Chapter 452: The Beast World's Charmer (17)

Quiet.

All the noisy sounds seemed to be paused at this moment, and the whole room was silent in an unexpected tacit understanding.

The atmosphere was originally quite lively and relaxed.

Because of August's provocative toast, everything was messed up.

He seems drunk.

The agile wolf didn't care about the way the people around him looked at him. He just stubbornly and persistently cast his blatant and fiery gaze at Qiao Xi.

Is it longing or greed?

Maybe it's a bit of both.

At such a close distance, he could even clearly feel the familiar aura of Qiao Xi, which quickly awakened those memories that August wanted to forget but had not yet completely let go.

He was drunk, but not drunk.

I don’t want to be so restricted by my identity as the patriarch of the Black Wolf Tribe.

He also didn't want to see Qiao Xi snuggling so obediently in someone else's arms. The person the girl had snuggled up to before was clearly him.

But now.

When did she quietly change and become more and more distant from him?

August didn't want to understand.

He could say that the alcohol was temporarily numbing his thoughts, but he didn't want to discuss that nonsense of responsibility with Qiao Xi at all. He just wanted to know why Qiao Xi was in the White Snake Tribe and became the Saint of their White Snake Clan?

Want.

What I desire is an answer.

If this was the status she wanted, then August could give it to her.

The man stared at Qiao Xi with a blazing gaze, like a predator locking onto its prey. He stared at her without blinking, showing no sign of retreating. His attitude was unwavering, and he wasn't afraid of what the surrounding tribesmen would think of him.

“…”

Qiao Xi looked away.

Clarence, who didn't meet his gaze, and was holding the girl, had a smile on his face that had gradually turned cold.

Before Qiao Xi could speak.

His deep eyes looked at August in front of him, with a cold smile that did not reach his eyes as he spoke slowly and calmly.

"Lady Saint is not suitable for drinking."

He reached out his long, distinct hand, walked around to Qiao Xi, and picked up his own wine glass: "For the time being, I will serve this glass of wine in return to Chief August."

Clarence looked over with a half-smile.

He slid his arm around Qiao Xi's waist upwards, gently pressing the girl's slender and thin back, and slightly adjusted the posture of Qiao Xi leaning in his arms, allowing the girl to bury her cheek in his arms.

Also avoided.

The angle at which Ogeste can see it.

The wide sleeves fell down, and the moment Clarence hid the person in his arms, the temperature in August's burning eyes gradually cooled down.

Qiao Xi was hugged by Clarence.

This time, it was no longer her leaning against Clarence, but the man adjusted slightly so that she leaned into his arms head-on.

thereby.

He avoided August's sight, leaving only his back.

Qiao Xi leaned carelessly in Clarence's arms.

Her slender white hands rested on the man's chest, her soft fingertips idly tracing the intricate patterns on the man's collar.

I noticed the atmosphere over there was quite confrontational.

She watched the show leisurely and watched the fight between tigers from the mountain.

When Clarence met August's gaze, he seemed unaware of the hostility in the other's eyes. He smiled slightly and drank the wine in the glass.

And August's attention.

The whole thing was on Qiao Xi's body from beginning to end, but the girl held by Clarence didn't react at all.

He didn't even glance over.

So strange.

It was as if they didn't even know each other.

August felt a heavy, choking feeling in his chest, a pressure that made him feel a bit suffocated. He longed for an answer, a rare moment when he wanted to put aside his position as patriarch and disregard all the rules and regulations.

Come here.

Came to Qiao Xi.

I want to feel her breath so eagerly and look at her so greedily as she is always beautiful.

Even if it was an irrational provocation this time.

If it can be exchanged.

Seeing Qiao Xi's downcast eyes and her slight worry, August thought. Even if he was asked to take Qiao Xi away in public and break off relations with the White Snake Tribe, he could do it. However, Qiao Xi didn't even look at him.

Calm to...

It's like we are strangers who have never met before.

