He thought he would have a hard time falling asleep on his first night, but the sweet scent of her body made him feel incredibly at ease. He also had a very strange dream, but when he woke up, he could only remember some fragmented feelings.
Xia Yixin was completely unaware of this. The Silver Serpent Clan's characteristic is hibernation, and their body temperature drops rapidly without a heat source. Therefore, Xiao had no choice but to hold her in his arms 24 hours a day.
So, the tribespeople stared in disbelief as their once charismatic and arrogant chieftain carried someone around like a child all day, rocking them back and forth. They were struggling to suppress their laughter.
Xia Yixin doesn't need to be fed during hibernation; he just needs to be a "warm baby."
During this cold season, the Ying tribe lived a comfortable life thanks to their stored grain.
On the other hand, the Huaxia people faced a food crisis due to the sudden influx of Xiong Hu people.
Although the Snow Wolf Clan hunted a large amount of food to repay the Huaxia Clan before leaving, the Bear and Tiger Clan had an insatiable appetite.
So, in that year, the "purification" custom of the Huaxia people, which had been suspended for two years, returned. Those beast spirits who were old, seriously injured and incurable, or sick were expelled from the tribe.
For a time, the atmosphere within the tribe became extremely oppressive, and some of the oppressed beastmen had already planted the seeds of leaving in their hearts.
This time, the cold season lasted for more than four months.
When spring arrived and flowers bloomed, the news of the Snow Wolf Clan leaving the Huaxia Clan spread like wildfire, reaching the entire continent overnight.
Some tribes were surprised, while others had ulterior motives, wanting to bring them into their own groups.
However, the whereabouts of the Snow Wolf Clan are unknown, and no clan has been able to find them.
Of course, they didn't suspect that the Snow Wolf Clan might have frozen to death during the cold season, which was impossible, since the Snow Wolf Clan was one of the top three most powerful fighting groups on this continent.
Temperatures are rising.
Xia Yixin woke up in the warm sunshine and saw the roof of the stone house as soon as she opened her eyes.
She stretched comfortably, rolled around in her burlap quilt, and felt refreshed.
She didn't know how long she had slept, but it was definitely more than a day or two.
She rolled around for a while, then sniffed the blanket and frowned strangely.
Something's not right. Why does it smell different to her? She clearly remembers smelling a familiar, cool fragrance when she was half asleep, yet it was also clean and refreshing, and warm and comforting.
Was he still half asleep?
At that moment, a series of notification sounds rang in her mind.
"Ding! Congratulations, host! The male supporting character's happiness level has increased by 50, currently at 80 points!"
"Ding! Detected that the male lead's affection for the female lead has dropped to -100. Activating the dungeon quest: Save the male lead's tribe! The location of the male lead's tribe has been sent to the host's mind. Time limit: one month! Success will grant 666 points. This cannot be refused; failure will result in immediate elimination!"
The first one is understandable, the Ying tribe successfully survived the cold season, but what the heck is this second task?
"System, what's going on? Is this another mission to change the main storyline?" Xia Yixin sighed, feeling that something was definitely fishy going on.
The system reassured, "Host, don't be nervous. The female lead has already changed the novel herself, so this doesn't count as altering the main plot!"
Xia Yixin felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't figure out what it was for a moment.
Just then, the lively commotion not far away caught her attention, and the faint aroma of food wafted through the air. She jumped out of bed, feeling a bit hungry herself, tempted by the smell.
The Eagle Clan is holding a special gathering.
In their view, this is a sacred time. Every year, the windy season marks a new cycle and is the time when their ancestors made a covenant to become partners.
The windy season is a good time to form bonds, and adult beast spirits form bonds with each other over a period of more than three months.
While it's called group training, the real reason is that if a bond is formed at this time and cubs are born, it coincides with the rainy season when resources are abundant, making it easier for the cubs to survive.
At this time, females are more beautiful, and males are more aggressive, making it easier for them to fall in love.
Therefore, to avoid chaos, the tribe will organize a meeting in advance, where males who are interested in a certain female will fight each other to compete for the female's mate right. Of course, if the female is unwilling, the male cannot force her. Once a pairing is successful, they can form a bond.
Unlike other tribes, the Ying tribe practices one-on-one relationships between males and females, and once a bond is formed, they remain loyal to each other.
However, some females who don't have a particular favorite will choose a male they think is good to be with, somewhat like dating in modern times. During the three-month wind season, the beastmen on this continent will also enter their breeding season. In short, the air is filled with the sweet and sour smell of love, and single people are everywhere.
The ratio of eligible males to females in the Ying tribe is now almost 1:1, which is considered a good ratio, but there are still conflicts.
When Xia Yixin arrived, she saw two Ying tribesmen fighting over a cute little female with a round face. She looked around but couldn't find Xiao.
Both of them pulled out all the stops, and to avoid hurting the harmony, they both used human forms.
A moment later, the dark-skinned mountain stepped onto the back of the slightly thinner chestnut. Chestnut struggled for a long time but couldn't get up. She shouted "I give up!" The dark-skinned mountain immediately laughed excitedly, ran to the round-faced little female, and picked her up in one go.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!" the tribesmen cheered happily.
The round-faced little female blushed instantly, but still obediently let the mountain bite the back of her neck. Their spiritual energies merged, thus completing the bond and making them new partners in the tribe.
Xia Yixin was surprised; so this was how it was done.
Chestnut was not discouraged, because he was soon chosen by another female.
As Xia Yixin approached, Li noticed her and excitedly pulled her over, exclaiming, "Our witch doctor has woken up!"
Immediately, the entire Ying tribe fell silent. Then, one by one, the Ying tribesmen clenched their fists and placed them on their chests, bowing respectfully and shouting, "Witch Doctor, thank you for bringing hope to the Ying tribe! May the Ying God bless you with health and happiness, and may the Ying tribe prosper forever!"
More than a hundred people were filled with deep respect and gratitude. In the hearts of the Ying clan, Xia Yixin was second only to Ying Shen and the clan leader, and was someone they would protect with their lives.
On a large open space, more than a hundred Eagle Clan members, dressed in hemp clothing and animal skins, regardless of age or gender, were all bowing to the petite figure in the center.
This wasn't the first time Xia Yixin had encountered such a situation. Unconsciously, she adopted the imposing manner of Yan Jiu, who once commanded the Tiger and Wolf Division, and declared loudly, "I swear in the name of Ying God that I will protect the Ying Clan and ensure its enduring prosperity!"
"May the Ying tribe prosper forever! May the Ying tribe prosper forever! May the Ying tribe prosper forever!" The Ying tribe members shouted excitedly, their voices shaking the heavens.
Xia Yixin was also infected and couldn't help but laugh.
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