Free Web NovelChapter 2038: Chapter 2042: Barbarian Clan Shaken
The words of the Fox King left the Lion King stunned.
The Xiong King glanced at the Fox King, chuckled, and said, "I actually think Anna is right. The Wolf King wholeheartedly wants to annex the Leopard Clan and occupy the young leopard girl. Now he’s facing this consequence, which is deserved!"
The Fox King appreciatively looked at the Xiong King, who then gave her a goofy smile.
The Fox King echoed, "The Xiong King is right. Speaking of which, the Wolf King was killed—we should avenge him. But since the old Leopard King was killed, I also want revenge, and revenge means killing the Wolf King."
"You can’t put it that way. The old Leopard King was assassinated, and we are investigating the real assassin, but there’s been no progress yet. Once we capture the assassin, we will certainly avenge the old Leopard King," said the Tiger King.
The Fox King sneered, "Oh really? Tiger King, are you trying to stage a scene where a thief cries to catch a thief? I’m telling you, it’s already merciful that the young leopard girl didn’t say she wanted revenge against you..."
"Fox King, what are you saying! What do you mean? You’re implying I was involved in the old Leopard King’s murder? Do you have evidence? Ridiculous accusation!"
Upon hearing the Fox King’s words, the Tiger King erupted with anger, standing up instantly.
"Evidence? Does one need evidence for such a thing? Can you honestly swear by your conscience that you weren’t involved? Dare you swear to your Tiger Clan ancestors that you don’t know the inside story of this?"
Since the old Leopard King’s death, the Fox King has harbored a burning anger within.
Facing the Tiger King who wouldn’t admit, she erupted directly.
"Who do you think you are! What right do you have to make me swear to my ancestors? Heh, you’re no fine woman yourself!"
The Tiger King’s response was a direct personal attack.
The Fox King was furious too, standing up and starting to argue with the Tiger King.
The Xiong King and Lion King eventually had no choice but to mediate. After a long attempt at peacemaking, the two parties finally settled down.
The Lion King wore a frustrated expression, saying, "With great enemies before us, you’re still bickering internally? Must we wait until Qin Tian takes over the entire Barbarian Clan, casting us all as his sword’s casualties, before you’re soothed?"
"What I need now is your suggestions, suggestions for dealing with Qin Tian!"
The Fox King pursed her lips and said, "What about that young leopard girl, Yan Ruolan? You all are still occupying Leopard City, while Leopard Clan is still in turmoil."
"The young leopard girl... She’s colluding with outsiders now, what can we do?"
The Lion King expressed his disapproval of the Fox King’s defiance, saying, "Unless she immediately breaks ties with Qin Tian and stands with us, we cannot consider her an ally, nor can we relinquish Leopard City to her!"
"Are you saying as long as Yan Ruolan agrees to immediately sever ties with Qin Tian, and agrees to lead troops back to the Leopard Clan and fight alongside us, you’ll withdraw from Leopard City?" the Fox King asked.
The Lion King paused, not expecting the Fox King to ask such a pointed question. Since Leopard City was occupied by a coalition of several clans, he looked towards the Xiong King and Tiger King.
The Xiong King understood the Fox King’s implication and quickly expressed his stance, "As long as the young leopard girl cuts ties with Qin Tian and is willing to cooperate with us in attacking Qin Tian, I, Xiong Da, promise not only to recall the Xiong Clan’s soldiers, but also help her quell the internal strife."
The Lion King turned to the Tiger King.
The Tiger King hesitated for a moment and said, "If the young leopard girl is willing to lead troops back and at least dispatch twenty thousand to join us in combating Qin Tian, I can also relinquish Leopard City."
The Fox King asked the Lion King, "Lion King, what about you?"
"Of course, I’ll do the same. The Leopard Clan is also a vital part of the Barbarian Clan. I welcome the young leopard girl to return and continue the deceased Leopard King’s legacy, fight alongside us, and defend the honor of the Barbarian Clan together."
"Good, since you all agree, I can personally go to the young leopard girl and persuade her to return to us."
Seeing that the elder kings expressed their stance, the Fox King also declared hers.
"You can’t go; just send someone there. Fox King... Currently, the young leopard girl is in Lang City, which is Qin Tian’s territory. You should think carefully before you act."
Hearing that the Fox King wanted to personally go to Lang City, the Xiong King’s expression changed, and he urged against it.
"The young leopard girl grew up under my guidance. She used to call me aunt. Visiting her shouldn’t be a problem. Besides, sending someone else to persuade her will likely be ineffective. Except for me, no one can convince her," said the Fox King.
The Xiong King widened his eyes, saying, "If no one can persuade her, then don’t persuade at all! Forget it, let’s just continue the war; I, Xiong Da, am not afraid of Qin Tian!"
"No, I must go," the Fox King shook her head, "I truly don’t wish for our Barbarian Clan to continue this internal slaughter."
"Anna, why are you so stubborn? I said you can’t go, so don’t go. You say you watched the young leopard girl grow up—that was before. Now, after the old Leopard King has died, do you know what she’s become? Do you know she’s not under Qin Tian’s control? If she’s under Qin Tian’s control and you’re the ruler of an entire Fox Clan, then going there is nothing but searching for your own end!"
The Xiong King was quite agitated, but the Fox King seemed to have made up her mind.
The Lion King and Tiger King were watching their argument with a perplexed expression.
"Xiong King, why are you so agitated about the Fox King’s decision? You’re of the Xiong Clan, she’s of the Fox Clan... Her decision is beyond your interference," the Tiger King said lightly, with a hint of amusement.
"Either way, I won’t let her go!"
Not being able to persuade the Fox King, the Xiong King was irritated and showed no friendliness to the Tiger King.
After calming himself, the Lion King said, "If the Fox King insists on going, then fine, I’ll give you ten days. After ten days, if there’s no good news, then our four clans will unite and dispatch troops, thirty thousand from each clan, a total of one hundred twenty thousand troops, to attack Lang City and fight back against Qin Tian!"
The Tiger King said, "I agree. It’s said now Lang City has only about fifty thousand troops, combining Qin Army, Leopard Clan army, and Demon Clan army. If we attack with one hundred twenty thousand, Qin Tian is sure to lose! Hmph, we must drive him out of the Barbarian Clan! If he doesn’t leave, we’ll wipe him out directly!"
"Among them, there are quite a few Leopard Clan troops..."
The Fox King stood up, saying, "Give me half a month. If there’s no news after half a month, then act."
After speaking, the Fox King walked out, the Xiong King quickly following.
The Lion King called after the Fox King’s back, "Alright, then half a month. During this time, we’ll prepare for battle. After half a month, we’ll defeat him completely!"
"Anna, what are you... Going to Lang City really isn’t a good choice."
Leaving the Imperial Palace in Man City, the Xiong King immediately stopped the Fox King, saying, "You’re now over a hundred years old, you shouldn’t be as willful as before. You’ve been willful since you were in your thirties, now, after over a hundred years, you’re still willful. This just won’t do... Let me tell you, the Human Clan has changed dramatically long ago; it’s not the same Human Clan we knew when we were young..."
"Yes, over these hundred years, everything has changed, except my bad temper hasn’t changed," the Fox King turned her head.
"Your temper is quite good, really fragrant, not bad, hehe..."
The Xiong King stood in front of the Fox King, looking at her:
"Over these hundred years, many people and events have changed, but my heart... remains. Anna, I said it eighty years ago, I, Xiong Da, if I can’t marry you in this life, I won’t marry anyone else! This vow will never change... hehe..."
