After dozing off for a while, Guo Xiaoxiao woke up automatically—not from sleep, but because her legs were numb from Randy's weight. The weight of Randy's head was still considerable!
Seeing Randy sleeping so soundly, Guo Xiaoxiao felt bad about waking him up, so she simply let him rest.
They waited until Arthur, Carlos, and the others returned. Randy only woke up then, rubbing his sleepy eyes, and saw that Guo Xiaoxiao was still beside him.
But his expression wasn't good. Then, seeing that he was awake, Guo Xiaoxiao paused for a moment before speaking.
"Randy, if you're awake, please get up and sit up. I can't feel my legs."
Guo Xiaoxiao had been sleeping with her legs against hers for so long, and now her legs were stiff.
"Ah...sorry, I was still half asleep."
Randy busied himself, helping Guo Xiaoxiao.
"Let me massage your legs first, you can sit down."
Guo Xiaoxiao nodded and leaned against the wall behind her.
"Okay, can you rub it for me? Rubbing it will make it less numb."
"Why don't you just wake me up?"
"No, you should rest because you're tired, and your head still hurts."
Guo Xiaoxiao spoke stubbornly, and Randy could only smile indulgently and rub her little feet. Carlos stood by, arm in arm, watching them.
If it weren't for the crisis, he would have loved to rush up and try to win favor.
He was so busy with the affairs of the tribe that he was starting to regret creating it. He wished he hadn't created this wretched tribe in the first place and had just let those stray beasts go back to the Forgotten Continent on their own.
But there's no other way; it's to be on equal footing with Arthur. He's all alone and has no power; he's easily bullied.
Cang Jue walked over and sat down next to him.
What happened to your leg?
Guo Xiaoxiao: "No, I slept for too long and my neck is numb."
"We need to replenish our nutrition, especially from wild rabbits. Let's roast some and make soup."
Cang Jue said with a smile
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Are they all in the kitchen? Carlos, what are you doing standing so far away? Come closer!"
Carlos raised an eyebrow: "You two are so intimate, I feel like an outsider. Tonight I'm sleeping with you, so I'm the one who should be holding you."
Cang Jue's gaze swept over Carlos.
"I remember my pregnancy was further along this month; I was due to give birth in January."
After saying that, Cang Jue stood up and went to the small kitchen to help them with their work.
Come here, let me hug you.
Randy was furious: "You stole my people?"
"I'm hugging my little female, it's none of your business."
Carlos said he hadn't been close to Guo Xiaoxiao in a long time because of the baby in his belly.
Randy gave Carlos a cold glance.
"Let Xiaoxiao make the decision; her legs are still numb, and she doesn't want to move."
Guo Xiaoxiao immediately stopped when she saw that the two of them were about to start arguing again.
"I don't want to move for now. Carlos, why don't you go help them in the kitchen? You're a great cook, don't waste your skills."
Carlos: "I'm tired too."
He thought Guo Xiaoxiao would choose him. That's the downside of having so many people around, which is why he only started looking into the partner's mark at the beginning.
"Xiaoxiao..."
Carlos called out to Guo Xiaoxiao in a pitiful voice.
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Okay then, you and Randy sit down, I'll go to the kitchen to cook."
Randy: "That won't do!"
Carlos: "No."
"I'll go."
Carlos stopped worrying and went to the small kitchen to help with the cooking, much to the delight of Guo Xiaoxiao and Randy.
Time flies!
Guo Xiaoxiao touched her flat stomach and asked.
"Yes, we're expecting a baby soon."
Randy touched Guo Xiaoxiao's abdomen and murmured.
"Yes, you're about to give birth."
"Xiaoxiao will definitely be able to have many babies."
Randy smiled, and Guo Xiaoxiao asked...
"Randy, do you prefer a female or a male cub?"
"I love any child you give birth to."
Randy's answer moved Guo Xiaoxiao, and she once again expressed her gratitude for being born.
Everyone was there for dinner that evening, and everyone looked tired, except for Randy, who had taken a nap. Even Arthur looked worried.
Guo Xiaoxiao felt she had been a bit inconsiderate. If she had known how tired they were, she should have cooked the meal and waited for them to come back.
Parasites cause significant harm, and people's psychological state, particularly their fear of parasites, can create chaos. They are needed to maintain order.
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Mickelson, what's the situation outside?"
Migsen, wanting to share only good news and not bad, didn't want Guo Xiaoxiao to share his sorrows. He forced a smile.
"That's fine. With the protective barrier you provided, the parasites can't get in. We checked half of the tribe again, and everyone is fine."
The situation outside is already chaotic because of food issues; nobody wants to go hunting.
I went out hunting and had nothing to eat. I have females at home, and I want to fight for more rights.
Some of the orcs said, "You have the same abilities as Guo Xiaoxiao, so eat more. We have no problem with that, but what about ordinary females?"
What's the point of taking so much food if you're not pregnant? Only you female orcs will get to eat; what about the single ones? They'll all starve to death.
When faced with a life-or-death situation regarding food, everyone had their own little schemes. At that time, in the Yushan tribe, food was not a problem because Arthur and his men went out to raid and maintain the stability of the tribe.
They are now trapped, unable to leave, and their food supplies are running out. Every orc involved in tribal affairs...
Everyone knows roughly how long Beast City can hold out. So, while things are still relatively easy now, everyone wants to earn as much as possible and save it for themselves.
Arthur's previous policy was to distribute food collectively, but with the influx of people into Beast City, the number of people has become too large, so this policy has been temporarily relaxed.
Aside from the promoted cadres who were assigned by the Beast City, there were also promising unemployed individuals—those very young, physically fit, starless orcs.
However, even without a star ring, they can demonstrate formidable strength in the early stages, making them key recruitment targets. They hunt for their own food and form small groups.
Arthur didn't bother with it; there were just too many people to manage.
As long as there is no riot, everything is negotiable.
Guo Xiaoxiao saw that Mickelson's smile looked reluctant.
"Something must have happened. Don't treat me like a female. I'm much more capable than you are. Tell me, let's figure something out together!"
Carlos put down the meat skewers
"I know you are very capable, but as a male, my duty is to protect you, cherish you, and ensure you live a healthy and happy life."
"You're still pregnant, don't overwork yourself. You've done so much, let us take care of the rest."
The others nodded in agreement, none of them wanting Guo Xiaoxiao to interfere too much.
Guo Xiaoxiao was determined to do this. She had a cheat code at her disposal—a god-level system that was always in her mind. It might be a pain, but it could come in handy at crucial moments.
"I'm not worried, it's seeing all of you looking so worried that I'm worried. If it weren't for this protective shield, with you all running around outside every day, I'd be living in constant fear."
"Fine, if you won't tell me, then I'll ask you. So, how are you going to solve Arthur's food problem?"
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