Chapter 121: The Brutal Tribal Conflict

Ying knew very well that this old thing couldn't be up to any good. "You're just a lowly Shiva—what could you possibly have here that I'd want?"

These words were somewhat arrogant and insulting, but what he said was the truth. Now, with Qinghuan's help, his tribe was gradually lacking nothing in food and clothing. Compared to the Wolf Clan, his tribe was much stronger.

Though these words were unpleasant, the Wolf Hag didn't get angry. She threw her head back and laughed heartily, the laughter deepening the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, squeezing her eyes and brows together.

"Of course, the Wolf Clan."

These words made Ying's expression darken. "The Wolf Clan? What kind of deal with the Wolf Clan?"

"That's right, the Wolf Clan. The people of the Wolf Clan have been cursed by the Heavenly God. Yao went to the Devil Cave and startled the Five-colored Spirit Deer. Even the High Priest's rituals to dispel the disaster were useless, so this calamity happened. Before you came, do you know how many people were burned to death here every day?"

Hearing this, Ying sucked in a cold breath. His instincts told him this old thing was very dangerous. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Ying, you're a smart man and you know what this old woman means. I'll tell you the truth—today is the day of the Wolf Clan's destruction. The Rongdi people are outside, waiting to attack at any moment, just waiting for my command."

Ying sucked in another cold breath. He finally understood completely—the Wolf Hag had betrayed them.

His face darkened, but he remained calm and unhurried. He never expected that someone close to Yao would turn out to be such a traitor.

"You dare betray Yao and the Wolf Clan?"

"Haha, this isn't betrayal. 'A fine bird chooses its tree to roost in'—that's what the Rongdi chief told me. Ying, the Wolf Clan is in chaos now. This is your golden opportunity. That Nan Qinghuan can't cure their illness; they're all waiting to die. Why not help the Rongdi? We'll coordinate from inside and outside to wipe out the Wolf Clan. Don't you hate how A Guo stole your father from you? This is your chance for revenge."

These words were laced with temptation, but Ying didn't fall for it. He threw his head back and laughed. "Haha, how ridiculous! Listen well, Wolf Hag. I may hate A Guo and the Wolf Clan, but I won't help outsiders against Yao."

Even though he didn't want to acknowledge Yao's status, he was still his father's cub.

He hadn't expected the Rongdi's hand to have already reached so deep into the Wolf Clan.

Damn it. Yao and the others would be in danger.

Seeing that he didn't move, the Wolf Hag said, "You still think of him as a brother?"

Ying suddenly strode forward, reached out, and grabbed the Wolf Hag by the neck, lifting her entire body effortlessly. "What I hate most are traitors."

"You—"

The Wolf Hag hadn't expected him to side with the Wolf Clan. She was choked almost to the point of passing out. Ying angrily threw her down, and her body rolled to the ground with a sharp cry of pain.

Her head hit a stone, and blood immediately gushed out.

"You—"

"I'm warning you, don't try anything. You know what Yao is capable of."

With that, he turned to go find Nan Qinghuan. He had to tell Yao about the Rongdi invasion. He had only taken a few steps when the Wolf Hag burst into loud laughter. "Haha, it's too late to go now. That female has already been killed."

"What did you say?"

The Wolf Hag's words made Ying's expression turn horrified. Could it be... "You deliberately spoke up for Qinghuan earlier. You knew the Rongdi would attack the Cave?"

"Heh heh..."

The Wolf Hag laughed eerily, her face covered in blood, looking extremely ferocious. She laughed arrogantly. "It's too late to realize it now."

"You're asking for death."

Ying stepped forward and kicked the Wolf Hag in the stomach. With a *pfft*, blood spurted from her mouth. Her body convulsed a few times, and her eyes rolled back.

Dead.

"Ying!"

Just then, an anxious voice came from not far away. The woman called Lei rushed out from the dense forest. "Ying, something's happened at the Cave! A bunch of Flying People have come and surrounded it. They're going to set it on fire and burn everyone alive!"

"Qinghuan!"

Inside the deep, dark Cave, it was originally pitch black, but the Bonfire illuminated everything. When Nan Qinghuan followed Yao there, she was also shocked by the sight before her.

Dozens of sick tribesmen lay on the ground inside the Cave. The ground was covered in muddy pits, filthy and messy. Amid the damp, humid air, the stench of urine and feces wafted over from time to time.

The entire Cave was like a garbage dump.

She didn't have time to look around and immediately began preparing to examine A Guo. She took her pulse and checked her condition. Soon, she understood.

Low fever, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea—all these symptoms pointed to one thing.

She had guessed right. It was an infectious disease.

"Nan Qinghuan, how is my mother?"

Yao's peach-blossom eyes were fixed on her. Nan Qinghuan didn't say much and went on to examine the remaining dozens of people. Before she could finish, a commotion came from outside, followed by smoke blowing into the cave.

The tribesmen coughed even more violently from the smoke.

"Yao, something's wrong! A bunch of outsiders have appeared. They've lit a Bonfire and want to burn us alive!"

Some tribesmen had discovered the trouble at the Cave. Yao remained calm and immediately picked up his Iron Spear. "Who's out there?"

"It must be Ying's people! Ying is so despicable—he wants to destroy us and take over the Tribe!"

These words threw the tribesmen into panic. A Qi was especially angry and blamed Nan Qinghuan. "It's all this female's fault! She caused this! Yao, let's grab her and send her out. If Ying wants to destroy us, we'll kill her!"

Yao, however, was very calm. He didn't believe Ying would do such a thing. "A few of you, go out and check the situation. See clearly if it's Ying's people."

Nan Qinghuan immediately denied it. "It couldn't be him. Ying came alone to pick me up, and he wouldn't stoop so low. Yao, don't let yourself be fooled."

Nan Qinghuan's first reaction was that another tribe had taken advantage of the Wolf Clan's weakness to seize their territory. She remembered what had happened with the Cannibal Tribe—if she hadn't intervened, they would have become prey for the Rongdi and Ying.

Since it wasn't Ying, then... she thought of the Rongdi. He had come up with the idea of capturing Ayǔ to win her favor. He was so despicable—it must have been him.

"Don't be afraid. I'll find a way to save you all."

"Save us? Are you sure it wasn't Ying who did this?"

"You girl are so strange. You blame Ying without even seeing who the enemy is. Did eating those Insects rot your brains?"

"You—"

A Qi couldn't stand her no matter what. If it weren't for Nan Qinghuan, A Lei would have already become Ying's female. But unfortunately, Ying didn't want her, which made A Lei very unhappy.

"Nothing to say? When the enemy attacks, I won't save you."

"A Qi, shut up! We all trust Ying's female."

The Wolf Clansmen weren't heartless. Seeing how seriously Nan Qinghuan was treating them, they believed she was sincere.

A Qi was left speechless by her own people and Nan Qinghuan. Nan Qinghuan glanced at her and continued treating the sick. After she finished, even more smoke drifted in. She quickly said, "Yao, have people find something to cover their mouths. Wet it and put it over their noses."

"Cover your mouth?"

Yao didn't know what could cover his nose, but he had to admit, the handkerchief Nan Qinghuan had given him was quite useful.

Nan Qinghuan looked helplessly at her own long skirt.

Forget it, saving people was more important.

Amid the crowd's astonished gazes, she tore her long skirt into strips of cloth, then had someone soak them in Mountain Spring Water. Though there wasn't much, it was enough for everyone to take a piece.

"Everyone take one, cover your mouth and nose to avoid inhaling the smoke. Yao, is there another way out of here?"