Chapter 987 - 986: Jealousy
But the Orcs of the Watson Tribe said it was a gift for the little ones of the Clan Leader’s family, so they could only envy it.
Although Zhuangzhuang tried to tread lightly, the sleeping females were still alert and opened their eyes, reaching for a sharpened Shell Beast Shell lying next to them.
The method of sharpening Shell Beast Shells was also taught to the tribespeople by the few Flying Orcs who often visited the Tortoise Tribe.
Orcs of the Aquatic Tribe have sharp claws too, but females cannot transform into beasts, so they lack combat strength.
Even when Sea Beasts snatch away their young from the island, all they can do is use their bodies to fend them off.
But now with these sharpened Shell Beast Knives, the females finally had weapons of their own.
Even during a Sea Beast invasion, a female defended her young and killed a Sea Beast with a Shell Beast Knife.
This caused the tribespeople to change their previously indifferent view of the Shell Beast Knife.
Now, practically every female had a Shell Beast Knife in hand.
With frequent use, they realized that the Shell Beast Knife wasn’t just for fighting, but it also made harvesting seaweed much easier.
Previously, the females could only gather a little bit of seaweed after a day’s work.
Now that they had Shell Beast Knives, the females’ enthusiasm for harvesting seaweed soared, as every trip yielded a bountiful harvest.
After being collected, the seaweed would be dried on the rocks in the middle of the Tribe, turning it conveniently preservable and becoming one of the main foods for the Aquatic Tribe during the cold season.
"Zhuangzhuang? Why are you back? Weren’t you discussing the poisoned sea water with the Lord Priest at the Swordfish Tribe?" Seeing her mate return, the female immediately set aside the Shell Beast Knife on the table nearby, smiling as she got up to greet him.
Zhuangzhuang took a few steps forward, embracing his mate, and said gently, "There’s been a problem. The poison in the sea water is spreading too quickly, involving more and more Tribes, but we don’t have enough Water God Fruit peel powder.
The Whale Tribe and Sea Serpent Tribe’s priests don’t know what to do now.
Moreover, with everyone now gathered on Swordfish Island, food has become a major issue.
The Whale Priest, knowing that Shaman Ji Nuan exchanges food with our Tribe, asked me to see if we could arrange a meeting with Shaman Ji Nuan on Swordfish Island to discuss the exchange of food."
The female sighed, "I thought that with the medicine powder given to us by Shaman Ji Nuan, the poisoned sea water would no longer be a concern for us, but I didn’t expect it to worsen."
Zhuangzhuang also sighed, "We still don’t know when this matter will be resolved. Constantly trading isn’t a solution. Our Tribe’s goods will eventually run out one day; what will we exchange with the Watson Tribe then?
Neutralizing the toxins in the water is the key."
The female didn’t speak, just quietly nestled in Zhuangzhuang’s embrace.
At this time in the Watson Tribe, five Flying Orcs prepared to set off for Turtle Island had already readied their food and carry baskets.
Just then, Ji Nuan stepped out, "When you go this time, you can try to inquire about the Aquatic Tribe’s handling of the poisoned sea water. Tell me when you come back."
The Orcs nodded in unison and then took off towards the distant sea, wings flapping.