Si Shuo happily watched the spectacle unfold. She absolutely loved watching a story where lovers finally found their happy ending. ’The Eagle Beastman and the Kangaroo are a fun pair to ship,’ she thought.

She felt like an excellent matchmaker and whispered in Xu Chi’s ear, "Xu Chi, what other Beastmen do you think would be a good match for a Kangaroo? The food chain dynamic seems quite potent."

"Sea Eagles are formidable, but the Flying Beast Clan, especially raptors, tend to be loners. Hai Wei is powerful on his own, but he doesn’t have any background to speak of."

Xu Chi considered it seriously. "Well, there are many Beastmen who like to eat rodents. Snakes, birds, cats, weasels, foxes..."

A look of realization dawned on Si Shuo. "No wonder I’m so fond of Mother Xia Ming. I’m a Cat Beast, and she’s a mouse... Hai Wei is a Flying Beast, and having one or two of them in the family is plenty."

"As for snakes, they seem to be mostly Rogue Beasts, and the majority are cold and aloof. Foxes and cats don’t have high Combat Power, to say nothing of weasels." ’Of course, my own great snake and fox are exceptions!’

’Ji Liang is all ice on the surface but a furnace of affection underneath—so intense he could roast me dry. And Xiao Cheng is a classic wolf in sheep’s clothing. He looks harmless, but he’s actually more bloodthirsty and battle-hungry than Gong You.’

Yin Jiang, however, chuckled by her ear. "What’s this? Is Shuo’er thinking of finding a Mouse Beast Husband, too? What to do... I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to resist eating him alive." Eagles are the natural enemy of mice.

Si Shuo laughed, shaking her head again and again. "Absolutely not. I have all of you; I’m not that love-struck. As for these Mouse Beastmen, the good-looking ones have no Combat Power, and even the ugly ones are useless. Why would I bring such a pest into our home and make everyone unhappy?"

Despite her words, a fair-skinned, handsome Mouse Beastman stepped forward and introduced himself with a smile. "Si Shuo Divine Female, I have long admired you. Now that I have come here with my tribe, I finally have the honor of meeting you in person."

"I wonder, might I have the honor of becoming your Beast Husband?" He squirmed slightly, appearing both fearful of and yet full of admiration for Si Shuo as the musky scent unique to a mouse wafted from him.

This was exactly the kind of allure a Cat Beastman would find irresistible!

Si Shuo’s pupils contracted. ’Tsk. A native Cat Beastman would probably find it impossible to resist this male mouse, who’d just offered himself up while radiating the fatal allure of natural prey. But I can’t stand that sharp-nosed, sunken-cheeked look. His face is just... weird. And to top it off, trying to entice me, he’s showing off a long, hairless tail that makes my skin crawl.’

’I like fluffy things!’

The man clearly had some misconception about her, for he was now cradling his tail and stroking it. "Si Shuo Divine Female, I’m very obedient, and I don’t eat much. Don’t you want to... have a taste of me?"

As he spoke, he moved to bite his lip, intending to draw blood. The coppery scent made Si Shuo’s body feel like it was slipping from her rational control. Meanwhile, his tail snaked forward, attempting to coil around her wrist.

Before Xiao Cheng or Yin Jiang could react, a commotion rippled through the crowd. Everyone scrambled to clear a path as a colossal, red-bellied Black Python slithered through. The sheer force of its presence was so oppressive it felt like a giant boulder was weighing on everyone’s spines, making it impossible to stand straight. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

The White Mouse Beastman, who had been giving seductive glances just moments before, was now frozen to the spot in terror. He couldn’t even flee; his legs felt like they were filled with lead, fused to the ground, and his tail was as rigid as a stick.

His teeth chattered, and he was unable to form words, letting out sharp, miserable squeaks instead. He looked just like the mice Si Shuo had seen on TikTok, trapped on glue boards—terrified, hopeless, and struggling futilely.

