The clan chief narrowed his eyes. Having witnessed Xia Gu's 'strength,' he did not want to become her enemy.

Just as he was about to speak, Xia Gu interrupted him.

"If I go to the slave cave to be punished for three days, will this matter be wiped clean?"

The priest gripped his staff tightly and sneered, "Yes."

"Okay, I'll go!"

"goddess……"

"My Lady Goddess..."

"Little female..."

Upon hearing this, everyone became worried about Xia Gu. If she went into the slave cave, would she be able to come out alive?

Xuan Li's eyes were full of worry as he stood in front of Xia Gu, not wanting her to leave.

"It doesn't matter."

Her voice was clear and firm, meeting the priest's sinister eyes without fear. "The clan leader is here too. This time, don't try to back out after you've lost!"

"What an arrogant female!"

The priest's face turned ashen instantly, and he even stopped calling her "goddess."

Xia Gu's rejection and sarcasm made him lose face in front of everyone.

Enraged, he shouted, "No one who went into the slave cave has come out alive!"

Xia Gu straightened her back, like a proud snow plum, and said calmly, "Oh, then I might disappoint you."

Then, Xia Gu used the excuse that she still needed to finish up to kick everyone out.

After an incense stick has burned, the clan chief will lead his men to escort Xia Gu to the slave cave.

Before leaving, a sinister smile flashed across the priest's face.

"The end of the strong crossbow!"

Xia Gu glanced at him, then looked away.

Once the cave was completely quiet, Xuan Li began packing up the things she could take with her to the slave cave.

He remained worried, hesitated several times before finally blinking and holding back his words.

In comparison, Xia Gu seemed extremely open-minded, as if she wasn't afraid of the place she was about to go.

Since the system was able to give her 200 basic energy stones before her life was in danger, it wouldn't stand idly by when she was in peril.

Is it possible that such a simple side quest could lead to elimination if failed?

That's just...making a mountain out of a molehill.

Xia Gu curled her lip. So what if she angered the priest? Such a simple matter, she could handle it without even using her brain.

Does the system look down on her?

Xuan Li handed her the packed bag, then let out two soft hums, his light golden eyes filled with worry.

"You must be extremely careful when you go to the slave cave."

"Don't worry." Xia Gu smiled and ruffled his mane, her face radiant with confidence. "These next three days, I'll have to trouble you to look after the house for me and Xue Lan until I get back."

Xuan Li raised his head in response.

The time was short, just as the incense stick burned out and the clan leader arrived with his men.

"Xuan Li, I should go."

Xuan Li was a sentimental centaur; he dared not go out to see him off, and at this moment, his eyes were also filled with tears.

Xia Gu waved to him and strode out.

The chieftain's gaze was fixed on her with fascination. He deliberately walked beside her and lowered his voice: "Goddess, the Slave Cave is fraught with danger. I can help you."

Xia Gu's eyes flickered. "May I ask, clan leader, how do you intend to help?"

The chieftain, thinking Xia Gu had figured things out, moved closer to her and said with a smile, "It's a substitution trick. I can find an orc to take the punishment for you, and I can also resolve your conflict with the priest, as long as you..."

"As long as what?"

The clan leader's gaze swept over Xia Gu, finally settling on her slightly protruding belly. He smiled wickedly, "As long as you become my person and serve me."

Xia Gu chuckled inwardly. This fox's tail couldn't be hidden at all; it was exposed so easily!

Perhaps Xue Lan's departure this time was also orchestrated by him in secret.

Seeing that Xia Gu didn't answer for a long time, and with the slave cave just ahead, the chieftain began to get anxious.

"Goddess, how is it?"

Xia Gu shook her head indifferently, "I only have Xue Lan as my beast husband, and I don't plan to take in any new beast husbands for the time being. Clan leader, please forgive me for not being able to accept your kindness."

The clan chief's eyes narrowed, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth, clearly surprised and displeased by Xia Gu's firm refusal.

He slowly stepped back a few paces and gave a wink to the burly orcs beside him.

A tense atmosphere, like the impending storm, filled the air.

The orcs immediately understood and approached Xia Gu step by step, exuding an undeniable aura of threat.

"Goddess, I'll give you one more chance."

The clan chief's voice was deep and powerful, as if every word contained an irresistible authority: "Become my person, or pay the price for your stubbornness!"

Xia Gu glanced indifferently at the orcs, flicked her finger, and a cluster of sparks appeared, startling them and reminding them of the scene just now, causing them to retreat.

Are you sure you can beat me?

Having just made a name for herself, Xia Gu was no longer afraid of the clan leader's threats.

The flame was weak, but it was barely visible in front of her.

No one knew that her energy was about to run out!

The clan chief felt a bit wary of Xia Gu, but he refused to back down verbally, saying, "Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences."

Let's send her to the slave cave! That'll be a good way to deflate her arrogance!

However, the body of a goddess with such precious fertility cannot be damaged. He will make Xia Gu suffer inside, but he will also save her life.

When she gets out, she'll definitely beg him for forgiveness!

The slave cave is just ahead.

"Respectfully seeing off the goddess."

Suddenly, the clan chief's voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable sarcasm and provocation, echoing in the sky.

Hearing that the goddess was to be punished in the slave cave, almost all the beastmen who could come from the mountain tribe arrived.

Their gazes held either pity, indifference, or schadenfreude.

Their gazes, like invisible arrows, all shot towards Xia Gu.

Not far away, the priest, whose face was pale, also arrived.

He glared at Xia Gu menacingly, wishing she would hurry up and go into the cave.

Xia Gu raised her head, her gaze meeting the priest's in mid-air, as if an invisible killing intent was rising.

Instead of backing down, she straightened her back and, with an almost stubborn posture, strode towards the slave cave swallowed by darkness.

The beastmen stared in astonishment as she walked away without looking back.

Soon, deafening shouts echoed around the slave cave.

"goddess!"

"goddess!"

"goddess!"

The goddess is kind, upright, and keeps her word; she will surely emerge from the slave cave safely and smoothly!

The slave cave was cold and damp.

The air was filled with the smells of mildew and rust, making one want to escape.

However, Xia Gu seemed oblivious to all of this; her eyes were fixed only on the unknown darkness ahead.

The environment inside the cave was far worse than she had imagined.

Recalling what Xue Lan had told her about the slave cave, as she walked, a deep voice rang out in the darkness, carrying a hint of curiosity and wariness.

"newcomer?"

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