On the day of the succession ceremony, Qiao Xixi woke up bright and early.
She opened her eyes to see several little heads gathered by her bed, beaming at her.
Qiao Xixi couldn't help but laugh. "Why is everyone up so early?"
Qiao Qiao gave the sweetest smile. "The fathers said that after today, Mother will be the Clan Leader of the Divine Leopard Tribe! Mother, once you're the Clan Leader, does that mean we'll never be chased away by anyone again?"
"Of course! The Clan Leader is the most powerful beastman in the tribe. Who would dare chase us away?"
Hearing her cubs' innocent words, Qiao Xixi's heart ached a little. 'Back then, we were just adrift like rootless duckweed,' she thought. 'We just wanted a safe place to stay but were never welcomed. Now, we've finally, truly settled down.'
"That's right. No one can make us leave so easily."
Jin Ling pushed the door open and walked in. "Xixi, you're awake. Cubs, go eat breakfast first. We need to head to the altar soon."
"Okay."
