Feili walked over to Qiao Xixi, holding a beast-hide bag.
"Xixi, these are the Crystal Stones for Beast King City. Keep them safe."
Qiao Xixi took the beast-hide bag, a little confused. "Why do we need to bring so many Crystal Stones to Beast King City?"
Feili's voice was grave. "It's an offering for the Beast King. If you can get close to her on this trip, you can ask her to grant the Black Panther Tribe independence. A large, independent tribe has the chance to become a Beast City. Then, other Beast Cities won't be able to target us so easily."
Qiao Xixi could understand the need to give gifts when asking a superior for a favor. She took the beast-hide bag and nodded. "I understand."
"You should get going, before it gets too hot. I'll watch over the cubs."
"Okay, Feili Father Beast. You need to take care of yourself, too."
Feili nodded, watching as they went to the rooftop of the inner city. Kunlin and the other Wing Clan males were already waiting there.