He drank the entire bottle of wine down his throat, burning not only his stomach but also his aching heart. He wanted to act recklessly and impulsively once, if Qiao Xi showed any concern for him, or showed any resistance to Clarence.

So.

Even if it is irrational, even if the consequences will not be good, he must take Qiao Xi away from the White Snake Tribe.

once.

It was because he thought Qiao Xi was only willing to stay in the snow mountain and was unwilling to join the tribe. Therefore, August did not force her, as he also knew that it might be because Qiao Xi was unwilling to take sides.

This is normal.

And he cannot abandon his people and be irresponsible to them.

So after knowing it.

He left the snow mountain and never came back, but he knew in his heart that Qiao Xi was on the snow mountain, and when he missed her, he looked at the snow mountain from a distance.

It's a bit comforting after all.

I feel sweeter in my heart.

But now Qiao Xi has a position. She has become the saint of the White Snake Tribe, with a status equal to that of the tribe leader. In other words, she has become a member of the White Snake Tribe.

therefore.

August felt a strong sense of disappointment at that moment. He thought that Qiao Xi didn't want to be involved in these tedious matters, so she had no intention of joining the tribe and refused to see him.

Now……

Qiao Xi joined the White Snake Tribe?

And became their saint?

His thoughts suddenly exploded, leaving August's mind in a state of disarray. He had no spare energy to think about anything else. Strong impulses and a subtly suppressed temper erupted along with his unrequited love.

He made a provocation that was not in line with his status.

I want to get closer and take another look at her.

But Qiao Xi didn't want to pay attention to him, or rather, she was too lazy to pay attention to him. Was it because she was the Saint of the White Snake Tribe that she couldn't have any contact with the leader of the Black Wolf Tribe and therefore had to cut ties?

Clarence returned the toast with his drink.

However, August did not take any action.

The atmosphere at the banquet seemed to be deadlocked here, gradually changing from the original silence to solemnity.

The White Snake people were still celebrating.

When he noticed the atmosphere gradually changing, the joy on his face gradually faded, and his expression began to turn cold. He looked warily at August, who was not moving at all.

They are on guard.

The Black Wolf Tribe members had clearly sensed the changes here. They wondered why Chief Ogest had acted so strangely today. Or was it really because of Master Shengling joining the White Snake Tribe?

Is that why their leader is so angry?

They know it too.

August was also very proud. Basically, all important decisions were made by him, and the uncontrollable creatures that appeared before were an exception.

They all thought that the creatures would stay in the Black Wolf Tribe.

But they were obviously overthinking it.

The people of the Black Wolf Tribe have had this knot in their hearts ever since then, and when they see their current chief again, they can understand his feelings.

Obviously...

It was obvious that they met Lady Shengling first, so why do the people of the White Snake Tribe regard Lady Shengling as their saint!

The more I think about it, the more unbalanced I feel.

They were not the type to tolerate bad tempers, and when they noticed that the atmosphere was becoming confrontational, the members of the Black Wolf Tribe simply slammed the table and stood up and shouted loudly.

"You, the White Snake Tribe, have taken away the creatures that once belonged to our tribe!"

"Yes, she was once a living being of our tribe!"

"She is not your so-called saint!"

The wolves were agitated.

As soon as someone started something, more fierce voices would loudly echo him.

Even the people from the small tribes nearby were terribly shocked, watching everything happening before their eyes in astonishment and bewilderment.

They know nothing.

I don’t understand why the people of the Black Wolf Tribe reacted so strongly.

The voices of the tribesmen.

It seemed as if at this moment it finally reached August's heart. He came back to his senses and looked at the tribesmen who spoke for him with some surprise.

When I noticed his gaze.

The excited Black Wolf people were even more excited.

"Chief, take back the living being!"

"Get it back!"

As one of the three major tribes, they would not tolerate the White Snake Tribe's complacency in vain.

Since you don't want to give up on the living being.

If we meet again now, just take him back.

