Chapter 1043 - 1042: Father Is Too Naughty
"Cough cough!" A series of hoarse coughs interrupted the tender moment between the two creatures.
Gui Zhuangzhuang released his mate and looked towards the source of the sound, where the old priest stood with a face full of satisfaction.
"priest, I’ve returned."
The old priest nodded with a smile, his kind face filled with warmth as he walked over to Gui Zhuangzhuang: "Let’s go, let’s head back to the cave and talk about what happened these past few days."
Gui Zhuangzhuang nodded. He did indeed have a lot to discuss with Uncle Priest, especially about his shocking trip to the Watson Tribe.
"Father!"
"Father!"
Two child-like voices called out from below him. Gui Zhuangzhuang looked down to find two adorable little tortoise cubs clinging to his legs, their pearl-like black eyes sparkling brightly.
The sight made Gui Zhuangzhuang’s heart melt.
"Did father bring back some meat?" Gui Baobao’s little face was filled with anticipation.
"Sooo gooood~" Gui Beibei followed, drooling after his older brother.
Gui Zhuangzhuang: "..."
Ha, I actually thought you two missed me. It turns out these heartless little ones were only thinking about whether I would bring back some delicious food from the Watson Tribe.
Are these really my cubs, can I throw them away?
Sensing her mate’s disdain for the cubs, the previously tender Hai Cao instantly changed her expression, her clear eyes narrowing slightly, revealing a hint of danger.
Gui Zhuangzhuang’s will to live couldn’t be stronger. Sensing the deadly glare from behind, he quickly hid his disdainful expression.
Bending down with a loving face, he embraced the two little tortoises: "Father brought back some tasty jerky, but we have to wait a bit to share it with each cub, Baobao and Beibei, can you wait until after father finishes his business?"
His voice was deep and affectionate, but his gaze away from his mate revealed a slight threat.
The two little cubs, recognizing the familiar look in their father’s eyes, shrank their little heads and obediently nodded.
But inside, they were crying, thinking that father was too mean, always taking advantage of mother’s absence to discipline them.
After Gui Zhuangzhuang put the two little cubs down, Gui Baobao and Gui Beibei hurriedly scurried toward their mother.
Mother, Baobao is feeling upset.
Hai Cao picked up the two troublemakers, said goodbye to the old priest and her mate, and then headed towards where she had just been gathering seaweed.
She had hurriedly run back home without completing her gathering task yet.
The orcs around them continued with their own tasks.
In the cave of the old priest, as he listened to everything Gui Zhuangzhuang described about the Watson Tribe, a gleam of fascination appeared in his eyes.
"Are you saying that the Watson Tribe in the Nia Forest is just a sub-tribe, a fraction of the Watson Tribe?"
Gui Zhuangzhuang nodded: "Yes, and just a small fraction at that."
Yet this small fraction was already much larger than the population of their Tortoise Tribe.
"It seems we need to maintain a good relationship with the Watson Tribe, and if possible, even get closer to them."
A sharp light flashed in the old priest’s eyes as if he had thought of something.
Turning his head to Gui Zhuangzhuang, he asked, "During your days at the Watson Tribe, did Shaman Ji Nuan mention anything the Tortoise Tribe could help with?"
Gui Zhuangzhuang furrowed his beastly brow and pondered for a while before shaking his head: "No, Shaman Ji Nuan didn’t mention anything about needing help."