The Beast King couldn't hide the shock in her eyes.
She didn't even stop to consider whether Yun Ji had learned the royal family's secret. Her very first thought was of the consequences if Qiao Xixi had mated with Yun Ji in the secret passage!
The moment a Priest is chosen, he swears an oath to the Beast God to never mate or bond with a female during his term.
It wasn't that they were incapable of doing so, but they had to report it to the Beast God and resign from their position before they could resume the life of a normal male.
If they were to break this oath, they would not only lose their title as Priest but also face the Beast God's judgment.
Years ago, Yun Ji's father had been with his mother during his tenure, resulting in Yun Ji's birth. Afterward, Yun Ji's father was punished by the Beast God. A hundred heavenly thunderbolts struck him down, scattering all his beast-soul energy and killing him instantly.
