Andrei did not deceive Guo Xiaoxiao, he said
"No, I'm not capable enough. The Yushan Tribe is in the northern continent, at least a ten-day journey away. Besides, Carlos is searching for you everywhere. We're in the west, and the east is full of Carlos's people. We'd need help to get across."
Guo Xiaoxiao felt dejected, clutching the bracelet with unease. At that moment, she truly wished she could be a real warrior, even if all she knew was fighting, instead of hiding and being utterly useless like this.
Andrei knew what Guo Xiaoxiao was thinking, and he had to tell her something.
"Xiaoxiao, listen to me."
Andrei looked at the incredibly beautiful woman in front of him. She had long hair that draped over her shoulders, fair and delicate skin with a rosy glow, and a confused look in her clear, watery black eyes.
Knowing she was beautiful, Guo Xiaoxiao was still amazed when she saw her up close.
Andrei said
"There's a way to get out of the Forgotten Continent. Recently, a very powerful orc has appeared in the west, capable of fighting Carlos. Let's go find him for help."
It's certainly a good thing to have someone help you, but would people help you for nothing? Would they be so kind? Guo Xiaoxiao asked, puzzled.
Will he help? I don't have anything good on me to give him.
Andrei stared at Guo Xiaoxiao's stunningly beautiful face and pointed to her cheek.
"You can seduce him. Even Carlos is bewitched by you, let alone the other orcs."
"Um...this won't do," Guo Xiaoxiao said.
"Me, lure him into sending me back to the mainland? Even if I succeeded, knowing their ways, they wouldn't let me go."
Andrei had already considered this: orcs are possessive, especially powerful ones. They would do everything in their power to stop a female from finding a mate, but what if two powerful orcs took a liking to the same woman?
The solution is simple and brutal: a showdown, a battle for the females.
"If you suddenly run up to him and say you want to mate with him, he definitely won't let you go. But if you bring Carlos along, two powerful males will both like you, and they'll fight over you, possibly even getting seriously injured. We can use that opportunity to escape."
Andrei's plan was simple, yet fraught with danger.
Guo Xiaoxiao dared not easily agree.
"But what if you fail? What if Carlos defeats that orc? He'll kill you. Besides, I don't think Carlos is the kind of person who shows mercy to women! He wouldn't fight a powerful orc for me, would he?"
Andrei was in a real bind. For the first two days after Guo Xiaoxiao fell into a coma, he took her to hide from the world every day.
Carlos had never been so obsessed with females before. He went out to search for them himself, and if he hadn't run fast, he would have been dead.
The two are currently in the same boat; their fates are intertwined. Rather than waiting to be defeated, they might as well take the initiative.
"You underestimate your charm. I guarantee Carlos will try to take you away. Listen to me, this is the only way to go back. Hmm... if... you're unwilling to sacrifice yourself, then I'll have no choice but to take you on a hiding trip."
Andrei wanted to provoke Guo Xiaoxiao, so he continued...
"It's alright. It's too dangerous. You're female, so it's better for you to hide."
Guo Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then finally made up her mind and said...
"Okay, I'll give it a try."
Guo Xiaoxiao agreed to Andrei's method, but then thought about it again and said...
"What if the powerful orc who can help me doesn't like me?"
Andrei thought Guo Xiaoxiao's thoughts were superfluous. How could she not like him? Any orc would be completely captivated by such a face.
"Impossible, he'll definitely like it."
Andrei said firmly
Now that things have come to this, Guo Xiaoxiao has no other choice but to make the sacrifice. She feels a little sorry for that powerful orc, but she'll make it up to him when she gets back.
After a long time, Guo Xiaoxiao began to feel curious about Andrei. She was very grateful to him for saving her, but why did he help her if he didn't want anything in return? He even offered her advice; could he have some ulterior motive?
She's all alone now, and her rocket launcher is all used up. If he suddenly turns against her and makes things difficult, she can't outrun him even with her skills.
Guo Xiaoxiao stared intently at Andrei's face, as if she wanted to gouge his entire face out.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Andrei felt uncomfortable being stared at and asked...
It's alright.
Guo Xiaoxiao gave an awkward laugh, then looked away. Andrei's eyes darted around, and he probably guessed what Guo Xiaoxiao was thinking. He reached out his hand.
Give it to me.
What's for you?
Guo Xiaoxiao didn't react for a moment, and asked blankly.
"The crimson crystal bracelet, wasn't it agreed that it would be your reward? Are you trying to back out?"
Andre's affected manner really made him look like he was begging.
"Oops~"
Guo Xiaoxiao suddenly realized that he was after the bracelet. She took it off and placed it in Andrei's hand.
Andrei glanced at it and put it directly into the animal skin pouch at his waist.
Also said
"Once you successfully get out and reunite with your male, remember what you said—you'll have to pay me."
"no problem"
Guo Xiaoxiao readily agreed, her suspicions about Andrei dispelled. She had been worried he wouldn't ask for anything, but she felt more at ease once he did.
…
The next day
Carlos led a large number of orcs westward and had already sent a powerful orc named Akra ahead to scout the forest.
Akra had lived in the west for over five years and knew every inch of the forest like the back of his hand. Carlos sent him ahead; being a wolf-like beast with a keen sense of smell, he could roar and call to them if they found anything.
Akla raced through the forest, his keen ears catching an unusual sound ahead. He stopped alertly.
Then…
Andrei actually showed himself, transforming into a beast and leaping out, roaring and emitting threatening sounds.
Akra whispered to each other in a confrontation.
"You stole Carlos's female; he won't let you get away with this."
Andrei said, "I never intended for him to let it go."
Akra: "Are you really going to go against Carlos? If you want to live, hand over the female."
"Enough with the nonsense, let's see if you can beat me first."
After Andre finished speaking, he lunged forward first. Akla, not to be outdone, met him head-on, its claws reaching for Andre's neck. Andre swiftly leaped up, dodging the attack.
They clashed in the treetops, the fight escalating until the forest below was almost completely destroyed, and the ground was cracked and shattered.
Carlos is leading his team on their way.
Hearing the approaching sounds of orcs, Andrei had already planned his escape route. He settled Guo Xiaoxiao in a tree hollow, masking her scent with mint to prevent anyone from discovering them. The two then proceeded according to their agreed-upon plan.
Akra was locked in combat with Andre when Carlos arrived and witnessed this scene. He roared and charged into their fighting range. Akra, at a disadvantage, failed to notice Andre circling behind him and, in a moment of carelessness, was bitten on the tail by Andre, howling in pain.
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