Amansa disappeared through the door in a flash. Guo Xiaoxiao sat on the bed and looked around the room.
Even without the help of males, Amansa can cook food on her own, making her the second most diligent female after Guo Xiaoxiao.
Generally, females don't cook the meat themselves; that's the males' job. They just need to wait and eat.
Amansa and the others cook outdoors to avoid the smell of cooking oil, unlike Guo Xiaoxiao's castle which only has one room.
Amansa placed the meat chunks on the fire rack to roast slowly, skewering them with branches and sprinkling them with salt until they were cooked through.
She handed the meat to Guo Xiaoxiao: "Here, your favorite roasted meat, it smells especially good."
Guo Xiaoxiao took it and stuffed it into her mouth. After they finished eating, the two took a walk outside.
They all walked through relatively secluded areas; otherwise, Guo Xiaoxiao really wouldn't have been able to calmly navigate through the crowds.
Amansa explained, "Most of the orcs here are survivors of the Sishui tribe. Since I was a child, I've experienced countless wars, big and small, with wave after wave of people dying."
"But because there are few females, I have always been well protected. Most of the beastmen I knew in my childhood are no longer here. Cang Jue is a descendant of beastmen who attracted eagle beastmen from other tribes to join him."
"As the tribe continued to grow, it evolved into the present-day Sishui tribe."
Guo Xiaoxiao: "Sigh... It's rare to have some peace and quiet, but then there are more parasites."
Amansa nodded: "Yes, it's only been a few months since it was finalized, and they will definitely migrate soon. I've heard the males mention it, but the specific timing hasn't been decided yet."
Migrating is the best option; we can come back after the insect plague is over. As long as we stay with Arthur and the others, no orcs will bully us.
"It's alright, we'll all go together and look after each other. Don't be afraid, with my resurrection potion, no one will die again."
Amansa held Guo Xiaoxiao's hand
"You must be a gift from the Beast God, because you saved the beastmen with your water. Xiaoxiao, even if you die, you will be respected."
Guo Xiaoxiao smiled
"That's going too far off-topic..."
"Pay a little attention. You should be able to eat your fill, right? Don't be so distracted, cheer up!"
It was Cang Jue's voice. Guo Xiaoxiao pricked up her ears and listened again.
"There will be no food shortage, I assure you. What I have, you will have. Don't worry."
Was the argument about food? Guo Xiaoxiao pulled Amansa aside and quietly went behind a large tent.
A rather agitated sound could be heard coming from inside the tent.
"What do we do in half a month? Why hasn't the migration started? The parasites have been burned to death, but there are over a thousand orcs surrounding them. What will happen after we break through? I suggest we split up. We can fly, so we can take the females with us."
"Moreover, the orcs on land are advancing slowly. The situation doesn't allow us to worry about others anymore. Cang Jue, you are the chieftain and the Beast King. You must lead us. Stop pitying them."
Cang Jue was filled with anger
"You know I'm the clan leader. What are you all doing surrounding me? Want to have a match? I know my limits. I don't need you to tell me what to do. If you don't leave now, don't blame me for being impolite."
After Cang Jue finished speaking, the tent fell silent. Guo Xiaoxiao peeked out and saw that all the beastmen had stood up.
"They're not really going to fight, are they?" Guo Xiaoxiao worried. Amansa tugged at Guo Xiaoxiao's sleeve and whispered in her ear.
"Xiaoxiao, stop looking, let's go quickly, Cangjue is discussing business."
Guo Xiaoxiao made a shushing gesture, wanting to look again.
She peered through the crack, trying to be as silent as possible, even her breathing was very light. Orcs have incredibly sharp senses, far beyond that of ordinary humans.
They were currently distracted and hadn't noticed her. If she made even the slightest noise, her attention would be drawn. The orcs exchanged glances, still unwilling to abandon this life-or-death situation. Unity and camaraderie were one thing, but this moment of carelessness could mean the annihilation of their entire race.
One of them is a male named Amansha, who also holds an important position in the Sishui tribe as a three-star ringed orc.
Other orcs aren't bachelors either; they all have females and people to protect. They tend to be more extreme in times of danger, abandoning all sense of morality.
"Cang Jue, how many years have we been together? Every single time, we've overcome difficulties together. The merger of Yushan was all based on your advice. And then we went through the war in Beast City. It's a bond forged in life and death."
"Don't lead the brothers down a dark path. Guo Xiaoxiao is your female. If you bring her along, Arthur Carlos won't object. For the female's safety, the males have to make concessions."
It's easier said than done. Cang Jue doesn't like Mikson, Arthur, and the others. Competing with them for attention would only bring trouble and waste the females' favor. But when it comes to a life-or-death situation, he won't abandon them or leave them behind.
They were all partners under the same female, and now they're gone just like that. Guo Xiaoxiao must be heartbroken to death if they die.
"Don't offer any random suggestions, just follow my orders. We haven't moved yet, so everyone keep quiet and get out of here. I know what I'm doing."
Jack stepped forward: "We wanted to get your permission first, not to go against your wishes. We've been more than generous; we already have the advantage of flight, yet we've held the Beast City to the death, and we've even shared our food with them."
"It's fine if you don't thank us, but following behind will be tiring. The orcs of the Sishui tribe have already lost half their numbers after that great battle, and the newly recruited orcs are restless."
"The tribe we've worked so hard to build up must not be torn apart by disaster."
"Tell Arthur that we'll fly away as soon as the shield opens, instead of traveling with the main force. They'll understand."
"If you're too embarrassed to say it, I'll speak for you. After all, you're family with Arthur, and I don't want to put you in a difficult position."
Cang Jue clenched his fists. What a bunch of clueless bastards! Did they think flying away would be the end of it? The orcs flew to the Forgotten Continent?
Those orcs over there are all Carlos's old subordinates. Can they really hold their ground? Complete safety can't be guaranteed. That's too simplistic; that's wishful thinking.
"Mind your own business. I've made up my mind. If you disagree, leave the Sishui tribe. I won't stop you."
Cang Jue no longer held back, unleashing a powerful aura to intimidate everyone, as if he were about to rush up and beat them up; he looked particularly frightening.
Even from the tent, Guo Xiaoxiao could feel Cang Jue radiating anger. How dare those people confront him? Their courage was truly commendable.
"Shut up and get out of here!"
A single sentence quelled the conflict. The group entered the tent, their faces grim, remaining silent. Who dared to confront a five-star ring inheritor beastman head-on? They lacked the courage; it was best to let it go.
After everyone left...
Frustrated, Cang Jue scratched his hair to clear his head, then kicked over the stone table in a fit of rage, sending it flying directly towards Amansa and Guo Xiaoxiao.
"Aaaaaah!!!"
The two screamed in fright, and Guo Xiaoxiao quickly threw herself on top of Amansa, blocking her view.
Then a loud bang was heard.
Fortunately, the stone table didn't hit them; instead, it fell to the side and shattered into pieces, leaving a large hole in the tent.
Cang Jue also heard the scream and turned around abruptly, only to see Guo Xiaoxiao and Amansa lying on the ground like a human pyramid.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
