amaotonovel Chapter 233 His Reluctance to Part
Chapter 233 His Reluctance to Part
Ruan Xiyue was carried into the makeshift tent by Long Ze. Her eyes widened instantly, and she looked like a frightened fawn, her eyes filled with panic and shyness.
She gently patted Long Ze and whispered, "There are so many people here! Stop fooling around!"
Her voice carried a hint of shyness and nervousness, as if in this quiet night, any sound could be amplified and echo in the air.
Long Ze gently bit Ruan Xiyue's earlobe, his warm breath spraying against her ear like a lover's whisper, filled with endless tenderness and affection.
Long Ze replied in a low voice, "Just don't shout it out."
His voice was slightly hoarse, as if it contained endless longing, which stirred a ripple in Ruan Xiyue's heart.
Ruan Xiyue angrily slapped Long Ze, the movement so gentle it seemed like flirting.
Long Ze's breathing became heavier, his chest rising and falling with each breath, as if he were suppressing some intense emotion.
He said, "You haven't been in my arms for almost thirty days. Don't you miss me?"
His eyes were filled with expectation and longing, a gaze that seemed to pierce through the darkness and reach the depths of Ruan Xiyue's heart, making it impossible for her to refuse.
Time seemed to stand still during this long journey.
A damp atmosphere permeated the mountains and fields, and the cold night wind howled like the roar of wild beasts, echoing through the valleys.
The distant mountains loomed in the darkness, seemingly concealing countless dangers that could pounce on them at any moment.
The roars of wild beasts echoed through the valley, sending chills down one's spine, like a call to death.
Finally, on the fifth day, Long Ze, along with Ruan Xiyue and the two races of beastmen, arrived at the place where Qin Ye and his men were stationed to resist the beast tide.
As a result, Ruan Xiyue discovered that there were more injured orcs this year than last year!
Ruan Xiyue knelt in the frozen pool of blood, her palms radiating healing power as she fought against death for the heartbeat of an orc.
The light was warm and bright, as if it could dispel all darkness and pain.
Her brows were furrowed, her eyes focused, as if she were waging a silent battle with death.
Qin Ye's back was torn open by the snow wolf's claws, leaving three deep wounds that exposed bone, yet he still used his muscular body to shield Ruan Xiyue from the wind.
Ruan Xiyue couldn't help but ask, "What happened? Did you encounter some wandering beastmen?"
Qin Ye shook his head, blood dripping from his tailbone onto the ice: "No, it's a bit colder this year than last year, so more wild animals are out looking for food."
His voice carried a hint of weariness, as if the battle had exhausted him completely, and each word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
Ruan Xiyue shoved the high-grade energy pill into Qin Ye's bloodied lips. Looking at Qin Ye's injuries, she felt a pang of heartache.
Ruan Xiyue continued to work tirelessly, treating the orcs one after another. Each cure felt like a race against time, as she did her best to give these critically ill orcs a chance to live.
By the time the seventeenth seriously wounded soldier regained his breathing, dusk had already swallowed the last ray of light.
Ruan Xiyue chewed the second high-grade energy pill and ate an energy fruit, swallowing the sour juice mixed with the fragrant medicine in her throat.
Qin Ye's taut leopard tail unconsciously wrapped around her ankle, an instinctive way for cheetahs to express their concern.
She frowned and remained silent, quietly beginning to treat Qin Ye's wounds, her gentle movements as if she were cherishing a precious treasure.
She gently stroked Qin Ye's wound, constantly comforting him, "You'll get better. Don't get hurt so badly next time."
Qin Ye couldn't help but persuade him, "Aren't you going to rest? Now that you're here, there's no need for everyone to rush to send the clansmen back for treatment. It's okay to stay a day or two longer."
Ruan Xiyue shook her head and firmly refused: "No, those bastards from the Red Fox Tribe have bribed a lot of wandering orcs and plan to attack our tribe during the beast tide."
She said through gritted teeth, "I need to heal you as soon as possible, so that if you encounter any wandering orcs on your way back, you'll be able to defend yourselves and fight back!"
Qin Ye didn't try to persuade them any further. Instead, he gathered the injured orcs together and quietly waited in the makeshift tent for Ruan Xiyue's treatment.
He stood aside, silently watching Ruan Xiyue's busy figure, his heart filled with gratitude and admiration.
Ruan Xiyue continued her treatments tirelessly, one after another, until noon the next day.
Her forehead was covered in sweat, but her face held a determined expression.
Finally, she healed all the seriously injured orcs.
She gently kissed Qin Ye, the tender gesture seeming as a farewell.
She said, "You all hurry back! Go back and guard the tribe well, don't make me worry while I'm out here!"
Qin Ye looked at Ruan Xiyue with lingering affection, his eyes filled with reluctance.
His fingers lingered on Ruan Xiyue's eyebrows and lips, the gentle gesture as if he were cherishing the last moments.
He pinched her chin and kissed her fiercely, a kiss filled with deep affection, as if he wanted to pour all his emotions into that kiss.
After a long while, he left, panting, saying, "We're leaving now, you should get some rest."
Ruan Xiyue nodded and said, "Don't worry!"
She watched Qin Ye and the other orcs leave, her heart filled with worry.
She didn't know if Qin Ye and his group would encounter any wandering orcs on their way back. She hoped they wouldn't!
Otherwise, with Qin Ye and his group of over seven hundred orcs, some of whom were still injured, encountering nearly a thousand wandering orcs, it was truly impossible to say which side would be in trouble.
If the scattered wandering orcs don't find their way back or join forces with other wandering orcs, Qin Ye and his group should be fine!
After Qin Ye left, Ruan Xiyue took out her sleeping bag and fell asleep immediately in the makeshift tent.
She was exhausted; the continuous treatments had pushed her body and mind to their limits.
The superpower she used to treat the wounded was too exhausting; she needed a good rest.
At night, the wild animals in the mountains roared in waves, their sounds particularly clear in the quiet night.
Ruan Xiyue then slowly woke up, and immediately put two energy fruits in her mouth.
She knew that at this moment, she had to maintain sufficient physical strength to meet the challenges ahead.
All the orcs were grouped into fives, each group focusing on a specific spot, vigilantly watching their surroundings.
Wild beasts would occasionally charge towards them, and they would unleash their powers without hesitation.
The light of that supernatural power pierced the night sky like lightning, illuminating the entire valley.
If their superpowers become unbearable, they will not hesitate to use their beast-like claws to slap and tear apart wild animals, demonstrating unparalleled courage and resilience.
Wild beasts don't attack in a constant stream; sometimes they stop at a distance and remain motionless, as if observing their movements.
At this point, the orcs would quickly collect the carcasses of the wild beasts into their storage bags, preparing for the upcoming battle.
Sometimes, wild beasts will take advantage of this opportunity to run out and attack, and then the orcs will inevitably launch a new round of defense against the beast tide.