Chapter 1407: Chapter 1404: Purpose
Soon, the orc from earlier returned, carrying some fresh fruit with large leaves, and ran out again.
The Black Mountain Clan Leader gestured for him to set the fruit aside, letting the orc leave.
The orcs had hunted enough food, cleaned it up, and left. Meanwhile, the Central Tribal Chief was nearing the South Watson Tribe base.
Night began to fall, but the base was bustling. The tribe members were roasting meat around the campfire.
Some of the females were learning how to make meat soup, and the young ones were running and shouting around the fire, full of joy.
The orcs on shift today continued working, striving to build the high walls before the cold season arrives, to withstand the impact from the black cattle and horse herds, as well as the hungry wolf packs.
"Shaman, the clan leader from the neighboring tribe has come to see you. He seems quite anxious."
Suddenly, the patrolling orc rushed in, his words surprising Ji Nuan: "A neighboring tribe? To see me?"
Ji Nuan was momentarily baffled. At that moment, Xiu Yan, having finished washing up, emerged from the tent and looked at the orc standing there: "Let him come in."
The orc nodded and ran towards the tribe entrance.
Xiu Yan sat beside Ji Nuan and playfully poked her forehead: "It’s the tribe we ran into last time while looking for green clay."
Reminded, Ji Nuan finally remembered, grinning sheepishly.
"It’s been some time. I wonder what he’s looking for us for?"
Xiu Yan picked up the roast meat by the campfire, his gaze deep and calm: "We’ll know when he gets here."
Ji Nuan nodded: "Last time we met, this clan leader was very friendly to us. I wonder if we can recruit him into our ranks."
Xiu Yan gave her a teasing look: "Perhaps this clan leader is here to offer himself to bolster our tribe’s numbers."
The two orcs exchanged glances, revealing a crafty smile in their eyes.
"Shaman Ji Nuan!" a highly excited voice sounded from behind.
Ji Nuan hid her sly smile and turned around with a warm grin.
"So it’s you. I almost forgot since we haven’t seen each other since our last encounter."
Seeing the Shaman, even the tribal chief orc felt a bit restrained.
"Haha, why have you come to our tribe?" A familiar laugh from behind relaxed the orc.
Geni came over and hugged the orc’s neck, seating him on the grass mat nearby.
Then Geni looked at Ji Nuan and Xiu Yan: "Shaman Ji Nuan, Xiu Yan, this is the tribal chief I’ve mentioned, who’s always faced the cold season with us. Our tribes have had strong relations since our forefathers’ time."
Geni said, casting a familiar crafty glance at Ji Nuan and Xiu Yan.
Indeed, when it comes to strengthening the tribe, everyone shares the same sentiments.
Ji Nuan nodded with a smile: "No need for introductions; Xiu Yan and I met him while searching for green clay last time."
While speaking, she looked puzzled at the orc opposite: "A tribesman mentioned you were looking for me?"
At this, the orc’s expression turned serious: "Has the Black Mountain Tribal Chief arrived here yet?"
Black Mountain Tribal Chief?
Ji Nuan was stunned; isn’t that the tribe currently in conflict with the Ancient Wood Tribe?