At just one glance, those males understood why the usually confident Nuo Xiao had said such a thing.
Lady Yunyang was simply too beautiful.
Her skin was pale, its delicate, cool whiteness touched with the faintest hint of pink, like a peach blossom petal dusted with snow.
Her long hair fell in soft curls. Her brows arched slightly, and although her luminous black eyes seemed to hold no aggression, they gave off an impression of both gentleness and strength.
Her crimson lips curved upward, like a drop of blood against a snowy plain.
One look was enough to make anyone feel drawn to her.
They immediately nodded in agreement. Nuo Xiao truly wasn’t worthy of Lady Yunyang.
Neither were they.
But that didn’t stop them from wanting to show off in front of Lady Yunyang.
“Lady Yunyang, which tribe are you from?”
“Lady Yunyang, Nuo Xiao said that you and Brother Wenye accidentally fell onto the abandoned planet. Do you need me to escort you back to your tribe?”
“Lady Yunyang…”
As the voices rang out one after another, Pei Wenye silently stepped in front of Yunyang, blocking all the Snowy Owl beastmen’s gazes.
Nuo Xiao’s tribe members were just as annoying as he was.
Their female mate had only just appeared, and already they were trying to show off in front of her.
Not a chance!
Seeing Pei Wenye’s guarded expression, and recalling what Nuo Xiao had just said, the Snowy Owls understood his identity and immediately fell silent.
Making such remarks in front of Lady Yunyang’s beast husband was nothing short of provocation.
Although they wanted to show off, they had no desire to offend Pei Wenye. After all, this black dragon’s strength was formidable—he was already close to the SSS level.
Among all the males in their tribe, only Nuo Xiao could probably defeat him.
As for Nuo Xiao… Pei Wenye had saved his life. How could he possibly repay such kindness with betrayal?
Nuo Xiao was certainly not that kind of person, but he still hadn’t completely let go of his suspicions toward Pei Wenye.
“Help me settle Lady Yunyang and Brother Wenye. I have something to discuss with the chief.”
The chief had met the former chief of the Black Dragon tribe. If Pei Wenye really was that person, he would definitely expose his true identity.
Nuo Xiao had barely finished speaking when a slightly aged voice came from behind them.
“What is it that you need to discuss with me?”
The tribesman standing closest was the first to look over. He hurriedly bowed.
“Saintess, Chief.”
Nuo Xiao also turned around and bowed to the two approaching figures.
The Saintess Nuo Xiao had mentioned?
Yunyang raised her head and looked over. Her gaze met a pair of eyes that, though somewhat aged, still held an unmistakable gentleness.
With her SSS-level mental power, Yunyang could tell at a glance that the Saintess was an S-rank female.
But in the Federation, apart from her, the only female with S-rank mental power were Sister Zhaozhao, Sister Zhiwei, and Lulu.
She had never heard of this lady before.
Could it be that she had truly traveled through time and space again?
As Yunyang studied the Saintess, the Saintess’s gaze also fell upon her.
The Saintess’s expression shifted slightly, as though she had noticed something. Then she turned and exchanged a meaningful glance with the Snowy Owl chief.
The chief understood. He stepped forward with a smile.
“Honored lady, tomorrow is the annual Star Dawn Festival.”
“There will be a bonfire celebration in the tribe tonight. If you don’t mind, you’re welcome to stay and join us. Once the Star Dawn Festival is over, Nuo Xiao can escort you back to your tribe.”
Tomorrow was the Star Dawn Festival?
Yunyang instinctively raised a hand, wanting to check the date on her wrist terminal. But after looking around, she quickly abandoned the idea.
The Star Dawn Festival fell on January first of every year according to the Federation calendar. It was much like the Spring Festival she had celebrated in her previous life in China, and was one of the Federation’s biggest holidays.
When she and Pei Wenye had first arrived on the abandoned planet, it had already been mid-December. Counting the days, it was indeed about time.
Yunyang readily agreed.
“Then we’ll trouble you.”
