It's Xue Lan.

Xia Gu was absolutely certain.

She looked up and saw Xue Lan rushing towards her impatiently.

Perhaps even Xia Gu herself didn't realize that the moment she saw Xue Lan, she not only completely relaxed, but also a smile appeared on her face.

"Xia Xia."

Xue Lan's eyes were red. He held Xia Gu tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his body. He only slowly let go after confirming that she was safe and sound.

"I'm fine." Xia Gu held his hand, and the two smiled at each other.

"I'm sorry, Xiaxia, I'm late." Xuelan's voice trembled slightly, full of self-reproach.

"You've come at the right time. Are you alright?"

After Xia Gu realized what was happening, she immediately looked him up and down, while also wondering how he suddenly had such great power that he could completely suppress the priest.

The tender scene between the two was so jarring to the priest and the clan chief.

The priest's face was ashen, and his clenched fists betrayed his anger and resentment.

The clan chief was still bleeding, and his wounds looked terrifying. He lay there weakly, trembling with rage. His carefully planned conspiracy had been ruthlessly exposed, and all his efforts had been in vain.

Xue Lan sensed the malice from the priest and the clan leader. His eyes narrowed, and he shielded Xia Gu behind him.

"Priests, chieftains, you must pay the price for everything you have done!"

Xue Lan's voice was deep and firm, carrying an undeniable power.

The priest and the chieftain exchanged a glance, a flash of fear crossing their eyes, but more so resentment and anger.

He actually came back alive! How is that possible?

According to the clan leader's plan, Xue Lan's departure this time should be a one-way trip.

But now he not only came back alive, but it seems... he's even advanced! He's gone from a silver orc to... a gold orc!

"Look quickly at Xue Lan's footprints."

Suddenly someone shouted, and in an instant, everyone's eyes fell on Xue Lan.

The silver freesia mark had turned gold and was shimmering with a dazzling golden light.

This is the only golden orc in the High Mountain Tribe!

"Your abilities have improved?"

Xia Gu also noticed this, which means that Xue Lan must have suffered a lot these past few days.

Xue Lan nodded and told her about how the clan leader's men were trying to kill him.

He also said that he advanced through the rebellion and became a golden orc, and then rushed back anxiously.

He was terrified that the chieftain and priest would harm Xia Gu, and at that moment he had only one thought in his mind: to return to her side as soon as possible and protect her from harm.

Currently, there is no orc in the high mountain tribe who can match Xue Lan.

"Xia Xia, I miss you so much."

He hugged Xia Gu again, then turned his head and saw Xuan Li standing to the side. Suddenly feeling a bit awkward, he immediately thanked him.

Now that the clan leader and priest have lost their power, the priest still wants to resist. Taking advantage of Xue Lan's inattention, he shook his staff again.

But Xue Lan immediately noticed this subtle movement. Just as he was about to make a move, Xue Xin suddenly darted out and, taking advantage of the priest's inability to make any large movements, pulled out a dagger and stabbed it into his heart.

The priest's attention was focused on Xue Lan and Xia Gu, and he did not notice Xue Xin's actions.

The moment the dagger pierced his heart, the priest stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

He was actually ambushed by a slave?!

With a loud thud, the priest collapsed to the ground.

His cane, too, could not maintain its energy at that moment. The instant it touched the ground, it shattered and was swallowed by the sand and gravel.

The orcs immediately let out a cry of surprise.

The priest just died like that?

Although he deserved his punishment, they had lived under the priest's power for many years and were still not quite able to process what had happened.

With the priest's fall, the gloom surrounding the mountain tribes seemed to have been swept away.

Xue Xin looked at the dagger stained with the priest's blood, his eyes showing both the pleasure of revenge and a hint of weariness.

He got his revenge.

Finally, I got my revenge!

Then, his gaze fell on the clan leader, and he gritted his teeth.

"Miss Xia Gu, what should we do with him?"

Xue Xin pointed at the clan leader, who was seriously injured but still unwilling to accept defeat, with a lingering sense of vengeance in his eyes.

Xia Gu held Xue Lan's hand tightly and raised her chin, "Let your mountain tribes deal with it as they see fit."

She wasn't a beastman from the mountain tribe. It was said that the chieftain had led them in resisting invasions from other tribes in the past. He had both merits and demerits, so the beastmen should handle it themselves.

"it is good."

Xue Xin nodded without objecting. After discussing it with the other beastmen, they decided to banish the chieftain from the mountain tribe, leaving his fate to his own.

"Xiaxia, let's go home."

Xuelan couldn't wait to get close to Xiagu, and she even brought back a few fruits that were just the right amount of sweetness and juicy to let her try.

Just as Xia Gu was about to leave, Xue Ting suddenly teared up, "Sister Xia Xia, can I... go with you?"

Xue Lan frowned upon hearing this, turned her head to look, and saw a young wolf cub.

He immediately saw Xue Ting as a rival in love, and his tone was not good, "No way."

His Xiaxia can only have him as her beastly husband.

"I can cook and clean; I can tidy up the house for you!"

Seeing that Xue Ting really had nowhere to go, Xia Gu said helplessly, "Xue Lan, why don't we take him back and raise him as our younger brother?"

Although Xue Lan was unwilling, she didn't want to upset Xia Gu, so she reluctantly nodded, which was considered as agreeing to Xia Gu's request.

"Alright, Xiaxia has agreed, so I'll take you back, but you can't covet my Xiaxia!"

Since Xue Lan returned this time, her possessiveness towards Xia Gu has become exceptionally strong.

Xueting smiled, revealing her teeth, "I'll be good."

Then, when Xue Lan saw Xuan Li follow, she became wary but did not show anything unusual.

There's no way around it, his Xia Xia is just too eye-catching.

He's back, but his good brother isn't leaving. It can't be for Xiaxia's sake; Xiaxia can only have him as her beast husband.

"Xiaxia, these are fruits I brought especially for you. They're so sweet."

Xue Lan took out several large, red fruits from her bosom. Xia Gu couldn't tell what kind of fruit they were, but after taking one, she took a bite and found them sweet and juicy.

"Is it delicious?" Xue Lan's heart and eyes were filled with her.

Xia Gu nodded, while Xuan Li, also looking on with longing, said with a grin, "Brother Lan, give me one, I want one too!"

Helpless, Xue Lan took out one and handed it to him.

He glanced at Xueting, who seemed to want to speak but held back, and gave him one as well.

"Thank you, Brother Xuelan."

Xueting smiled sweetly, holding the fruit reluctantly, and then put it away.

Xuan Li was different. He caught the fruit steadily, a bright smile spreading across his face as he repeatedly thanked him, saying, "Brother Lan is so kind."

After saying that, he couldn't wait to start munching on the fruit, looking very satisfied.

On the way back, Xia Gu occasionally turned around to talk to Xue Ting, trying to understand his past and preferences, which made Xue Lan even more wary.

He silently observed Xue Ting's every move, fearing that he might try some tricks in front of Xia Gu.

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