"Why do they fight? Does this happen often?"
Qingchen slowly explained, "There are many reasons for fighting. It could be for territory or for prey. Beasts are generally very combative."
Shen Miao asked worriedly, "What if they attack our tribe?"
She had witnessed the White Horned Beast's combat prowess; a single beast could wipe out a Bloodworm Clan member. Even though the Bloodworm Clan member was weakened, the beast's strength was still evident.
If they come down from the mountain, the beastmen probably won't be able to stop them.
"No, generally not. Beasts have a strong sense of territory and they mainly live in the mountains."
Shen Miao put down her snacks slightly.
While they were chatting, the roars of the beasts continued unabated. One of the sounds was particularly shrill, and many beastmen had already run out to see what was happening.
The bird-beastman passed by the house and invited Shen Miao to come and take a look.
Shen Miao asked Qing Chen, "Are you going?"
"Let's go take a look."
They said they were going to take a look, but they didn't dare to go into the mountains. They just watched from a distance on the outskirts.
Even so, when Shen Miao saw the two strange beasts locked in combat, she was taken aback. One of the beasts was winged, and the other was a black snake as thick as a water bucket.
These two, one from heaven and one from earth, are fighting so fiercely for some unknown reason.
The bird with wings appeared to be a golden eagle.
The two strange beasts fought back and forth. The giant snake tried to entangle the golden eagle with its body, but the golden eagle kept pecking at the snake's head. Both of them were fighting with deadly intent, as if they were sworn enemies from eight generations ago.
Many orcs gradually arrived, and everyone watched intently.
Shen Miao found a few children in the crowd, called them to her side, and forbade them to run around.
After a good half hour, the two strange beasts finally decided the victor. The giant snake coiled around the golden eagle, dragged it down from mid-air, and tightly gripped its neck.
Before long, the golden eagle stopped breathing. When the snake released its grip, the golden eagle fell from the treetop like a leaf falling from a branch.
The crowd erupted in cheers.
Shen Miao didn't know what was so exciting about this. She only felt it was cruel, but she also understood that this was how nature was: the strong prey on the weak.
Even these orcs face the constant danger of invasion; the Bloodworm Clan is a prime example.
After the golden eagle fell, the black snake also slid down from the treetop and disappeared.
Seeing this, the beastmen rushed towards the back of the mountain.
Shen Miao asked Qing Chen, puzzled, "What are they going to do?"
"Collect the things left behind by the strange beasts," Qingchen said calmly.
Shen Miao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that this was just like picking up equipment in a game. The golden eagle died, and the orcs went to pick up its belongings. It didn't seem wrong.
Seeing that she didn't quite understand, Qingchen slowly explained, "These kinds of strange beasts usually store many rare things. If you can find one, it's an immense blessing."
Shen Miao was very curious about what it could be, but when she thought about how terrible it was when the two big birds were tearing each other apart in the air, she immediately lost all interest.
"Aren't they afraid?" Shen Miao pointed to the orcs scrambling to run towards the back of the mountain.
Upon hearing this, Qingchen scoffed, "What do you think?"
Shen Miao pondered for a moment and thought that no beastman should be unafraid. The beastmen were so powerful that if they were targeted, they would be easy prey.
But high risk can lead to high reward.
Maybe they all think the bold will starve and the timid will overeat. Okay, she's timid, so she won't go.
Qingchen showed no intention of going, which put Shen Miao at ease.
However, when she was about to take the children back, she discovered that Erbao was missing. Shen Miao was startled and hurriedly asked the children. Dabao pointed to a small figure and said, "There."
Shen Miao followed his finger and saw Erbao happily tumbling along in the group heading to the back mountain. He was such a tiny little thing, it was so cute.
Shen Miao ran over in a few steps, grabbed Erbao's animal skin, and dragged him back.
"Mommy, I want to go pick up the treasure." Erbao struggled and insisted on going to the back mountain with Shen Miao.
Shen Miao looked directly into his eyes and said, "What are you going to do? So many orcs are going there. How much treasure can you possibly pick up? Besides, you're so small, you can't even outrun them."
Erbao pouted, then his eyes lit up, and he began to persuade Shen Miao: "Mommy, let's go together! You're an adult beastman, you can definitely outrun them."
This attempt at flattery backfired spectacularly. Shen Miao didn't appreciate it at all and flatly refused, "I'm not going. I'm afraid the beasts will attack me."
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"There are no 'buts'. Come back with me."
Even though Erbao was unwilling, he had no choice but to go home with Shenmiao. After arriving home, Shenmiao was afraid that he would leave quietly, so she asked Dabao and the others to keep an eye on him.
Da Bao was very dutiful, following behind everywhere he went, even when Er Bao was peeing. This drove Er Bao to the brink of collapse. Er Bao covered his head and cried out, "Da Bao, brother, big brother, please let me go! Why are you following me when I'm peeing?"
“Mommy said that I have to follow you wherever you go.” Da Bao said earnestly.
Erbao was completely speechless.
Shen Miao observed for a while and found it very amusing, so she didn't disturb them and let them play by themselves.
She covered her mouth and yawned. For some reason, she was particularly sleepy today, so she went back to her room and took a nap.
He fell asleep the moment his body touched the stone bed.
But Shen Miao felt as if she hadn't slept for long before waking up again, and saw a female beast wearing an animal skin and various ornaments around her neck walk in.
"Who are you? How did you get into my room?" Shen Miao looked around, puzzled.
The female beast's voice was gentle and melodious. She whispered, "Don't be afraid. You've seen me today. I am the golden eagle that fought the snake."
Shen Miao suddenly realized something was wrong, then felt something was amiss, "But you're not dead."
The female animal's face instantly showed a sad expression.
"I'm sorry." Shen Miao felt she shouldn't have reopened the wound like that, so she quickly apologized and asked, "What do you want from me? We don't know each other."
The female beast smiled. "Now that we know each other, I have two things to entrust to you for safekeeping. I don't trust any other beastmen."
Shen Miao was greatly surprised. Why did this female beast trust her so much? They had never even met before.
Thinking this to himself, he asked aloud, "What is it?"
The female beast first took out a black, jade-like object, which was a top-quality beast crystal. Qingchen had given her four before, and they had all been used by her cubs.
She never saw him again.
This is a very valuable item; it can truly be called a treasure.
Then, the female animal took out a round egg.
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