"It's alright, even if I can't transform into a beast, I can still protect you."
"I trust you"
Carlos's face came into view, gentle and refined like jade.
Guo Xiaoxiao looked up into his eyes, ignoring his handsome appearance; his gaze was sincere and affectionate.
"Go to sleep."
As he spoke, he pulled Guo Xiaoxiao down to lie on his back, letting her rest her head on his arm and close her eyes, gently patting her back.
“Carlos…”
Guo Xiaoxiao called softly
"I am here"
The two stayed together until dawn.
…
As dawn broke, Guo Xiaoxiao slept soundly. When she woke up again, it was almost noon. Carlos had woken up before her and was sitting beside her, watching over her.
To ensure Guo Xiaoxiao received adequate nutrition, Carlos stopped feeding her fruit and took her hunting. It was dangerous, but better than leaving him, especially in the perilous Northern Hemisphere.
To ensure her safety, she had to stay by his side at all times. So, she placed Guo Xiaoxiao in the tree and told her not to wander off.
They hunted a wild boar nearby, enough for the two of them to have a meal.
Meanwhile, Arthur and Qianye embarked on their journey again. Qianye seized the opportunity and sent her people to explore the seabed.
The sea has calmed down; the tsunami is unlikely to return.
Since that's the case, they needed to hurry and cross over to the Northern Hemisphere. So, the group rode on the backs of the mermaids and began their long journey.
Chiya: "We'll reach the Northern Hemisphere by nightfall, so hurry up. If you get lost or drown in the ocean, don't blame me."
Arthur: "That's the most common kind. Let's get going."
Their hearts were always hanging in suspense as long as they didn't see Guo Xiaoxiao. What good was Carlos's company?
I still need to protect him personally to feel at ease. Most importantly, I can't let Carlos occupy too much space in Guo Xiaoxiao's heart. Just thinking about Guo Xiaoxiao and Carlos spending every day together makes Arthur uneasy.
Randy: "What kind of world is the Northern Hemisphere?"
As a sea creature, Qianye knew that the Northern and Southern Hemispheres were completely different. If it weren't for Linzhi, he would never have come ashore. He only knew the legends from the older mermaids.
But having explored both sides, to sum it up in one sentence: the Southern Hemisphere fits the traditional image of a jungle, while the Northern Hemisphere is more like a strange world, inexplicable and capable of changing according to free will.
Qianye: "It's similar to the Southern Hemisphere. You'll see when the time comes. Don't be afraid if you encounter anything strange. The plants aren't harmful. It's just that recently, plants appearing on the eastern continent where Linzhi is located can move and can hurt people."
"They've never been like this before, but they're like madmen, running and jumping, attacking the Noah tribe with all their might."
Mickelson was skeptical: "Let's talk about it when we get there. Let's find Xiaoxiao first."
…
Carlos and Guo Xiaoxiao walked through the jungle; without a guide, they really wouldn't know how to get to the Eastern Continent.
The system's advantages become apparent: if you can't find your way, no problem, just let it help you find your way.
Guo Xiaoxiao had a plan: once they arrived, she would first make healing water to give to her, and then make a bunch of ability-enhancing water.
When a fight breaks out, she mainly plays a support role, which can both help and enhance combat power.
Meanwhile, the White Stone tribe has discovered that Guo Xiaoxiao and Carlos are missing and is sending people everywhere to search for them.
The most anxious one was undoubtedly Yu Tuer. He had finally joined a large household, and now it was gone just like that. He hadn't even had time to be happy, and now he was already looking at people.
The serpent beast disappeared with her; it must have been rescued by the high shaman's magic.
Ian was furious. The two of them had run away right under their noses; if they were caught, they would be spoils of war. How could they have been allowed to escape?
"Vasily, take a few men and go find her. Spread the word: whoever finds a female first will have the right to mate."
The orcs surrounding them lit up with excitement. They had witnessed Guo Xiaoxiao's beauty firsthand, and as a high-ranking shaman skilled in witchcraft, to be able to mate with such a woman was an incredible stroke of luck.
"Ian, you'd better keep your word. I heard from Tull that the females only seek out four-star and five-star ring orcs. We're not strong enough yet. If she doesn't mate with us, you'll have to say a few words."
Ian assured them, "I made a promise to you, and I've never gone back on it. Whoever finds it first is the rule of the beast world. We can't let the females be too willful."
With Ian's guarantee, every orc was overjoyed. Turd was highly respected, but his status still couldn't compare to Ian's; he was the true chieftain of the White Stone tribe.
With Ian's approval, no amount of obstruction from Tull could change anything.
"Alright, let's spread the word to our tribe and start looking for them."
…
The system provides a direction, instructing Guo Xiaoxiao to follow the given route. It should take about 8 days to reach the Eastern Continent.
The route provided was already quite safe for the orcs swarming in from all directions, but there was nowhere to hide; they were coming for the two of them.
Carlos and Guo Xiaoxiao were unfamiliar with the terrain; the landforms were unusual, and they had to be careful not to step on any plants that might get entangled.
They also had to be careful that a hole might suddenly appear on the ground, and stepping into it would transport them to another place. To prevent Carlos from getting too tired, Guo Xiaoxiao got off him and walked hand in hand with him, shoulder to shoulder.
After walking for a while, Carlos still felt uneasy and insisted on carrying it on his body so that if they fell into the hole, they could move together.
Guo Xiaoxiao couldn't persuade Carlos otherwise, so she let him carry her and put her down when she got tired.
There are footsteps...
Carlos sensed it; so he finally caught up? No need to guess, it's definitely the White Stone Tribe.
"That's them! Quick, we've found them! Come here!"
"Is it with a female? Whoever finds a female first can mate first, don't try to steal her from me."
"Only a fool wouldn't fight you for it."
"Stop arguing! Don't let them get away! Chase them!"
A large number of leopard beasts appeared, surrounding Carlos and Guo Xiaoxiao. Ian was not among them.
The most powerful one isn't here, so Carlos can't transform into his beast form, but he's confident he can handle them.
"We were so lucky; we were the first to find a female."
"There are eight or nine orcs, and Ian said the first person to find a female will have the right to mate. So what are we supposed to do?"
"Nonsense, who cares? Let's take him back first. If things get really bad, we can have a duel. Whoever wins gets to mate with the female."
"Yes, you're right. In any case, we need to take them back first."
A three-star ringed leopard beast stepped forward, transforming into human form, and hurled insults at Carlos.
"Letting a little female run away with you? Aren't you ashamed? Your abilities have already been restrained by our chieftain. If you know what's good for you, come back with us and you'll suffer less."
Carlos sneered, "It's better for me to be ashamed than for you. You can't even get a female, yet you dare to talk big. Do you think I'm so weak that I don't even have the strength to beat you up?"
Guo Xiaoxiao jumped off Carlos and consciously stepped behind him, using Carlos's body to shield her.
He put a skill enhancement on his back, whispering...
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