Chapter 125: Consultation

"No news on the person yet?"

Leng Xiu said as he cut the spider silk with the Bone Knife, compared it with the deerskin halter top beside him, and then went on with it.

"No. Not only Ji Chen has been missing, even the female who previously gave Ji Xuan a drug hasn't returned to the Tribe."

These past days, Leng Xiao has been running to Ji Xuan's side repeatedly to get first‑hand information, so he naturally learned that Ji Xuan sent people to look for Miduo and A Xiao.

Leng Xiu looked up upon hearing that and asked, "They haven't come back?"

"Hmm, I saw that when Ji Xuan sent people out to search, they went together."

Leng Xiao, while winding wool yarn in his hand, replied, "Ji Chen and that female are in the same group; Ji Xuan should be aware of that."

The main force that returned left in succession, and now they're both missing; considering what happened that night, Ji Xuan isn't a fool—how could he not notice any hint?

Leng Xiu pondered for a moment, "Does the Silver Eagle Clan Chief know that Ji Xuan was drugged by Miduo?"

"He didn't say."

Leng Xiao thinks Ji Xuan would never broadcast such a disgraceful matter, and even if he did, after learning that Miduo hasn't returned to the Tribe for so long, the Tribe's beastfolk would only worry about how that female fares outside, not sympathize with Ji Xuan for being given an aphrodisiac by Miduo.

Leng Xiu looked at him and said, "If he won't speak, you give him a hand."

Leng Xiao looked puzzled, "Help Ji Xuan with what? If the female's issue isn't for him to resolve himself, why would we help him deal with that female? I almost thought A Li was trying to snatch Ji Xuan from that female."

"Helping him is helping ourselves. After all, that female grew up that way; even without Ji Xuan, she wouldn't lack other males courting her. You just need to spread the fact that she drugged Ji Xuan."

Leng Xiu recalled that the female's looks aren't inferior to A Li's; if it weren't for her clingy behavior toward Ji Xuan being so off‑putting, a beautiful and powerful female, even with a bad temperament, would still be quite popular among many males.

"So I want you to find a suitable chance to let this matter out."

First, I want to test where that female stands in Ji Xuan's mind; if he cares even a bit about her, the next time he comes looking for A Li, let Mu Qing meet him.

Second, it also cuts off some males from gathering around that female, reducing trouble for us.

Third, and most importantly, once Ji Chen returns, we can't guarantee he won't keep eyeing A Li, so we need to find a female for him in advance.

If he has his own female, it will be harder for him to make a move on A Li.

Leng Xiao didn't immediately grasp his last remark, "What does leaking this have to do with finding a female for Ji Chen?"

As long as there's evidence they get close, their male‑female names can be linked together everywhere later.

Ji Chen would have no face to approach A Li then, but when you leak this, you must pick the right moment and not say it in front of a crowd.

You should act as if you're having a private conversation, and accidentally let the matter slip out.

By the end, Leng Xiu still carefully reminded him to mind the details; the target is Ji Chen, not that female.

After listening, Leng Xiao frowned and asked, "Is it necessary to be this troublesome? When he returns, Mu Qing and I can find a deserted spot and kill him outright, right?"

Leng Xiu shook his head lightly, "Just in case. Of course, if Ji Xuan is willing to help us, we wouldn't need this hassle."

Hearing that, Leng Xiao sighed, "Fine, I understand."

"Know what? What secret talk are you having here?"

Yun Li's voice suddenly came from the doorway; Leng Xiu and the others turned to look, and Leng Xiao said, "We were talking about Ji Xuan being drugged, and my brother wants me to let others know about it."

Yun Li looked at Leng Xiu puzzled, "What's the use of telling others about this? Just because Miduo and Ji Chen might be in the same group?"

But aside from further tarnishing Miduo's already poor reputation, what else can it achieve?

"Hmm, precisely because of that."

Leng Xiu knew Yun Li was clever; with that remark, she should quickly guess his intention.

"Make it impossible for Ji Xuan and Miduo to have any chance; then when Miduo sees Ji Xuan has no opportunity, won't she be used by Ji Chen again?"

Seeing Miduo's behavior that day in front of Ji Xuan shows how infatuated she was with him.

Once she realizes she has no chance with Ji Xuan, and Ji Chen has already used her once, he naturally won't miss a second chance to exploit her.

"Isn't that bad? This way Ji Chen has no excuse to come after you."

Seeing Yun Li understand, a hint of smile flashed in Leng Xiu's eyes as he said.

"Whether it's said well or poorly, it's still not good."

Yun Li said helplessly, "Now Miduo and Ji Chen are linked, but if Ji Xuan learns we leaked this…"

She thought no beastfolk would like their embarrassment being spread.

"So I told him to be careful."

Although Leng Xiu didn't think they were wrong, since Yun Li didn't fully agree, they'd better be cautious.

Yun Li's face showed a thoughtful expression, "Having A Xiao say it might not be appropriate; let me do it instead."

Seeing Leng Xiu raise an eyebrow, she smiled, "I learned that the two are half‑siblings from A Mei, didn't I?"

Males can of course gossip, but she's female; even if she spreads this and earns Ji Xuan's dislike, it won't cause much trouble for the family.

Leng Xiu thought for a moment, "Alright. I also don't trust A Xiao to handle this."

Leng Xiao let out a cold snort, "How could I not make you feel reassured? Haven't I handled everything fine these past days?"

His brother always acts as if I'm still a cub—what's up with that?

Leng Xiao felt quite irritated.

Leng Xiu gave him a glance, shook his head, and said nothing.

Seeing him like that, Leng Xiao's face darkened instantly. What does that mean? He's been running out every day, working hard to find that bird‑person Ji Chen for revenge, and this is his attitude?

Yun Li, seeing the situation, quickly hugged Leng Xiao's arm and cooed, "You're the best, you're the best; you've worked hard these days. A Xiu!"

She gave Leng Xiu a look, prompting him to say something agreeable, since Leng Xiao had indeed been running out for his matter these days.

Can't he praise A Xiao a couple of times?

Leng Xiu received a light glare from his own female, giving him a slight headache; he wasn't unaware that Leng Xiao has improved a lot compared to before, at least he no longer impulsively fights when angry.

But when it concerns his own matters, A Xiao clearly still can't control his emotions; whenever he mentions Ji Chen, his face shows unabashed murderous intent, prompting me to want to knock him down, yet Yun Li immediately stepped in to protect the kid.