Chapter 161 Late Night Search
The Tiger Tribe was immersed in silence late at night, with only the occasional chirping of insects breaking the tranquility.
However, this tranquility was soon completely broken by the quarrels between Lin Yuxi, Shen Minghui and Jiang Qingqing, as well as the noise of the patrol team, which also woke up many sleeping people in the tribe.
The tribal leader, Hu Meng, walked out of his stone house sleepily. His strong body cast a huge shadow in the moonlight, and his eyes were filled with anger after being woken up.
Beside him was the tribal witch, a white-haired but wise old man, who was leaning on a cane with a solemn expression.
"What on earth happened? It's so noisy and won't let anyone live in peace!" Hu Meng roared angrily, his voice like thunder, echoing in the tribe.
The patrol captain quickly took Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui to the leader and reported: "Leader, Jiang Qingqing sneaked into the witch doctor's house in the middle of the night and tried to destroy the medicinal materials. Minghui and Yuxi caught her on the spot. She saw that it was impossible to do anything, so she ran away from the tribe!"
Hu Meng's eyes widened in disbelief: "What? Jiang Qingqing actually did such a thing?"
Wu frowned and shook his head gently: "How can this little female be so confused!"
At this time, the surrounding orcs also gathered around, whispering and talking to each other.
"How could Jiang Qingqing do this? This is too much!"
"That's right. The medicinal materials in the witch doctor's house are related to the survival of our tribe!"
Hu Meng folded his hands across his chest, glanced at everyone, and said loudly: "Quiet!" The scene instantly became quiet, and only the rustling sound of wind blowing through the leaves could be heard.
Hu Meng looked at Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui and asked, "What exactly happened? Tell me in detail."
Lin Yuxi took a deep breath and calmed down: "Chief, the witch doctor's house has recently collected a lot of precious medicinal materials for the cold winter. Shen Minghui and I happened to pass by tonight and heard some movement inside.
When we went in, we saw that it was Jiang Qingqing who was destroying the herbs. We tried to stop her, but she kept making excuses and finally ran away. "
Shen Minghui went on to say: "We didn't expect her to do such a thing. Although we usually think she is a bit willful, we didn't expect her to be so bold."
Hu Meng's face was gloomy, and he gritted his teeth and said, "This Jiang Qingqing is simply lawless! Doesn't she know what destroying medicinal materials means to the tribe?"
Wu stroked his beard and said slowly: "Chief, don't be angry yet. Jiang Qingqing may have been overwhelmed by the pressure of the challenge and did something stupid. But if she escapes from the tribe like this, it will be very dangerous outside."
Hu Meng snorted coldly: "Danger? She asked for it! She dared to leave the tribe alone in the middle of the night. She is simply courting death!"
The onlookers were all shocked when they heard that Jiang Qingqing had actually escaped from the tribe. Running out of the tribe at this time, this... what's the difference between this and seeking death.
"Oh my God, this Jiang Qingqing actually ran away alone?"
"This... this is too bold. Are you trying to kill yourself by leaving the tribe at this time?!"
"It's because I didn't want to marry those orcs. I was forced to do it."
"Why are you pushing me? Ah Wei and the others are so strong and powerful. Why doesn't Jiang Qingqing agree?"
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Wu ignored the discussions around him. He looked at Hu Meng and said seriously, "Chief, this matter is of great importance. Jiang Qingqing was rescued by our tribe, but she did such a thing of repaying kindness with enmity. If it gets out, it will probably affect the reputation of our tribe."
Hu Meng stopped, looked at Wu, and nodded, "You are right, and Jiang Qingqing is a female. If she runs away and encounters danger outside, our tribe will not be in good condition."
Wu stroked his beard to show his agreement. He said, "The most urgent thing is to send someone to find her back."
Hu Meng waved his hand and said, "Then let Hu Lie take a team to look for her. They must bring Jiang Qingqing back to me. However, there are many dangers in the forest at night. You must be careful. If you encounter danger, you must retreat in time."
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Time passed minute by minute, and the teams that were sent out came back one after another, but there was no news of Jiang Qingqing.
Hu Meng's expression became uglier and uglier. "Look again! Expand the scope!"
Everyone knew that for a woman like Jiang Qingqing, the longer she delayed in this dangerous world, the more danger she would be in.
At the same time, Jiang Qingqing, who had escaped from the tribe, was running around in the forest in a panic. Her face was full of fear and regret, and she secretly groaned in her heart.
"Why am I so impulsive? What should I do now?" Jiang Qingqing muttered to herself as she ran. She was unaware of the branches scratching her skin.
Suddenly, a roar of a wild beast was heard from the front. Jiang Qingqing was so scared that she stopped and her body couldn't stop shaking.
"It's over, it's over..." She closed her eyes in despair.
Just as Jiang Qingqing slowly closed her eyes in despair, preparing to greet the impending tragic fate, a figure as swift as the wind rushed over like lightning.
At the critical moment, a strong arm embraced her slender waist, and she jumped a few times like a ghost and left the dangerous place in an instant.
Jiang Qingqing slowly opened her eyes and found herself being held in the arms of a strange but tall and handsome man who made her unable to look away. Her eyes were full of surprise and joy, and for a moment she even forgot to express her feelings in words.
The man gently put her down, and looked her up and down with his deep and somewhat unruly eyes. His handsome brows were knitted tightly, and he said with a hint of reproach in his tone: "Little female, you are running around alone in this dangerous forest. Are you trying to save your life?"
Jiang Qingqing finally came to her senses and quickly bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, warrior, for saving me. I... I just escaped from the tribe in a panic."
The man raised his eyebrows slightly, crossed his arms, and smiled wickedly. He asked with interest, "Oh? Escaped? Why? Is there no other way out?"
Jiang Qingqing bit her lip, clenched the corners of her clothes with both hands, and slowly lowered her head. Her voice was filled with more reluctance and grievance: "In the tribe... there are too many injustices and grievances. Those sufferings that I have nowhere to tell, those days of being oppressed, I really can't stay here any longer."
A strange color flashed in the man's eyes. He leaned over and gently touched her head. His voice became a little softer: "So what are your plans for the future?"
Jiang Qingqing raised her head and looked at him firmly, as if she had found some kind of support at this moment: "I don't know, but I have made up my mind never to return to that place full of painful memories."
The man suddenly raised his head and laughed, his laughter echoing in the forest. His narrow eyes were full of temptation. He leaned close to her and said, "Then... do you want to come with me? With me here, I can at least guarantee that you will be safe and that you won't suffer any more grievances."