nycdaug Chapter 208 We Meet Again
Chapter 208 We Meet Again
As the last rays of the setting sun fell upon the earth, Ruan Mianmian saw Yong and the others slowly approaching, carrying their newly hunted prey.
Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of confusion.
"Sigh, it's really unnecessary for him to send food every day! In my heart, we've already settled everything." Ruan Mianmian gently shook her head, thinking to herself.
However, Yong, who had come from afar, knew the proud nature of the Snow Wolf clan; once they had made up their minds about something, they would never easily change their minds.
Clearly, this snow wolf named Rin felt indebted to her tribe and was now doing everything in her power to make amends.
"How about I go and stake out the place a little earlier tomorrow, and find an opportunity to talk to him face to face?" Yong suggested thoughtfully.
As the former wolf king, he greatly admired Rin's bravery and tenacity, and was therefore willing to give him a chance.
As for whether Rin can seize this rare opportunity, that depends on his own understanding and fortune.
After hearing Yong's words, Ruan Mianmian nodded in agreement and added, "When you see him, you must tell him that there is no such thing as repaying a debt of gratitude. It is the dead of winter now, and food is scarce. Judging from his appearance, he must be having a very hard time. He should take good care of himself first. Our tribe does not lack food. Tell him not to go to such trouble to send it to us in the future."
The following evening, Yong arrived near the valley earlier than usual.
He quietly hid in a patch of grass, his eyes fixed intently on the surrounding movements, patiently waiting for Rin to appear.
Not long after, the grass in the distance rustled, and then a lithe figure darted out from within.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out that Rin was walking towards them with a plump wild rabbit tightly clenched in her mouth.
Upon seeing this, Yong hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
When Rin saw Yu approaching, he quickly put down the rabbit in his mouth and stared at Yu warily, letting out low growls as if he were ready to deal with any possible threat.
Yong did not back down despite Rin's wariness. He slowly walked a few steps away from Rin and stopped, then quietly relayed to Rin what Ruan Mianmian had told him earlier.
After hearing Yong's words, a hint of hesitation flashed quickly in Rin's icy blue eyes, but it vanished without a trace, replaced by unwavering determination.
Then, Rin lowered her head slightly and let out a few low and powerful howls.
Yong immediately understood what Lin was trying to say. He thought to himself, "It seems I still can't reason with him. This kid is so stubborn; once he's made up his mind, nothing can change it."
Thinking of this, Yong turned around helplessly and walked back, intending to tell Ruan Mianmian, who was waiting for news, the results of his conversation with Lin.
When Ruan Mianmian saw Yong return to the cave, she couldn't wait to ask, "So? Did Lin agree?"
However, when she heard Yong give his final answer, Ruan Mianmian couldn't help but sigh softly, her brows furrowing slightly as she muttered to herself, "Sigh... why is he so stubborn?"
Days passed by like this, and several days had gone by in the blink of an eye.
That evening, just when everyone thought they wouldn't receive any more prey from Rin as they had in the past few days, they suddenly saw a slightly unsteady figure slowly moving towards the valley on the distant plain.
Upon closer inspection, the figure was none other than Rin!
However, Rin was walking with a limp at this moment, which seemed to be a bit difficult for her.
It turned out that Rin had been injured while hunting, but even so, he did not forget his promise to Ruan Mianmian and the others, and endured the pain to bring the prey he had captured to the valley.
Because of his injuries, he arrived at the valley a little later than usual this time.
As luck would have it, at that very moment, several orcs on patrol passed by.
They spotted Rin, who was dragging his injured leg and walking with difficulty, and the prey placed beside him.
These days, they have received various kinds of food from Rin almost every day, which makes all the beastmen feel grateful to Rin.
More importantly, Rin herself is a snow wolf, belonging to the canid family, just like wolves.
This natural kinship made the wolf-beastmen feel an even greater sense of mutual respect and camaraderie towards Rin.
"Yo, look! Rin's here! But... he seems to be injured."
Standing on high ground, gazing into the distance, one can see a gray-white figure slowly approaching.
The figure moved slowly, each step appearing quite difficult.
With his sharp eyes, Ye spotted the anomaly instantly and dashed out like an arrow, arriving beside Rin in the blink of an eye.
