As the ground trembled more violently, Ahri quickly picked up the female and, with a light leap, floated up to the treetop.

Immediately afterwards, she leaped down, hoisted the unconscious lion onto her shoulder, and jumped back up the tree.

Ellie covered her mouth in shock, wondering: Is this really a female?

However, none of them uttered a sound at this moment.

A large herd of beasts charged out from afar, viciously tearing and trampling the stray animals lying on the ground. The stray animals were already powerless to resist, and in this ferocious attack, they were gradually reduced to minced meat.

In this brutal massacre, some wild beasts not only extended their claws at the stray animals on the ground, but also stretched their necks to sniff upwards, as if they could smell the three of them.

The smell made Ellie's heart race instantly, and fear surged through her like a tidal wave.

However, Ellie did not let the fear control her; she took a deep breath and remained calm.

She understood that if they had acted even a fraction slower, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

In this critical moment, Ahri quickly signaled to Ellie to remain quiet and not to make any rash moves.

Fortunately, Ahri jumped high enough that the beasts seemed unaware of their presence.

Time seemed to stand still. Ellie remained kneeling beside the lion, her gaze occasionally drifting towards Ahri.

Ali estimated the time and felt that the herd should leave the jungle, so he jumped down from the tree, preparing to catch a lone wild animal to take back with him.

"etc!"

Ellie called out from the tree, "Are you leaving?"

"Hmm." Ahri stopped in her tracks. Hadn't she already helped them?

Moreover, there's an adorable little bunny waiting for her at home.

Ellie knew that Ahri had already helped them a lot, but the jungle was fraught with danger, and she didn't dare to protect her brother alone, so she mustered up her courage and asked, "Could you take me and my brother with you?"

She had witnessed Ahri's skills firsthand; following her would ensure her safety.

Ahri stroked her chin, somewhat hesitant, but looking at Ellie's teary eyes, she vaguely recalled a former host who would use tears as a weapon at the drop of a hat, and finally softened.

Ahri nodded and said, "Okay."

Ellie instantly beamed with joy, and Ahri thought the resemblance was growing stronger.

The journey was very quiet because the herd of beasts had recently attacked.

Ellie followed closely behind Ahri, while Ahri carried the lion back to the treehouse.

As the surroundings gradually quieted down, inside the treehouse, Aze saw that it was getting dark and Ah Li had not yet returned. He quickly opened the door and stood on the treetop looking around.

You absolutely mustn't get into trouble.

Aze clasped his hands together and said, "Great Beast God, please bless Ahri to return safely."

Ahri's ears twitched, and she heard Ahze's voice: "Little rabbit, are you worried about me?"

"I'm back!"

As Ahri spoke, she put the lion down on the ground, then stood under the tree waving her arms and saying, "Aze, I'm back!"

Aze shook his head, looked down quickly, and then happily jumped down, instantly landing in Ah Li's arms.

Ahri looked at Aze in her arms and said helplessly, "So enthusiastic."

I'm very worried about you.

"I know."

"Don't leave for so long next time. If there's a next time, please take me with you."

Aze hugged Ali's waist, thinking: If there's a next time, he'll definitely follow her no matter what.

"Cough cough."

A faint cough was heard.

Ahri looked at Aze, who had suddenly jumped out of her arms, and said, "Are you shy?"

Aze covered his face and said, "I didn't know there were outsiders here."

But who did Ahri bring back?

"Hello, I am Ellie from the Lion Clan, and this is my brother Ace."

Ellie helped the newly awakened Ace up and looked at Aze. The male and female were both weak and frail. They were indeed from the rabbit tribe.

"Hello." Aze stood behind Ahri and looked at Ellie and Ace.

Ace had already transformed back into human form. He clutched his chest and looked at Ahri, saying, "Ace of the Lion Clan owes you a life. If I have the chance, I will repay you."

"Yes, I am Ah Li from the White Fox tribe."

Ahri thinks that in this beast world where the strong are respected, having a powerful friend is not bad.

Upon hearing this, Aze immediately gripped the animal skin on his body tightly. Had Ahri taken a liking to the other person?

Although Ace is in a sorry state, he has a strong physique and a handsome face. If Ahri wants him to be her partner, will he be abandoned?

Like his own kind, they toyed with him and then abandoned him.

No, Ahri won't.

Lost in thought, Ah Ze was oblivious to Ah Li's distraction. Instead, Ah Li went to get the dried meat she had been drying for the past few days.

"Here, eat this first, I'll go out and find something else to eat later." Ahri handed the jerky to Aze.

Aze finally came to his senses and looked at himself in Ah Li's eyes. He thought: No matter what the outcome, Ah Li still wants him now.

Seeing that Ahri and Aze were getting along well, Ace asked Ellie to help him to a tree.

Seeing that Ah Li didn't seem to want to share, Aze said, "Why don't we share it with them? That male looks injured."

Ahri, chewing on a piece of jerky, looked over and said, "Whatever, I'm going hunting."

We were already being lenient by saving them, and then we even gave them food.

Ahri felt that he was truly a great saint.

However, it's getting dark soon, and if there's not enough food, we'll go hungry tonight.

When Ahri returned carrying her prey, she found that Aze had led everyone into the treehouse.

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