Those who emerged all felt grateful for the Beast God's blessing and for His mercy in allowing them to survive.
"Linzhi, do you know? I almost didn't see you again! I was so scared! Those stray animals were terrifying! Hurry up and hug me to comfort me!"
Qianye jumped off Ji Xing and ran towards Lin Zhi. Lin Zhi gave him a disdainful look, but couldn't help laughing, saying...
"Oh, really? Are you alright?"
"I was almost eaten by a stray beast just now. Luckily, I reacted quickly, or I would have been done for."
Qianye cried out
Lin Zhi's expression stiffened slightly. The stray beasts would grab anyone and eat them—it was too brutal! When they entered Will's territory, those stray beasts went berserk, even eating people!
"Really? Are you injured anywhere?"
"I'm hurt on my lips. Give me a kiss, it'll make it better."
Qianye pointed to his lips, indicating that Linzhi should kiss him.
Lin Zhi felt awkward; she still wasn't used to Qian Ye's loud and boisterous personality.
Ji Xing came over and pulled Qian Ye away from Lin Zhi.
"Get out of my way. It's quite comfortable sitting on me, isn't it? Your flesh is rotten, who would eat you? Get out of my way!"
Then he greeted Linzhi with a gentle smile.
"Linzhi, let's go back. The person has been safely rescued; it's time to go home."
Ji Xing's words were clear: he didn't want to help Randy attack Beast City. It was a dirty and tiring job; let whoever wanted to do it do it. He, for one, didn't want to do it anymore.
Even if his orcs come from the Southern Hemisphere, he still has to go back. It's a matter for the Northern Hemisphere, why should we interfere? It doesn't make sense.
Qianye pouted. "Where did I stink? You're just jealous that my skin is whiter, smoother, and prettier than yours, okay?"
Randy's expression shifted slightly, but he said nothing. Rescuing the person was already a significant step forward; could he really expect them to help him fight Beast City? This had to be done step by step, according to plan.
Xiaoxiao
Guo Xiaoxiao was fast asleep, leaning against a tree trunk. Lin Zhi thoughtfully took off her own animal hide and covered her with it to keep her warm; pregnant women need to be well cared for.
Randy noticed that Guo Xiaoxiao looked unwell; her face was pale, as if she had been seriously ill for a long time.
Linzhi: "I just checked on him, he's fine, just too tired, he'll be alright after a rest."
Randy was still worried, so he squatted down and looked at Guo Xiaoxiao, gently stroking her hair. She must have suffered a lot at the hands of the snake beast.
Stray animals are naturally incapable of caring for females; they are always rude to them, and one of them even lost weight.
A person who cares about others can't bear to see their loved ones suffer even the slightest harm. Even though he's clearly gained weight, he actually thought he'd lost weight.
Guo Xiaoxiao did nothing but eat and sleep. Carlos also deliberately gave her nourishing foods, adding non-bitter herbs to the soups she drank, resulting in her face becoming noticeably rounder.
But she's not fat; she still has her previous slender figure.
Lin Zhi thought about it and decided not to tell Randy about Guo Xiaoxiao's pregnancy, but ultimately decided to tell him anyway.
They're still in danger. If Randy isn't careful and moves too roughly, he could hurt the baby in her womb.
"Guo Xiaoxiao is pregnant with the snake beast's child."
Randy's pupils dilated noticeably. He squatted there blankly for a moment before it dawned on him: Xiaoxiao was pregnant with cubs—Carlos's snake cubs.
"Really"
Linzhi nodded
Randy was a little disheartened, but since it was Guo Xiaoxiao's child, he felt a tenderness creep into his eyes. He thought, "Maybe I can conceive his child someday."
He will love all the children born to Guo Xiaoxiao, regardless of whose father they are.
However, it's too easy on Carlos. Even if it was Arthur or the others, it would be better. He must have coerced Guo Xiaoxiao; it must be...
Xiaoxiao didn't like him at all. He forced her into a relationship and even got her pregnant. Xiaoxiao must have been very heartbroken.
When she wakes up, he will comfort her and reassure her that he will incubate the snake eggs after they are laid.
I wonder if I'll give him a chance to prove himself. He'll definitely take good care of her in place of those three people.
Randy was convinced deep down that Arthur and the others wouldn't survive. He knew the whole story; Arthur's recovery was entirely due to the Vajra Water.
They might be carrying something while escaping, but they can't take it all. Taking even a portion wouldn't be enough to sustain the Beast King's pursuit.
The north is also rife with war and danger; if they manage to escape the north...
There are still wandering beasts on other continents; where can they hide? Their chances of survival are slim.
Randy had a little selfish motive; he felt he could stay by Guo Xiaoxiao's side in place of Arthur and the others, and had even begun to take care of Guo Xiaoxiao as his female.
"Didn't anyone chase after you when you came back?"
Lin Zhi asked her if she felt it was a bit too quiet. According to his system, Carlos was a ruthless person who was unusually obsessed with Guo Xiaoxiao and had a strong possessive desire.
He monopolized Guo Xiaoxiao and wouldn't allow any other males, which is why he caused Arthur and the others so much trouble.
As for the beast seal, he used a herb from his inherited memories to hypnotize Guo Xiaoxiao, thus creating an opportunity to break free from his partner.
Everyone is an individual life; manipulating others in this way is truly despicable. Linzhi's characterization of Carlos is that of a perverted, scoundrel, a ruthless, scheming man who will stop at nothing.
Ji Xing: "They chased us for a long time, but it seemed like they received orders and they all turned back."
Will: "It's not that simple. They're definitely plotting something bigger. We need to be careful. Let's rest for a bit, then head back to the beach. If we can't beat them, we can have Qianye take us into the sea. They won't dare go in then."
Qianye was annoyed. "I'm the one who's suffered all this hardship. Of the tribesmen I brought, only a dozen or so are left. Didn't we agree that the females would retreat as soon as we left? Their previous actions clearly indicated they wanted to take down the Beast City."
He was caught in a dilemma, too embarrassed to speak up. If he said too much, and Lin Zhi complained about him, finding a partner would be even more impossible.
"Hey, hey, hey, you've arranged everything for me so perfectly. Let me tell you, you're fine with taking Linzhi to hide in the sea, you can just hold out yourselves. You act all heroic as you conquered Beast City, what, scared? Keep going, what are you afraid of? Once you take it, you'll unify the Northern and Southern Hemispheres."
Randy's ideal remains conquering Beast City. Failing to do so poses a threat; he might even have to take Guo Xiaoxiao and his entire tribe to live in the Southern Hemisphere.
Leaving the north where they depended on for survival and heading south would also mean facing rejection from the orcs there.
It would be better to conquer it, become the Beast King myself, announce to the world that Randy is the new Beast King, accept other fleeing orcs, gather enough men, and then take down the Beast Kings in the north in one fell swoop.
A beautiful blueprint is unfolding before our eyes, but without the help of the orcs of the Southern Hemisphere, it's a dream that can never be realized.
Lin Zhi: "Qianye, stop arguing. Let's not talk for now. Everyone's tired. Let's rest and keep going. I'm afraid Carlos will bring his men to surround us again."
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