Xiao San and Xiao Ying led the way at the front.

"Xiao San, go back to the Shen family from the back mountain, don't go through Jingshikou!"

Although the fact that a large number of mutated beasts were brought back to the Shen family could not be kept secret from other families and people in the capital, everyone would know about it by tomorrow morning at the latest.

But even with her guarantee, such a large number of mutated beasts would still cause panic among the survivors late at night.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Jiang Nian'an decided to take a longer route.

[Okay, Da An An!]

Upon hearing Jiang Nian'an's words, the mistress made a sharp turn in mid-air and flew straight in another direction.

[Human girl, why does it call you Da An An?]

Black Lion couldn't help but feel curious when he heard the mistress address Jiang Nian'an.

"Because it is very big but is called 'mistress', while I am just a tiny little thing in front of it, it thinks it should add the word 'big' before it calls me."

The last character of my name is An, so it calls me Da An An.

Jiang Nian'an explained.

So that's how it is.

The black lion suddenly realized, turned around and asked Jiang Nian'an, "Then can we call you Da An'an too?"

"sure."

Hearing this, Jiang Nian'an smiled slightly, nodded in response, and then asked, "And what about you? What's your name? And what's the grizzly bear's name?"

Me? I have no name.

The black lion shook its head, then glanced at the grizzly bear. "It didn't have any either."

"That..."

Jiang Nian'an glanced at them and asked tentatively, "Shall I get one for you? It will make it easier for us to communicate later."

Sure!

The black lion nodded without hesitation, even with a hint of anticipation.

The grizzly bear standing nearby had no objections.

Seeing that they all agreed, Jiang Nian'an lowered her head and started thinking, and soon came up with an idea.

"Then let's take your surnames by the color of your fur. You will be called Obsidian, and the grizzly bear will be called Greywave."

Obsidian?

[Gray Wave?]

The lion and the bear muttered their new names to themselves, and then happily accepted them.

With the mistress leading the way, they perfectly avoided all the places where survivors might appear.

No mutated creature dared to provoke them.

Two hours later, the massive horde of mutated beasts climbed up the mountain behind the Shen family's house and headed straight for the back gate of the Shen family's house along the path.

"Holy crap? What's that?"

Shen Zheng stared wide-eyed at the horde of mutated beasts running down the mountain.

If it weren't for the third one at the very front constantly circling in the air, acting as if she were leading the way.

Furthermore, since the people on the back mountain had not issued any warnings, he assumed it was a beast tide attacking the Shen family.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? Are there enemies?"

Shen Qi was eating when he heard Shen Zheng's scream. He rushed out without even putting on his coat properly, still clutching half a steaming pancake in his hand.

Others rushed out as well, gripping their weapons tightly.

Obsidian, carrying Jiang Nian'an, leaped nimbly several times and arrived in front of everyone first.

"It's not the enemy, it's me!"

Jiang Nian'an spoke up in time.

Shen Zheng and Shen Qi were both taken aback, then quickly took two steps forward, "Second Young Madam?"

"Yes, it's me."

Jiang Nian'an jumped to the ground, pointed to the mutated beasts that were standing still behind him, and said, "I brought some companions back. Open the gate and let them in first."

"Huh? Partner??"

Shen Zheng and Shen Qi were stunned, their mouths agape and their eyes fixed on the large group of mutated beasts behind them, unable to react for a moment.

"Don't be surprised later, go open the door first!"

Seeing their stunned expressions, Jiang Nian'an couldn't help but chuckle and offered them a reminder.

The two nodded blankly, turned around stiffly, and walked slowly toward the door like puppets being manipulated.

Did they hear that right?

The second young mistress just said that such a large group of mutated beasts are their companions?

Goodness gracious, such a huge group!!!

Not just one, not just two, but a whole huge flock!!

Is this really that surprising?

Jiang Nian'an glanced back at the mutated beast horde and muttered to herself.

Obsidian, standing to the side, nodded silently.

It could perfectly understand Shen Zheng and Shen Qi's shock, just as the Lion King had suddenly given it an order to obey Da An'an.

Please, they're ferocious beasts!

Even before the apocalypse, it was a being that struck fear into the hearts of humanity.

Not to mention those who became even more powerful after the apocalypse.

But now—

Obsidian glanced at Jiang Nian'an and sighed inwardly.

Life is worse than before the apocalypse!

The gate is now open.

Jiang Nian'an directed Obsidian to call out to the mutated beasts behind them.

Obsidian immediately turned and ran back.

Before long, it returned with Graywave and the mutated beasts.

"Follow me!"

Jiang Nian'an waved to the mutated beasts and led the way into the Shen family's residence.

There is a large open space behind the villa, which can be used as a temporary home for the mutated beasts.

After they are evenly distributed to the various teams tomorrow morning, they can live with their respective teams and she won't have to worry about them anymore.

The mutated beasts quickly followed.

"Wait for me, I'm coming too!!"

Shen Qi stuffed the remaining pancakes into his mouth, hurriedly put on his coat, and quickly chased after him.

Shen Zheng also wanted to join in the fun, but it wasn't time for his shift to change yet.

He could only suppress his curiosity and restlessness, forcing himself to stay at the back gate as a guard.

The massive horde of mutated beasts shook the entire Shen family.

Even the usually indifferent Old Master Shen called Liu Xu from the old house to the villa area, eager to witness this unprecedented and unheard-of spectacle.

Not only that, several nearby businesses sent people over to inquire about the situation.

Even the Beijing base sent people over after the drones transmitted the images back.

Shen Nanxing naturally heard the news as well, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief before getting up and leaving the study.

I'm finally back...

If he doesn't come back soon, he really won't be able to control himself and will go out to look for him.

"Second Young Madam, what are your plans for them?"

Halfway there, Shen Qi sneaked up to Jiang Nian'an and asked with a grin.

"Apart from Obsidian and Graywave, the other mutated beasts will be evenly distributed among the teams."

"Obsidian and Graywave?" Shen Qi was taken aback.

"Yes, these are them."

Jiang Nian'an turned around and pointed out Obsidian and Graywave to him.

Disappointment flashed in Shen Qi's eyes; he actually quite liked the black lion.

He's talented and cool-looking, but unfortunately, he's not on my shortlist.

However, he quickly cheered up again.

Besides Obsidian, there are more than a dozen lions in this mutated beast herd. Others are fine too, he's not picky!