Hong Yinping's ears twitched. She raised her small face to look at him, yawning repeatedly, rubbing her eyes, and said lazily, "I saw you hadn't gotten out of bed for two days, so I was protecting you."
Lin Fan's face twitched slightly. Is this how you protect your master? You used to be in cat form, so I didn't bother with you, but now you've transformed into human form.
"Don't do that again next time," he said, speechless.
He received signals from his two junior sisters, and then took Hong Yinping out to greet them. Without the protection of the Tiger Clan's Holy Maiden, he had little freedom here.
Seeing the Holy Maiden approaching, the Tiger Clan expert looked suspicious, but still made way for her.
"Senior Brother, who is she?" Chu Yunying asked curiously.
"Hong Yinping, the Holy Maiden of the Tiger Clan!" Lin Fan introduced.
He didn't reveal Xiaobai's identity; it was up to her whether she wanted to or not. If she wanted to hide her identity, he wouldn't expose her.
The two women looked at the Tiger Clan Saintess with strange eyes, feeling that she and Lin Fan were getting too close.
The three clans of the Ten Thousand Mountains currently harbor a strong aversion to the Tiger Clan, yet the Tiger Clan's Holy Maiden is willing to keep Lin Fan here and accompany him. This is something that cannot be done by ordinary relationships.
Both women restrained themselves, and arranged guest rooms in the Tiger Clan's residence, while Jueying was placed directly outside the door, lying quietly.
"Senior Brother, can we trust the Tiger Clan?" Chu Yunying asked after the Tiger Clan members had all left.
Murong Xuanqiu looked over, his eyes filled with the same confusion.
“Of course we can trust them. We’ll need the Tiger Clan to find the Great Emperor’s Cave in the Hundred Thousand Mountains later,” Lin Fan said.
“You must be tired too. Rest for a couple of days, and we’ll go look for her after the Tiger Clan’s Holy Maiden is officially appointed,” Lin Fan said.
Chu Yunying and Murong Xuanqiu didn't ask any more questions. They hadn't rested for a long time and needed to recuperate.
Amidst towering mountains and swirling clouds, the Tiger Clan's territory, hidden deep within countless valleys, is hosting a grand event that is rare to witness in a thousand years—the investiture ceremony of the Holy Maiden.
The sky was a clear, deep blue, and sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow, adding a touch of peace and splendor to this solemn and sacred moment.
In the sacred land of the Tiger Clan, a majestic altar carved from millennia-old ice stands atop the central square, inlaid with various gemstones that gleam brilliantly, seemingly able to perceive the heart of all things in the world.
All around, a hundred flowers bloomed in vibrant colors, their fragrance filling the air, and all the beasts roared in unison, celebrating this historic moment.
Envoys from all tribes gathered from all directions, invited by the Tiger Clan. Even those who had friction or grudges with the Tiger Clan would come to visit.
The pig clan envoy, dressed in brocade robes, holding a jade scepter, wore a smile and walked with a steady gait.
The bear warrior, draped in bear skin, with bulging muscles and eyes that reveal indomitable spirit and majesty.
The wolf and leopard clans, clad in silver armor, moved with agility and cunning.
The fox clan consisted of women, dressed in light gauze dresses, graceful and charming, their eyes revealing the allure of the fox clan.
The fox clan is the most unique; they have a transformation pool where clansmen who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage can enter and transform into human form.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a woman dressed in a silver-white robe, with hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall and eyes as deep as the night sky, slowly walked into the square.
She is today's protagonist—Hong Yinping, the newly crowned Holy Maiden of the Tiger Clan.
Her every step seemed to be on the pulse of time, making the surrounding space stand still.
Her silvery-white hair shimmered with a faint luster in the sunlight, as if it contained the purest power in the world.
On the altar, the Tiger Clan's Grand Elder, a dignified old man, holding a scepter and with piercing eyes, loudly proclaimed:
"Today, our Tiger Clan is fortunate to welcome a genius who appears only once in a thousand years, Hong Yinping. With her extraordinary talent, she has passed numerous trials. Now, on behalf of the Tiger Clan, I formally confer upon Hong Yinping the title of Holy Maiden of our clan. May she lead our clan to protect this continent and create new glories!"
After speaking, the clan chief handed a jeweled scepter to Hong Yinping. The scepter instantly emitted a dazzling light, enveloping Hong Yinping entirely.
Her White Tiger bloodline's oppressive aura permeated the air, causing the surrounding powerful demonic beasts to change drastically. Their souls trembled, their bloodlines were suppressed, and they seemed to instinctively want to submit.
A moment later, the light dissipated, and Hong Yinping's eyes shone even brighter. She was surrounded by an indescribable aura of holiness, as if she had become one with heaven and earth and become the guardian of the Tiger Clan.
The tiger clan erupted in cheers, creating a lively scene.
Envoys from various tribes stepped forward to congratulate Hong Yinping, knowing full well that this young saintess would surely inherit the Tiger Clan and would be a terrifying figure.
"Hehe, Hong Gang, you really have a good daughter." The bear clan leader said with a calm smile.
He could sense Hong Yinping's aura; she was a powerful fifth-tier magical beast, a level higher than the Bear Clan's Holy Maiden, and even younger than her.
He thought carefully, and realized that among the younger generation, no one could rival her, like the Ten Thousand Mountains.
Thinking of this, the Bear King felt very unbalanced and was immediately outdone.
