Cang Jue suddenly raised his voice, startling Amansa, who shrank back. These words had touched a nerve with Cang Jue; it was better than Arthur's words.
This was an insult to his character. Fortunately, Amansa was female; otherwise, Cang Jue would have already struck her and crippled her.
"Amansa, you go first. Just pretend he didn't say anything. I'll come find you in a few days."
Amansa hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.
I'm going back now.
As Cang Juejian and Amansa disappeared from his sight, he turned around and hugged Guo Xiaoxiao, kissing her fair cheeks.
"Xiaoxiao, stop associating with her. I'll have her male keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't say a word to him. Look at what she said, 'I'm not as good as Arthur,' is she blind?"
Guo Xiaoxiao: "She was just saying that in anger. How could the females who grew up in the Sishui tribe not side with you? Don't go too far. I'll be watching you. If you dare to do anything to Amansha, I'll never speak to you again."
"Um... okay, don't be angry."
Cang Jue gently stroked her spine to help her relax.
The two snuggled together, whispering sweet nothings. Guo Xiaoxiao didn't find it annoying at all; Cang definitely had some skill with women and knew how to make Guo Xiaoxiao happy.
"I'll get you some fun things to take back tonight. There are plenty of females you can play with. I'm worried about you being pregnant and don't want you to put in the effort, but if you're bored, I'll pick out a few safer ones for you."
As long as it helps pass the time, anything is fine with Guo Xiaoxiao, she readily agreed.
"Okay, bring them all back. I'll play with them one by one."
On the way back to Guo Xiaoxiao, Cang Jue still asked a question that seemed to be on the verge of suicide.
"Between me and Arthur, who do you like more?"
Cang Jue, you're not the only one who keeps dwelling on this kind of problem; they all like to overthink things.
Guo Xiaoxiao gave a perfunctory "I like you, I like you," and Cang Jue was quite satisfied. Although he didn't make a direct promise, it was still an expression of his feelings.
Cang Jue decided that once they reached a safe place, they must seize the time to cultivate their land. If they could seize the opportunity to lay a second nest, wouldn't their position be secure?
"Xiaoxiao, if you're bored, I'll bring you out tomorrow. I'll be watching over you, so don't worry. But you'll hear me talking to the other orcs about the tribe. If you don't mind, you can come with me."
"oh"
Guo Xiaoxiao replied lazily, thinking it was better than being alone, and she didn't reject the suggestion.
After bringing Guo Xiaoxiao back, Cang Jue was still worried, so he closed the stone door again and blocked it with a large rock, as if guarding against a thief, afraid that she would run out again.
Guo Xiaoxiao felt like she was being held behind bars inside the door. She was supposed to be free, but it felt like she was in prison. The prison wardens had turned into several beastmen, and she was under constant control.
…
Seven days later, Arthur and his companions finally made their decision: they would move the next day; they couldn't wait any longer.
The situation outside was not optimistic. Arthur stood on the city wall every day to observe the situation, and he also received messages from the orcs.
Multiple sources confirm that orcs are swarming in various corners and are about to surround the orc city.
The orcs outside are being attacked by parasites, and the animals are also infected, making even food scarce.
You can boil the water before drinking it. At least then you can clearly see if there are any white worms in the clear water. After boiling, the white worms become even whiter and easier to spot.
Meat chunks won't work; insects are hidden under the skin, or blood and meat are cooked through and become indistinguishable, appearing as if they've blended into the meat.
Even if parasites are killed by burning once, if there are eggs on them, there will be a natural barrier, and they must be burned two or three times to be completely killed.
Food shortages have been a major problem throughout history. Hunger and fear gnawed at their hearts, and some were already banging tree trunks against the protective barrier, trying to get inside.
Why are they so pitiful?
They were forced to stay outside, even though they had paid their grain rations.
Now they won't let us in, and they still have the nerve to call themselves the Beast King? Pah! They're just like those other Beast Kings before, all they do is oppress weaker tribes.
It was clearly agreed from the beginning that as long as the lean man received enough food, he would be protected permanently. What is this? Betrayal?
Many tribes that have been supplying food to the Beast City have been severely ravaged and desperately need the city. They've also heard that a great shaman has emerged there. So why not let them in? Are they going back on their word? Are they breaking their promise?
At first, the various tribes came to the Beast City seeking help with trepidation, even though they knew that the parasites were something the Reverse Star Ring Beastmen couldn't solve. They still wanted to try their luck based on the rumors.
But when they arrived outside the Beast City and saw this protective barrier, they realized there really was a Great Witch, which meant there was hope.
To prove they had indeed offered food and pearls to the Beast City, the chieftain negotiated with the orcs on the city walls. To demonstrate their sincerity and avoid rejection, they even emptied their tribe's coffers to offer more.
They all strive to find a way to survive for their tribe, just like the Zemin tribe back then.
Arthur understood the situation clearly. If things continued this way, even if the insect plague passed and they managed to hide and survive peacefully, they would still lose popular support.
This runs counter to his policies. A destructive system cannot support the Beast City and will have the opposite effect. When the disaster ends, the orcs, in retaliation for their inaction, will launch a coordinated attack and force the city to abandon.
…
"Xiaoxiao, we're planning to leave tomorrow, probably this afternoon. We'll pack our things tonight, see if there's anything we need to take."
"I'll send someone to pack the food, but we should bring as little other stuff as possible; we're fleeing a disaster."
Arthur spoke with great difficulty, for he had taken a female on a journey, including a pregnant one, with him. How shameful! He had put her in such a predicament; he was utterly incompetent.
The people of Cangjue were too embarrassed to look up and say anything, feeling that they hadn't taken good care of Guo Xiaoxiao.
Carlos was relatively calm; after all, he was returning to the Forgotten Continent, the territory he once dominated. Going back meant he could practically walk sideways.
The wandering beasts who now follow him, upon hearing about the Forgotten Continent, have the opposite attitude towards the beastmen of the ancient continent. They've all made a name for themselves there, so they don't care where they end up.
Going back might not be a bad thing; at least we won't have to endure the disdain of the orcs from the ancient continent.
However, one thing must be done well: the females must not be allowed to be defiled by those orcs from the Forgotten Continent. Under Carlos's tutelage, they practice a mating system and all possess beast marks.
Cang Jue: "We've discussed it. I'll take you away by flying. The parasites are still in the forest; we probably can't avoid them."
Cang Jue didn't want to abandon them, but even if he didn't say it, Arthur and the others felt it would be better for him to take Guo Xiaoxiao with him.
The beast city was almost completely surrounded, with orcs outside every day shouting and cursing.
The few people in the city were also filled with anxiety. The relocation date was confirmed, and everyone was understandably terrified, after all, they were going to have to leave.
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