I Transmigrated as a Villainess to Raise Babies, and My Beast Husbands Are Fighting Madly Over Me!

Chapter 433: Chapter 433: I Want to Stay

Qiao Yi and Jin Ling were enraged by the Beast King’s words.

They all stepped forward, shielding Qiao Xixi behind them.

"Yu Qing, if you dare lay a hand on Xixi, I’ll kill you!"

Even though Jin Ling and the others were injured, they showed no fear as the beast soldiers closed in.

The Beast King laughed in fury. "Qiao Yi, this is the royal palace. Do you really think you can defy me here? If you hadn’t taken her away all those years ago, Beast King City and the other tribes wouldn’t have lost so many powerful males. This is all your fault!"

Qiao Yi had lost count of how many times he’d heard such baseless accusations. "So mighty, are you, Beast King? Then why can’t the cubs you’ve had with other males save your people? If you must blame someone, shouldn’t it be yourself? Or perhaps, all those other useless consorts of yours."

Now, it wasn’t just the Beast King; Han Lie’s face had also turned grim.

Standing behind Qiao Yi, Qiao Xixi silently gave him a thumbs-up. ’My father doesn’t just have high Combat Power; his tongue is just as sharp.’

As for this biological mother of hers, she felt nothing. Her purpose in coming to the royal palace was to get information on the source of the Dark Stones.

Qiao Xixi tugged on Qiao Yi’s arm and shook her head. "Father, I’ll handle this."

When Qiao Yi looked at her, his eyes softened. "Don’t be afraid. I was able to get you away from here once, and I can do it again."

Qiao Xixi’s lips curved into a smile. "Of course I trust in your strength, Father."

Watching the father-daughter duo chat as if no one else existed, the Beast King’s expression darkened even further.

’This female cub really is as infuriating as Qiao Yi!’

"What are you all standing around for? Seize her!"

"Wait."

Qiao Xixi stepped forward.

Sunxiao and Sangze drew closer to her, ready to protect her at a moment’s notice.

"You want to capture me for one reason: to use me as a sacrifice to completely suppress those monsters."

The Beast King was surprised she knew. After all, from her perspective, if Qiao Xixi had known, she would have fled in terror instead of coming to see her so calmly.

"Good. You were born for the sole purpose of being a sacrifice."

"And if I were to tell you I have another way to suppress the monsters, I’m sure you wouldn’t believe me."

The Beast King’s expression was cold. She didn’t believe her.

Qiao Xixi smiled nonchalantly. "What if I told you that not only can I suppress the monsters, but I can also refine Crystal Stones that grant an Awakened Beast Soul? Would you believe me then?"

At these words, it wasn’t just the Beast King; even Han Lie and the others looked utterly shocked.

But a moment later, the Beast King retorted, "Impossible!"

The Beast King knew that Jin Wei had also been secretly trying to create such Crystal Stones, but had never succeeded. She refused to believe Qiao Xixi could possess such an incredible ability.

The Beast King didn’t believe it, but Han Lie hesitated.

’Qiao Xixi is the fountainhead, after all. Perhaps she really does have this ability.’

Just as the Beast King was about to give the order to seize Qiao Xixi, Han Lie stepped to her side.

"Beast King, why not let her prove it? If she really can do it, we can placate her for now. After all, the monsters have temporarily retreated, so we have time."

The Beast King was not convinced. "How can you believe a word she says?"

Han Lie replied, "We’ll know if it’s true or not once we test it."

The Beast King finally agreed and let Qiao Xixi prove herself. A male who had not yet had his Beast Soul Awakened was immediately brought over.

Qiao Xixi took out a Crystal Stone and had the male swallow it.

Not long after he swallowed the Crystal Stone, the male’s body began to change. The awakening of his power made him so uncomfortable that he broke out in a cold sweat. But his body quickly adapted, and he completely absorbed the new strength.

The male beastman scrambled to his feet excitedly. "Beast King, my Beast Soul has Awakened! I can feel the power!"

A shocked Han Lie stepped forward to examine the male beastman. After confirming that the man had indeed Awakened a 1-star Beast Soul, he stared at Qiao Xixi in astonishment.

"How did you do that?"

Qiao Xixi’s lips curled. "Do you think I would tell you something like that so easily?"

Han Lie frowned. "Are you planning to use this to bargain for your freedom?"

The Beast King immediately rejected the idea. "Absolutely not. I will not let her leave under any circumstances."

"Who said I wanted to leave? I’m going to stay."

The Beast King’s brow furrowed even deeper. "What did you say?"

Smiling, Qiao Xixi walked toward the Beast King, and Yu Ye instinctively moved to block her path.

The instant he moved, Sunxiao was at Qiao Xixi’s side.

Qiao Xixi held him back, stopping him from making a move. Her gaze went past Yu Ye and landed gently on the Beast King.

"From the day I was born, you’ve never cared about me. But all this time, my longing for you has only grown stronger. I don’t expect you to let me go. I just want to spend what little time I have left with you, okay?"

The Beast King was stunned. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by coldness.

"I won’t stay for long. Once the cold season is over, I’ll tell you how to refine the Crystal Stones. After that, you can do with me as you please."

The Beast King pressed her lips together, not responding.

They were just about to enter the cold season, which meant it would be some time before it was over. Not too long, but not too short, either.

Qiao Xixi watched her, and the hope in her eyes gradually dimmed.

She lowered her gaze, sniffled, and leaned weakly against Sunxiao.

"Sunxiao, I’m so sad."

Killing intent spilled from Sunxiao’s serpentine eyes. If he hadn’t glanced down and seen the amusement in Qiao Xixi’s eyes, he would have already struck.

Han Lie’s gaze was grim as he murmured to the Beast King, "Beast King, let’s keep her here for now. The palace is heavily guarded; it won’t be easy for them to escape."

"But..."

"If we can obtain the method for refining the Crystal Stones, it will be an enormous asset to you."

These words swayed the Beast King. She looked at Qiao Xixi again. "Fine, I agree. But don’t try to pull any tricks."

Qiao Xixi lifted her head from Sunxiao’s embrace, a bright smile on her face. "Mhm, I absolutely won’t cause you any trouble, Beast King. In the coming days, my father, my consorts, and I will be... very well-behaved."

The Beast King snorted. "Take them to the Feather Palace."

Qiao Xixi looked delighted as she left with Qiao Yi, her consorts, and the beast guards.

The Beast King retracted her gaze and looked at Chi Yan and the others.

"Tell me in detail. What happened?"

Chi Yan stepped forward and gave the Beast King a detailed account of what had happened at the Watchtower.

When the Beast King heard that Yun Ji had used his own Beast Soul to temporarily suppress the monsters, she couldn’t hide the shock on her face.

"Why?"

She didn’t understand. Yun Ji could have just let Qiao Xixi be sacrificed, so why did he choose that method instead?

’Could it be... there’s something wrong with Qiao Xixi?’

The thought sent a chill down her spine. She knew Qiao Yi and Qiao Xixi were up to no good. If she had sacrificed her directly, who knew what kind of disaster might have occurred.

"Han Lie, have someone watch them. Find out what they’re plotting."