Their thoughts were very simple. They simply felt that the White Snake Tribe had made them unhappy, and now they wanted their savior to become a saint. If the creatures were unwilling to stay in their tribe, no one would get it.

That's okay.

They still have some psychological comfort.

But now Lord Shengling has joined the White Snake Tribe and is so intimate with that hypocritical Clarence. Seeing this scene, the members of the Black Wolf Tribe have already been furious.

This insidious and cunning white snake.

What kind of sweet words did he use to deceive the living beings?

"The Saint of our tribe was once a member of your tribe?"

Clarence, who was sitting at the top, raised his eyebrows slightly. He looked at the noisy members of the Black Wolf Tribe with a faint smile on his face.

"How can you prove that she was once yours?"

Ask this question.

The people of the Black Wolf Tribe were stunned for a moment. How could they prove it?

Yes, the Living Being had stayed in their tribe for a short time. But they hadn't announced it to the outside world, so the other small tribes naturally didn't know about it either.

So no one can prove it to them?

The members of the Black Wolf Tribe fell silent for a moment.

But there was one person among them.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he quickly turned to the Grey Eagle tribe members who had remained silent. "They can prove it! We went on an adventure together into the forbidden area, and they saw us bring the creatures out with their own eyes."

As soon as the words fell.

The rest of the Black Wolf tribe members seemed to have found their backbone.

Sweep away the previous silence.

Everyone started talking at once, and they all echoed, "Yes, the people of the Grey Eagle Tribe know!"

Although their action that time needed to be kept secret.

But that time.

They didn't gain any benefits, let alone treasures, they didn't even see the shadow of the strange beast, and they almost lost their lives in there.

And at that time.

Wasn't it Qiao Xi who rescued them one by one? The people of the Grey Eagle Tribe were also rescued by Qiao Xi, and they also knew that Qiao Xi was brought out from the Black Wolf Tribe by August.

right.

And the people of the Grey Eagle Tribe know!

They were so excited about finding evidence to refute the claim that they completely ignored the gloomy aura of the Grey Eagle Tribe leader, Aldrich.

The other side.

The Grey Eagle Tribe, which suddenly became the focus of attention, was finally exposed.

They originally saw Qiao Xi.

I just want to say hello to each other.

After all, Qiao Xi had been a guest in their territory and had stayed for quite a while. Furthermore, when they parted ways, it was the clan leader who personally saw her off.

Such a powerful creature.

The people of the Grey Eagle tribe also felt a little regretful that they could not stay in their tribe.

But this was Qiao Xi's choice.

They naturally respected her and said nothing more, but now that Qiao Xi had chosen the White Snake Tribe and become the Saint of the White Snake Tribe, this naturally made them feel a little uncomfortable, but more of it was helplessness.

Also because.

They call themselves the masters of the sky.

However, he failed to gain the favor of the creatures and let them stay. Instead, he joined their natural enemy, the White Snake Clan.

Uncomfortable point.

It was also because Qiao Xi joined the White Snake Tribe. If it was the Black Wolf Tribe, they would at least not feel uncomfortable and would respect the other party's choice. But choosing the White Snake Tribe...

For the eagle.

What they dislike the most is the White Snake Tribe.

If they didn't want to maintain some superficial friendship, they would be reluctant to even come to the banquet.

Who knows here.

But they saw the man they loved and respected fall into the arms of the enemy.

This feeling...

It's like they went out hunting and their nest was dug out by a snake.

That's the kind of feud that goes on.

They were naturally dissatisfied with Qiao Xi's choice of the White Snake Tribe. The White Snake Tribe had always liked to use these scheming tactics, and that hadn't changed even now.

The eagle was disdainful of their behavior.

Now the topic has been turned around.

The Eagle Tribe member, who had been suppressing his temper until now, simply stopped pretending: "You? A reckless man, a mean person. The one that the Living Beings should choose most is the Grey Eagle Tribe."

An Eagle tribe member sneered.