While everyone else was terrified, Si Shuo was overjoyed. She ran forward and took a mighty leap. Her Cat Beastman physique gave her incredible jumping ability. The Black Python, so cold and menacing a moment ago, shed its intimidating aura completely. He lowered his head, catching the little female and balancing her securely on top.

As he slithered before the crowd, he hissed in a chilling voice, "What was that? I believe I heard someone wanted to become Couple Brothers with me?"

The White Mouse Beastman was so terrified his bladder gave way, and he urinated on the spot. The sharp, acrid stench caused those with sensitive noses to cover them and retreat a few steps.

"L-Lord Ji Liang, i-it wasn’t me!" The White Mouse Beastman’s legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees in the steaming puddle, tears and snot streaming down his face. "Someone put me up to it! It was the Thousand-faced Saintess! She promised me a reward if I could successfully seduce the Si Shuo Divine Female into taking me!"

"I’m sorry, I was blinded by greed! I’ll never dare to covet the Si Shuo Divine Female again! Please, Lord Ji Liang, spare me!"

Everyone had heard of the Thousand-faced Saintess, though none had ever seen her face. It was said, however, that one could contact her through certain channels and, for a hefty price, have a wish granted.

Ji Liang nonchalantly retracted his oppressive aura, and the White Mouse Beastman scrambled away in a panicked flight.

Si Shuo patted him, then turned her head and spotted Wei Ce. Grinning, she slid right off Ji Liang. Ji Liang’s tail curved up, giving the little female a gentle toss into the air as she slid down.

Wei Ce took two quick steps, leaped into the air, and caught Si Shuo, landing securely on his feet. He chuckled with fond exasperation. "You’re such a rascal." But the arms he held her with tightened ever so slightly.

Si Shuo couldn’t be summoned to them every night. Having not seen her for a few days, he had missed her terribly.

"Mother!" The Iron-eating Beast cubs and Snake Cubs ran over as well, clinging to their Father’s legs and yelling up at her with beaming faces. "We brought lots of tasty treats and fun toys for you and our brothers and sisters..."

Having been running around outside for so long, the cubs were a bit tanner, and their bodies had grown leaner and more muscular. Each one looked as sturdy as a little calf.

Si Shuo smiled as she gave each of them some dried fruit and meat jerky, patting their heads and pulling them into hugs. In the next moment, they were swarmed by their other brothers and sisters, the cacophony of their excited chatter enough to give anyone a headache.

Yi Wan had returned with his contingent, and trailing behind them were numerous powerful High-level Warriors.

The City Lord, Xinba, smiled and quickly had people escort these guests from afar to their quarters. One could say that at this point, nearly every powerful Beastman from the Southern Continent had arrived.

That evening, they held a grand bonfire party!

The cubs, who adored all the excitement, ran and jumped about everywhere. After living in Golden Lion City for a while, they had made quite a few good friends.

The adults gathered around the bonfire, eating, talking, drinking, and holding friendly wrestling matches, while the cubs had a separate area to themselves for play. However, even the cubs had their own little cliques and power dynamics. The cubs from the Luoni Tribe accepted Si Shuo’s children without any issue; after all, their grandfathers and Fathers were on good terms with Zhi Li and Zhi Le.

Besides, her cubs were bright and lively, with high intelligence and emotional awareness. They were also very capable, knowing just what to say to whom—who wouldn’t like kids like that?

But the other cubs in Golden Lion City, especially those belonging to the City Lord and the elders, didn’t like to play with the children of common Beastmen and were extremely cliquish.

The banquet tonight was particularly grand, and many of the visiting cubs had joined in the fun.

"Let’s play a wedding game! Panpan can be the bride, and all you other cubs can compete. The winner gets to be the groom!" a little female White Fox cub announced arrogantly, her chin held high.

"As for the rest of you, you’ll be Female Attendants who have to shade Panpan from the sun, bring her water, and cook for her. And you cubs who haven’t even gone through Transformation yet... you can just be the servants..."