The girl looked perfectly normal, unharmed, only pale from the cold.
Ye Nianzhen quickly notified the girl's family to come and take her away, while they went into the cave for further examination.
The platform for the prophecy stone remained the same; when others sat on it, there was no reaction, but when she sat on it, it would light up, and words and murals would appear on the stone wall. Points of fluorescent light would float on the prophecy stone and surround everyone.
After searching around without finding anything, they went back.
When they returned to the tribe, the atmosphere was strange. The people there didn't express gratitude; in fact, they seemed distant.
Some people are not good at hiding their emotions, and some even harbor a subtle hostility towards them.
Ye Nianzhen's heart skipped a beat, and she sighed inwardly that what was bound to happen had finally arrived.
The fact that someone could lure people to the cave without using any methods, and make the girl wake up as soon as she returned to the tribe, and say something to the others that would drastically change their attitudes, must be the work of the mastermind behind the scenes.
Sure enough, when we arrived at the center, many people were gathered around a large bonfire, including several influential leaders of the tribe.
They said the girl told them that Ye Nianzhen and the others were liars, that Ye Nianzhen was not a beast race saintess at all, and that it was the prophecy stone that told her.
Moreover, the girl's words implied that the prophecy stone looked particularly good to her, suggesting that she was the true saint.
This wouldn't have been a problem in itself; Ye Nianzhen hadn't originally planned to become a saintess. The key issue was that she had always felt there was something fishy about the whole thing.
But being viewed with skepticism or condemnation is a different matter altogether.
Moreover, apart from Ye Nianzhen, everyone else was in a bad mood, especially Hong Xiao.
This surprised Ye Nianzhen. She thought this guy only came because of her status as a saintess, so why is he acting like he's completely devoted to her now?
Could it be true, as the system said, that although the favorability value wasn't unlocked, it was indeed inherited?
Although she disliked Hong Xiao, he had indeed won her over 100% favor before his death in her previous life.
Hong Xiao was getting a little agitated, so Ye Nianzhen quickly interrupted him: "Don't be like this. Whether or not she is a saintess is not very important, but there is one thing you need to understand: I have never intended to lie to or deceive you."
If everything here is just an illusion designed by a mastermind, then there's no point in discussing good and evil.
The deceived beastmen were not wrong, the manipulated little girl was not wrong, and even Hong Xiao, who inexplicably believed that Ye Nianzhen was the saintess, was not wrong.
Therefore, Ye Nianzhen did not intend to argue. If they were not allowed to stay here, they would simply leave.
As they were leaving, Ye Nianzhen specifically asked Luo Shui, "Are you coming with us too? Aren't you from this tribe?"
Luo Shui seemed unconcerned: "Is everything alright? I don't have any family here anymore, and I'm actually quite close to you all, aren't I?"
As he said this, he also elbowed Chu Feng, who was standing next to him.
Chu Feng was actually a little hesitant because his teammates were here.
Ye Nianzhen comforted him, "Don't think too seriously about it. You have your own responsibilities, and staying here is the right choice."
Chu Feng nodded: "Okay, if you need any help later, please feel free to contact me."
He has the ability to communicate with birds, especially falcons like himself; they are his eyes.
And so, Ye Nianzhen and her group temporarily left the tribe.
Luo Shui didn't have much stuff, so he packed a few things, carried them on his back, and went with them.
Surprisingly, Ye Nianzhen originally thought that Mu Guang would not follow, but he actually kept silently following behind them.
Out of curiosity, Ye Nianzhen asked him, "Why are you here too?"
Mu Guang smiled nonchalantly, the corner of his mouth curling up in a cheeky way, making one wonder how such a cute boy could have such an expression on his face.
He said, "I watched a good show. I think there should be even more interesting things to do with you guys."
This was just an excuse; in reality, he hadn't given up on stealing things from Ye Nianzhen, and he wanted to do it even more than a business deal.
As for why he kept arguing with others who said Ye Nianzhen was no longer a saint, the reason is actually very simple: people from other tribes didn't know that, so he was exploiting the information gap!
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It's actually very difficult to walk in the snow and ice.
However, Ye Nianzhen has many different kinds of mounts.
For example, male deer have a very broad back, and the fur on their backs is not very soft; in fact, it is a bit stiff, which acts as a protective layer, but it is still stable.
For example, the white tiger is not very stable and jumps around a lot, but its fur is very thick. Although the outermost layer is not very soft, it is thick enough to make it feel very soft and warm to the touch.
For example, a leopard is smaller than a tiger, and riding it feels similar to riding a tiger, but its fur is smooth, and the texture is different.
For example, the bear has the advantage of being able to walk upright, holding Ye Nianzhen with its front paws while walking. The fur on its chest is very soft and warm. Apart from the posture being a bit embarrassing, everything else is great.
Apart from Mu Guang, everyone else can be Ye Nianzhen's mount.
However, considering the unique significance of the beastmen carrying people, Ye Nianzhen still tries to walk on her own as much as possible.
We arrived at a place with a lake. The lake was frozen over with a thick layer of ice, but there were fish underground.
Because she hadn't eaten fish in a long time, Ye Nianzhen really wanted to eat fish, so she asked everyone to stop and rest here.
They quickly set up a simple little tent, and then a few skilled hunters went to catch fish.
Qin Qiu used his claws to make several cuts on the ice, then punched a hole of a suitable size.
Fish are indeed easy to catch in winter. As soon as the hole opens, fish that are lacking oxygen come to breathe. Qin Qiu catches them one by one with one claw, and soon he has caught a bunch.
Luoshui Bear, who is good at catching fish, also caught a lot.
Red Leopard, who was afraid of water, didn't come to join in, nor did Mingyuan, who disliked the fishy smell.
One of them went to collect firewood, while the other started a fire for Ye Nianzhen.
Soon, the fish were cleaned and brought over, the fire was almost started, and the saltpeter for collecting firewood was also returned.
The aroma of grilled fish quickly filled the space, then was carried away by the wind into the forest behind.
A snake that should have been hibernating woke up and came following the scent.
He was actually freezing to death. The winter here is endless and never stops. Even a snake wouldn't dare to hibernate forever.
He usually wakes up when it's relatively warm, but this time, for some reason, the cold winter has continued.
Prophecy indicates that such weather is a disaster for the beastmen, and only the Holy Maiden can avert it.
But where is the saintess? Even he, as the son of God, doesn't know.
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