Chapter 87: Unreasonable Protection

The Ox Tribe members, who were submerged in the lake, saw the two on the shore and emerged from the water one by one.

After the previous battle, the Ox Tribe had learned their lesson and didn’t immediately rush to attack them.

Fei Li pulled Luo Sang back a few steps, preparing to run away.

“Stop!”

Mitu’s voice called out from behind them, and the two stopped.

“Why are you really here?” Mitu’s gaze towards them had lost some of its hostility.

Previously, they clearly had a chance to harm his people but had chosen not to.

Mitu was curious about the two of them.

The two turned to face the Ox Tribe. Fei Li was about to speak, but Luo Sang pulled him back.

“We were attacked by other tribes and accidentally ended up here,” Luo Sang answered.

One of the Ox Tribe orcs behind Mitu spoke, “Leader, they keep showing up here. They must be after the spiritual spring. Don’t trust their words.”

“Did you really come for the spiritual spring?”

Luo Sang glanced disdainfully at the dark, murky spring and snorted, “This spring isn’t worth more than a wild boar.”

The wolf tribe, being carnivores, didn’t require the large amounts of water that the Ox Tribe needed.

Mitu laughed heartily, liking Luo Sang’s straightforwardness.

With Mitu and Luo Sang getting along well, the Ox Tribe’s guard and suspicion towards them eased significantly.

At this moment, Hu Zong arrived in a hurry with a group of fox orcs.

“Mitu, I won’t allow you to harm my guests.”

With Hu Zong’s shout, Mitu and all the Ox Tribe members’ expressions changed dramatically.

Staring in shock at Luo Sang and Fei Li, Mitu looked regretful. “You’re from the Fox Tribe?”

“No, we’re not,” Fei Li quickly explained.

But the Ox Tribe, who already disliked humans, dismissed Fei Li’s explanation.

Mitu was outraged and appeared deceived. “So, you’re actually from the Fox Tribe. I was foolish to trust you.”

“Luo Sang, Fei Li, be careful,” Hu Zong warned them.

The two immediately ran away, keeping their distance from the Ox Tribe.

Seeing the Fox Tribe, the Ox Tribe members seemed to go berserk, launching attacks on the foxes.

The Ox Tribe used their horns to charge at the frail fox orcs, causing severe injuries among them in a short time.

Seeing this, Luo Sang and Fei Li couldn’t stand by any longer and joined the fight.

When the two joined the battle, the Fox Tribe seemed to gain renewed energy, becoming much more fierce than before.

After several rounds, the Ox Tribe began to fall into a disadvantage.

Seeing this, Mitu shouted to the Ox Tribe, “We’re retreating!”

With the Ox Tribe retreating, the Fox Tribe cheered in victory.

Approaching the two, Hu Zong looked them up and down. “Are you alright? These Ox Tribe members were too much, injuring my Fox Tribe so badly.” Following Hu Zong’s gaze, Fei Li saw that most of the Fox Tribe orcs were injured, their wounds still bleeding.

As a doctor, Fei Li couldn’t stand seeing this and immediately said, “We need to return to the tribe and treat the wounds. We can’t delay any longer.”

“Can you treat injuries?” Hu Zong looked at Fei Li with surprise.

Luo Sang gave him a look, indicating not to interfere.

After a moment, Fei Li nodded.

“That’s great. You’re truly a benefactor to our tribe.”

After saying that, Hu Zong happily led the injured fox orcs back to the tribe.

Luo Sang looked at Fei Li with a complex expression. Knowing his kindness, Luo Sang did not stop him.

Glancing coldly at the Fox Tribe, Luo Sang still felt something was off.

Back at the Fox Tribe, Hu Zong had all the injured orcs sit down to rest.

Fei Li examined each orc’s injuries. Fortunately, they were all superficial wounds that could be treated with some hemostatic herbs. He looked at Hu Zong, who was not far away. “Leader, the injuries are not serious. I need to gather some hemostatic herbs.”

“What kind of herbs? I’ll have someone get them immediately.”

After a moment’s thought, Hu Zong changed his mind. “Actually, I’ll go with you to gather them. I’m afraid you might get lost on the way back.”

This time, Fei Li didn’t refuse.

Luo Sang stayed in the tribe while Hu Zong accompanied Fei Li to collect herbs.

Once outside the tribe, the two headed west.

After a short while, Fei Li stopped and pulled a small thistle from the ground.

“Is this the hemostatic herb?” Hu Zong also copied him, pulling up a thistle.

Fei Li nodded and collected a number of thistles.

Uncertain about what else might happen, Fei Li wanted to gather more of the hemostatic herbs.

The two returned to the tribe with the herbs.

Seeing Fei Li back, Luo Sang finally relaxed.

He handed all the herbs to Hu Zong. “Crush these herbs with a stone and apply them to the wounds. It will stop the bleeding quickly.”

After giving these instructions, he noticed that Hu Zong hesitated and frowned.

“What’s the matter? Is there a problem?”

Hu Zong looked at the herbs in his hand with a troubled expression. “We’re clumsy and might not handle the herbs properly. Could Brother Fei Li personally crush them for us?”

