The large tent was quickly filled with orcs, who had already discussed their strategy. Had something unexpected happened? The orcs looked at each other, eager for answers. Even the females had come; it seemed they had something to say.
They still held the Great Shaman in high esteem. Guo Xiaoxiao's abilities were unprecedented. Orcs always held the mysterious in high esteem, mainly because things beyond their comprehension and inexplicable seemed so lofty and profound.
Cang Jue told everyone to quiet down and stop discussing, and the noisy tent immediately calmed down.
Guo Xiaoxiao looked particularly petite standing in front of them; a room full of rough, burly men standing next to a beautiful, delicate woman made it seem as if they were bullying the weak.
Guo Xiaoxiao cleared her throat and called out to the crowd.
"Everyone, Cang Jue and I have discussed it, and we've decided that we'll move with the people of Beast City, so we won't need to fly anymore."
"Our journey might be a bit slower, but with the eagle beast's help, it will surely be much easier. I'll be there to assist you the whole time, so don't worry about the parasites; I'll take care of everything."
This statement immediately caused an uproar. The result, reached after several days of discussion, was overturned after a meal back home. What's going on?
Many orcs stood up in protest, and Amansa's Xiaoni also voiced her objections, but when facing Guo Xiaoxiao, her tone unconsciously softened.
“Great Shaman, we’re doing this for the tribe’s sake. The Sishui tribe has taken in several females after entering the Beast City. We can’t just leave them alone. Besides, the eagle beasts have an advantage. Let’s fly off and scout ahead. If there’s any danger, we can send one or two people back to report.”
"Yes, I admit it feels like I've been abandoned and run away, but there's an insurmountable gap between tribes. After all, they're not one of my own. I don't need to risk my life for them."
"Back then, during the Battle of Beast City, we didn't utter a single word of dissent in order to save you. You are both male and female, so protecting females is our duty and we cannot back down."
"This is a parasite. If you get infected, it will be a disaster for your entire tribe. The Sishui tribe will cease to exist. We have to take precautions. It's all for the sake of protecting our people. You have to understand us."
"Great Shaman, please reconsider."
The other orcs echoed this sentiment, some saying, "Why should we care about orcs who haven't even mated yet? They're being eaten alive by parasites! It's too much of a waste!"
"Let's go. No more hesitation. We'll wait for them at the border of the Forgotten Continent."
"Great Shaman, you are pregnant, come with us."
"Let the tribe protect you one more time; they will fight to the death for you."
Guo Xiaoxiao frowned, but she spoke with a lot of eloquence.
However, the Sishui tribe definitely played a role in Carlos's attack on the ancient continent during the War of the Beast Gods.
Guo Xiaoxiao was extremely grateful. She and Lin Zhi escaped the fire by riding on the back of an eagle beast, and the snake egg they laid was also incubated by an eagle beast named Evan.
But Guo Xiaoxiao doesn't lead the Sishui tribe down a dark path. She also helps them. The system points me out a way to survive, so wouldn't it be better for everyone to survive together?
They flew recklessly to the Forgotten Continent, but what it's like there is still no clear answer.
The orcs of the Forgotten Continent are not easy to get along with; their savagery and violence permeate the entire land. If you go there, you'll get a beating without even knowing why.
Guo Xiaoxiao calmed herself down and tried her best to keep her back to them as she spoke.
"Thank you all for your concern. I have a plan, so there's no need to worry. I came to see you today to tell you not to feel pressured; I won't abandon you."
“I understand the fear of parasites. I’m afraid too. Ask Arthur if he’s afraid. He’s afraid too, otherwise he wouldn’t be locked in the cage and afraid to go out.”
“But even if you fly to the Forgotten Continent, there’s no guarantee you’ll be completely safe. I won’t get separated from my male companion, and Cang Jue is planning to come with me too. Why don’t you all fly there yourselves?”
"Without my protective skill shield, they'll fly back to us if they encounter any parasites."
The system told Guo Xiaoxiao that the Forgotten Continent was an untouched place, and Cang Jue relayed the information to everyone truthfully.
Guo Xiaoxiao continued
"You can fly, but you'll eventually need to land and rest. You can't just stay in the sky forever, flying for days and nights. Where would you land then? The ancient continent is teeming with parasites; there's nowhere to land. Without my guidance, it would be strange if you even made it to the Forgotten Continent."
"I am female and have always been protected by males, but I also have males, who are chieftains of various tribes and beast kings. Aren't you afraid that in the future, the females will abandon you and run off with any beastman?"
Many orcs didn't understand. The mortality rate in the orc world was already high; it wasn't surprising how many died. They had finally secured a place to live, and they didn't want to sacrifice themselves in vain.
"There are more people who survive than those who walk, right?"
"Great Shaman, don't risk your life. For the safety of the females, the males should let you come with us. Their refusal is simply unreasonable."
"Yes, let Cang Jue go and tell them that it's unacceptable to let a pregnant female walk around."
He looked at Mickson and his companions with disdain, but under the immense pressure, he dared not name them or curse them outright.
Their scheme is practically blatantly aimed at Guo Xiaoxiao's protection; they've found a convenient excuse to appear righteous and righteous.
It's understandable that people might hesitate when faced with life and death; that's normal.
Guo Xiaoxiao reveals her hand
"Cang Jue probably didn't tell everyone everything. As for me, I can find the most convenient route along the way, and there will be food along the way. The prey will all be healthy."
"The route I take is through areas where the parasites haven't infected the parasites, which is faster, less strenuous, and safer than you flying through the air."
"The reason you don't want to come is simply because you're afraid of getting infected and being burned to death. The Great Shaman's abilities are unparalleled, as I have already demonstrated to everyone."
"The Beast God appeared to me in a dream last night, warning me not to abandon the beastmen of Beast City, or an even greater disaster awaits me."
As expected, once the Beast God was mentioned, the expressions on the other orcs' faces changed rapidly, but they eventually fell silent.
Guo Xiaoxiao knew she had intimidated them, and she pressed her advantage.
"Why did I come here personally? It's for the sake of the tribe. The Sishui tribe has always been the strongest warrior in the entire Beast City, capable of both flying and fighting."
"At the crucial moment, you just turned around and left. After I led them to a safe route to meet up with you, did you ever think about what the other orcs would think? That you were deserters, that you had no backbone?"
"Even after the insect plague is over, you won't have a place to stay when you return to Beast City. The other tribes will unite to ostracize Sishui."
"Think of a way: whenever something happens, say the Sishui tribe escaped; when there are any benefits to distribute, say that Sishui ran away, so they should get less."
"The fact that you ran away is true. How can you refute that? From now on, you'll only be able to survive in the cracks of the tribe, enduring the ridicule and mockery of others."
Guo Xiaoxiao walked over to Cang Jue and patted him on the back. Cang Jue immediately straightened up and stared at her blankly. Guo Xiaoxiao ignored her and continued speaking to the beastmen.
"If it weren't for the fact that Cang Jue is my partner, I wouldn't even bother with it. If you want to fly away, then fly away."
"They only came personally to persuade him because he's the bravest beast."
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