Chapter 105 Together
One second Shu Ning was in Xiao Chong's arms, the next second she was suddenly in someone else's arms.
She paused for a moment, then looked up at him. She saw his deep silver eyes gleaming in the firelight, with a dark fire burning deep within them.
Shu Ning's current sitting posture made her feel uncomfortable. Her body was facing Xiao Chong, but her upper body was leaning against Xuan Lin.
She tried to adjust her posture, but the man holding her thought she was trying to break free and tightened his arms around her waist.
"What, he can hug her, but I can't?" Xuan Lin leaned closer to her and said.
“No…” Shu Ning frowned, “I just wanted to adjust my posture.”
Upon hearing this, Xuan Lin glanced at her posture and confirmed that it was indeed as she had said, then released her.
"Cough cough."
Shu Ning got up, adjusted her posture, and sat down again.
She was now facing the fire, having left his embrace.
Should we... bring him back?
Shu Ning was conflicted.
You jerk, if you like someone, just take the initiative.
She muttered to herself.
I suddenly remembered that his favorability rating was only a little over 30, which is definitely not enough to make me like him.
She should take the initiative.
She then got up and walked to Mo Li's side, sitting down between him and Xuan Lin.
"Mo Li, what have you been busy with lately?" She took his arm, looked up at him, and gave him an expectant look.
Mo Li was surprised that she was so proactive today, so she handed her the grilled meat.
"To develop poison," he said succinctly.
Shu Ning took the grilled meat from him.
"What kind of poison is that, and what are its effects?" she asked as she ate.
"I call it the Seven-Strand Poison. If an orc poisoned by it cannot find an antidote within seven days, on the last day his whole body will itch and hurt as if bitten by ants, and he will eventually die in agony."
After Mo Li finished speaking, a chilling smile appeared on her lips.
Shu Ning was chewing on some roasted meat when she heard his words and stopped chewing.
She stared at him with wide eyes, and saw a sinister smile on his pale, handsome face, which sent a chill down her spine.
Fortunately, Mo Li's affection for her was positive; otherwise, if it had been negative like before, who knows if he would have used his seven-day deadly poison on her.
She immediately snuggled closer to his arm, looked up at him, and said in a coquettish tone, "Mo Li won't use this poison on me, right?"
Mo Li looked down at her, a dangerous glint in her eyes, and spoke in a threatening tone.
"As long as Shu Ning behaves well, I promise I won't use it on her."
Upon hearing this, Shu Ning felt even more threatened. She withdrew her gaze from him, turned away, and looked away from him, her eyes revealing worry and fear.
Seeing her frightened expression, Mo Li couldn't help but smile, pat her head, and then lean her head against her chest.
"Hehe... Don't be afraid, how could I hurt you?" he said with a smile as he stroked her back.
"Friendly reminder: Mo Li's favorability has increased by 2 points, and her current total favorability is 40."
Shu Ning never expected that Mo Li had this side to her!
She learned more about him, but the more she learned, the more she felt that it would have been better to stay in her initial impression.
Seeing his sinister and triumphant look, the other beastmen nearby couldn't help but show him contempt.
"Ningning, come here." Xiao Chong couldn't stand it anymore and beckoned to her.
Upon hearing Xiao Chong's words, Shu Ning got up and left Mo Li, then sat back down between Xiao Chong and Xuan Lin.
"Eat this, it's tender." Xiao Chong handed the grilled meat to her.
"Mmm!" Shu Ning felt a strong sense of security from Xiao Chong and happily responded.
"Ningning, don't be afraid of him. With me here, who dares to hurt you?" Yan said.
“Yes, Ningning, if you’re afraid of him, you can stay with me from now on, and I’ll protect you,” Jin Tong chimed in.
"Hehe... Thank you." Shu Ning looked up at them.
"Mo Li was just joking with me, everyone please don't misunderstand."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Hei Yao walk onto the stage.
He started with a bunch of polite words, and then briefly introduced the competition rules.
"Fellow orc friends, tonight's competition is about to begin!" After saying the last sentence, he stepped down.
Shu Ning looked towards the stage and saw that a number of orcs had already gathered and sat down in the audience.
The people at the front, in order, are the High Priest, Mu Xia, Shu Yanzhao, and the Witch Doctor.
The first to go on stage was a powerful orc who showed off his large muscles to the orcs below.
"Tsk tsk tsk!" Luo Ci exclaimed.
"What, are you jealous because someone is better than you?" Mu Ran retorted.
"I didn't, don't make wild guesses, am I that kind of person?" Luo Ci retorted.
Shu Ning turned around and saw Luo Ci and the others walking towards them.
"Hey! What brings you all here?" she asked, turning around.
“We were bored over there, so we came over,” Luo Ci said, then sat down between her and Xuan Lin.
Mu Ran also sat down behind Shu Ning and Xiao Chong.
"Shu Ning, are you looking to recruit some followers for this new orc competition in the tribe?" Mu Ran asked.
"This..." Shu Ning really hadn't thought of that.
“Yes, Shu Ning, you should have your own subordinates too,” Luo Ci said.
She looked at Luo Ci, then at Xuan Lin.
“It’s good to take a few; it’ll make things easier in the future,” Xuan Lin suddenly said from the side.
"Ningning, you can accept it if you want, or you can not accept it if you don't want to." Xiao Chong turned around and put his hand on Shu Ning's shoulder.
“From now on, we’ll live together, and my men will be Ningning’s men.” After saying that, she glanced at Xuan Lin, then turned her gaze back to Shu Ning.
“That’s right. From now on, besides Boss Xiao, I will also listen to Shu Ning,” Mu Ran said.
"You guys..." Luo Ci became anxious upon hearing this, and then looked at Xuan Lin and said.
"Boss, Shu Ning is going to be taken away by them, what should we do?"
Xuan Lin remained silent, he hadn't expected Xiao Chong to resort to this tactic just to stay alone with Shu Ning.
“We’re all family, why distinguish between you and me?” Jin Tong turned around and said to Luo Ci, “Why don’t you just listen to Ning Ning?”
"Mm." Xuan Lin nodded slightly in response.
“Great! Then Shu Ning will live with our boss from now on. That will be so convenient, hehehe,” Luo Ci said.
“That won’t do.” Jin Tong was displeased. “Whoever likes Shu Ning will be dealt with according to your wolf clan rules.”
“Not bad,” Mo Li said.
Wolf packs typically consist of males living together in the dens of females, though they can also live alone.
To avoid other conflicts, females can choose which beastmen to accompany them at night.
"Ningning, who do you want to sleep with tonight?" Xiao Chong asked.
Shu Ning turned to look at him, then glanced at the other beastmen.
Although the beastmen didn't show it on their faces, they all hoped that she would choose them.
They themselves were unaware of this feeling; they simply pricked up their ears, waiting for her to speak.
Of course, Shu Ning wanted to be with Xiao Chong the most.
Then, she looked at Xiao Chong and said, "Brother Xiao Chong, I want to go with you."
After saying that, she lowered her head shyly, a blush appearing on her face.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chong's thin lips curved upwards, and the corners of his narrow eyes slightly lifted, indicating his satisfaction with her answer.
Before this, he originally planned to get along well with Shu Ning and let her slowly accept him, but he did not expect that during his absence from the wolf clan, the beast husband who had always disliked her would take the initiative.
Thinking of this, he clenched his fist, his eyes turning sinister, but quickly returned to normal, looking at Shu Ning with gentle eyes.
"Okay, let's do it together tonight."
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