Luo Sang pulled Fei Li behind him, clearly displeased.

His wife was not someone others should order around.

“Whether you treat the wounds or not, the herbs are here. We’re leaving!”

Luo Sang’s face darkened with dissatisfaction toward the Fox Tribe. Just as he and Fei Li were about to leave, a fox orc stopped them.

He turned coldly to Hu Zong. “What, are you still trying to force Fei Li?”

As he spoke, Luo Sang’s eyes darkened, radiating a chilling aura.

“I don’t mean that at all. I just hope Brother Fei Li can see this through,” Hu Zong said earnestly.

Fei Li sighed and stepped out from behind Luo Sang. As a doctor, he couldn’t stand by and watch without helping.

He started crushing the thistles and was about to apply them to the fox orc’s wounds.

In an instant, the fox orc suddenly knocked the herbs out of his hands and accidentally scratched him with its claws.

“Fei Li—” Seeing this, Luo Sang rushed over and kicked the fox orc away.

The other orcs remained silent, watching their companion in pain on the ground.

Seeing Fei Li’s bleeding wound, Luo Sang quickly applied the crushed thistles to it.

The fox orcs watched intently as Luo Sang worked. When they saw Fei Li’s bleeding stop, they spontaneously came forward to apply the herbs to their own wounds.

Luo Sang glanced at Fei Li. At this point, if they still didn’t understand the Fox Tribe’s intentions, they would really be fools.

What they claimed they needed Fei Li’s help with was all a lie, they simply didn’t trust him and deliberately hurt him to make him use the thistles to stop the bleeding.

They were a bunch of cunning foxes.

Luo Sang helped Fei Li up, and the two planned to leave.

“Brother Fei Li, I’m truly sorry. I said my people were clumsy, and now one of them has hurt you. I will make sure to teach him a lesson,” Hu Zong said.

Luo Sang coldly looked at Hu Zong. “If you really want to punish him, you might as well just kill him!”

The killing intent in Luo Sang’s eyes was genuine.

The fox orc that had injured Fei Li turned pale and hurriedly knelt before the three of them. “Lord Hu Zong, it wasn’t intentional. Please don’t kill me.”

“Lord Fei Li, Lord Luo Sang, please forgive me this time! I won’t dare to do it again.”

The other fox orcs also started pleading for him, but Hu Zong, though sympathetic, did not relent.

Seeing Luo Sang’s resolute attitude, Hu Zong tried to plead with Fei Li. “Brother Fei Li, how do you think we should deal with him?”

Everyone looked to Fei Li, hoping he would be lenient.

Fei Li smiled. “Forget it! Luo Sang’s kick was enough. I hope he doesn’t do something so foolish again. We’re all reasonable people, so there’s no need for these petty tricks.”

After saying that, Luo Sang and Fei Li left.

After they had walked a long distance, a fox orc approached Hu Zong. “Lord Hu Zong, do you think they discovered our test? Could they…”

Hu Zong sneered. “It doesn’t matter. They’re now in the Fox Tribe’s territory. Even if they discover something, they won’t dare act rashly. Besides, the Ox Tribe already considers them to be from the Fox Tribe. Once they leave, they’ll be doomed.”

Pleased with the success of his plan, Hu Zong couldn’t help but smile.

Back at their room, Luo Sang, with a stern face, made Fei Li sit on a stone bench.

Noticing Luo Sang’s anger, Fei Li touched his arm and looked up at him with bright eyes. Sighing, Luo Sang swallowed his reprimand and gently asked, “Does it still hurt?”

Fei Li pitifully nodded and pulled Luo Sang to sit down.

“Blow on it for me, and it won’t hurt anymore.”

Helplessly, Luo Sang patiently blew on the injured spot.

As he looked at the gentle Luo Sang, Fei Li felt a warm current flow through his heart.

Here, Luo Sang was the kindest person to him, something no one had been, even in the modern world.

After his parents passed away, he was sent to live with his grandmother in the countryside. After his grandmother died, he had no relatives left.

He once thought his life would consist only of work and nothing else.

Now he understands that all the suffering he endured was just to make him cherish Luo Sang in the present.

Suddenly, he moved closer to Luo Sang and, unable to help himself, kissed Luo Sang’s slightly cold lips.

Luo Sang was stunned.

It was the first time he had been so proactive. Luo Sang’s blood was boiling, and every part of his body was clamoring to possess him. Ignoring the time and place, Luo Sang transformed from passive to active, leading him to the peak of bliss.

Outside, there were footsteps and the sound of fox orcs talking.

No sound could stop Luo Sang’s actions of loving Fei Li, filling the room with springtime romance!

Because Fei Li was injured, Luo Sang was more restrained, not as hungry as before.

At this moment, Fei Li said nothing, only staring at his clothes.

Their clothing was simple: a simple apron made of animal skin covered the lower half, protecting important parts, while the upper half consisted of a slanted shoulder T-shirt-like garment made of animal skin.

Most people here dressed this way, and some only wore the lower apron, with the upper body nearly bare.

Such clothing was extremely convenient for intimacy. He thought it might be necessary to make some modifications to his clothes when he returned.

“What are you thinking? Are you dissatisfied with how I performed just now?”