Chapter 100 Return to the Black Serpent Clan
"I've also heard about Mu Yu sending people to Youhuang Marsh. They're just trying to persuade us, so there's no need to be so nervous, Yiyuan," Shu Ning comforted him.
Yiyuan was someone she had finally managed to find, and she hadn't had a chance to spend much time with him before hearing that he was leaving. She felt conflicted.
Now that he's gone, how can his favorability rating continue to rise?
"Don't think of them as too naive, Ningning," Yiyuan said.
"The struggle for power is never simple," he said, patting her head meaningfully.
But she doesn't need to think so much. With him around, she can just be a happy female.
Then, he looked at her seriously and said, "I'm leaving now. I'll be back soon."
He patted her head, then tightened his arms around her before letting go.
"Be careful on the road!" Shu Ning said, watching his retreating figure.
Wolf Clan Entrance—
Nightmare lay sprawled on the wall above the wolf clan's entrance, and was secretly delighted to see yet another of her beastmen leave the wolf clan.
This is the third person to leave the wolf pack so far.
Currently, there is only one fox who loves to stick to her, and a dragon-like beastman who likes to study poisons. Finally, there is only that cold silver wolf.
The other two don't seem to care much about her and can't be relied on, and that fox likes to play around outside so much.
Sigh, it seems the task of protecting the female master will fall to him.
It's true... it seems everyone values him highly as the new beastman, entrusting him with such an important task.
However, he will not let everyone down!
With this in mind, his eyes hardened, and he was determined to do something immediately.
Thinking about what happened last night...
A sinister glint flashed in his eyes. How dare they touch the females he had been bewitched? They were really asking for trouble.
This morning, the wolf clan's territory was already guarded by his Crimson Flame Tiger beastmen.
The route leading to the wolf pack, in particular, had twice as many orcs as other places.
Apart from the wolf clan and her beastmen, no other beastmen can get close.
Even when the black bears came to "marry" in the morning, he only allowed one to pass.
As for the wolf pack internally, he still needs to keep a close eye on things personally...
Black Serpent Territory Entrance—
Xuanmo looked at the place he had left more than a year ago, a subtle and complex emotion flashing deep in his eyes.
The black serpent orcs on patrol spotted Xuanmo and blocked his path.
"Get out of here right now, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
Xuanmo wasn't angry. This young orc was new to the job, so it was normal that he hadn't seen him before.
He continued walking towards the Black Serpent Clan.
When the orc saw that he wouldn't listen to reason, he continued to chase after him and block his way.
"You dare to go any further? You're asking for trouble!" he roared at him.
Hearing the commotion, another black snake beastman ran over. When he saw that it was Xuan Mo, he quickly stopped the black snake beastman blocking his way.
"Why are you stopping me?!" he questioned the orc beside him.
"Stop talking!" he whispered, scolding the young black snake beastman, then turned to Xuan Mo with an apologetic smile.
"Hehehe... Your Highness, I'm sorry, he's new here and doesn't know any better. Please don't take it personally."
“Mm,” Xuanmo replied.
Upon hearing the orc next to him call him the Crown Prince, the little black snake orc looked at him with surprise, then lowered his head in shame, not daring to look at him again.
"Your Highness, the King and Queen are very worried about you since you haven't returned for so long."
"This way, please." He raised his hand in a gesture of greeting.
Subsequently, Xuanmo joined the Black Serpent Clan.
When Xuanmo entered the territory of the Black Serpent Clan, all the Black Serpents who saw him along the way were filled with fear.
It wasn't because he was so terrifying, but because in their minds, the noble black snake had always been cruel and bloodthirsty, and of course, they themselves were the same.
In the past few years, they have annexed many surrounding tribes and killed countless orcs who did not obey them.
The Black Serpent Clan occupies multiple tribes. Although they are allowed to retain their original tribal characteristics, they must obey the orders of the Black Serpent Clan.
The supreme leader who ruled over all the tribes conquered by the Black Serpent Clan was called the King of the Tribes.
Those who manage the internal affairs of the Black Serpent Clan are still called tribal chiefs or clan leaders.
Xuanmo's father, Ansha, was the king of that tribe and the former chieftain of the Black Serpent Clan.
Currently, the one temporarily managing the internal affairs of the Black Serpent is Hei Teng, the adopted son of An Sha.
The Black Serpent Orcs usually referred to him as the new leader. The longer he served, the more they recognized his abilities and believed that he was the next leader.
When the orcs on the road saw the high-ranking Black Serpent Orcs, they naturally knew that they were not to be trifled with.
However, Xuanmo might be different from others in their hearts.
Upon seeing Xuanmo, who had disappeared for over a year, suddenly reappear, many orcs went back to report to their superiors.
Some reacted with joy and excitement upon hearing the news, while others felt a strong sense of crisis, even though he had taken the position that was not rightfully his.
When the Black Serpent Queen heard that Xuanmo had returned, she stood up excitedly, so happy that she didn't know what to do first. Then she ordered people to prepare for his return.
After returning to the Black Serpent Clan, Xuanmo did not immediately go back to his own residence, but went straight to the residence of the Black Serpent Clan Chief.
"Xuanmo, it's been so long, why did you suddenly come back?" Hei Teng said with a wicked smile when he saw Xuanmo.
"They didn't even give us a heads-up."
Although he had already heard a secret report from his orc subordinates before he appeared.
Xuanmo never expected that during the year he disappeared, he would have already taken this position.
"Where is Ansha?" he asked expressionlessly.
"Father, I don't know," Hei Teng said, waving his hand as if he didn't know.
"He's probably busy."
He finished speaking and then saw Xuan Qing come in.
"Xuanmo, you're finally back." Xuanqing came in from behind Xuanmo, walked in front of him, placed her hands on his arms, and looked at him excitedly.
Where have you been for the past year or so?
When Hei Teng saw Xuan Qing enter, he immediately straightened his posture.
"Mother, didn't Wu Ling say that Xuan Mo went to the Wolf Clan?"
Xuan Qing ignored Hei Teng and continued talking to Xuan Mo.
"Xuanmo, you must be tired from the journey. Your mother has prepared a banquet for you. Come with me."
"Mother, where is he?" Xuanmo asked.
“He…he’s busy,” Xuan Qing replied, her eyes darting away.
Xuanmo noticed that they all said he was busy, as if they were hiding something.
"Xuanmo, forget about your father for now, let's go get something to eat, sigh... Xuanmo!"
Xuanmo left them and headed towards that place.
When the guards saw Xuan Mo arrive, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes, but they didn't stop him and let him pass directly.
Xuanmo walked through the corridor, entered a dark underground cave, and after walking for a while, he was greeted by a burst of light.
In the middle of the cave was a black pool, in which lived some things that he found utterly repulsive.
This was also the direct reason why he left the Black Serpent Clan.
"Xuanmo, you're back."
An Sha smiled when he saw Xuan Mo.
Xuanmo looked displeased when he saw him.
"Stop pretending, did you do it?"
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