Chapter 242: A Little Uncomfortable
Long Xiaoyu on the side looked at Xia Yueke eagerly. She had already made a decision, but after a long time, she did not come to ask him what she thought.
The anxiety in his heart was like a surging tide, surging and surging, difficult to suppress.
Finally, he coughed twice and said, "Ahem, female, why don't you ask for my opinion?"
Xia Yueke turned her head when she heard the voice, a sly smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she asked back:
"Why? Why do I have to ask you? You're not my partner yet! Besides, who said I'd take you with me?"
These three questions were like a series of artillery shells, catching Long Xiaoyu off guard and leaving him speechless for a moment.
Long Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then he gently pulled Xia Yueke closer and whispered in her ear. His voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of grievance and eagerness:
"But we've already been close enough. Isn't this the relationship of partners? Now, I'm already an 'unclean' beastman. Apart from you, which other female would be willing to accept me?"
As Xia Yueke listened to Long Xiaoyu's confession, which was full of affection and grievance, her cheeks flushed slightly and she felt a little flustered.
She turned her head away, avoiding Long Xiaoyu's fiery gaze, and said calmly:
"Hmph, don't think you can change my mind with sweet talk. This matter is of great importance, and I need to think carefully about it."
At this moment, Qian Jingyao came forward. He looked at Long Xiaoyu, then at Xia Yueke, and smiled to smooth things over:
"Keke, he's quite capable. If he could come with us, our safety would be a little more guaranteed."
Although Qian Jingyao didn't want Long Xiaoyu to join them, this time Keke insisted on helping the three fox cubs, so he had no choice but to pamper them himself.
After all, Long Xiaoyu is a twelfth-level orc. If he really fights against the wandering orcs, he is capable of fighting. At the very least, he can protect Xia Yueke and let himself have no worries. He just hopes that this trip out will go smoothly.
Xia Yueke listened to Qian Jingyao's words and felt that there was some truth in them. She quietly raised her eyes and looked at Long Xiaoyu, only to see that his eyes were full of expectation. So she hummed softly and said:
"Okay then, we'll consider letting you join for now. But don't hold us back."
When Long Xiaoyu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, and he quickly said:
"Don't worry, I won't let you down."
In the following days, everyone began to prepare for the long journey.
Xia Yueke packed their bags with Qian Jingyao, Qing Yan and Luo Cihe and prepared various necessities.
With the help of his orc men, Long Xiaoyu found some rare equipment and maps, and explained in detail the terrain, dangerous areas and possible monsters of the Western Forest and Misty Forest.
After the cub shelter was built, Long Xiaoyu immediately received the news, and Xia Yueke brought everyone to visit.
When they arrived at the entrance of the shelter, a spacious and warm building came into view.
Just as everyone was about to step in, a group of people hurried over from a distance, led by a burly orc.
He came in front of Long Xiaoyu and knelt on one knee with a plop. His men behind him also knelt in unison and shouted in unison: "City Lord!"
Xia Yueke couldn't help but be stunned. This was the first time she saw someone call Long Xiaoyu the City Lord.
Long Xiaoyu coughed lightly and said to the leading orc:
"Get up. You're only here to visit the asylum today. No need to be polite."
At this time, the person in charge of the asylum hurried out and said respectfully, "Lord City Lord, welcome to inspect the asylum. The asylum has been completed according to your requirements. Please join us for a tour."
When everyone walked into the shelter, the first thing they saw was a wide lawn with all kinds of cute toys and colorful balls placed on it.
"This is where the kids play every day. Sufficient outdoor activities can help them grow up healthily," the person in charge introduced.
Then they came to a series of warm dormitories with soft beds. There was a small cabinet next to each bed to store the children's belongings.
After visiting the dormitory, everyone went to the study room.
The study room is neatly arranged with tables and chairs, and the bookshelves are filled with various books, some about the history of orcs and some teaching life skills.
Xia Yueke looked at these and was very satisfied. She felt that Long Xiaoyu's subordinates were very powerful and these facilities were comparable to those of a kindergarten.
Long Xiaoyu looked at these things and nodded. "Okay, then you can spread the news that the Beast City is recruiting cubs who have lost their fathers and mothers. Also tell them that orcs without partners can come in."
The person in charge nodded immediately upon hearing this, "Okay, City Lord, leave this matter to us!"
Long Xiaoyu called a leopard guard and said, "Tell them that I'm going out to relax with my partner. For the time being, I'll leave the affairs of this city to these elders."
Upon hearing this, the Leopard Clan guard looked at Xia Yueke curiously, then smiled happily, "Okay, City Lord, I will definitely tell the elders!"
Long Xiaoyu nodded. He really didn't want to see the faces of those elders. In order to avoid being nagged this time, he decided to act first and report later. Although he was not afraid of them, he didn't want to listen to their nagging.
Xia Yueke looked at Long Xiaoyu giving orders here and there, and she was really not used to it.
And every time Long Xiaoyu went somewhere, the other orcs would look at her with excitement and gossip, which made her feel uncomfortable.
Now that he had finished looking at the asylum, Xia Yueke immediately said, "Okay, I want to go back now. You can go do your own thing."
Qi'an and Luo Cihe were also not interested after looking around. They felt that this place was not as good as the cub school and didn't understand why Keke was so curious about this place.
"That's right, Coco. Let's go back quickly. It's just right for us to set off once Long Xiaoyu finishes the work at hand."
Qi'an put his arm around Xia Yueke's shoulders and walked outside with them.
Long Xiaoyu had no choice but to look at Xia Yuke's receding back and quickly tell the orcs what needed to be done during his absence.
"While I'm away, the safety of Beast City is paramount. Don't let in large numbers of unfamiliar orcs. Increase the number of patrolling orcs. Listen to the elders for everything else, except for any changes to the rules of Beast City."
Long Xiaoyu briefly explained the important matters to his trusted subordinate, the tiger orc Raphael.
A few days before departure.
Long Xiaoyu unfolded a yellowed animal hide map and pointed at a dark green area with a focused and serious expression:
"This is the West Forest. Everyone, listen carefully."
"First, consider the terrain. In the central area of the western forest lies an area known as the 'Thorn Maze.' Thorns and vines grow thickly there, forming a natural barrier. These thorns are extremely sharp and slightly poisonous. If you get scratched, the wound will not only be excruciatingly painful, but will also quickly swell and fester. If you venture in rashly, you could easily lose your way and find yourself in a desperate situation."
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