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By the beginning of the third month of summer, the weather had turned scorching hot. The smaller tribes were languid during the day, with the orcs hiding in their territories to escape the heat. They waited until the evening, when it cooled down a bit, before venturing out to hunt.
However, Fantasy tribe was becoming increasingly busy.
The orcs in this area were all talking about this strange, rising tribe.
The tribe was called Fantasy, and it had unique, towering structures that loomed dark and massive, like monsters blocking out the sun.
As for what was inside the territory, no one knew.
In addition, some of the bolder orcs had caught distant glimpses of Fantasy’s hunting party. They stared in awe at the unusually tall and sturdy warriors, dumbfounded. The rumors spread for days, and eventually, some of the older orcs who had heard a thing or two told them that those warriors were from the Giant tribe, descendants of the Mountain God, and not to be trifled with.
Thus, the various orc tribes kept their distance. Xiu, who had been hoping to recruit more members, was puzzled. For several days, A’Li hadn't spotted any other orc tribes in the vicinity, leaving him with no one to spread the word about their recruitment efforts.
A few days later, after figuring out the reason, Xiu couldn't help but laugh.
He called Da He and instructed her to take some of the former Mountain Lynx orcs with her during the day while gathering supplies. They were to venture further out and "casually" discuss the benefits of their tribe in loud voices, making sure to "inform" any eavesdropping orcs that the Giant tribe did not see orcs as food and would not provoke other tribes without reason!
The Mountain Lynx tribe, now one of the newest members of Fantasy tribe, was the most enthusiastic about promoting the tribe. They were the perfect candidates to talk up the benefits of their new home.
In just two days, thanks to their heartfelt and genuine promotion, the orcs hiding in the area gradually learned what Fantasy tribe was really like.
They heard that Fantasy tribe had no slaves, that as long as you worked, you would have food to eat and a sturdy house to shelter you from the elements. These two conditions alone made many orc tribes eager to join, but they were still wary of potential traps and didn't dare act rashly.
The next day, when Da He and Xiao He, along with a group of Mountain Lynx orcs, went out to gather wild fruits, the small leader of the Gray Lynx tribe couldn't resist and quietly approached the two brothers.
The Gray Lynx and Mountain Lynx tribes shared a common ancestry but had branched off into different lineages. In the past, the Mountain Lynx tribe had been the largest, but unfortunately, they were swallowed up by the Huangyuan tribe and enslaved.
Since then, the Gray Lynx tribe, who had been hiding and evading capture, rarely saw the Mountain Lynx tribe. Occasionally, they would catch a distant glimpse of the male orcs being forced to do hard labor under the watch of Huangyuan warriors. These enslaved orcs were filthy, covered in wounds, and looked as good as dead.
Fearing they would meet the same fate as the Mountain Lynx tribe, the Gray Lynx tribe had been hiding for years, and life hadn't been easy.
Over two decades had passed, and the Gray Lynx tribe had dwindled in numbers. Yet, they now saw the Mountain Lynx tribe again, and they looked completely different.
The small leader of the Gray Lynx tribe, stared at the revitalized and transformed Da He and Xiao He, his eyes slightly wide. He nervously approached and couldn't help but ask, "Is Fantasy tribe really that good?"
"Will Huangyuan bully their way in?"
Da He and Xiao He, along with their fellow tribesmen, couldn't stop laughing. "Fantasy is a great tribe! The chief and Priest Bai, and all the leaders are wonderful!"
Xiao He’s voice carried a hint of sadness, "How is the Gray Lynx tribe doing now?"
Hui Jie, the small leader who had spoken, shook his head.
"Not too well. Over the years, we've been hiding and running. Some were captured by the Huangyuan Tribe, others were killed by wild beasts. Not many of us are left..."
Xiao He: "Come back to the tribe with us. Priest Bai is the priest guided by the Orc God! The tribe will accept everyone. Xiao He and I now have houses to live in. Look at the linen clothes I'm wearing, aren't they nice? We even get to eat meat once a day!"
Hui Jie licked his lips, incredulous: "Once a day?!"
Da He and Xiao He nodded.
They hadn't finished yet—not just one meal of meat, but three meals a day!
In any tribe, only the chief and the priest would receive such treatment!
Not only that, the female and sub-female beasts in the tribe could freely choose their preferred orcs to form bonds. Female orcs no longer had to continuously reproduce for male beasts as in the past. If forced, the eagle leader would severely punish the offender!
