Chapter 423 - 422, Explanation_1
The gloom in Meng Tai’s eyes quickly dissipated, and he smiled, "I thought Xiu Yan had some misunderstanding about me. It turns out it’s about this."
Ji Nuan scratched her head, her small face turning a shade of red, "Hehe, I promised Brother Xiu Yan that he will be my only partner, so he cares for my interactions with other orcs."
The last hint of doubt in Meng Tai’s eyes evaporated, and he even saw Ji Nuan in a peculiar light, laughing, "Xiu Yan is truly blessed by the Beast God to have met a female like you."
Ji Nuan chuckled, "You will also meet a very good female."
Meng Tai bowed with a smile, "Then thank you, Shaman Ji Nuan, for your blessing."
Ji Nuan laughed in response to his tease, "Then I will go back first."
Meng Tai nodded and watched with a smile in his eyes as she returned to the Watson Tribe.
"Meng Tai, should we continue to probe the Silver Wolf Orc?" An orc from the Monte Tribe said from behind.
Meng Tai waved his hand, "I was overthinking. The Watson Tribe has never participated in the grand trading fair. How could they have a Beast God Fruit to cultivate an evolved orc?"
The orc behind him said, "That’s what I think too. Earlier, the Shaman Ji Nuan mentioned Orcs with the bloodline of Winged Wolf or Winged Tiger. I never thought that such a small tribe like the Watson would harbour an orc with such a bloodline."
Meng tai smiled, "What does having the bloodline matter? As long as I consume three more Beast God Fruits, I can evolve wings as well."
Returning to the team, Ji Nuan and Ge Xing exchanged a glance, Ji Nuan gave him a reassuring look which made Ge Xing breathe a sigh of relief instantly.
Today, when Xiu Yan displayed his wings, Meng Tai’s excited and shocked eyes held an unusual look, which Clan Leader Ge Xing noticed.
Only Ji Nuan, Ge Xing, and Grandma Shaman knew that Xiu Yan had eaten the Beast God fruit. So after discovering Meng Tai’s suspicions, he immediately discussed countermeasures with Ji Nuan and Xiu Yan.
Xiu Yan didn’t let Meng Tai come close, while Ji Nuan took the responsibility of dispelling Meng Tai’s suspicions.
At least for now, it seems that their plan was quite successful.
The afternoon passed, and surprisingly, less than one hundred orcs had ascended. The rest of the large army was still waiting below, and the few Winged Orcs had exhausted their strength.
At dinner time, Xiu Yan’s slightly trembling arm when holding the bamboo tube made Ji Nuan’s heart ache, "Take it slower tomorrow. You brought up more orcs today than any other Winged Orc combined."
Xiu Yan smiled, "I just want to spend more time with you."
Ji Nuan pouted, and unusually, spread the beast skin after Xiu Yan finished his meal, "Rest up now. You will be tired tomorrow too."
Having said this, she grabbed Xiu Yan’s arm and pressed him onto the Beast Skin mat, her quiet voice holding a tinge of dominance, "Go to sleep!"
A hint of a smile appeared in Xiu Yan’s eyes. He stretched out his long arm, wrapping her in his embrace. In an instant, Ji Nuan was enveloped in a warm, soft hug.
Early the next morning, Ji Nuan got up early, had her breakfast and walked over to Xiu Yan with her small backpack, "Brother Xiu Yan, can you to bring me up there first? I want to see if there are any special plants up there."
Xiu Yan helplessly stroked her soft hair, turning his head to look at the Ying Yan brothers who were about to bring the Dashi Tribe people up, his cold voice echoed, "You guys come here. Bring a few tribesmen up first."