It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"Here... time is a bit tight. If possible, I would even like to leave immediately. You also know that humans have a limited time to return the mission after accepting it..."

Bai Lin lied a little. This mission didn't have any time limit. Bai Lin's current thought was, of course, to run back to see Katie as soon as possible. Judging from the situation, he seemed to have only been unconscious for a few hours. There should still be plenty of time to run back.

Fei'er behind him didn't raise any doubts, as if she hadn't heard Bai Lin's words at all. In this way, Xin Ke also accepted this statement. Elder Xin Ke nodded and said,

"If you're truly rushed, then forget it this time. If you have time, I hope you can come back someday and interact with everyone. According to our ancestral teachings, human warriors are companions of cat spirits. You've become quite a towering figure in everyone's eyes."

Why does winning a fight make you a cat spirit's ally? Bai Lin couldn't help but grumble about this. Could it be that fighting could also reveal a person's kindness? But then he thought, who doesn't like cute cats? This place is right next to the teleport point. After Bai Lin sends his teammates back, can't he come back whenever he wants?

That's good. I can come and see the cute cat girl whenever I have time. But I really need to borrow that empty space to teleport... I'll have to think of an explanation when the time comes. Bai Lin nodded,

"Well, I'll definitely come if I have the chance! I really want to make friends with the cat spirits."

What she said was so sincere that Xin Ke was stunned for a moment. Then he said, "That's good. Although you are not available to attend this party, there are some things that still require your presence. I will go gather the tribe members and announce your identity. Is that okay?"

Bai Lin also realized that it would be embarrassing to refuse Xin Ke at this time. After all, a few words were a quick thing to say, so she agreed, "Well, then I'll trouble you, Elder."

Soon, Xinke exchanged a few words with the orc standing at the door of the tent, and then came back to wait with Bai Lin. After a while, a noisy sound began to be heard outside. Another orc ran back and roared at Xinke a few times, probably in their unique language, and then turned and left. Then, Xinke said to Bai Lin,

"Let's go, Hero Bai Lin. Why don't you change out of your armor? This outfit might be a little revealing."

Just as they were about to attend, Xin Ke reminded them of this, and Bai Lin was puzzled. She switched to the original set of armor in her backpack, but this time she did not wear a helmet.

Chapter 234 The Brave Man of Mufeng

As soon as they stepped out of the tent, they saw a dense crowd of people. It seemed that this settlement was quite crowded. Bai Lin watched the orcs ahead clear the way for them and slowly walked towards the center of the crowd. With a casual glance, she saw the reason why Xinke said it was "easy to expose yourself."

It was a large platform, reminiscent of the podium Bai Lin used to use when he was still in school. Judging from its appearance, the platform, several meters high, was probably made entirely of wood. There was a staircase at the side and back of the platform, probably leading to the top.

"Wow, is this the warrior from human beings? So handsome?" A cat man shouted.

"Yeah, just looking at her appearance, I'm willing to believe she's kind-hearted." Another young cat man said this, his hands on his hips, making Bai Lin frown. It seems you cat spirits value beauty, don't you?

However, there was nothing wrong with it. He was just going through the motions. The sight of these cat-spirits, speaking with such uninhibited boldness, formed a stark contrast with the much more silent beastmen beside them. From Bai Lin's stereotypes from his original world, it was as if the two races had swapped personalities.

It would take a long time to understand this world. If we could make peace with the alien race, that would be much better than fighting them all the way. Bai Lin secretly made some small plans in his mind.

"Miss Fei'er, please stay here for a moment." Just as Xinke was about to lead Bai Lin onto the stage, Xinke turned around and said to Fei'er. Fei'er glanced at Bai Lin, who nodded, and Fei'er obediently stepped aside.

"Okay! Everyone, be quiet for a moment!" Xin Ke said as she took out a megaphone-like object from somewhere after stepping onto the stage. The audience instantly fell silent, but their eyes still held a lively aura.

"I believe you have already heard that the human warrior from Camitlan, who inherited the ancestral teachings, finally descended into our community today and successfully completed the trial!"

Xin Ke stretched out her hand towards Bai Lin, and the people in the audience immediately cheered. Although Bai Lin herself didn't think there was anything worth cheering for, it seemed that her teammates were also jumping in the crowd.

"Ahem, I understand everyone's feelings, but please don't be too enthusiastic. This is the first time the brave man has come to our settlement, so he might not be used to it." Xin Ke said this mysteriously, and after calming the extremely cheerful atmosphere in the audience, she continued her speech.

"Next, let's hand the stage over to our hero. Let's take this opportunity to get to know him better!"