He looked Rin up and down anxiously, his concern evident in his eyes: "Rin, how are you? Where are you hurt!"
Rin gently shook her head, then let out a few low howls.
Although he said he was fine, the bleeding wounds and unsteady gait suggested that he was seriously injured.
However, the resilient Rin gritted her teeth and persevered, continuing to walk step by step toward the entrance of the valley.
At this moment, the other orcs also rushed over upon hearing the news, quickly forming a circle to protect Rin in the middle.
Rin slowly lowered her head and carefully placed the prey she was holding in her mouth on the ground.
Then, he raised his head and let out a deep, powerful howl, as if to express his gratitude to everyone.
Yuya quickly walked over, and when he saw Rin's injured leg, his heart tightened.
He quickly said, "Lin, don't leave yet, just wait here for a while. I'll go find the leader and get you some medicine."
After saying that, Yong didn't even wait for Rin's response before turning around and running wildly into the depths of the valley. His speed was as fast as a storm, and he disappeared from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.
Rin wanted to speak up to stop Yu, but Yu was running too fast, and he didn't have time to shout.
At this moment, Rin could only look somewhat uneasy in the direction of the valley entrance, quietly waiting for Yu's return.
Not long after, Yong jogged back to where he started.
It turned out that he had found the leader, Ruan Mianmian, and told her in detail about Lin's injury.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Mianmian couldn't help but sigh softly, then took out a bottle of medicine from her bosom and handed it to Yong.
She gazed at Yong silently, noticing his hesitant and indecisive expression.
A gentle, understanding smile played on her lips as she softly said, "If you truly cannot bear to part with him, then bring him back. But before that, we must ensure that this action will not bring any disaster or hidden danger to our tribe."
Standing to the side, Ruan Mianmian knew that Yong was a responsible and kind-hearted orc.
As a fellow werewolf-beastman, he could deeply empathize with the suffering Rin endured.
That's why, when Yong heard Ruan Mianmian's tolerant and generous words, his tense heartstrings instantly relaxed, and his excitement surged like a tide.
Yong knelt down on one knee without hesitation, facing Ruan Mianmian with utmost piety and determination, and solemnly declared, "Chief, please rest assured! I will thoroughly investigate this matter and will not be negligent in the slightest. Leave everything to me; I will ensure that it does not bring any danger to the tribe!"
His bright eyes shone with a resolute light. Although he felt protective of him, he would not bring him along if it posed a danger to the tribe.
Yu walked over to Rin, who looked at him with some confusion. Yu pointed to his leg, then knelt down and began to treat the wound.
Rin sensed Yu's kindness and her body trembled slightly.
After treating the wound, Rin looked at Yu with gratitude in her eyes.
At this moment, Yong suddenly said, "Since you are so determined to repay your kindness, why don't you stay in the tribe? We can hunt together and take care of each other."
Rin paused for a moment, then her eyes lit up with surprise, and she let out a cheerful howl in agreement.
“However, although our tribe can take you in, you must first tell us your past experiences in detail so that I can determine whether you pose any potential threat or harm to our tribe,” Chief Yong said, looking at the injured snow wolf with a serious expression.
"Absolutely not! Please believe me!" At this moment, Rin didn't care about the tearing pain in his wound caused by the movement. He hurriedly transformed into human form and explained to Yu urgently.
He was slightly out of breath as he began to recount his past: "I originally came from the Snow Wolf tribe in the snowy mountains of the far north. Last year, during that bitterly cold winter, a sudden and devastating disaster struck—a severe avalanche occurred in the snow-capped mountains! The avalanche came with tremendous force, sweeping in like a tidal wave, and our entire tribe was almost wiped out. Most of our people were unfortunately buried deep under the thick snow, never to awaken again. My companion and I were lucky; because we weren't buried very deep, after a difficult struggle, we finally managed to crawl out of the snowdrift. However, when we saw our once familiar home reduced to ruins, our hearts were filled with endless sorrow and despair. Helpless, we were forced to leave this sorrowful place and seek a new home."
At this point, Rin lowered her head sadly, tears welling up in her eyes.
Seeing this, Yong, who had been listening quietly, gently patted him on the shoulder to show his understanding and comfort.
After all, despite their immense strength, orcs are still incredibly small and powerless in the face of the terrifying power of nature.