"When the Living Beings came to visit our Grey Eagle tribe and we held a carnival banquet, you didn't even know where you were."

Of course not.

What's the point of the people of the Black Wolf Tribe shouting here? It will only bring shame to their tribe. Don't you see that the people of those small tribes are already trembling with fear and hiding in the corners?

Unlike the leader of their Grey Eagle tribe.

He remained calm and composed from beginning to end, not affected at all.

"What?"

"Carnival? What carnival?"

The members of the Black Wolf Tribe had originally aimed their spearheads at the White Snake Tribe, but when they heard the words of the Eagle Tribe member, they subconsciously looked in the direction of the Grey Eagle Tribe with surprise and confusion.

The Grey Eagle looked proud.

"Of course it's a welcome party to celebrate the creatures that saved us!"

His words fell.

The surroundings suddenly became silent, and August's eyes subconsciously turned to Aldridge. Even Clarence's gaze became more inquisitive, as he looked over there thoughtfully.

And Aldridge.

He was originally sitting in his seat with a normal expression, but when he noticed those eyes coming his way, his aura became slightly restrained.

The cold and noble young man raised his eyes.

His calm gaze passed over the noisy members of the Black Wolf Tribe and fell directly on the back of Qiao Xi who was at the top.

His eyes are deep.

There was a mixture of obscure emotions in his gaze as he stared at Qiao Xi's back, and for a moment it was impossible to guess what he was thinking.

"I saw it, and invited you to return the favor."

Aldridge looked away and spoke indifferently.

"You guys can continue, there's no need to worry about me."

“…”

The members of the Grey Eagle Tribe nearby also lowered their voices, controlled their tempers, and sat down obediently.

The patriarch clearly didn't want to get into trouble.

They have to get involved in the affairs between the Black Wolf Tribe and the White Snake Tribe, so they can't cause any more trouble.

but……

When August heard his words, the stern man's expression wavered a little, and a hint of contemplation flashed across his eyes, as if he had figured something out.

August asked in a deep voice.

"Were you with the living creatures at the time?"

"Yes or no, it doesn't matter anymore."

Aldridge met his gaze, his sharp eyes slightly lowered to hide those subtle emotional fluctuations.

It doesn't make sense.

Arguing about this now will not change the status quo.

It won't change the situation.

It's meaningless and just adds to the joke.

And these.

This was not a topic Clarence could get involved in. He sat at the top, hugging Qiao Xi, and watched the chaotic situation below with interest.

And in his arms.

Qiao Xi, who had noticed something, felt a little curious when he heard this. He adjusted his posture slightly and turned to look at the seat.

He noticed the movements of the delicate beauty in his arms.

Clarence bowed his head slightly and laughed dumbly. "Lady Saint, this sharp confrontation is all because of you. Did anything happen between you and them?"

The man's slender, pale hands.

He stroked her cool, soft hair slowly and steadily.

Qiao Xi raised her beautiful eyes slightly, and looked at the two tribes at the seats, but did not answer Clarence.

And for her silence and indifference.

Clarence just chuckled, having long been accustomed to it.

In this deadlock.

Qiao Xi stared at them and finally had the chance to interrupt.

"I am the Saint of the White Snake Clan, but I am not from the White Snake Tribe."

Clarence made her a saint.

The status is equivalent to that of the patriarch.

But she wasn't from the White Snake Tribe, and Clarence wouldn't use the White Snake Tribe to force Qiao Xi to do anything. Therefore, when the girl's quiet voice fell, August, who had originally been focusing on the Grey Eagle Tribe, turned his attention to her.

He immediately withdrew his thoughts and looked towards Qiao Xi.

Although he was not very clear about what happened exactly.

but……

Aldrich's attitude speaks for itself. When leaving the forbidden forest, it is very likely that Qiao Xi did not disappear directly, but was invited by Aldrich to attend a carnival banquet in the Grey Eagle Tribe.

so.

The time he was waiting alone in the snowy mountains.

