Mickson: "He came here because he knew Guo Xiaoxiao was soft-hearted. No wonder he's a wandering orc—so cunning!"
Arthur wasn't one to hesitate; he wouldn't care how much Guo Xiaoxiao felt sorry for Carlos, but he couldn't afford to hurt the kid.
"Randy, take Zai Zai and Xiao Xiao back with you."
A sinister glint flashed in Carlos's eyes as he wiped the blood from his mouth.
Guo Xiaoxiao felt very sorry for Carlos, but she couldn't bear to watch him get beaten to death, especially since he was her father.
But when the words of pleading reached his lips, seeing Arthur's cold expression, he dared not plead for Carlos, fearing it would backfire.
She told Carlos
"Just bear with it. My baby's gone back inside. Hang in there! If you really can't take it, just run away."
This statement was undoubtedly a death sentence for Carlos; his plan had failed, and he had assumed Guo Xiaoxiao would help him stop those people.
In the end, Guo Xiaoxiao still felt that he was in the wrong and did not interfere too much.
"Xiaoxiao..."
"Hang in there!"
Guo Xiaoxiao called the little snakes back to the house so she could check their wounds and use healing magic to treat any serious injuries.
Carlos, having feigned innocence, has even ventured into the city center; he's now in a dilemma.
Arthur and the others were very satisfied with Guo Xiaoxiao's performance; she did a good job of not meddling in things that weren't her business.
Damn snake, you're going to die!
Surrounded! Damn orcs! Carlos cursed inwardly, but he ignored his own wounds. He wanted to exert himself but couldn't; this time, the pain was real.
When Carlos felt the excruciating pain, he knew he probably wouldn't be able to leave today.
The group's attacks rained down on Carlos like a storm, and he could barely manage to block some of them.
He felt a tearing pain in his arms and abdomen, and he gritted his teeth to endure it, but the pain felt like a knife piercing his very bones.
"Let's see who comes to save you this time. I'll make you wish you were dead!"
Arthur laughed loudly as he looked at Carlos, who was lying on the ground in a sorry state, his eyes revealing a bloodthirsty glint.
…
Guo Xiaoxiao listened to the commotion outside and made several cups of healing water. Once things calmed down outside, she handed the water to Carlos to drink and try to save his life.
Time passed second by second, but the commotion outside didn't subside; in fact, it grew even louder.
Guo Xiaoxiao wanted to go out and take a look, but Randy shook his head.
"It's better not to go out. Keep a close eye on the kids, lest they sneak off again and get hurt."
Helpless, Guo Xiaoxiao could only sit by the snakes' nest and watch over them.
Pray for their safety.
The battle outside had continued into the night. Guo Xiaoxiao's eyes were bloodshot, and she was extremely tired. She was already worried that the intense mental strain had taken its toll.
Guo Xiaoxiao couldn't hold back any longer and said...
"Randy, go check on him and take my healing water out. If Carlos is dying, give him a sip."
Randy: "It's okay..."
Guo Xiaoxiao got anxious
"How could he be alright? He's been beaten for ages, he must be too badly beaten to speak. Can you go check on him for me? I won't go out, I'll wait here for you. Just check if he's dead."
Randy thought for a moment, nodded, and went out to check on Carlos's condition.
Carlos was beaten repeatedly and had no strength left. He tried to rush in and take Guo Xiaoxiao and the kids away.
But they anticipated his prediction, giving him no opening and surrounding him completely, making it impossible for him to break free.
The mighty wandering beast king has finally met his end, beaten black and blue, covered in blood.
Randy glanced coldly at Carlos, who was sprawled on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.
He was covered in blood, his clothes torn to shreds, and there was a deep, bone-revealing hole in his chest, as if he had been stabbed with a bone knife; the flesh was mangled and a gruesome sight.
Mickelson: "Carlos, you're really tough, you're still alive."
Cang Jue: "Normally, orcs would be dead by now, how come this guy can't be killed?"
Arthur also realized that Carlos's body was extraordinary; they were all exhausted from fighting, but Carlos was still clinging to life.
Besides his numerous injuries, Carlos's eyes were exceptionally resolute.
His willpower astonished Arthur; he had never seen such a stubborn and tenacious orc. No wonder he had become the king of the wandering beasts.
"You can't kill me. Guo Xiaoxiao's first litter of babies is mine. We're destined to be together."
Carlos spoke with difficulty, as speaking aggravated his wounds and intensified the pain.
He had barely finished speaking when another punch landed on him.
Arthur looked at the disheveled Carlos lying on the ground.
"It's just having a baby. Even if I beat you to death today, Xiaoxiao won't blame me. You owe us this."
…
Having assessed the situation, Randy went back inside to report to Guo Xiaoxiao.
"He's not dead, he's in good spirits."
Guo Xiaoxiao asked in confusion, "Really? They were fighting so hard they were practically falling asleep, yet they were still full of energy? Are you saying Arthur and the others were full of energy, or is Carlos particularly energetic?"
Randy: "It's Carlos, of course. He's provoking us."
"Ugh, still provoking us?! Can't you say something nice? Have you gone mad?"
Guo Xiaoxiao paced anxiously around the room. The little snake was also worried, but since it didn't sense its father's life slipping away, it felt much relieved.
They've been fighting for ages and haven't killed anyone. Those guys are just faking it, all talk and no action. Randy might not say it, but he's definitely on Arthur's side.
He thought he'd made a complete mess after all that effort, but the other person was just a little disheveled, and he was itching to lend a hand.
"It's late, go to sleep."
Guo Xiaoxiao couldn't sleep at all. Randy held her in his arms and placed her on the bed, tossing and turning, listening to the sounds outside.
...
After a while, Carlos was completely disfigured, but they still couldn't kill him. Helpless, Arthur locked him up and had several three-star ring guards watch over him. In his current state, it was estimated that he would be difficult to move at all.
The group went to the river to wash off the filth, and when they returned to their room, Guo Xiaoxiao sat up.
"Why are you only just getting back? How did it go? Where's Carlos?"
Arthur glanced at her, clearly displeased. Cang Jue was a man of many words, and said...
"Xiaoxiao, I have to say something to you. You really want him to live with us, right? Do you remember what he did, from the Forgotten Continent to Beast City?"
Guo Xiaoxiao apologized: "I'm sorry, I know, but..."
But he was exceptionally attentive to her; he did everything perfectly when it came to her. His only mistake was offending the whole world and letting her have her way.
Humans are complex beings with seven emotions and six desires; love, hate, and passion are all primal instincts. He liked her, cherished her, and ultimately won her heart.
He even paid a price; being burned alive was incredibly painful.
Guo Xiaoxiao was conflicted; she couldn't say "forgive" on behalf of Arthur and the others, so she was very distressed.
Arthur sighed, pulled her into his arms, and kissed her cheek, saying...
"Don't think about it anymore, go to sleep."
Guo Xiaoxiao didn't sleep a wink all night; everyone could sense his anxiety, yet no one was willing to compromise.
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