Those old "beasts" circled around the city lord, each of them wanting his touch and care. Their tails were raised high and swayed slowly, rubbing against the city lord's feet, and making low whimpering sounds from their mouths.

The voice was filled with grievance and coquettishness, and the city lord's heart softened.

"Be good." The city lord had a kind face and reached out to gently stroke the heads of these animals. These were his cubs, and they were already old.

Thinking of this, his eyes darkened.

Because his cubs had no intelligence, they could only live twenty to thirty years, or even shorter, compared to ordinary beasts. Since he had divine weapons that allowed him to survive, he used these powers to extend their lifespans.

By now the animals are over fifty years old, they look very old and can no longer walk.

The average age of orcs in the Beast World is also very young, most of them are around forty to fifty years old. The Beast World is full of dangers, and it is a blessing to live to fifty years old. He can live to seventy because of the power of the artifact.

Now that the power of the artifact has weakened, he can hardly hold on any longer. Who knows when...

The city lord watched as the old cubs still begged him for petting. He half-knelt, letting them be intimate with him. He was worried in his heart: what would happen to them if he died?

A dozen animals rubbed his white hair and growled beside him, as if calling out "Father..."

The city lord patted his head one by one, then sighed, "It's been decades, and I've never heard you call me father. I wonder if I'll be able to hear it before I die..."

His tone was mournful, and the dozen or so wild beasts noticed his mood change and just tilted their heads and stared at him with wide eyes in confusion, then they howled one by one.

These beasts could not understand what the city lord was saying. They only knew that the city lord was good to them and had been with them for decades, thus gaining their trust. In their eyes and hearts, the city lord was the only one.

They were humming and curiously staring at the tears in the corners of the city lord's eyes. An old leopard licked it curiously. They were not intelligent and did not even know simple animal language. They could not communicate with the city lord and could only express their emotions through simple body language.

But they knew one thing: the city lord was their father. He had been with them for decades and was the best orc to them.

They knew about their father because the city lord patiently told them every day. The city lord touched the forehead of one of the leopards and taught them again and again: "Don't forget, I am your father, the father who loves you the most in this life."

"Father hopes that you can be happy every day, without worries. Now that father's health is failing, I don't know how long I can accompany you. If I am gone, you must be obedient."

These old "cubs" only recognize him and listen to him. If he disappears for more than an hour, they will make a fuss. He can't imagine what they will face after his death.

They tilted their heads and stared with their round eyes, trying to understand what the city lord said. They tried to respond, but they could only make various low howls and roars. They had no intelligence, and even if they had learned animal language, it was all nonsense. In the city lord's ears, they were just crying like babies, and the city lord could not understand what they were saying or what they wanted to express.

They leaned against the city lord and rubbed against him. Because they were old, they felt uncomfortable every time they moved. Finally, they were so tired that they lay down at the city lord's feet to rest.

The city lord felt upset, but for the sake of the beast cub, he made up his mind. He looked at the old beast beside him and said, "Go find Chi Mo. I have something to tell you."

"Okay." The old beast left.

……

After Chi Mo left Jin Kais's residence, he happened to meet the old beast who came to find him. He was about to find the city lord, but learned that the city lord was looking for him.

He recuperated and followed the old beast to the main hall. He first performed the beast salute to the city lord, then looked up at the city lord sitting on the main seat and asked, "Why did the city lord come to see me?"

The city lord looked at Chi Mo thoughtfully, his brows furrowed as if he was thinking, looking a little tired. He said directly: "Chi Mo, have you heard about Jin Caisi's matter?"

"I already know everything about him." Chi Mo's face was solemn. He rushed to check the situation after knowing about Jin Kaisi's situation. When he knew that the other party had lost all his strength, he was anxious and worried, and his whole face became serious.

The city lord got straight to the point: "Chi Mo, do you have any ideas about the position of young city lord?"

He was stunned for a moment, his deep pupils dimly shimmering. He understood the City Lord's intention and looked up in surprise: "City Lord, isn't this Young City Lord planning to start a sacrificial ceremony, allowing the Divine Stone and everyone to select the most talented orc..."

"There is no time anymore." The city lord interrupted Chi Mo. He lowered his eyes in thought, and his expression became serious again, concealing his kind side just now.

The City Lord said: "You grew up with Jin Caisi and trained together. Although your talent is not as good as his, you are also a rare beast talent for the City Lord. Currently, the only beastman who can surpass you is Jin Caisi.

You've been with Jin Caisi for a long time, and I've taught him how to manage Beast City. You've learned a lot about it, and you're familiar with how to handle all matters, big and small, in Beast City."

Chi Mo didn’t dare to interrupt, and silently listened to the city lord’s next words: “Moreover, compared to other young males, I know you best.

You are dedicated to the development of your tribe and will not abandon or betray the Red Eagle Tribe for your own benefit. All things considered, you are currently the most suitable candidate to be the Young City Lord."

After hearing the city lord's words, Chi Mo raised his brows, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he looked up with a hint of anticipation on his face.

This reaction was exactly what the city lord wanted to see. He now needed to find a new beast to succeed the city lord to protect and take care of everything in the Beast City.

City Lord: "Chi Mo, are you willing to become the Young City Lord of Beast City?"

Chi Mo was extremely surprised. Becoming the Young City Lord meant many conveniences and beast powers, and he could let Bai Susu stay...

Chi Mo knelt down and kowtowed: "I do."

The city lord was somewhat relieved and handed the beast bone token and some artifacts that Jin Kaisi had returned as proof of his identity to Chi Mo: "These will be kept by you from now on."

"Yes." Chi Mo took it, feeling a mixture of emotions. He hadn't recovered from the shock of learning about Jin Caisi's situation, and now he was chosen by the City Lord as the new Young City Lord. "Thank you, City Lord."

The city lord was worried about everyone and said seriously, "Chi Mo, from now on, many things in Beast City will be handed over to you."

"Becoming the Young City Lord carries with it numerous responsibilities, including handling all matters within the city. While protecting Beast City from external enemies, you might even lose your life. You must be prepared."

Chi Mo's eyes were firm as he assured the city lord, "Now that I have your trust, I will shoulder the heavy responsibility. I will protect the orcs in the city with my own life and will not let you down."

The city lord nodded with satisfaction, seeing that Chi Mo was only at the fourth level now and his strength was still far behind. If he died, many orcs would probably be dissatisfied.

He helped Chi Mo up and put his hand on his shoulder: "You are not strong enough now. I am afraid that some orcs will not obey you. You must practice hard in the future. I will use the magic weapon to help you advance..."

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