Chapter 148: Formula Insecticide Repellent

She furrowed her brows; this is getting a bit too mysterious.

"Quick, take it!"

The tribe members were pleased that she was their Spirit Woman; Nan Qinghuan saw everyone urging her, so she hurriedly reached out to grab it, but when she extended her hand, the Five-colored Linglu opened its mouth and obediently handed her the Five-colored Stone.

Then the Five-colored Linglu stuck out its rear, turned and fled, disappearing quickly into the forest.

"Qinghuan, don't take it."

When Ying ran over to stop her, he saw that Nan Qinghuan already held the stone in her hand, and he was too late to intervene.

Nan Qinghuan was also stunned; seeing Ying and Yao chase after her, she hurriedly thrust the stone to Youchao Xuan, saying, "Ying, Yao, what was that just now? I've never seen anything like it."

Ying stepped forward, snatched it from her embrace, gave the Five-colored Stone a deep look, then coldly stared at Yao, "What you're doing is useless; Qinghuan could never become your Wolf Tribe leader."

Nan Qinghuan was even more bewildered, "What, Wolf Tribe leader—when did I agree to that?"

Yao, seeing she was still unaware, slightly bowed and respectfully saluted her, a triumphant smile curling his lips, "Greetings, new leader."

Seeing Yao's salute, the tribe members also knelt, repeatedly greeting her, "Greetings, new leader."

Nan Qinghuan was even more confused; she hadn't forgotten the time the Cannibal Tribe forced a duck onto a rack, and now the Wolf Tribe acted the same? She's not a savior.

"Hey, stop that; I won't take the Wolf Tribe."

"Qinghuan, if you don't want to, no one dares to force you. Yao, don't think this will protect your tribe; it's impossible. Nan Qinghuan is from my tribe; she can't stay here with you."

After learning Yao's true intentions, Ying deeply regretted having helped him; how could he do this? Yao heard Ying's reproach, gave a bitter smile toward Nan Qinghuan, and said, "The Five-colored Linglu never gives the wrong Wolf Stone to anyone. It lives in the Demon Cave year‑round and never comes out; now it sensed the Spirit Woman's aura, so it descended the mountain. Nan Qinghuan, you are our Wolf Tribe's Spirit Woman; the Wolf Stone chose you, making you the Wolf Tribe's master."

"Wolf Stone?"

She hadn't expected these tribespeople to want her to be in charge; she quickly shook her head, "Yao, I won't agree. You can manage this place well. After getting to know you, I also know you don't eat people; the tribe members are kind, but I cannot take the leader's position. I will return to the Ying Tribe and will never come back to the Wolf Tribe. The Wolf Tribe has its own destiny; I believe you can develop this place well."

After saying that, she reached to return the Five-colored Stone to Yao from Youchao Xuan's hand; it was a hot potato she couldn't take, and she didn't have the energy to take on a tribe. Yao, seeing her refusal, merely bowed respectfully, "If the leader won't accept the Wolf Stone, I can only lead the Wolf Tribe members to Mirror Lake to pass on; only then will we not defy the God's will. Otherwise, even if I continue leading the Wolf Tribe, it will eventually perish."

His words threatened her; she was speechless, having heard enough of these mythic arguments, she turned her face away, "No, I can't be the Wolf Tribe leader. Yao, you're more suitable than anyone; why…"

"This is the God's will; Yao can only obey. The Five-colored Linglu never appears, yet today it brought the Wolf Stone. The God selected you; how can Yao stay here…"

"This…"

Nan Qinghuan didn't understand why Yao insisted she become the leader here; was it just because she taught them how to plant corn and helped repel the Rongdi? But those were merely assistance; she never intended to become the Wolf Tribe's master.

Yao, seeing her silent, a hint of loss crossing his eyes, said, "Spirit Woman, may I speak with you alone for a few words?"

Ying could no longer listen; he knew Yao's true purpose better than anyone, "No, Yao, don't think I don't know what you're after. Qinghuan will never agree to be your ghost leader. Qinghuan, let's go."

After saying that, Ying lunged to pull Nan Qinghuan away from here; he wouldn't let her stay, no way!

"Wait."

Yao immediately stepped forward to stop them, "Ying, I only need to speak a few words with the Heavenly Maiden; if she still refuses, I won't force it. How about that?"

"There's nothing to discuss, Qinghuan; you can't take the Wolf Tribe."

Nan Qinghuan also felt she shouldn't accept, nodded, "Let's go."

"Wait, Nan Qinghuan, I have something important to tell you—just a few words."

"Important matter?"

Nan Qinghuan thought for a moment, then decided to listen to whatever he had to say.

"Fine, I'll listen to what you have to say."

She felt she should clearly explain things to Yao, lest he still harbor fantasies about her; she's not a savior, and drifting in this ancient age has already brought her much suffering. To change a tribe she would become some people's public enemy, and now Yao regarded her so highly.

She couldn't do much; she could only rely on her modern experience and knowledge to help them, but taking over another tribe was beyond her capacity. Moreover, Yao's abilities were strong; she believed he could lead the Wolf Tribe well, as long as they didn't eat people, anything would be fine. Perhaps in the future they could achieve a great tribal unity and develop agriculture together.

"Qinghuan."

Ying was very worried about her, fearing she might stay; Nan Qinghuan gave him a reassuring smile, "I know my limits; you wait for me, I'll be back soon."

It must be said, this time Ying truly had improved his temper; before, he would have never stopped listening, beaten her unconscious and taken her away, but now he had learned to respect.

After seeing Nan Qinghuan and Yao leave, Ying clenched his fists, looking furious; given his old temperament, he would certainly not let them talk, refusing to let her manage the Wolf Tribe's affairs.

But… this time he wanted her to decide, to let her choose.

Youchao Xuan saw Ying very angry and hurried to his side, "Ying, this Wolf Stone can prove she is the Wolf Tribe's Spirit Woman; you can't stop anything."

"Shut up."

Ying glared fiercely at Youchao Xuan, seeing that he seemed to have known the Five-colored Linglu would appear, he was somewhat surprised, "How do you know Nan Qinghuan is the Spirit Woman?"

He regretted that had he known earlier he wouldn't have brought her to the Wolf Tribe, none of this would have happened; anyone who tries to separate him from Nan Qinghuan wants his life.

Youchao Xuan's devout gaze turned toward the not‑far place, "Ying, the Goddess is not an ordinary person; the Heavenly Book says she will one day change all tribes, turning the world upside down. Can a Goddess with such power be controlled by you?"

Those words made Ying's eyes turn blood‑red; the kid was mocking him, thinking he was unworthy of Qinghuan? "You're courting death."

The atmosphere here was tense; over in the forest, Nan Qinghuan and Yao arrived at a large tree and stopped. The scorching sun beat down, the temperature high, yet the woods were cool.

A breeze brushed people, bringing a faint coolness and the fragrance of the earth beneath their feet.

"Right here, Yao, I know what you're worried about. Since the Wolf Tribe behaves properly, doesn't eat human flesh, and doesn't cause trouble, I promise you I'll help you build the tribe. This place is far from the Ying Tribe, but I can bring people to help you; you won't have to fear that if I leave you can't continue."

She knew changing a tribe was difficult; Yao surely shared this thought, believing that keeping her would make the Wolf Tribe grow stronger.

Yao's gaze never left her; he knew he couldn't keep her, so he would use another method.

"Spirit Woman, you now have a troublesome matter that only I can solve. Will you listen and then refuse me?"

Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan was puzzled; she had a troublesome matter? What trouble requires Yao's help? "What matter?"

"Have you ever heard of the Wolf Girl?"