She is so weak, how could she have to bear such a burden?
The witch doctor looked at the two people in front of him and sighed softly.
If that beastman clan finds out that this female is the one who caused their entire clan's downfall, they will spare no effort to hunt her down. In that case, it might even implicate the White Tiger tribe.
"Bai Jing..."
“Grandpa Witch Doctor, I know what you’re going to say, but Wanwan is the female I’ve chosen, and I will never abandon her in this lifetime.”
"But how can you protect her all by yourself? The entire tribe might be..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the two of them already understood each other implicitly.
The shaman holds a high position in the tribe. He, along with the elders and chieftains, is a core member of the tribe and must prioritize the tribe in all matters.
Although females play the most important role in a tribe, the relative importance of a female's life versus the safety of the entire tribe is immediately apparent.
Yu Wanwan nestled in Bai Jing's arms, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Although she couldn't understand what the two men were saying, she did understand one thing: her physical condition might be life-threatening, and could even harm the entire tribe.
But she didn't understand why this, which was clearly a normal physiological issue for every girl, would cause harm to others. Was it simply because she was human and this was a beastman society?
So, what about Bai Jing? Between raising his own tribe and a woman he just met, will he really do everything in his power to protect her? If Bai Jing really doesn't want to give her up, what kind of things will he suffer?
For the first time, Yu Wanwan felt a great sense of panic about her future.
Bai Jing held Yu Wanwan even tighter in his arms, making her feel a sense of security.
The witch doctor also fell into a long silence.
He looked at Yu Wanwan; the little female was so fragile, her petite body trembling slightly, and her eyes glistening with tears.
The witch doctor felt a pang of pity that such a fate should be borne by a female.
“Bai Jing, I know you like her, but this is too dangerous. Before you two become a couple, leave her in the Qingwan Forest. There will naturally be powerful beastmen to protect her.”
This is the best solution at present.
Bai Jing looked at the witch doctor, his eyes icy cold: "I've already said, I won't abandon Wanwan."
Bai Jing's stubbornness irritated the witch doctor, who was so angry that his beard almost stood on end.
“Our tribe no longer has any orcs who have reverted to their ancestral form, and we are completely unable to resist the invasion of other orc races. Do you really want to put the tribe in danger?”
With a hiss, a flame ignited in Bai Jing's palm, illuminating the entire cave with its orange glow.
"You...you've awakened your ancestral power?" The witch doctor's lips trembled.
“I will take my female away from the tribe, and I also hope that the witch doctor will keep this a secret.”
He was referring to the idea that females are destined for something.
Only the three of them know about this now. Today he left with the little female. If the news that the female is the destined one gets out, it must be the witch doctor who spread it.
He's threatening me!
The witch doctor was startled by the fierce look in Bai Jing's eyes and it took him a while to recover.
"Don't worry, I will definitely keep this a secret for you."
"Then thank you, witch doctor."
As Bai Jing was speaking, he was about to take Yu Wanwan away, but the witch doctor stopped him.
“Bai Jing, I originally wanted the little female to leave because there were no beastmen in the tribe who had reverted to their ancestral form, and the tribe was not strong enough to protect her. However, since you have awakened your ancestral power and your strength is not ordinary, it would be better to keep the female in the tribe.”
Bai Jing remained unmoved.
The shaman continued, "The chieftain will soon abdicate, and you are perfectly capable of becoming the next chieftain. At that time, as the chieftain's partner, Wanwan will have the entire tribe's obligation to protect her. Isn't that better than you wandering here with her?"
When he said the last sentence, Bai Jing looked down at Yu Wanwan.
The little female's eyes were filled with panic and fear, and crystal tears silently streamed down her cheeks.
Bai Jing wiped the water off Yu Wanwan's face and asked softly, "Wanwan, do you want to leave or stay?"
Yu Wanwan's eyes flashed.
Of course, she neither wanted to leave nor stay.
This beast world is so unfriendly to her, a weak human. Although Bai Jing has said that he will never abandon her, how can she be so selfish as to make Bai Jing abandon his homeland and wander for her sake?
But since things have already developed this way, it's better to stay and find a way home as soon as possible, which is the best way to avoid implicating Bai Jing.
“Stay,” she said slowly.
Bai Jing gently kissed Yu Wanwan's forehead: "Okay, then I'll do as you say."
Upon hearing the final conclusion, the witch doctor breathed a sigh of relief. He was already reluctant to leave one female, and if he were to lose another orc, he would regret it to death.
The most important factor in improving the tribe's strength is the ancestral beastmen. Now that Bai Jing has awakened, he will definitely be able to greatly enhance the tribe's strength, so they will no longer have to fear invasions from other beastmen.
"You all should rest well in my cave for now. Wanwan's identity must be kept a secret. Don't let anyone know until your strength improves."
Bai Jing nodded, and then asked, "However, please keep my awakening a secret for now, witch doctor."
The witch doctor asked, puzzled, "Why?"
"Wanwan and I are not yet paired up, but the chieftain is demanding that awakened beastmen and their daughters become partners. I'm worried that if people find out about this, the chieftain will force me to become his daughter's beast husband."
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
