Xiu Yan’s gaze turned cold, causing Ji Nuan to flinch a little, the hairs on the back of her neck standing on end.
This orc sure has a bad temper. She was just trying to help him, why did he have to be so fierce?
The shaman packed up the remaining herbs, a worry in her eyes that she couldn’t dispel.
Last evening, she had received a revelation from the Beast God – this year’s beast tide would be even more severe than last year’s.
In last year’s beast tide, their Watson Tribe had already lost many warriors.
Now that Xiu Yan, such a strong orc, had lost one of his arms, how were they supposed to face this year’s beast tide?
"Okay, Xiu Li, Ge Rou, you guys take Xiu Yan cub home. Ge Xing, stay behind."
The shaman’s voice carried an undetectable weight.
"Grandma Shaman, what about me..."
Ji Nuan twisted her body, her legs numbed, unable to muster any strength.
Even though she felt much better than she did in the forest, she still couldn’t make it back to the cave by herself!
"You fell into a cluster of Sharp Tooth Grass, a type of grass that only grows around Stinky Fruit Trees.
Even strong orcs become numb when cut by Sharp Tooth Grass.
The only creatures that aren’t affected by it are the Sharp Teeth Beasts who live in the Stinky Fruit Trees, so avoid going near Stinky Fruit Trees from now on. It’s really dangerous.╮(╯▽╰)╭
Every year, many orcs can’t move due to cuts from the Sharp Tooth Grass and are eventually killed by the Sharp Teeth Beasts."
Ji Nuan felt a sudden chill down her spine. If Ge Ye and Xiu Yan had been cut by the Sharp Tooth Grass, the consequences would’ve been unimaginable.
Her thin hand clenched the beast skin beneath her: "Okay, Grandma Shaman, I won’t go near the Stinky Fruit Trees."
Lack of knowledge could be deadly indeed!
"Let’s go, Aunt Rou will take you home," Ge Rou patted Ji Nuan’s head and helped her up.
"Shaman, I will take them home first, and bring Xiu Yan back here tomorrow!"
The shaman nodded, "Okay, go then!"
...
After Ge Rou dropped Ji Nuan back at the cave, she left.
Ji Nuan lay on her large bed, staring blankly at the top of the cave.
She felt useless. In the novels she read, the female protagonists who traveled through time were all so remarkable.
But here she was, just a burden, and now she was responsible for Xiu Yan losing an arm.
In this world where males had to hunt for food, Xiu Yan, having lost an arm, was no better off than her, unable to bear a cub.
No, he was worse off. At least she was female. Sigh...
Lost in her turbulent thoughts, Ji Nuan unknowingly drifted off to sleep.
Next to the shimmering little river, a tall and cold figure sat quietly on a large stone.
Xiu Yan lifted his right hand to touch his left arm, a touch of sadness flashing in his deep, dark eyes.
The evening breeze rustled through the forest, leaves swaying in response.
Xiu Yan stood up from the stone, the sadness in his eyes already replaced by determination.
So what if he lost an arm? He was still a powerful Silver Wolf Orc.
He still had sharp claws and teeth.
His right hand clenched tight into a fist, muscles all over his body taut, his tall figure upright and full of strength.
"Heh~"
Seemingly amused by a thought, a touch of playful jest flashed in his eyes, the corners of his tight lips drawn up in a fleeting smile.
Only the gentle evening wind accompanied his aloof figure as he disappeared into the vast darkness of the night.