The gray wolf orcs behind him continued their discussion.

"It is said that this time the exchange is with the argali tribe. The argali beastmen are all herbivores and their hunting ability is not strong. The three females, Wolf Nini and the others, will probably have to live a hard life for a while."

"However, the argali tribe has a way to get white stones, so that at least the females can have white stones to eat and won't get sick."

"That's hard to say. Females can get sick just as easily if they don't eat meat, and it's not certain whether the exchanged females will even come back alive. Just think about what happened to the females that were exchanged before..."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a figure blocked the gray wolf leader's path.

When will they leave the tribe?

Lang Zhuang's face was gloomy, and his voice was as heavy as the weather today.

The gray wolf orc was startled by the wolf-like man's expression, shoved him away abruptly, and said irritably:

"What? You scared me!"

"When will they leave the tribe to exchange for females in the argali tribe? When will Wolf Nini leave the tribe?" Wolf Zhuang asked, his face dark, seemingly oblivious to the gray wolf orc's expression.

"He left this morning, he just left the tribe, didn't you know?" the gray wolf orc replied with a puzzled look.

Lang Zhuang's heart skipped a beat.

We've already set off!

If she goes to the argali tribe, will she be able to come back safely?

He didn't have time to think; his body reacted faster than his brain. He shoved the gray wolf orc aside and hurriedly ran out of the tribe.

Halfway there, he remembered to transform into his beast form, but before he could even take off his animal hide, it tore into pieces.

"Are you crazy?!" the gray wolf orc cursed angrily as he looked at the wolf-like figure's retreating back.

...

Wolf Zhuang stumbled and staggered to the outside of the tribe.

The footprints on the ground were very clear, and it was easy to tell at a glance which direction the female group had left from.

Lang Zhuang barely caught his breath as he followed the footprints.

As you leave the tribe, the vegetation grows taller and taller, and three-legged gray wolves run wildly through the bushes.

The dry, green shadows of the trees receded quickly, and soon the figure of the gray wolf orc finally appeared ahead.

There were dozens of males, three of which had females sitting on their backs.

The three females were protected in the middle of the group, with orcs blocking their way from all sides.

Without thinking, Lang Zhuang rushed forward, shoving aside the last gray wolf orc, and tried to stop the female in front of him.

Wolf Nini cannot go to the argali tribe. Even if it costs him his life, he cannot let her take that risk.

"Wolf Strong, what are you doing!"

The orc who was knocked aside saw Wolf Strong and growled unhappily.

"This is a female that the chief arranged to be exchanged with the argali tribe. If you obstruct us again, I can tell the chief and he can deal with you!"

Wolf Zhuang ignored the warnings and chased straight after the female in front of him.

"Wolf Nini! Get down here!"

Seeing this, the other gray wolf orcs together pinned Lang Zhuang to the ground.

Before Lang Zhuang could even touch a female, he was pinned to the ground by several gray wolf orcs.

"Wolf Strong, are you crazy? The decision to send females for exchange is made by the chief and all the orcs in the tribe. Get back here right now and stop causing trouble. If you keep making noise, I won't be so polite!"

One of the gray wolf orcs cursed angrily.

Wolf Zhuang's head was pressed firmly to the ground by wolf claws. He could not struggle and could only raise his head with all his might and howl at the female's back.

"I will apologize to the chief when I get back. Tell Wolf Nini to come down first and leave her here!"

The gray wolf orc sneered.

“You want to admit your guilt? How can you admit your guilt? There are no White Stones left in the tribe. Without exchanging White Stones, the remaining females will not survive. Wolf Nini doesn’t even have a mate. She has no choice but to exchange.”

"I'll find a way to get the white stones! I can go to Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain alone to exchange for white stones, and I'll give all the white stones I get to the tribe!" Wolf Strong said eagerly.

The gray wolf orc looked at him with a mocking expression. "What right do you have? You have no relation to Wolf Nini whatsoever."

"Even if you can get the White Stone, it won't be enough for the tribe to get through this crisis. Wolf Nini doesn't have a mate, so she still has to go and make an exchange."

Lang Zhuang was speechless for a moment, opening his mouth, "I! I..."

The gray wolf orc was getting impatient and said directly to his tribesman beside him:

"Take Langzhuang back and hand him over to the chief. The rest of you will come with me to the argali tribe."

As soon as he finished speaking, two gray wolf beastmen transformed into human form and used thick, sturdy vines to tie up the wolf.

The females ahead must also continue on their way.

Lang Zhuang was bound hand and foot and dragged back.

He was momentarily lost in thought, countless images of losing Lang Nini flashing through his mind, and a sudden pain shot through his heart, as if he couldn't breathe.

He just wanted her to be safe.

If his retreat would compromise her safety, then what would be the point of his existence?

At that moment, he broke free from the vines binding him and rushed forward again, grabbing the gray wolf orc in front of him.

"Wolf Nini, you can't go to the Rock Sheep Tribe. If you're willing, you can be my partner. I'm willing to make up for the White Stones lost by the tribe!"

The three females were all dressed in large animal skins, and their hair was cut to the same length. Their hair, which had been chewed by dogs, had been specially washed and styled the day before they left, so that they could exchange it for more white stones.

From behind, they look almost identical.

Wolf Zhuang went straight forward and pulled down one of the females.

Judging by her face, it wasn't Wolf Nini. Then she tried to pull another one, but that wasn't her either.

Upon reaching the third female, Wolf Strong's hands began to tremble, and he said in a trembling voice:

"Nini, I was wrong. As long as you don't go to the argali tribe, I will never hide from you again. I will do whatever you ask, and I will listen to everything you say. Please stay, okay?"

The inferiority complex stemming from losing an arm is utterly insignificant compared to Nini's life.

The female did not react at all.

Wolf's heart sank.

He hardened his heart and gritted his teeth, saying, "If you don't stay, then I'll go to the rock sheep tribe with you!"

Orcs who desert their tribe are considered abandoned beasts, and the tribe will no longer regard them as members of the tribe.

The female in front finally moved.

Turning his head, he looked at him with an expression that said, "Wolf Warrior, what's wrong with you here?"

Lang Zhuang stared blankly at the unfamiliar face before him.

Not Wolf Nini?

Where is Wolf Nini?

He turned around and saw that all the gray wolf orcs around him had expressions of watching a show. He immediately understood what was going on.

Wolf Nini didn't need to make the exchange at all; he was tricked!

Under the tree, Wolf Nini emerged from the shadows.

When Lang Zhuang saw her, his previously anxious heart calmed down at that moment.

Her anxiety, worry, and restlessness were all soothed.

In that instant, he finally understood his own heart.

“Nini, I…”

Lang Zhuang wanted to apologize to Lang Nini, but before he could finish speaking, Lang Nini interrupted him.

"Do you still stand by what you just said?"

Lang Zhuang thought he would be blamed and see her angry, but he didn't expect her first words to be like this.

He paused for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, his honest face full of seriousness and urgency. "It counts! Of course it counts!"