"Great!!!" There was another round of cheers from the audience. Bai Lin was stunned for a moment and pointed at himself.

"Hey, me?"

"Just say a few words. You can do it. Introduce yourself or something." Elder Xinke handed the loudspeaker to Bai Lin and gave her an affirmative look.

Bai Lin took over the wand-like object that looked like an extended and enlarged microphone, feeling a little confused.

...How long has it been since I expressed myself to such a large group of people with such a positive attitude?

Although the stage wasn't particularly high, the feeling of looking down from above was something Bai Lin hadn't experienced in a long time. She looked at the sea of ​​expectant eyes below the stage, and a strange feeling of emotion welled up in her mind, bringing back memories of the past. However, she didn't dwell on her own world for too long, and a bright smile appeared on her face.

After the cheers stopped, Bai Lin took a step forward, pointed his finger at the audience with full energy, and greeted loudly,

"Everyone from the Cat Spirit Tribe, and beastmen of all races, good afternoon!"

"Ooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

One had to admit, these subhumans were quite boisterous. Bai Lin, receiving this response, felt like a beautiful idol, holding her own concert. While it felt a bit like déjà vu, she wasn't disgusted by the response; instead, she was quite satisfied.

The audience's cheers are the biggest motivation for the people on stage. Such a simple response is also a very lovely performance. After the cheers died down, Bai Lin continued,

"My name is Bai Lin. Frankly speaking, I only came here because I received a mission. But in this short period of contact, I have realized that you are a very friendly and warm race."

Bai Lin scratched his cheek a little embarrassedly, then said, "Although I can't represent all of humanity, I personally really want to make friends with you. If there's anything I can do for you, please feel free to ask."

"After all, I've decided to carry the banner of friendship between the two tribes, so I will definitely do my part!"

After that, a male voice rang out from the audience, "Hero, I don't know about the humans, but as long as you are the hero, we are wholeheartedly committed to making friends with them. Your presence will be the greatest help to us."

There was a burst of laughter from the audience. Xin Ke also smiled slightly, then knocked her cane seriously.

"Look at what you said, it's like the hero only relies on his face to make a living, but others have truly completed the trials with their own strength. Don't worry, hero, we have always been willing to make friends with humans!"

Obviously, there were not only funny voices in the audience, but also some responses that were more sincere. Bai Lin nodded,

"Thank you very much for your support! I will definitely fulfill this responsibility and live up to everyone's expectations!" After saying that, Bai Lin winked cutely, causing another small commotion, and then handed his loudspeaker to Xinke.

Seeing that Bai Lin was quite enthusiastic, Xin Ke smiled with satisfaction and said, "Next, I want to announce some matters related to the hero."

"Hundreds of years ago, when we first interacted with humans, we gained culture, but we also had cultural exchanges."

Xin Ke pointed at herself and said, "People like me who hold power are given the title of Elder by humans, and we also gave the title of Wind-Bearing People to the first generation of human heroes."

"In our language, Mufeng represents the future that is moving forward. I believe you are worthy of this title. As the person who carries the future of cat spirits and humanity, move forward bravely."

Xin Ke looked at Bai Lin seriously and said so. This statement made Bai Lin feel a little involved. She said seriously and affirmatively,

"Well, I will definitely do it."

Chapter 235 Marrying Two at a Time

Although he didn't fully understand the culture of the Cat Spirit Tribe, this term was probably similar to the term "hero." He simply accepted their praise. Just then, Bai Lin noticed footsteps behind him. It was the Black and White Cat Girls.

Why are they here? Oh, I see. After the principal praises the students, aren't there always awards and certificates? Bai Lin was naturally pleased to have chosen these two beauties to present the award. After all, she still admires beautiful women with admiration.

"Next, we must follow the ancestral teachings of our cat spirits and bring the final blessing to Mu Feng's brave warriors. This is also the most precious gift from our cat spirits." Xinke looked at Bai Lin and said so. Then he took a step back, and the two cat girls came to her side.

The black one was unusually startled, not daring to look at Bai Lin, and occasionally a slight blush would appear on his fair face when he glanced at her. The white one, on the other hand, seemed excited and curious, with a lively look that perfectly suited their race, as if it contained a whole host of ideas.

Just as Bai Lin was thinking about what prize they would give her, she noticed at a glance that they had nothing on them. Considering their expressions... she seemed to realize something.

But it was too late. The only loudspeaker was in Elder Xin Ke's hands. He solemnly announced,

"I never thought that this day would come to my generation. I, Xinke, will betroth my granddaughter, Qinuofu, Qinoling, to our hero!"

