Mu Nanxun's eyes flickered, a warm current flowing through them. He responded firmly with an "Mm," his gaze fixed firmly on Yi Yi.
Dying together...that's a good idea.
But... not now.
Even if it meant taking a desperate gamble, he wouldn't let her end her life in this way.
"Prepare—" Grandma Arno ordered, "Execute..."
Just as Mu Nanxun was about to make his move, he suddenly heard Yu'er panting heavily outside the fire.
"Stop! The old witch doctor is here!"
Everyone looked over and saw Yu'er running anxiously towards them, with the old shaman following slowly behind her.
The old shaman's entire body was covered by colorful feathers or fur, leaving only his eyes exposed, making it impossible to see his true appearance.
So this is the old witch doctor...
Mu Nanxun had heard Yi Yi mention the old witch doctor. It seemed that the reason she was able to successfully conceal her true form and go to the human world was because of the pills given to her by the old witch doctor.
During their conversation, it seemed that the old shaman Yi had mentioned was somewhat mysterious. Now that they had seen his true form, they indeed felt that he seemed different from other spirit foxes.
From the moment they heard the news of the old shaman's arrival to the moment they saw him walking toward them, almost every member of the tribe displayed an attitude of utmost respect and obedience.
This respect and obedience even surpassed the level of respect shown to their leader, Arno.
When the old shaman slowly walked up to them, all the tribesmen, except Arno, bowed respectfully to him and called out, "Old Shaman!"
It seems that this old shaman holds an extraordinary position in the fox clan.
Because he didn't know whether the old shaman was friend or foe, Mu Nanxun dared not relax at all and remained in a state of all-or-nothing.
Yu'er ran breathlessly to Chen Dudu's side and began to untie the ropes binding him.
"Dudu, you've suffered. But it's alright now. The old witch doctor is here; she will save you."
It turned out that ever since Chen Dudu was also captured by Grandma Arno, Yu'er had set off to find the old witch doctor. She knew that only the old witch doctor could change the decision Grandma Arno had made, and only the old witch doctor could save them.
However, the old shaman lived too far away, so she rushed over overnight and finally managed to invite him over.
On the way, she heard that Grandma Arno had ordered Chen Dudu and the others to be burned at the stake, and she was afraid she wouldn't make it in time. She rushed here with the old shaman, not daring to delay for even a moment, and thankfully they made it in time.
As soon as the ropes binding her were untied, Chen Dudu's entire body slumped down, limply resting on Yu'er's shoulder.
Yu'er noticed his injured right foot and asked in confusion, "Dudu, your foot..."
Chen Dudu forced a smile, acting as if nothing was wrong, "It's okay, don't worry. Quick... quick, go and untie Yi Yi..."
Mu Nanxun had already untied the ropes binding Yi Yi. Seeing that she was shivering, he held her tightly in his arms.
Arno was somewhat displeased that the two traitors had been released right in front of her. Moreover, her struggle with the old witch doctor was not a recent development.
"Hey old witch doctor, what are you doing here instead of studying those bottles and jars in your own little hut?"
Arno spoke first, his tone full of dissatisfaction with the old shaman.
She always spoke like that, disregarding everyone else, and the old shaman was used to it.
After traveling for so long, the old shaman was a little tired. He slammed his cane heavily on the ground and was panting heavily.
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