novelhk Chapter 328 Returning to the Tribe
Chapter 328 Returning to the Tribe
After a fierce battle, the orcs finally managed to defeat the enormous and ferocious lizard.
Each orc breathed a sigh of relief, but they dared not linger. After a short rest, they set off again.
However, due to their unfamiliarity with the terrain, everyone quickly became confused.
Just then, Ruan Mianmian, who had been silent all along, stepped forward and took the initiative to take on the important task of directing the way.
With a determined look in her eyes, she carefully observed her surroundings, then looked at the system page and said clearly, "Sen, turn left! Be careful to avoid that big tree that's covered in dense vines; there's a thicket of bushes hidden behind it. We need to carefully cross it. A little further ahead, we'll see the fork in the river we saw earlier."
Upon hearing Ruan Mianmian's instructions, Sen nodded without hesitation and strode forward.
However, his enormous beastly form appeared somewhat clumsy in the dense forest, and he did not move with such ease and freedom.
To speed up the journey and ensure Ruan Mianmian's safety, Sen simply stretched out a strong arm and gently picked up the petite Ruan Mianmian, as if he were protecting a small child, letting her sit steadily on his arm.
With his other hand, he held a few fresh wild fruits that he had just picked along the way, and handed them to Ruan Mianmian, saying gently, "Ruan Ruan, keep your eyes on the road and try these fruits."
Ruan Mianmian took the wild fruit, smiled sweetly, and said, "Thank you, Sen." Then she ate it in small bites.
The sweet and sour taste instantly spread in her mouth, invigorating her.
Following the route pointed out by Ruan Mianmian, they soon arrived at the fork in the river. At this point, everyone gathered around, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Ruan Mianmian jumped off Sen's arm, walked to the riverbank, and squatted down to examine the water flow.
She pointed to the river on the right and said, "The water here is clearer and the current is slower. If we follow this way, we can get back to our valley."
The orcs nodded in agreement.
So the group set off again, with Sen still carrying Ruan Mianmian as they walked in front.
They also marked the area along the way, so that it could be developed into a hunting ground for them in the future.
Haven't you noticed that the beasts here are all large? Just one is enough to feed the tribe for several days, saving trouble and giving us a change of pace.
After walking for a while longer, it was getting late, around 2 PM. Ruan Mianmian, seeing the somewhat tired beastmen, told them to stop and rest.
Ruan Mianmian took out her thermos from the system space and started drinking water. Even in such warm weather, she has always maintained the habit of drinking warm water.
On the contrary, the beastmen were eager to take a cold bath in the river.
"We're not far from the valley now. If we walk quickly, we'll arrive before dark. But if you're all too tired, you can rest here for the night. After all, we've been through two attacks today, so it's normal to feel exhausted."
Ruan Mianmian looked at the map, shared her thoughts, and also sought everyone's opinions.
After all, she was sightseeing and enjoying the scenery along the way, but Ye and the others were on high alert, paying close attention to their surroundings. If any unexpected situation arose, they would rush out to protect her immediately.
"Chief, this forest is so dense with foliage and thorns, it's really hard to run fast. Can we go back to the plains?"
Yan landed on all fours, his entire body almost pressed against the ground, panting heavily as he vigorously swung his large, furry tail.
It should be noted that the wolf-beast race has always been renowned for its outstanding endurance and running ability.
On ordinary days, they can gallop freely across the vast grasslands or flat plains, traversing the land at lightning speed.
However, now that they are in this dense forest, although they can still move forward with difficulty thanks to their agility, their speed is greatly reduced.
After hearing Yan's words, Ruan Mianmian first turned to look at him, and then turned her gaze to her other orc companions.
Every orc's face showed an eagerness to return to the tribe as soon as possible.
Clearly, everyone wanted to end this journey as soon as possible.
When she realized the shared expectation in everyone's hearts, Ruan Mianmian couldn't help but smile slightly.
Immediately afterward, she had a thought and reached into the system space she carried with her.
In the blink of an eye, a dazzling array of food appeared before my eyes.
There are fragrant dried meats, savory dried fish, soft and sweet steamed buns, and sizzling grilled meat, among other delicious foods piled up like a mountain, making one's mouth water.
"Since everyone's in such a hurry to get going, let's not waste time making a fire and roasting meat. Come on, everyone, eat your fill of this delicious food! Once we've replenished our strength, we'll quickly move to the plains and speed up our pace back to the tribe!"