Xinke seemed to shout this out with all her might, as if the woman being married off wasn't his granddaughter. Andel, who had been watching the proceedings with a smile, suddenly froze. Fei'er looked bewildered, as if she were about to rush onto the stage again.

Grayer was surprised at first, then nodded seriously and said, "It's normal for a captain as powerful as him to marry two... Aren't they both women?" Then he lowered his head and began to think about it. Norman smiled bitterly and said,

"This is not going to be easy. The captain is going to be in trouble."

The one who reacted most emotionally was, of course, our protagonist, Bai Lin. Without much thought, she immediately shouted as soon as Xin Ke finished speaking.

"Stop! I won't accept this!"

Xin Ke looked stunned. He continued through the megaphone, "Our hero actually refused this reward. Could it be that you are dissatisfied with my granddaughters' appearance or personalities?"

It seems like a life-threatening question, but for Bai Lin, who has a family, it is much simpler. Bai Lin rubbed his head and said,

"That's not the problem... Although they are all very cute and have good personalities. But, I already have a family."

Xin Ke narrowed her eyes, then smiled and put the loudspeaker aside, saying, "That's not a problem. I remember... polygamy is not allowed in Camitlan. It's not a problem if you marry more."

"I'm a woman! You're marrying your granddaughter to me? Of course I can't accept it!" Bai Lin thought of a new point of refusal and said with his arms crossed, "Aren't you afraid that I will take your granddaughter and marry another man?"

Xin Ke shook her head with a look of understanding and said slowly, "Don't be afraid. If you want to know the reason, you will find out after you marry them."

Bai Lin shook his head firmly, "No, I won't marry you no matter what."

Bai Lin's attitude was truly resolute. She had been reincarnated when she had a girlfriend, and since then, she had somehow managed to capture the heart of Katie, a young woman who was already giving her a headache. Although her girlfriend was encouraging her to win her over, she felt it was difficult to bring it up.

But no matter what, there can't be another one, absolutely not! Bai Lin fundamentally rejected this idea. Although starting a harem is every man's dream, as he gained more experience, Bai Lin began to think more.

If I return to my original world, what will happen to the people in this world? This is a love without a future, not to mention that this time, it's a feudal marriage that is fast-forwarded to marriage without any foundation. Bai Lin will never accept it.

"Eh - Master Brave, don't you really want to take us away?" The white-haired Qinofu asked as if she was a little disappointed. She put her hands on her hips and leaned forward to ask beside Bai Lin.

"That's not the question... Are you saying you'll develop feelings for me the moment you meet me? It's ethically unacceptable to me, and I don't have any feelings for you. Don't decide your marriage so casually. Find someone you love."

The black-haired Qinoli gritted his teeth and said, "Forget it. In this village, apart from those over fifty, there are few people who don't know how to make trouble. If I have to stay with them for the rest of my life, I might as well die!"

Qinoli's words seemed to radiate genuine emotion, and her sudden outburst of emotion startled Bai Lin. Are cat men really that outrageous? This seemingly aloof guy could actually say such words; it seemed like there was a long-standing grudge.

After listening to the two's speeches, Bai Lin said, "But that has nothing to do with whether you marry me or not. I can take you to Camitlan and let you start your own lives after the political regulations are dealt with. Isn't that fine? Marriage... is still too heavy for me."

Like a wandering prodigal son, Bai Lin felt that she had no right to bring up these two words, let alone with two people who had no feelings for each other. She had no such idea at all. Her girlfriend had a good personality, was beautiful, and had a good figure. What else could she be dissatisfied with?

If you have to say it, it's just that cat girls are a little attractive to her, but after weighing the pros and cons, Bai Lin certainly doesn't accept it.

"So, betrothal is actually just a way of saying it to make everyone think that you will treat them as well as a real husband. Just accept it." Xinke interrupted casually at this time.

"Although it's a good idea to let them enter Camitlan first and test the current civilized environment of mankind under my protection, I really can't accept it verbally. It's too easy to cause misunderstandings."

Bai Lin thought about their words and said this after he revealed Xin Ke's thoughts. Xin Ke just shook her head as if she didn't care.

"Then you should really marry them. They are all very easy to deal with... Oh no, they are quite understanding."

"That's even worse. As a married man, this is a matter of principle!" Bai Lin seemed to be going crazy and replied again in a slightly excited tone.

Chapter 236 Great!

"Then just accept it verbally." Xin Ke was like a cunning old fox, not caring at all whether Bai Lin was excited or not, and continued to speak slowly.

