Chapter 665: Beast World: Raising a Wife 40

The noisy crowd suddenly fell silent.

Everyone stared ahead, their anger rising.

"What?! Who dares to scold our new priest?! Who is it?!"

"How is it another leopard beastman? Haven't you bullied us enough already?"

"We won't give you our food and tools! You don't deserve them!"

"Exactly! You still want to learn how to grow food from us?! The people who taught us were scolded by you! Pah!"

The situation escalated, and Bai Mo didn't even say a word this time, yet it left Aka and the others extremely embarrassed.

"Impossible…… How could Bai Mo be the new priest?"

Aka, scolded by so many people, panicked and retreated a few steps, his face turning pale.

The Leopard Tribe chief was also startled; hearing the crowd say that Bai Mo also taught farming, he found it even harder to believe.

How come he never showed this ability when he was in their own tribe!

"Old Lion! Tell us quickly, what's going on?"

Old Lion snorted, "Can't you see? Bai Mo, who was bullied to death in your tribe, not only knows how to identify medicinal herbs and cure illness, but also how to grow food so people won't go hungry!"

"Moreover, after his Amu, he is the only Sub-Beast who can share the Beast God's will!"

Every word he spoke was understandable to the Leopard Tribe, but together they found it unbelievable.

In their view, Bai Mo was an ill-omened Sub-Beast born without blessings and even carrying a curse.

How did he become so powerful once he joined the Lion Tribe!

"Speaking of which, your Leopard Tribe really does produce extremes—two Sub-Beasts bound to us: one is the excellent Bai Mo, the other is Hua Wan, who committed all kinds of evil and deserved to die after being expelled from the Black Forest."

Old Lion now feels his chest ache with anger whenever he thinks of the Sub-Beast Hua Wan.

"Chief! We won't give the Leopard Tribe our food and tools unless they apologize to the Priest!"

"And we must make that Aka kneel and apologize to the Priest!"

Yu Wu sneaked into the crowd again and spoke loudly.

One remark stirred up a thousand waves; the tribespeople echoed in excitement, their voices booming.

Aka's face turned ashen; he finally realized he had done wrong and dared not look at his father's expression.

In his heart he felt both fear and humiliation.

Yu Wu ran back and threw a glance at Bai Mo.

Bai Mo: "……"

It was awe-inspiring.

Being unconditionally defended by a friend, both times were because of Yu Wu.

Bai Mo was deeply moved and, following Yu Wu's intention, continued to act as a silent wooden post.

But they all overlooked that there was also Jin Chen, a wife-protecting maniac.

Hearing the sound outside, Jin Chen immediately thought his wife had been bullied again by the Leopard Tribe.

He grabbed a stone knife and rushed out, the blade scraping the ground and sending sparks flying.

The Leopard Tribe male protecting Aka had just wanted to speak when he turned his head and saw a knife pressed to his throat.

He took a deep breath, nearly fainting.

"How, how did it come to this?!"

Jin Chen coldly scanned the dazed Leopard Tribe beastmen, "Which of you bullied my companion?"

Yu Wu kept fanning the flames, "Jin Chen, it's this male under your knife and the ugly Sub-Beast beside him! They just arrived and hurled abuse at Bai Mo!"

"Good."

Jin Chen raised the knife high.

Thud——

The male knelt down.

The blade halted in midair, and Jin Chen was stunned.

Damn, he got scared into kneeling?!

"Sorry, sorry! I shouldn't have scolded you, I shouldn't have bullied you before!"

That male really knelt down and gave Bai Mo a sincere apology.

Jin Chen: "……"

He slowly sheathed the knife, his tone strange, "You Leopard Tribe males are really…… capable of bending and stretching."

He was just short of saying the two words "cowardly".

Bai Mo narrowed his eyes, glanced at the kneeling man, then looked at Aka, his thin lips parting, "And you?"

Aka clenched his teeth, having to apologize to this person who had bullied him since childhood was utterly humiliating!

But now countless eyes were fixed on him, even his father secretly urging him, Aka had no choice.

He also went "thud" and knelt, back ramrod straight, gritting his teeth, "Sorry."

Anyone could see his unwillingness.

Bai Mo raised an eyebrow, suddenly interested.

"Sorry for what?"

Aka tightly clenched his fists, "I shouldn't have doubted your priestly status."

He only spoke with his mouth, not mentioning what had happened.

"Is that so," Bai Mo chuckled lightly, his ice-blue eyes full of mockery.

"I thought you were repenting for the past, but it turns out I was overthinking."

However, people like you think it's natural and proper to bully others.

Aka was left utterly embarrassed by his words, and just as he couldn't help wanting to retort, he was kicked from behind and forced to kneel.

Since you're apologizing, make it quick.

Jin Chen raised the knife to his shoulder again, his tone icy.

Ah—sorry, sorry… I was wrong!

Aka didn't dare say anything else; first he'd better save his own life!

The Leopard Clan Chief's face was already grim, but for the sake of tools and food, he had no choice but to let his beloved child do this.

Bai Mo grunted, "I don't forgive you. Get up."

Aka's face changed, and he wondered if he'd misheard.

He's already apologized—what right does Bai Mo have not to forgive!

Seeing his intent, Bai Mo shook his head with a cold face, "Your apology can't erase the harm I suffered."

Not all mistakes deserve forgiveness.

Oh dear, the ritual's time is almost upon us!

Yu Wu continued joking, "Don't let these people ruin our good moment."

Old Lion waved both hands, "Scatter, all scatter, the ritual is about to start!"

No one paid attention to the leopard tribe any longer, leaving them to wallow in shame.

"Ee-yah!"

The youngster finally found his father, patted Yu Wu's leg asking to be held.

"Oh dear, why are you here? Where's your father?"

Yu Wu looked at the dirty child, picked him up with disdain, "Little Guozi, you're really messy."

Bai Mo laughed out loud, "He's just a little kid, and you already demand he be clean."

Little Guozi whined and rubbed against his father's embrace.

After the old priest came out, the handover ritual officially began.

Since the new chieftain and the priest are partners, the matriarch's handover was omitted, fully replaced by the old priest.

When the handover ritual began, Jin Chen and Bai Mo walked hand in hand toward the central altar.

Just like the day they formed their bond.

Time passed in a flash; both had changed greatly, only their feelings remained unchanged.

Bai Mo turned his head, and still saw Jin Chen happen to lower his gaze to look at him, just as before.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value 5, total 100! Yay!】

"Hope that from now on you can lead our people to live better, safe and peaceful lives."

Old Lion patted Jin Chen's shoulder, feeling deeply moved.

"Do you remember when I picked you up, a little golden cub who bit everyone, but only acted obedient in front of me?"

"In the blink of an eye you've grown this big! It's time to shoulder the chieftain's duty! Take good care of your partner and our people!"

Jin Chen solemnly nodded and took the chieftain's contract from Old Lion's hand.