si Yan thought, "..." What’s with this tense atmosphere?

Bai Feng, however, glanced at She Wang with utter contempt. "I told you, I have something to discuss with Yan Yan. Your business can wait."

After speaking, Bai Feng’s snow-white eyes bypassed She Wang and focused on Si Yan. As Si Yan met his gaze, she saw a white, square-shaped pupil appear within his snow-white ones; it began to spin. Suddenly, Si Yan’s mouth fell slightly open, and her expression went completely blank.

The instant She Wang sensed something was wrong with Si Yan, he angrily lashed his tail. "What have you done to her?!"

However, at that very moment, time itself seemed to freeze. The Snake Tribe froze, the White Eagle clan froze, the Merfolk froze, and the Silver Wolves also froze. Then, from Si Yan’s shoulder, a small black gecko slowly crawled out. The gecko settled on top of Si Yan’s head, but it didn’t appear as lazy as usual. He radiated authority, his tiny face etched with anger. His voice carried a commanding pressure.

"Bai Feng, you’ve gone too far!"

All the other beastmen were immobilized, but Bai Feng could still move. He made a respectful gesture towards the gecko and greeted him in a low voice. "Greetings, Lord Beast God."

The Beast God knew of Bai Feng. Among all the sorcerers in the Beast World, he was the most capable and the most talented. He appeared clean, gentle, and harmless, like a celestial being. But in reality, his heart was devious. The Beast God had seen Bai Feng frame sorcerers he disliked and retaliate against beastmen who had bullied him. Whatever Bai Feng wanted, he had to obtain, and he spared no one who offended him. But to say he was evil would be inaccurate; he only targeted wrongdoers and was actually very good to those around him. Therefore, the Beast God had never truly disliked him.

The Beast God’s brow was furrowed. One tiny hand rested on Si Yan’s head, slowly infusing her body with strength. "Her bodily functions haven’t yet reached their peak. Forcing a fusion with her soul now will only harm her, bringing no benefits! You’re hurting her!"

Bai Feng maintained his respectful posture. "Lord Beast God, please be at ease. I am very cautious with matters concerning Yan Yan. With my help, she will not be harmed."

The Beast God’s gaze grew stern as he stared at Bai Feng. "Do you think I’m unaware? You saw She Wang and panicked. You know my grandson only intends to take one Beast Husband, so you’re rushing for my grandson to recall past events!"

Bai Feng replied, his expression unreadable, "Lord Beast God, according to the rules of Myriad Beasts City, Yan Yan and I had a marriage agreement since she was young. I am her rightful Zheng Xiong. As for that long worm..." He glanced disdainfully at She Wang. "...he is merely a wild male."

The Beast God, like an elder, shook his head like a rattle. "The rules of Myriad Beasts City? What do those rules have to do with my grandson? This ’long worm’ wasn’t chosen by any rule; she chose him herself! Bai Feng, I’ll let it go this time. But remember, if you still can’t obtain what you desire this time, you must let go of your obsession quickly!"

The Beast God withdrew his hand, having expended great effort to seal the impact on Si Yan’s soul. He crawled back into Si Yan’s spiritual space.

Instantly, the flow of time outside resumed. No one else noticed the temporal anomaly, except for She Wang. He froze. He glanced at his hands, then at Si Yan, and finally at Bai Feng, momentarily forgetting his urge to challenge and his competitive drive.

Just now, it seemed he had vaguely heard something, but he couldn’t make it out clearly.

Her mind was exceptionally muddled. It felt hazy, as if filled with viscous mortar. She seemed to be resting against a broad chest. She felt very small, so tiny that she seemed to lack all strength; even turning over was an arduous task. She fumbled around, opening her eyes to look. A noble, snow-white expanse of feathers fluttered in the wind. Immaculate white feathers caressed her face. She didn’t understand happiness, but she didn’t feel unhappy either.

A handsome male. Such a very handsome male.