Arthur: "In that case, let's go out for a stroll tomorrow, nullify all the moving trees and their abilities, and narrow down the encirclement. If we can force him to retreat and abandon his idea of ​​attacking the tribe, then peace will be restored, and we won't bother looking for him anymore. If he persists and launches a forced attack, that's fine too; we can use Randy as cover and finish him off directly."

Arthur devised a perfect plan: if they couldn't find anyone, they would solve the immediate problem first.

Randy: "Okay"

Guo Xiaoxiao: "Be careful when you go out. If you can't win a fight, run away. Never be reckless."

She'll tell Linzhi the good news tomorrow; they've finally found a solution.

…

A small incident happened while I was sleeping last night.

Today it was Randy and Cang Jue's turn to serve Guo Xiaoxiao in bed. The two of them were sleeping soundly, each holding Guo Xiaoxiao on one side, when a series of crying sounds came from outside.

“555~…”

"That's so cruel... Waaaaah..."

"I don't want to live anymore... 555~"

Guo Xiaoxiao was awakened by the sound of someone crying so hard they were almost out of breath. She tried to hold back her tears, thinking that maybe someone else had encountered something terrible and was too heartbroken to continue crying.

A constant stream of noise entered her ears, and she cried for over an hour without stopping; in fact, it got louder and louder. Guo Xiaoxiao became increasingly agitated.

Get up quickly!

"It's so noisy!"

Randy and Cang Jue both had dark faces, annoyed by the crying and fussing, and wanted to hit someone.

"My ears are going to explode if they keep crying like this! Who is it that's crying nonstop outside?"

They had actually been woken up long ago, but seeing that Guo Xiaoxiao wasn't moving, they assumed she was still fast asleep and didn't want to disturb her, so they all held back.

Carlos, who was sleeping outside the door, pulled back the curtain and rushed out, and then heard...

"Waaaaah... Ah!!!"

It seems he was swatted away by Carlos's snake tail.

The last cry was a heart-wrenching one, but the crying outside the door ceased, and Carlos came in and said...

"It's alright, go to sleep."

Guo Xiaoxiao: "Did you see who it was? Who's crying outside so late at night?"

Carlos: "A Thousand Nights"

Guo Xiaoxiao asked, puzzled, "Why is he crying?"

Mickelson: "He got kicked out. Linzhi wouldn't let him in, and they even had several males guarding the door. Anyone who dared to come near would get a beating."

"So tragic... Wow, Linzhi's got a tough character."

Guo Xiaoxiao felt a little sorry for Qianye, then added, "We can't entirely blame Linzhi. She talked non-stop today and angered him."

Arthur: "Females have never liked nagging males. He brought it on himself; he made a fuss over such a small thing."

That's what they say, but they all get so nervous when she says a few words to them, Guo Xiaoxiao laughed.

"Would you mind if I found another male?"

It was just a little joke; Guo Xiaoxiao wasn't really looking for males, she was just seeing their reactions.

This is like dancing in a minefield! They're all very sensitive, and they're extremely attentive to Guo Xiaoxiao's every move.

Arthur: "Finally, you've said what's on your mind. You still have feelings for Ian?"

Carlos: "Sigh..."

Guo Xiaoxiao looked innocent: "I was just saying. Arthur said that females don't like nagging about such small things, so I just asked casually. Time for bed, I'm not going to talk about it anymore, my bad, my bad."

Carlos: "Don't joke about this, I feel very insecure."

Guo Xiaoxiao promised she would never do it again: "I understand, you guys go to sleep, goodnight."

Carlos: "Go to sleep."

Guo Xiaoxiao turned her head and saw Arthur and Randy, both of whom were staring at her with their eyes open.

She was startled: "What's going on? Why aren't you asleep?"

Arthur: "I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to mate."

Yes, everyone's been holding back. The issue hasn't been resolved, so we need to prioritize the bigger picture. The atmosphere here has built up so much that it's hard not to get emotional.

Guo Xiaoxiao: "I haven't been busy for many days yet. Let's talk about it when we get back. It's more important to finish the important business first."

Carlos: "It's because I was afraid you wouldn't be able to hold back."

Guo Xiaoxiao blushed: "Today you were saying I'm too young and need to be careful, what's going on now?"

Randy was sleeping next to Guo Xiaoxiao, facing her directly as he spoke.

"I will be very careful and gentle, and holding it in is bad for your health."

Hehe... I really can't get angry at Randy's face, so Guo Xiaoxiao simply closed her eyes.

"Never mind, time for bed."

…

In the following days, with Randy's blessing, more and more plants returned to normal.

The forest returned to its usual tranquility, but Lin Zhi was still worried. Guo Xiaoxiao would eventually have to return to the Southern Hemisphere, where Arthur Rickson and the others lived. Beast City couldn't be ignored.

What if he leaves, and the other party notices and comes back? Just to be safe, we should catch him.

The only problem standing in their way was that they couldn't find this person. No one recognized his face, so how could they find him?

This ability has a bug: without using the skill, it's impossible to tell whether he's a descendant of a beastman or a regular beastman.

Linzhi: "Xiaoxiao, we'll trouble you to stay a few more days."

Guo Xiaoxiao: "It's okay, it's alright."

Qianye rushed out and brought Linzhi a bowl of water. The two exchanged glances, seemingly having made up.

Qianye proudly raised her chin and, having become Linzhi's partner, her status was now different.

Lin Zhi has his own unique way of doing things. He taught Qian Ye a lesson to make him behave himself in the future, but his desire to become his partner will not change, including that of Ji Xing, Will, and Yun Ying.

They get along much better than Guo Xiaoxiao; there are no excessive arguments or suspicions about her.

Guo Xiaoxiao and Lin Zhi were playing by the river, ever since Randy had wiped them out.

The tribe's management was somewhat lax, allowing females and orcs to roam freely in the forest.

Guo Xiaoxiao and Lin Zhi discussed the issue of males.

"Linzhi, I feel like your words carry a lot of weight among them. They all listen to you. Do your males fight or argue?"

Lin Zhi: "Of course I will. Arguments and fights happen all the time, and I try to mediate."

Guo Xiaoxiao: Really? They don't look like it. They were very docile in front of you.

Lin Zhi: "That's only what you see on the surface. There are so many things they argue about behind the scenes. Sleeping, mating, whose child should be born first—don't even mention it. They have a small argument every three days, a big argument every five days, and a fight every seven days."

Guo Xiaoxiao: "Wow, I really couldn't tell! I thought you were such a good manager that I wouldn't have this kind of problem."

Lin Zhi: "From now on, when they encounter females, they all act irrationally. We can't let them go too far. Qianye went too far last time; he crossed the line. You need to teach him a lesson, or you'll suffer after you mate."

"They are beastmen, half beast and half human, with the habits of wild animals. They need to be tamed and made to understand who the master is. Occasional quarrels as a spice of life are acceptable, but they cannot go too far."

Guo Xiaoxiao: "I'm a little scared. Sometimes when Arthur glares at me, I don't dare to say anything. Carlos is a master of subtle violence. He'll start by being very gentle and persistent, making it impossible for you to find fault, but he's constantly reminding you that you're wrong."