"Don't worry, this tribe must be very happy living here during the height of summer."
Xiong Huahua's soft voice rang out, her purple eyes sparkling, and her long silver hair slightly disheveled from rushing.
The orc next to her held his breath as the female asked him a question, anxiously awaiting her answer.
They couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and whispered among themselves.
The tribe's rapid decline was something they hadn't anticipated.
The beastmen didn't express any opinion on which tribe to go to; the original plan was to go to the Leo tribe.
At Xiong Huahua's insistence, they arrived at the Yafatu tribe where Shengxia lived.
Every beastman in the beast world is precious, not to mention the females and cubs, so they are not worried about being rejected when they seek refuge with other tribes.
In addition, they also have pottery-making skills!
Having lost their home, it doesn't matter which tribe they go to, as long as they are accepted and can survive.
Upon arriving here and seeing the solemn and majestic city walls, they couldn't help but feel uneasy.
"This place seems to be a legendary large tribe. Will they accept us?"
"Probably, we have pottery-making techniques."
Having left their homes and facing an uncertain future, they felt insecure and desperately wanted to confirm whether this place was a good home for them.
Looking up, all you can see are the imposing city walls, protecting the tribe so well. This tribe must be very safe, right?
The bright sunshine illuminated the vibrant earth.
The Yafatu tribe is bustling with activity.
Hunting has not yet officially resumed, and almost all single males are at home.
They're building houses like they've been injected with chicken blood.
They all looked jubilant, like warriors who had slain the long-necked beast.
The chief and a group of warriors came out to greet them warmly.
"Welcome! From now on, you are all orcs of the Yafatu tribe! The females' houses are under construction; they'll stay in the cub cave for the next couple of days. Single males..."
The chief walked with a steady and powerful gait, his eyes and brows radiating joy. Without keeping them in suspense, he succinctly explained everything they wanted to know.
They specifically insisted that this was the Yafatu tribe, and that once they joined, the Tao tribe would cease to exist.
The orcs of the Tao tribe finally felt relieved.
With the enthusiastic help of the Yafatu tribe, the beastmen carried large and small bags as they went inside.
Females and males with partners went to the brood cave, while more males stayed on the outskirts of the tribe, preparing to build thatched huts.
The chief, beaming with joy, is talking with Xiong Huahua's father (the former chief of the Tao tribe, referred to as Xiong Huahua's father in the following text).
Xiong Huahua walked over gracefully and smiled at the chief.
"Chief, I am Xiong Huahua, a friend of Shengxia. Can you take me to her?"
It would be such a pleasant surprise to see her in the middle of summer!
She can't wait!
The chief smiled knowingly and politely declined.
"Shengxia is about to give birth, so we can't disturb her. I'll have a beast inform her later, and she can come to see you after she gives birth if she's willing."
He's a sensible chieftain; he wouldn't just bring orcs to Shengxia's house. Who knows if Xiaxia would welcome them?
Let's pass on a message: whether or not to meet her is up to her to decide.
Xiong Huahua didn't press the matter. When she heard that Sheng Xia was pregnant and about to give birth, her eyes lit up and she was genuinely happy for her.
"Okay, then I won't go bother you!"
Without lingering after saying that, she pulled her partner around, turned around, and skipped away following the enthusiastic male who had given her directions.
After everything was arranged, the shaman visited the tribe with herbs, earning the gratitude of the original Tao tribe members.
Shengxia was completely unaware of all this; she was fast asleep in her rocking chair.
Yang Yun silently watched Sheng Xia from the side, her peach blossom eyes filled with deep affection.
His long, slender, fair fingers held the rocking chair steadily, gently swaying it, just to make her more comfortable while she slept.
She slept for as long as Yang Yun propped herself up on her arms and swayed for just as long, without feeling tired at all.
When Wolf King and Aoki returned, Shengxia was still asleep.
Aoki stared at her intently for a while, then gave her some instructions, grabbed a wooden basin, and turned to go to the stream to catch crabs and shrimp.
"I'm going to catch shrimp, you guys keep an eye on the baby."
Catch more, the little one loves to eat! I'll make some spicy shrimp for him when I get back.
Aoki moved quickly and found many females strolling around the stream under the protection of their mates when he got there.
He deliberately found a spot with few beasts and discovered that Xiong Qi was also there. He found a place to squat down and said with a loud laugh.
"Xiong Qi, you're here to catch shrimp too?"
Xiong Qi smiled happily, his hands moving non-stop, nodding and smiling as he spoke.
"Yes, our Guoguo loves to eat these. She's been craving them all winter. Now that we finally have some, let's catch a lot to take home."
"What? You actually eat giant pinworms?"
The exclamations of surprise from the male and female voices rang out, but Aoki and Xiongqi ignored them.
Aoki and Xiong Qi exchanged a few simple pleasantries before lowering their heads to concentrate on their work.
He caught several in no time, and Aoki was very satisfied. He thought about how happy his little one would be to eat them, and he grinned, revealing his neat teeth.
A gentle breeze blew by, causing his golden hair to flutter in the wind and revealing a handsome, masculine face, leaving the females around him mesmerized.
"What's your name? Do you have a partner?"
He asked Mu twice but got no response. He was focused on catching crabs and didn't notice what the beast next to him was saying.
He only found out after Xiong Qi reminded him.
Aoki looked up blankly, saw the female standing next to him, and said kindly.
"I have a partner. You and your partner should move aside, you're blocking the light."
The female moved aside regretfully. Xiong Qi noticed the water darken and subconsciously looked up, his face full of confusion.
Why are you blocking my light?
The female's eyes lit up, and she asked Xiong Qi softly.
"And you, do you have a partner?"
This one is also good; it's strong and powerful, and looks like a formidable hunter.
This tribe was more powerful than she had imagined, with sturdy and tall houses she had never seen before, clean and tidy roads, and a very safe city wall.
All of this amazed her!
Fortunately, Xiong Huahua insisted on seeking refuge with Yafatu, and she dared to say that no tribe was safer than this place.
She only has two partners left, so she wants to find a few more strong males here!
Xiong Qi realized what was happening and quickly refused.
"Yes, yes, yes, I have a partner. There are plenty of single males in Yafatu. Go find one in the tribe."
The female smiled generously.
"Thank you for telling me, I'll go to the tribe to look for it."
Oh, I went to the wrong place. I knew it! This is the fifth one today. All the ones I liked were already paired up when I got closer.
It's no wonder she's attracted to men with partners; males with partners often dress up to win her favor.
Being clean and tidy is something your partner will appreciate; being dirty and sloppy will make you lose favor.
On the contrary, single males, who don't pay attention to these things, look much more unkempt than males with partners.
The flowering season had just begun, the shrimp were still small, and there weren't many crabs either, so Aoki caught a small basinful.
They went back in high spirits.
That's enough for the little one to have a meal.
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