How many women are there in total here?
Leader: "Thirty-six people."
During the conversation, Xu Yuehuai made a request: "Take me to meet the women in your tribe. I want to learn more about them."
In that deep and unfathomable cave complex, the leader led Xu Yuehuai through winding passages, finally stopping in front of a stone gate carved with ancient totems.
The door slowly opened, and a fresh yet slightly wild atmosphere rushed in. What came into view was an open space gently touched by natural light. Thirty-six women were either weaving or talking quietly, their faces filled with resilience in life and hope for the future.
“Your Holiness, this is the heart of our tribe, the dwelling place of all the female members,” the chief said respectfully.
Xu Yuehuai slowly stepped into this space surrounded by feminine charm, her gaze like warm sunlight, sweeping over the faces of each woman.
They were surprised, curious, but mostly filled with awe for this saint who had suddenly appeared.
Xu Yuehuai secretly searched for that familiar feeling, which was like a lighthouse in the fog, appearing and disappearing intermittently.
Suddenly, her gaze settled on a corner where a woman named Acai stood.
Although A-Cai was dressed in simple savage clothing, she stood tall and her eyes shone with an indescribable spirituality and resilience.
Although her face was not exactly the same, it bore a resemblance to the mysterious woman in Xu Yuehuai's memory. It was a resonance that transcended appearance and reached the depths of the soul.
Xu Yuehuai slowly walked towards Acai, each step appearing so cautious and gentle.
She gently took A-Cai's hand, and as her fingertips touched, a warm and delicate spiritual energy flowed out from Xu Yuehuai's body, surrounding A-Cai.
After a moment, Xu Yuehuai said softly, "You're pregnant."
Upon hearing this, A-Cai's eyes instantly lit up with surprise. Her voice trembled, and she almost choked up as she said, "Thank you for your blessing, Holy Maiden. This is... this is a miracle I never dared to hope for."
The leader rushed over upon hearing the commotion and stood beside Acai, his eyes filled with gratitude and awe.
“Your Majesty, A-Cai is my woman. We never dared to imagine that this happiness would come so suddenly.”
Xu Yuehuai gazed at the couple who were about to welcome a new life, her eyes shining with a profound light.
“Take good care of her. Your daughter will inherit a part of my power and become the next saintess.”
Upon hearing this, a chorus of exclamations and cheers erupted throughout the cave.
The leader and Acai were so excited that they almost knelt down. They said in unison, "Thank you for the prophecy, Holy Maiden. We will do our best to protect this sacred mission."
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly, turned and left, leaving everyone with a mysterious and determined back view.
Her heart was filled with complex emotions, a mixture of anticipation for the future and a sense of melancholy about fate. She knew that her arrival, and the birth of Acai's daughter, were all preordained arrangements.
Back in his cave, Xu Yuehuai sat on his simple but clean wooden bed and closed his eyes in deep thought.
The arrival of Yan Qing and Wang Mang interrupted her thoughts. The two were covered in sweat, clearly having just completed a difficult task.
"Today's mission is complete," Yan Qing's cool voice rang out.
Wang Mang asked impatiently, "Can we go have a big meal now? I'm starving."
Xu Yuehuai opened her eyes and looked at her two loyal companions. "Go on, you've worked hard."
But then she frowned. "It's just that I feel all of this is too calm, like the calm before the storm, which makes me uneasy."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qing and Wang Mang also stopped smiling and their expressions became serious.
They knew that Xu Yuehuai, as a saintess, possessed extraordinary intuition and insight, and her worries were not unfounded.
"We will be more vigilant to ensure the peace and tranquility of this tribe," Yan Qing solemnly promised.
Wang Mang also said, "No matter what has happened, we will fight alongside you, my dear sister."
Outside the cave, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the earth, draping this ancient land in a golden cloak.
Xu Yuehuai, Yan Qing, Wang Mang, and everyone in the tribe are working silently for their own beliefs and future.
Meanwhile, the life within A-Cai's womb is quietly nurturing new hope and miracles, waiting to one day in the future to shine with the most dazzling light...
But a few days later, the tribe's peace was shattered by a sudden disaster.
The mountains collapsed and the earth cracked, dust flew everywhere, as if even the heavens and earth changed color.
The tribal chief, with a solemn expression, hurried towards Xu Yuehuai's residence, his heart filled with worry for the safety of his people.
"Holy Maiden, please save those who have been stranded!" The leader's voice trembled slightly, his eyes filled with pleading.
Xu Yuehuai frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her clear eyes.
She quietly inquired about the details and then decided to personally travel to the disaster-stricken area, accompanied by the loyal Yan Qing and Wang Mang.
The three of them traversed the fragmented forest, each step seemingly arduous.
The scene before my eyes was chilling; the once lush greenery had vanished, replaced by ruins and despair.
Xu Yuehuai stopped, her gaze sweeping over the desolate landscape. She silently recited a prayer, her hands slowly clasped together. A warm and mysterious power surged from her body, transforming into fine red threads that spread outwards, attempting to find signs of life.
"Go quickly and see if there are any survivors."
Yan Qing and Wang Mang immediately split up and carefully searched every inch of the land.
However, as time passed, nothing but deathly silence remained.
The red thread eventually dissipated helplessly into the air, signaling the failure of the search.
"Let's go back, those people are already dead." Xu Yuehuai's voice held a barely perceptible sadness as she turned around, preparing to lead her companions away from this sorrowful place.
"Boom!"
Just then, the earth trembled again, and a second upheaval arrived unexpectedly. The giant trees seemed to have lost their roots and were about to collapse.
In the midst of the crisis, Xu Yuehuai quickly gathered that mysterious power, forming a protective shield that tightly enveloped the three of them, preventing them from being swallowed by the torrent.
When everything calmed down, the tribal chief rushed over with his anxious people. Seeing the three of them safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Holy Maiden, are you all alright?" The leader's tone was full of gratitude and relief.
Xu Yuehuai shook her head slightly, but her eyes betrayed her deep sorrow.
"It's alright, it's just that those people can't be found anymore."
Her words seemed to freeze the air around her, and some tribesmen couldn't help but weep softly, shrouding the entire tribe in sorrow.
"We must return to the cave quickly, or this section will collapse too." Xu Yuehuai's voice was filled with sorrow, but also carried an undeniable determination.
The chief nodded and began to persuade the other tribesmen. They helped each other and embarked on their journey home.
Upon returning to their cave, they were greeted by food carefully prepared by the chief's wife and other women. Although it consisted of only leftovers, it seemed especially precious at such a moment.
In the firelight, everyone's face was filled with uncertainty and worry about the future.
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