“I remember this is also the territory of the Spirit Fox Clan, not your private land, Arno. Why can’t I come here?”
As he spoke, the old shaman glanced around, his gaze lingering on the raging fire for a moment, and said, "Arno, you're quite the powerful leader. You can summon the entire tribe for such a small matter and even plan to burn our people at the stake. I'd like to hear what these two children did wrong that you'd take their lives in such a cruel way."
The old shaman was about the same age as Arno, and he had also watched Yi Yi and Chen Dudu grow up. He spent most of his time hiding in his small, dark room researching various potions, which smelled unpleasant. In addition, he always wrapped himself up tightly and almost never showed his face, so most of the tribesmen were somewhat afraid of him.
Except for... Yi Yi.
Over the years, Yi Yi has been the spirit fox who visits him most often.
Most of the time, Yi Yi would approach him to ask him to rescue small animals that were on the verge of death and that even Chen Dudu couldn't save. Sometimes she would also help him clean up or keep him company.
Therefore, the old shaman had some affection and pity for Yi Yi.
Upon hearing this, Arno scoffed, "Old witch, you've been cooped up in your little dark room for too long. You have no idea what's happening in the jungle outside. Let me tell you, Yi Yi and Chen Dudu escaped to the human world without my permission and even made friends with humans. This is a grave taboo for our Spirit Fox Clan..."
"Wait..." the old shaman interrupted slowly, "I know about Yi Yi and Chen Dudu going to the human world, and I was the one who gave them the potion that could conceal their true forms. Although they didn't get your permission, they didn't escape on their own. Besides, you said they committed a major taboo of the Spirit Fox Clan..."
At this point, the old shaman pretended to think for a moment, then pulled out a thick, old booklet from his person, flipped through it, and said, “How come I don’t remember that our spirit fox clan has such a rule, which says that we cannot make friends with humans, and we cannot leave the jungle to go to the human world?”
Instead of trying to argue back, he was the one who got yelled at.
Arno's face darkened. "We don't have any written rules, but old shaman, don't forget, I am the ruler of the Spirit Fox Clan. Everything in the Spirit Fox Clan is decided by me! If I say they've committed a grave taboo, then they have committed a grave taboo. If I want to punish them by burning them at the stake, then no one can stop me. Guards, carry out the execution!"
At his command, several subordinates eagerly tried to snatch Yi Yi from Mu Nanxun's hands.
"Old shaman, please save Yi Yi..." Chen Dudu cried out anxiously.
The old shaman calmly took a small bottle from his person; the bottle contained compressed powder, which he sprinkled on Yi Yi.
Mu Nanxun held Yi Yi tightly, and if anyone got close, he would punch them or kick them to the ground.
Arno was furious. "Guards, throw this human in too!"
Chen Dudu limped up and stopped him, "Old shaman, please...please think of a way..."
The old shaman put away the small bottle, muttering, "Don't panic, don't panic," and then winked at Mu Nanxun, "Young man, don't worry, they can't hurt Yi Yi."
Mu Nanxun pursed his thin lips, half believing and half doubting.
Taking advantage of the situation, several subordinates snatched Yi Yi from Mu Nanxun's arms and threw her into the fire.
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