"Think about it, even if you verbally agree, only your teammates and my tribe will know. Just explain it to your teammates, and everything will be fine, right?"

Hearing Xinke say this, Bai Lin thought for a moment, then replied,

"...It makes some sense, but I still feel like something's not quite right. Oh, and don't you have plans to enter human society? Then wouldn't it be hard to explain my situation?!"

Xin Ke smiled and waved her hand. "That will happen in the future. I will explain it to the tribe members when the time comes. You have helped the cat spirits so much, they will be happy to accept you. Okay, agree now."

Bai Lin wasn't a suspicious person by nature, but Xin Ke made her think twice. After hesitating for a long time, she nodded reluctantly.

With my speaking skills, it shouldn't be difficult to explain this to my teammates. However, if Katie gets wind of this, it'll inevitably make things even more complicated. However, the adventurer team probably won't have any contact with her, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

"Hehe, after a long conversation between our bride and groom, they both truly re-examined each other and understood each other better. In the end, our hero decided to marry them!"

"Yeah!!!!" A huge wave of cheers suddenly broke out in the crowd. It seemed that no one didn't like to watch the beautiful girls sticking to each other. After all, most people in the audience knew that they couldn't take any of the three home, so they didn't have too much anticipation.

"What are you thinking about, Bai Lin?" Andel shouted in confusion, but was drowned out by the cheers. Fei'er sighed slightly, Greer was still struggling with the previous problem, and Nowen smiled and thought,

Luckily, I've dealt with this kind of thing before, so as long as I lend a hand, the captain shouldn't be in any trouble.

At this time, Bai Lin took the loudspeaker handed over by Xin Ke, then coughed twice to clear his throat. The audience understood what he meant and instantly quieted down.

"Well, although this was a very sudden thing, I was also very conflicted just now... But since I am the key person in maintaining the relationship between the two tribes, marriage is a very natural way."

After speaking some business-like words in a lively tone, Bai Lin smiled and glanced at Qinofu and Qinoli standing on his left and right, then turned to the audience and said,

"What's more, the brides are so lovely, so gentle and considerate. I will be a competent groom and help them find new happiness in Camitran, by my side."

Bai Lin had prepared himself well enough, and simply lied about being a "competent groom," so nothing went wrong, and he finished his speech perfectly. The audience fell silent, but then, there was a tidal wave of roaring applause.

Marriage is a solemn and dignified event in life, and they both knew the appropriateness of the occasion. If they were to just cheer at this moment, it would be a bit inappropriate. The orc and the cat spirit offered their most heartfelt and sincere blessings to the newlyweds.

After the applause ended, Xinke took the megaphone, stepped forward, and said,

"The brave men and their companions are now leaving due to busy schedules. While it's a shame they can't join us for the celebration, we should understand. Moreover, they will see us again sooner or later. Today's enthusiasm can be preserved as tomorrow's brilliance, blossoming into the future!"

Xinke's words this time were sonorous and powerful, making people feel full of persuasiveness, and there was no objection from the audience. At this time, Xinke looked at Bai Lin again, put down the loudspeaker and said,

"You must take good care of them."

This was the first time Bai Lin had seen Xin Ke speak so sincerely and softly, and at this moment, he looked as old as he looked. If they hadn't told him so themselves, Bai Lin would never have believed that Xin Ke was the grandfather of these two cat girls.

"Well, I will."

As a grandfather entrusted with his granddaughter's care, he felt as if a piece of flesh had fallen out of his heart. Although Bai Lin did not think that she was their home, it was not difficult for them to live well in Camitlan. She could still guarantee this.

Xin Ke nodded without showing too much emotion, then he stood up again, holding the megaphone, and shouted to everyone in the audience,

"Now, let's say farewell to the brave man!"

Finally, amidst the crowds and cheers, Bai Lin and his group finally managed to squeeze out of the settlement. At the entrance of the settlement, the two cat girls slowly looked back, and Bai Lin took the opportunity to remind them,

"If you miss home now, it's not too late to go back."

"I've already gone out, how can I go back so easily? This is the first time I'm traveling far away from home, and I'm a little excited just thinking about it, hehe." Qinuofu immediately replied to Bai Lin's words playfully as usual.

Qinoli also nodded and agreed, "Well, it's normal for people to leave home when they grow up."

Bai Lin sighed, gladly accepted the result, and then helped the two pack some luggage, then turned to his teammates and said,

"Andel, I have some bad news for you."

"Huh?" Andel, who was suddenly called, turned back in confusion. She hadn't said anything yet, so what did Bai Lin want to do?

"Two more people will have to sleep in your tent tonight." Bai Lin said with a shameless face.