"The Holy Maiden is getting on in years. Perhaps she is already married? Our son is no less capable. What do you think?" The Pig King presented the strongest young member of his clan, who was also at the fifth rank and possessed a terrifying aura.
That was Zhu Dachang, the son of the Pig King. At this moment, he looked at Hong Yinping with burning eyes, as if he was about to be bewitched.
"Hehe, our Xiong Er is not bad either, he's a good match for the Holy Maiden Yin Ping." The Bear King pushed out a male bear from his tribe, whose aura was comparable to Zhu Dachang's.
"What, does your prodigy want to marry into your family?" the Tiger King sneered.
The holy maidens of all races in the Warcraft world do not marry outside their own families. Anyone who wants to marry into the holy maiden must become a son-in-law of the family. Both races have brought out their strongest talents, which is a huge loss.
"Haha, if Tiger King doesn't mind, let the young people get along and see if they can get along," Pig King laughed.
The three clans are constantly at odds with each other, often clashing over territory and resources, and fighting is a frequent occurrence. However, Hong Yinping's bloodline is not simple and may very well be a case of atavism, so it is necessary to prepare in advance.
According to their intelligence, Hong Yinping is a white tiger, which is a sign of ancestral atavism and the awakening of her bloodline. Her future achievements are limitless.
That's why they wanted to break with convention. If they could form a marriage alliance, that would be best. Even if there were disputes over territory and resources in the future, as long as the foundation of the tribe was not damaged, they could make some concessions.
The wolf clan, leopard clan, and fox clan also came to curry favor, especially the fox clan, which was willing to marry off its most beautiful daughters to the tiger clan in order to form a marriage alliance.
Tiger King laughed heartily, feeling great as he watched his old rivals' envious and fawning expressions. When he looked at Hong Yinping, he saw her finish the Saintess ceremony and start to leave quickly, chasing after Lin Fan's footsteps, her arms trembling slightly.
He was both happy and helpless. He knew the relationship between Lin Fan and Hong Yinping, and that his beloved daughter was able to awaken the White Tiger bloodline only with the help of the miraculous medicine given by Lin Fan. He felt both happy and angry.
Even if he had done Hong Yinping a favor, the Tiger Clan could simply reward him handsomely. But his own beloved daughter was always revolving around him; anyone with eyes could see what she was thinking.
Of all the races she could like, she had to fall for humans, a race opposed to monsters. Who knows, the two races might even clash in the future.
However, Hong Yinping was able to awaken the White Tiger bloodline thanks to his help. If she had returned to the ancestral land to awaken it, the failure rate would have been very high.
Therefore, the Tiger Clan's higher-ups had mixed feelings towards Lin Fan: they were both grateful to him and wanted to beat him up.
"Why aren't you outside greeting guests, building relationships, and making connections? What are you doing here?" Lin Fan asked curiously.
Although the coronation is over, as the Holy Maiden of the Tiger Clan, she should still socialize and engage in social interactions.
"Hmph, that's not as important as spending time with Brother Lin Fan," Hong Yinping said with a light smile.
The powerful members of other magical beast families are all searching for her.
“I’ve heard that most of the holy maidens of the magical beast race inherit their families’ titles,” Lin Fan said.
"Lady Ping, the patriarch has asked you to go out and interact with the powerful figures from various races," her maidservant said softly as she approached.
“I’m not going. I hate them the most,” Hong Yinping said impatiently.
What's so great about those prodigies from the Beastman race? They're all vulgar, barbaric, and rude. Just looking at their faces is annoying.
“Your clan leader granted us permission to enter. Do you intend to disobey?” A bustling voice came from outside.
Led by the prodigies of the Bear and Pig clans, a large group of younger members of magical beast families from the Hundred Thousand Mountains followed, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Tiger Clan's Holy Maiden.
Compared to humans, the beast races revere strength more. Although fox women are beautiful, their combat power is never strong enough.
In the eyes of the Warcraft Clan, only a woman like the Tiger Clan Saintess, who possesses both beauty and combat prowess, is truly exceptional and is the goddess in their hearts.
"That's right. Is your Tiger Clan so arrogant that you invited us here, yet we can't even see the Holy Maiden? What is the meaning of this?"
It was very noisy outside, and the powerful figures from various races were very dissatisfied, so they joined forces to force their way into the courtyard where the Holy Maiden lived.
They all received instructions from their family elders to befriend the Tiger Clan's Holy Maiden, and even if they couldn't arrange a marriage, they should still leave a good impression on her.
If you can't even see the saintess, what's the point of making friends? You might as well go home and eat coarse grains.
"Looks like even if you don't want to go out, they'll still come looking for you," Lin Fan said with a hint of schadenfreude.
Ultimately, there was no escaping it. Since the Tiger King allowed them to enter, there was no way to stop them.
The conflicts of interest between different races are similar to those among humans, except that their personalities are more direct and brutal.
Zhu Dachang and Xiong Er led the younger generation of various magical beast races in. When they saw Hong Yinping, their eyes lit up and they quickly walked over.
"Saintess Yinping, so you've been here all along!" Pig Dachang laughed.
They all focused on Hong Yinping, completely ignoring Lin Fan who was standing to the side.
His expression was strange. No matter how he looked at them, they all had the air of sycophants, each one of them fawning over him. The more he looked at them, the more he felt that the world was the same, and that wherever there were living beings, there would be sycophants.
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