After transmigrating, she became the most beloved beast in the world.

Chapter 187 Night in the Tree Hole

The young orc looked at Chu Xinyao warily. She was a petite female, and although her appearance was average, she had a unique charm that made people want to take a second look.

She had a wonderful figure, but his gaze dared not linger on her for long.

The faint aura of a male orc emanating from the female clearly indicated that she had more than one mate, and all of them were of a higher rank than him. This aura subconsciously made him feel a sense of oppression, as if he were already enveloped by an invisible pressure simply by standing in front of her.

Aoki, a seventh-tier male beastman of the Azure Dragon tribe, had only just come of age this year, but he considered himself quite strong. However, he never expected that he would encounter at least three male beastmen of higher rank than himself so close to his own tribe.

Especially the one standing next to Chu Xinyao, whose cold and domineering aura constantly emanated from him. This made Qingmu clearly realize that the difference between them might not be as simple as just one rank.

"Come on, have some meat soup!" Tiger's roar pulled Aoki back from his thoughts. He looked up and saw a burly male orc carrying a steaming bowl of meat soup, walking towards him.

Aoki then noticed that the tree hollow was filled with the aroma of meat, which made him, who was starving, unconsciously swallow.

"Yao, this orc is covered in wounds and desperately needs to replenish his strength. You also need to rest. Huxiao, give me the soup, you stay with Yao."

"it is good."

Hu Xiao obediently handed the stone bowl in his hand to She Mo, then turned to Chu Xinyao and smiled, "Yao Yao, let's go! You're so tired today, you should get some rest."

Chu Xinyao nodded, glanced curiously at Qingmu again, and said softly, "Okay."

The clear, melodious voice, as pleasant as a mountain spring, reached Qingmu's ears, making him feel a little itchy.

Snake Ink took the stone bowl and said to Green Wood, "How is it? Can you get up and eat?"

"Yes." Aoki forced himself to sit up, took the stone bowl, his hands trembling slightly. He looked up at Shemo and said gratefully, "Thank you. My name is Aoki. Why did you help me?"

"Don't be so polite, we're all orcs. Besides, this tree hollow was originally yours, but we've taken it over, so consider this compensation!"

Aoki nodded, lowered his head, gently blew on it, and once it wasn't so hot anymore, he wolfed it down.

He could feel a power flowing slowly through his body, and his weakness seemed to have lessened considerably.

"This broth... is delicious," Aoki said with delight.

"Yes, it's made with fresh meat and some herbs, which will help restore your strength. There's also some roasted meat here, you can have some too!"

Ah Si handed him a piece of roasted meat, which they had already grilled earlier and was now reheated and ready to eat. The male orcs had an enormous appetite; they drank soup and ate flatbread, but they were still not full.

This male orc is injured; drinking soup alone probably won't be enough.

Aoki took it and asked softly, "Thank you. Who... are you? Why are you here?"

The mountains here are steep and dangerous, and orcs rarely come here.

Sensing his probing, Shemo didn't take it to heart and simply said, "We are just travelers passing through. You don't need to worry, we mean no harm."

Ah Si, who was standing nearby, also said, "We noticed you were injured, so we took care of it for you. Don't worry, we're only staying for one night."

Aoki nodded slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

He lowered his head and continued drinking the broth, his mind racing as he pondered the identities of these people. They didn't seem like ordinary travelers, especially Snake Ink, whose demeanor exuded a leader-like authority. While the female appeared petite and ordinary-looking, her unique aura made Aoki wary of her.

"Where are you from?" Aoki asked softly, trying to learn more.

At this moment, Shemo stood up and replied softly, "A-Si is here guarding you. I'm very tired and need to rest."

Ah Si understood why She Mo had left him here, smiled kindly, and said, "We come from a very far place and have been traveling across the continent. We were just passing through here when we unexpectedly met you."

Aoki frowned slightly, his heart filled with doubt. They had never heard of such travelers before, yet their help was so sincere.

He lowered his head and said softly, "Thank you... I don't know how to repay you."

"You are welcome......"

She Mo turned back to Chu Xinyao's side. Although she hadn't fallen asleep yet, she was clearly exhausted. Her eyes were slightly narrowed, and she kept yawning.

Curled up under the thick animal hide, she looked like a lazy kitten, yet she still tried to open her eyes wide, asking curiously:

"Oh, Mo, you're here. Who is he?"

Snake Ink gently walked to her side, pulled up the animal skin covering her to make sure she was well covered. He smiled and said, "They're probably orcs from a nearby tribe, just resting here after getting injured. Don't worry, we're here, there won't be any problems."

Chu Xinyao nodded. "Oh, so what about us? What are we going to do tonight?"

"Don't worry, I've arranged for people to keep watch." He winked at Fish Bubble beside him, who immediately understood. With a swift movement, Fish Bubble, like a shadow, silently crawled to the spot where he had just been. His movements were so agile and silent that his presence was almost imperceptible.

"Alright, let's rest for today! I'm very sleepy." After saying that, he lay down next to Chu Xinyao.

Chu Xinyao, sleeping between Hu Xiao and She Mo, felt a sense of peace. Her body curled up slightly in Hu Xiao's embrace, she closed her eyes, and soon drifted off to sleep.

Not far overhead, Bubble's eyes gleamed with vigilance. He was one of the guards for the night and dared not slacken his vigilance in the slightest.

He, who had been on high alert, was drawn to Aoki's sleep-talking in the middle of the night.

"Mother..." Aoki murmured softly, his eyes tightly closed, his brows furrowed, his lips trembling.

"Mom?" Fish Bubble listened intently, trying to make out the indistinct voice.

Was this orc dreaming? He couldn't help but glance at Aoki a few more times, noticing that his breathing was fairly steady. Startled awake, A-Si reached out and touched his forehead, seemingly realizing the fever had subsided, and even twitched the corner of his mouth—was he smiling?

Fortunately, Aoki only called out twice softly, and then there was no further movement.

As night gradually faded and a faint glimmer of dawn appeared on the horizon, the fish bubbles finally relaxed. Looking down at Chu Xinyao, he saw that she was still sleeping peacefully, even with a serene smile on her face.

The tree hollow gradually brightened, and Ah Qi and the others got up to wash and prepare breakfast. They moved gently, trying not to make a sound that would disturb those who were still fast asleep.

Fish Bubble then leaned against the rough tree trunk, closed its eyes, and prepared to take a short rest.