As planned, the group left Wandie Valley in the early evening, before it was completely dark.
After leading Mu Qing and his group out of the Valley of Ten Thousand Butterflies, the Butterfly King led a group of butterflies back into the valley.
Mu Qing and her group continued walking forward. After walking for a while, Yao Zhi's exclamation came from behind: "Qing, a golden... a golden butterfly! There's a golden butterfly on your clothes!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Qing stopped in his tracks and then noticed the little golden butterfly hiding behind his neck.
Mu Qing: "..."
Mu Qing reached out and took the little golden butterfly off his clothes. The little butterfly trembled its tiny antennae and stared at him blankly, its bright golden compound eyes full of confusion and innocence.
Mu Qing sighed helplessly, thinking to herself, "Oh well, whether I herd one sheep or a flock, it's all the same. I already have a swarm of golden-spotted bees, so I don't mind raising one more little butterfly."
The group found a flat spot and rested there for the night. They continued their journey early the next morning.
Three days later, the group arrived at Black Swamp Forest, where there is a Black Swamp Lake.
The lake was wide, and the group of orcs needed to cross Black Swamp Lake to reach the other side.
This is one of the most dangerous places for the beastmen, because a group of giant crocodiles live in the Black Swamp Lake here.
The giant crocodiles usually lurk in Black Swamp Lake. When orcs want to cross the lake, they leap out of the lake and ambush them.
Once the beastmen fall from the bamboo raft into Black Swamp Lake, they will be devoured by the beastmen.
With a serious expression, Jiao Xiang emphasized to everyone, "Everyone must be careful." As he said this, he couldn't help but glance at Mu Qing with some concern.
Some were worried that he might have attracted the ferocious giant crocodiles from the lake as well.
Mu Qing gave him a reassuring smile.
Seeing this, Jiao Xiang felt a little less nervous.
Lion Flame led a group of beastmen and gently pushed the bamboo raft they had previously placed on the shore of Black Swamp Lake into the lake. Led by Jiao Xiang, Bai Chen, Lion Flame, and a few others, the group boarded the bamboo raft one after another.
The Fat Rat Clan beastmen were surrounded by the White Tiger Clan and Fire Lion Clan beastmen in the middle of the bamboo raft. The Fat Rat Clan beastmen kept thanking the group of beastmen around them.
With everyone working together, they paddled the bamboo raft toward the opposite bank. Not far from there, the heads of giant crocodiles began to emerge from the Black Swamp Lake. The beastmen on the raft tightened their grip on the bamboo poles and became fully alert.
The giant crocodiles did not attack the beastmen on the bamboo raft as they had expected, nor did they approach the raft.
His gaze simply followed Mu Qing's figure.
The big head also turned in the direction Mu Qing was facing.
He showed none of his usual fierceness, instead revealing a somewhat simple and honest demeanor.
Jiao Xiang: "..."
The orcs: "..."
The beastmen stared in disbelief at what they were seeing, hardly able to believe their eyes.
While it seemed unbelievable, it also felt like it should be the way it should be.
Thinking of this, all the orcs turned to look at Mu Qing.
Mu Qing: "..."
Mu Qing glanced at the astonished crowd, then looked down at the somewhat dazed giant crocodile in the lake. A touch of emotion stirred within her, and she sighed, "All things have a spirit. Even the most ferocious and bloodthirsty beasts have a place in their hearts, a place where tenderness resides..."
A few days later, the group finally arrived at the Chishui River.
The Chishui River flows gently with clear water. The riverbed is covered with dense, vermilion algae, giving the entire river a vibrant color. Looking out, the river surface shimmers and the riverbed is a vermilion expanse, which is quite beautiful.
After crossing the Chishui River, it will take less than a day to reach the capital.
Everyone was very happy.
When Mu Qing and his group arrived at the Chishui River, there was a giant Chishui turtle resting on the bank.
The red water turtle raised its head, and Mu Qing saw joy and anticipation in its dark, beady eyes.
The orcs accepted this readily, as they were already used to it.
Jiao Xiang led a group of orcs to retrieve the bamboo raft they had left on the riverbank. The Red Water Turtle slowly slid its thick, short limbs, following Mu Qing's movements, its beady green eyes never leaving him.
Jiao Xiang and his group boarded the bamboo raft one after another and headed towards the other side.
Mu Qing looked at the red water turtle staring at her expectantly and sensed that it wanted her to ride it across the river. She felt a little touched, but also a little amused. In the end, she did as it wished and sat on its shell.
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