I can't feel Qiao Xi's breath.

I'm afraid it's because Qiao Xi is not on the snow mountain at all.

Maybe Qiao Xi really didn't want to see him, but during such a long period of time, Qiao Xi must have spent part of his time in the Grey Eagle Tribe.

Aldridge lied.

He must have seen Qiao Xi at that time, but he told him that he had not.

Until now.

Only when August realized the truth of the matter did he feel strongly excluded.

"Isn't she from your White Snake Tribe?"

Aldrich looked at him with a cold gaze. He ignored August and didn't want to waste words with him.

Simply.

Just focus on the topics that interest him most.

Clarence smiled at this.

"Of course, she is only the saint of my tribe, not a member of the tribe."

There is still a difference.

Just like people from small tribes would ask people from large tribes to send someone to protect them.

That person is in their tribe.

But for those who do not belong to their tribe, the relationship is equivalent to being employed.

Now.

This is the relationship between Qiao Xi and the White Snake Tribe.

What they gave Qiao Xi was power and status.

And Qiao Xi.

It is to meet the records in their ancient books that the holy child appointed by Lord Tengshe is now elected by them as the holy girl.

“…”

The members of other small tribes looked at each other in confusion.

To be honest.

They didn't understand a word, but they probably knew that the leader of the Black Wolf Tribe had a dispute with the leader of the Clarence Tribe because of the Saint of the White Snake Tribe.

"Yeah."

Odris lowered his eyelids slightly.

When he raised his eyes again, his gaze passed Clarence and fell on Qiao Xi who had turned around, and his eyes met the girl's directly.

He looked at her.

He spoke in a clear, slightly deep voice.

"Then, can the Grey Eagle Tribe hire a noble saint to serve as the Eagle Tribe's high priestess?"

He was clearly asking for Clarence's opinion.

But the eagle's sharp eyes.

But she was looking at the person who was protected in Clarence's arms, and when Qiao Xi met his cold and sharp gaze, she subconsciously blinked her beautiful eyes.

Clarence's hand paused.

The perfect smile mask seemed to have a crack, but he still looked at the girl in his arms: "What do you think, Saint Lady?"

"It all depends on the clan leader."

Qiao Xi withdrew her gaze and stopped looking over there. Her tone was light and casual.

Such an attitude.

This also made Clarence feel a little relieved, but in the man's heart, a stronger and more strange emotion surged.

Too eye-catching.

Will always be coveted by others.

Perhaps having noticed Qiao Xi's attitude, Aldridge was not in a hurry and added casually.

"Lady Saint, you might want to give it some more thought. The Grey Eagle Tribe can only offer more than the White Snake Tribe."

Speaking of this.

There was a slight pause in his voice, and then an imperceptible chuckle appeared in Aldridge's voice.

"Of course, if Lady Saint wants, even my people are yours."

“——!”

Quiet.

At this moment, the entire banquet was silent.

August's pupils shrank slightly, unable to conceal the shock in his expression. He could never have imagined that Aldridge would be the one to say such a thing.

This moment.

Countless possibilities have emerged in his mind, but for August, who has become extremely sensitive.

He already has.

It's not like before, when I didn't think about things in that way.

so……

Have you ever done that kind of thing?

Did Qiao Xi and Aldridge have that kind of relationship?

August's hands clenched into fists, and his breathing began to become unstable.

As for the people of the Black Wolf Tribe.

They understood it in a different way and took a deep breath.

I didn’t expect that the leader of the Grey Eagle Tribe would be so generous that he could even let his own people be controlled by the Lord of Creatures!

The people of the Grey Eagle Tribe think so too.

But they have always submitted to the powerful, so they don't think there is anything wrong with their leader doing this.

on the contrary.

If they can really succeed and make the creature become the high priest of the Grey Eagle Tribe, it will definitely be a sure win for them.

White Snake Tribe.

Don't even think about enjoying privileges and reaping the benefits alone.