GBP Chapter 192 This family will fall apart without me!
Chapter 192 This family will fall apart without me!
Qin Ye's jaw was clenched, and he leaned back slightly, trying to push Ruan Xiyue away: "I'll hurt you... I'm afraid I won't be able to control my emotions."
Ruan Xiyue smiled, her gaze firm yet gentle, and said softly, "You won't."
Before she finished speaking, she leaned forward and kissed Qin Ye's lips.
Qin Ye's resistance gradually crumbled under her gentle touch, and his vulnerability transformed into a strong possessiveness at that moment.
He held her tightly, as if trying to meld her into his very bones and absorb every breath she took.
Qin Ye only let go of Ruan Xiyue when she collapsed into his arms, exhausted, his breathing rapid and heavy.
Ruan Xiyue gently bit his chest, her voice low and soft yet firm: "I'm the one who will stay with you for the rest of your life. Don't listen to anyone else, and don't let them affect your mood."
Qin Ye buried his face in Ruan Xiyue's shoulder and neck, and hummed softly, as if all his emotions had found a home at this moment.
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Time flows by quietly, and in the blink of an eye, the bonfire gathering of various tribes arrives as scheduled.
The trade over the past two days has allowed the various tribes to make initial contact, and the initial awkwardness between them has gradually dissipated.
The characteristics of each tribe are clearly revealed in their interactions at the border markets:
The Yellow Dog Clan are honest and straightforward, never beating around the bush in transactions, offering fair prices, and treating people with sincerity.
Their stalls were always bustling with activity, attracting many orcs from other tribes.
The hyenas, on the other hand, are quite cunning and often use tricks in transactions, such as passing off inferior goods as superior ones or inflating prices.
However, their tricks are often seen through at a glance, lacking true wisdom, and instead appear somewhat laughable.
The deer tribe, on the other hand, is exceptionally cautious. They never flaunt their wealth and are always meticulous in transactions, unwilling to concede even a penny.
Although their goods were of high quality, their overly shrewd attitude made other orc tribes hesitant to buy from them.
The Spirit Fox tribe, on the other hand, appeared poised and composed. They considered themselves a large tribe, well-informed and knowledgeable, and did not show excessive curiosity about things they had never seen before.
However, once they discover something new and interesting, they will buy it without hesitation, as if silently demonstrating their power and status.
The fox tribe, on the other hand, appears particularly mysterious; their curiosity is as strong as their wariness.
At the border trade, they always observed silently, rarely making any statements, as if they were secretly assessing everything.
Their gazes were sharp and profound, making them difficult to fathom.
On nights of bonfire gatherings, the firelight illuminates the faces of every orc, and laughter and chatter mingle with the unique styles of each tribe.
Ruan Xiyue stood beside Qin Ye, her gaze sweeping over the bustling crowd, and said in a low voice, "It seems that this matchmaking event will be more interesting than we imagined."
Qin Ye nodded, his gaze deep: "Yes, the thoughts of each tribe are not simple."
Ruan Xiyue smiled slightly and took his hand: "With you here, I'm not afraid of anything."
In the flickering firelight, the two figures were stretched long, as if they had blended into the lively night scene.
The High Priest of the Nine Stars, clad in a sacrificial robe embroidered with ancient runes and holding a high priest's staff inlaid with dazzling crystals, slowly walked toward the six neatly arranged wooden barrels.
His steps were steady and solemn, each step seemingly resonating with the earth, and a solemn atmosphere permeated the air.
He stood before the wooden tub, his eyes slightly closed, and softly chanted an ancient prayer mantra.
The beast crystal at the top of the staff suddenly lit up, and a dazzling light shot straight into the sky, as if connected with the stars.
As his incantation grew louder, the light transformed into countless tiny specks, raining down on the surface of the water in the wooden tub.
The water surface began to tremble slightly, rippling in circles, as if responding to Jiuchen's call.
The light blended into the water, and the clear water gradually emitted a faint golden glow, as if it had been infused with sacred power.
The High Priest of the Nine Stars suddenly opened his eyes, raised his staff high, and spoke in a loud and majestic voice: "In the name of the Beast God, I bestow blessings upon this water. May those who drink it receive the Beast God's protection, be purified in body and mind, and have many blessed offspring!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the light suddenly subsided, and the water in the six wooden buckets seemed to come alive, radiating a soft and sacred glow.
The High Priest of the Nine Stars slowly lowered his staff, his robes fluttering without wind, and his whole being was enveloped in a faint glow, as if a god had descended.
The surrounding beastmen held their breath, their eyes filled with awe and reverence.
At this moment, heaven and earth seemed to stand still, with only the sacred power of prayer echoing in the air.
Ruan Xiyue felt a little uneasy: "Wow, Jiu Chen cast a blessing spell into the barrel I used to drug me. Are you sure it's okay?"
Even the electronic baby voice was getting tired: [Host, you've asked eight hundred times! Stop asking! It's nothing! It's really nothing! It's definitely nothing! It's absolutely nothing!]
Ruan Xiyue pouted, and after Jiu Chen came down, she took one beastman in each hand and went home.
Qi Heng watched the three figures leave from afar, feeling a mix of emotions he couldn't quite describe.
Li Miao walked over unnoticed, chuckling softly, "What's wrong? Why haven't you been spending time with Yue'er these past few days? Are you being disliked?"
Qi Heng turned his head, raised an eyebrow and looked at Li Miao. He looked Li Miao up and down with a look full of contempt.
"No matter how much Yue'er dislikes me, at least she won't be impatient with me."
To avoid upsetting her, I won't recklessly gravitate towards her all the time!
But you, ha—you're the one she dislikes the most, aren't you!
Li Miao curled his lip, looking indifferent, and shrugged, saying, "As long as she has a deep impression of me and finds me unique, she will fall in love with me sooner or later!"
Besides, she promised to give me a litter of babies!
What do you have to compare with me? Ridiculous!
Qi Heng scoffed at Li Miao's words: "You're dreaming. I'm not like you! I want Yue'er to have me in her heart, whether or not she has my cubs... Once she has me in her heart, my cubs won't just be one litter!"
Qi Heng glanced coldly at Li Miao, then turned and left.
Li Miao stared at Ruan Xiyue's disappearing figure with a cold, sullen face, seemingly lost in thought.
When Ruan Xiyue returned home, she excitedly played with the cubs. The cubs, only a few months old, were so sleepy that they could fall asleep sitting there.
Ruan Xiyue acted like a heartless big cub. The little cubs couldn't keep their eyes open and slowly closed, their bodies swaying. She went over and poked one of the cubs with her finger, knocking it down, and then pretended to look at the other cubs as if nothing had happened.
The four little ones couldn't bear to watch the first pregnancy any longer. Qin Ming, Qin Ying, and Ruan Gang didn't dare to say anything to their mother, so they could only encourage Ruan Ling.
Ruan Ling rolled her eyes, cursing inwardly: What am I going to do when my brothers are all cowards! Forget it! Useless! This family will fall apart without me!
Ruan Ling had no choice but to run to Jiu Chen, who was frowning slightly, and hug his leg, saying pitifully, "Father Jiu Chen, please do something about Mother! Tell her to stop bullying my younger brother and sister!"