She had far too many questions that needed answers. She also needed to confirm whether she had truly crossed into another world. For the time being, it was better to remain in the Snowy Owl tribe.
Besides, she had a feeling that the Saintess might be able to answer all her questions.
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A beautiful female had arrived in the tribe.
The news spread throughout the entire Snowy Owl tribe in less than half an hour.
Yunyang had a travel pod, so she declined the Saintess’s invitation and placed the pod beside the Saintess’s residence.
After returning to the travel pod and opening the window, Pei Wenye immediately noticed that quite a few Snowy Owls had appeared outside, circling overhead.
There was no need to think about it. Those Snowy Owls had definitely come because of his female mate!
Pei Wenye scowled and shut the window. But when he turned back to look at Yunyang, the gloom on his face vanished without a trace.
“Female mate, would you like to rest for a while first?”
The night before the Star Dawn Festival, every beastman stayed up all night, using various ways to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the Star Dawn Festival.
He was worried that Yunyang wouldn’t be able to stay awake later.
Yunyang knew about this custom as well. In short, it was similar to staying up on New Year’s Eve in China.
She really should get some sleep beforehand.
Yunyang nodded, took a quick shower, changed into her pajamas, and lay down on the bed.
Although the Snowy Owls had all been very enthusiastic, Pei Wenye still didn’t dare relax his guard. He had never considered sleeping with Yunyang.
But Yunyang patted the empty space beside her and took the initiative to invite him.
“A-Ye, come rest with me.”
Pei Wenye hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.
“Female mate, I’ll stay here and watch over you.”
Yunyang had noticed that ever since they had been sent to the abandoned planet by the wormhole, Pei Wenye had become extremely tense and sensitive, constantly afraid that she might suffer even the slightest harm.
But a female’s mental power could attack a male’s spirit form, and females were the bane of the insectoids.
Not only did she possess S-rank mental power, but she also had a blessing ability that could enhance it. How could she possibly be so fragile?
So she repeated, in a tone that brooked no argument, “Pei Wenye, get on the bed.”
Pei Wenye opened his mouth, but in the end, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse. He took a shower as well, changed into loungewear, and joined Yunyang on the bed.
However, this was hardly a proper rest.
Two days earlier, when they had been aboard the spacecraft, Nuo Xiao had been there, so Yunyang had been too embarrassed to let herself go.
But now, there were only the two of them in the travel pod. They had both showered, and Yunyang naturally stopped holding back.
With the slightest hook of her finger, Pei Wenye was completely swept away.
The sheets, freshly smoothed only moments before, soon became rumpled and crumpled beyond recognition…
They continued until evening, when Yunyang finally pushed Pei Wenye away weakly.
“We have to go to the bonfire celebration.”
Pei Wenye lowered his eyes slightly. He didn’t dare shamelessly demand that they continue. Instead, he reached out, picked Yunyang up from the bed, and carried her toward the bathroom.
At first, he had only intended to help Yunyang bathe. But Yunyang was not particularly well-behaved, and before long, Pei Wenye lost control of himself.
That bath lasted from dusk until nightfall.
By the time they changed into fresh clothes and walked out of the bathroom, Yunyang’s legs were still weak.
She simply let Pei Wenye carry her.
He was her legal beast husband, so there was no need for her to feel embarrassed.
Pei Wenye was more than happy to serve her. He held her securely and carried her toward the largest open space in the Snowy Owl tribe.
By then, the bonfire had already been prepared. They were only waiting for the Saintess to give the order before lighting it.
Nuo Xiao had been chosen to light the bonfire. This was an immense honor for any beastman, so he stood ramrod straight throughout the entire process, bursting with pride.
However, the moment he saw Pei Wenye carrying Yunyang, that little bit of pride vanished without a trace.
What good was the honor of lighting the bonfire if it still couldn’t make him Lady Yunyang’s beast husband?
Nuo Xiao’s thoughts were written all over his face, and the Saintess understood them at a glance.
She said nothing. Once Yunyang and Pei Wenye were in position, she simply ordered Nuo Xiao to light the fire.
