Surviving in the Beast World with a System

For some reason, when she faced the Huaxia Witch outside, she felt the same jealousy and loathing she had once felt for Wu Yue of the Snow Tiger Tribe.

Their voices were even strikingly similar. If not for their different faces, she would have mistaken this woman for Wu Yue.

Clutching the still-warm meat, the Yan Yan Witch turned stiffly and began walking toward the cave entrance, her steps heavy.

The Yan Yan Tribe Beastman Warrior who had been leaning against the cave wall saw her heading out and quickly rose, intending to follow.

The Healing Witch’s sharp gaze snapped toward him. "She is merely delivering food to the Huaxia Witch outside. The witch can go alone."

The Yan Yan Tribe Beastman froze, his expression stiff, and could only watch as his witch walked out of the cave.

He pressed his lips together, lowered his head, and retreated to his spot against the cave wall, saying nothing.

’The members of our tribe all envy the witch for being chosen by the Super Tribe, but they could never imagine the kind of life we’re living here.’

Outside, the wind in the forest rustled the leaves. The Beastman’s heart was filled with melancholy. The Super Tribe selection, the chosen ones... it all felt like a sham.

At that moment, he missed his life in the tribe more than anything.

Outside the cave, Wu Yue had just finished setting up her tent. As she bent over to crawl inside, she heard soft footsteps behind her.

The steps were somewhat unsteady but completely unconcealed, so Wu Yue and her two beasts instantly turned to look.

Startled by the three pairs of eyes fixed on her, the expression on the Yan Yan Witch’s face was as stiff and unnatural as a mask.

She struggled to force a smile, but looking at the Huaxia Witch’s face, she couldn’t stop the jealousy from surging up inside her.

She let out a few heavy breaths, then abruptly dropped her gaze to the ground before holding up the food in her hand.

"G-greetings. Our Lord Witch asked me to bring you this food. Please, take it."

Though her tone was still stiff, the Yan Yan Witch felt she could manage her jealousy when her own life was at stake.

Wu Yue raised an eyebrow at the Yan Yan Witch. She’d gotten a sense of this woman’s character during the trade gathering.

A mocking smile touched Wu Yue’s lips. ’Wasn’t she the one chosen by a Super Tribe?’

’But it looks like things aren’t going so well for her now.’

"Thank your Wizard for thinking of me, but I brought my own food. Besides..."

She glanced at the meat in the Yan Yan Witch’s hand. "I don’t make a habit of eating food from outsiders."

"Oh, I see. What a shame."

The Yan Yan Witch gulped, glancing at the food in her hand, then back at the Beastman Warrior standing at the mouth of the cave.

She saw that both of them were watching her and the Huaxia Witch. She tensed.

"It’s just the two of us females out here. I’m a witch, too, though of course my power is nothing compared to yours."

As she spoke, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. "So... could I talk with you for a moment?"

Wu Yue paused, then gave her an odd look. "I don’t know you. And I don’t think we have anything to talk about."

The Yan Yan Witch’s face froze. She cursed inwardly. ’This Huaxia Witch is so difficult.’

"It’s... well, the Beastman Warrior who was guiding us died a few days ago fighting a Fierce Beast."

"So... could you please help us? Could you guide us out of here?"

She looked at the Huaxia Witch with a hopeful expression. "Of course, if you guide us, we’ll take care of all the food along the way. You won’t have to lift a finger if we run into Fierce Beasts. And once we’re safely out, we’ll give you Crystal Cores as a thank you."

Having relayed the Healing Witch’s instructions in a single breath, the Yan Yan Witch looked nervously at the Huaxia Witch.

"So... what do you think?"

Wu Yue’s soft laugh echoed in the deep forest. "I don’t think much of it," she said, her voice cool.

The hopeful look on the Yan Yan Witch’s face froze. "Aren’t you leaving? You could just take us with you when you go."

"Huaxia Witch, you may be powerful, but this deep forest is crawling with Fierce Beasts. If you travel alone, you’re bound to get hurt eventually."

The Healing Witch’s voice came from behind the Yan Yan Witch. He stepped forward, positioning himself in front of her. "Furthermore, I am a Wizard with Healing Attribute witch power. If you agree to guide us out, I can heal that wound on your leg immediately."