The Lynx tribe couldn't stop praising the wonders of the Fantasy tribe. As they spoke, tears streamed from their eyes, and Hui Jie and the other members of the grey Lynx tribe were moved to tears as well.
That day, Hui Jie followed Da He and Xiao He into the territory of the Fantasy tribe. His mouth fell open in amazement, thinking: So, after passing through the tall and sturdy gate, this is what lies inside!
The next morning, Hui Jie returned to their hidden territory with a few male orcs and brought the rest of their clan into the new tribe.
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Compared to the bustling territory, the seaside was also quite lively.
At dawn, Yu Bai emerged from the tent, his back pressed against Huo Duo'er's chest, their fingers intertwined. He felt the cool breeze carrying the scent of water. In the distance, the sea horizon was connected by an endless golden line.
The morning sun slowly rose, and the sea seemed to be set ablaze with a vast, magnificent fire, the sparkling waves dazzling and grand.
It was Yu Bai's first time watching the sunrise by the sea. He couldn't take his eyes off it, tightly gripping Huo Duo'er's fingers, unable to contain his joy.
Huo Duo'er remained relatively calm, but the warriors like A’Sen were less composed. Unaccustomed to such sights, their blood boiled with excitement, and they couldn't help but roar repeatedly.
Even the usually reserved and quiet gray mouse orc Chang Sheng, who was preparing to start a fire to cook food, couldn't suppress his emotions upon seeing the sun rise from the realms of the Water God. He covered his mouth, tears streaming down his face.
After a while, Yu Bai turned his head, observing the orcs with various expressions. He exchanged a glance with Huo Duo'er and suddenly burst into laughter.
He turned back, facing Huo Duo'er, and sat on his lap, wrapping his arms around his neck.
The seagulls lingering nearby hadn't seen other orc clans in these waters for many years. In the past, this place was quiet and desolate, but today, there were traces of orcs.
They weren't afraid of strangers, they tilted their heads and murmured as they observed.
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Before breakfast was even finished, Yu Bai, unusually clingy, followed Huo Duo'er back into the tent.
The beast curtain fell, perhaps influenced by the scenery, his emotions were heightened, his face flushed, but he boldly let go of his usual reserve.
Yu Bai, like a rabbit, sat down holding Huo Duo'er.
The thin linen shirt slipped to his shoulders, his skin turning a rosy hue.
Huo Duo'er adjusted his sitting position, continuously rubbing the raised area, the muscles in his shoulders and arms trembling with excitement.
Yu Bai stiffened for a moment, staring at his belly, which seemed exaggerated under the rough, large hand.
After a while,
He opened his moist lips, taking a deep breath, then clenched his knees, shaking rapidly.
The tide ebbed and flowed, making a splashing sound. When the sea breeze picked up, the animal skin tent swayed even more frequently.
A’Senand the other male orcs pretended not to notice, their noses exhaling hot breath. Unable to bear it any longer, they walked into the seawater to cool their bodies.
Chang Sheng focused intently on the food in the pot, not daring to look or listen anywhere else.
Yu Bai slept in Huo Duo'er's arms for a nap and even had a dream, dreaming of many golden, large seashells.
When he opened his eyes, he rubbed his flushed face.
Huo Duo'er, hearing the movement, brought in some warm water.
"Bai, are you still feeling unwell?" he asked, wiping Yu Bai's face and gently massaging his stomach.
Yu Bai stammered, "N-no, I'm fine..." Then he asked, "What time is it?"
Huo Duo'er replied, "Just past noon."
Yu Bai's face turned red; he had actually slept for most of the day.
He slowly followed Huo Duo'er out of the tent. A’Sen and the others were not nearby, having spread out along the shore to investigate.
Chang Sheng secretly glanced at Yu Bai but didn't dare to look up.
Priest Bai is indeed an amazing Priest, he was even able to withstand a Giant orc...!
Yu Bai began to feel shy belatedly. He cleared his throat and hid behind Huo Duo'er, looking up at the sky.
Huo Duo'er suddenly spoke, "Someone is watching us."
Yu Bai was puzzled, only to see Huo Duo'er walk a few steps into the shallows, his left hand plunging into the water and pulling out a palm-sized object with a hard white shell.
The object vibrated left and right, emitting a "ying ying" sound.
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