Chapter 545: Like or Get Used to It
The chief's expression changed several times before a resolute look emerged. He turned to his people and said loudly, "My people, the giants are threatening our survival. We must fight them!"
After hearing the chief's words, the tribesmen raised their weapons and shouted, "Fight! Fight!"
Seeing that the atmosphere was almost brewing, Su Nuan said softly, "Let's let them eat their fill and then we can set off. The Giants will definitely light a bonfire before sunset. Then we can throw the medicine bags into the fire. The medicine will be most effective when burned by the flames."
Li Fengxing nodded and responded in a low voice, "You guys go and rest first, I'll go and communicate with them."
Su Nuan smiled slightly and left the matter to Li Fengxing so that she wouldn't have to worry about it and it would save her trouble.
Ling Yun asked with a hint of concern in his eyes, "Are you hungry? I'm going hunting."
His voice was low and a little anxious, as if he wanted to prove with his actions that he was not an idle person.
Su Nuan found that she had been cautious with Ling Yun before, but now the situation had reversed and Ling Yun began to be cautious with her.
Could it be that Ling Yun was afraid of him? But that was absolutely impossible.
She shook her head. "Don't bother. We brought a lot of food samples. It's perfect for the chief to try some."
Her eyes swept over the bonfire that was still burning brightly in the center of the tribe. The hardworking tribe would not let the flame go out. This was their respect for the god of fire.
Ling Yun nodded, "Okay, I'll go grill the corn."
Su Nuan smiled and walked towards the campfire, "I'll roast something else and we can eat it when Li Fengxing comes back."
Ling Yun stood there, looking at her busy back, his lips slightly pursed.
He didn't like Su Nuan always mentioning others, especially Li Fengxing.
But what right did he have to stop it? Every time this happened, he could only sulk silently, his heart feeling like it was blocked by a stone, heavy and heavy.
He looked down at his hands, his fingertips clenching slightly, then unclenching.
Maybe one day, he will not die on the battlefield, but will die from his own endless depression.
Thinking of this, he curled the corners of his mouth in self-mockery, walked to the place where the trees were piled up, broke off suitable branches, and then walked towards the campfire.
Soon, the air was filled with the aroma of food, but Ling Yun's heart seemed to be tightly gripped by something and could not relax at all.
Ling Yun's mind was like a tangled mess, and he couldn't sort it out.
He couldn't help but secretly look at Su Nuan again. As soon as his eyes fell on her, he met her eyes full of smiles.
Ling Yun suddenly felt guilty and hurriedly lowered his head, pretending to stare at the fire intently, but his ears turned red.
The dancing flames swayed before his eyes, and in a trance, Su Nuan's face appeared in the firelight.
That face was sometimes cold and distant, sometimes gentle as water, and sometimes a little cute and naive.
Ling Yun was so engrossed in watching that his thoughts drifted away involuntarily.
He recalled the days when he pretended to be stupid. At that time, Su Nuan took special care of him. Her tone was always gentle, and there was a bit of doting in her eyes.
The relationship between them was easy and natural, as if there was no barrier between them.
But what about now? Ever since he returned to normal, the distance between them has grown wider and wider.
"Is it possible to keep her heart only by pretending to be stupid?" Ling Yun couldn't help but frowning as soon as this thought came to his mind.
What was this? Was he really going to become something other than himself just to please her?
He shook his head, trying to get rid of these messy thoughts.
It is said that if you like someone, you will change for her, but this change should be upward, not downward.
He should become better and stronger instead of continuing to act stupid and fake to gain her attention.
Thinking of this, Ling Yun's heart suddenly sank.
A question popped up in his mind, and he silently asked himself, "Do I... really like Su Nuan?"
This question was like a heavy hammer, making his head buzz but he couldn't get an answer.
Was his constant concern and care for Su Nuan because he liked her or because he was used to her...
Or was it just because Su Nuan's light was too dazzling, making him want to get closer involuntarily?
Or as my elder brother said...it's best to keep the wealth within the family...
Ling Yun looked at Su Nuan, who was full of energy beside the fire. She made people feel warmer than the flames.
At this moment, Ling Yun only felt a vibration in his chest, as if something was quietly changing, but he couldn't explain it clearly.
He lowered his head, and the branches of corn shrouded in corn were shaking along with his hands.
Perhaps, he needs to think carefully about what he really wants and what his feelings for Su Nuan are.
At this time, Li Fengxing strode over and sat down directly next to Su Nuan.
He naturally reached out to take the branch from Su Nuan's hand and moved the corn on the tip of the branch towards the fire.
Seeing him come back, Su Nuan smiled and asked, "How is it?"
Li Fengxing patted his chest and assured, "Everything has been negotiated. They will prepare food now and leave with us after they finish eating."
"But the chief said he sent people to inform the three neighboring tribes, and they will also lead people to the giant tribe."
Su Nuan frowned, thought carefully, and then smiled: "The chief is an old fox."
Li Fengxing raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect Su Nuan to see through the chief's thoughts so quickly.
Su Nuan continued, "After hearing our plan, the chief knew they were not going to fight, but to help harvest heads."
She paused, a glint of understanding flashing in her eyes. "The chief called those tribesmen here not to bolster his power, but to show off in front of them."
Upon hearing this, Li Fengxing smiled approvingly, "That's right, Nuannuan is really smart."
As he spoke, he raised his hand to pick off a leaf that had fallen into Su Nuan's hair, his movements very naturally.
Just as his fingers were about to touch Su Nuan's hair, a scorching gaze came over, as if to burn through his hand.
Li Fengxing paused slightly, looked up, and met Ling Yun's red eyes.
Ling Yun's eyes were filled with warnings and hostility, as if silently declaring: "Just try to touch Su Nuan!"
Li Fengxing raised his eyebrows. He could have ignored Ling Yun's gaze and continued to complete the action, or even deliberately provoked him.
But on second thought, the current situation is delicate and there is really no need to create unnecessary complications due to momentary impulsiveness.
So he withdrew his hand as if nothing had happened and straightened his cuffs.
Su Nuan was unaware of the undercurrent between the two of them and was only focused on grilling the food, fearing that she would accidentally burn it.
At this moment, the space spirit, awakened by the aroma of food, stood up and stretched. As a result, when he opened his eyes, he saw Ling Yun's fierce eyes piercing through him, staring at the back of him.
She was startled and turned around to see Li Fengxing's provocative smile.
She quickly sent a message to Su Nuan, "What earth-shattering thing have you done to make these two men as tense as fighting cocks?"
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