Chapter 163: The Domineering Man Who Protects His Wife

"Impossible."

Ying shouted coldly, refusing Shigong; his temper had improved a lot these days, but he could still make people fear him.

"Qinghuan is my omu, I will not drive her away."

"If you're unwilling, then you leave."

"Shigong, the clansmen will not forgive you for doing this. Are you still worthy of being one of the Four Great Elders?"

Ying's voice carried a trace of coldness, but more of a warning, yet Shigong was not afraid. "And you? You locked up my female here — did you ever consider me, an Elder? Ying, there's nothing more to say. Do you want her or do you want the herbal medicine? Decide for yourself. I'll give you one day..."

"No need to think about it. I would rather die than leave Qinghuan. But even if you don't hand over the herbal medicine, I'll find a way. Shigong, don't make the clansmen hate you."

Dropping these words, Ying reached out and gripped Nan Qinghuan's hand. "Qinghuan, let's go back."

Nan Qinghuan had wanted to suggest that she leave the tribe first — pretend to leave so the old man would bring out the herbal medicine — but Ying gave her no chance.

"Let's go, we're going back to the cave."

Seeing Ying protect his female like this, Shigong was furious. "Ying, you make me so angry. If your late father's spirit knew, you..."

"Shut up. My affairs are none of your business to lecture about."

"You..."

Dropping these words, Ying led Nan Qinghuan away. After they left, several clansmen had also heard Shigong's words. "Shigong, if you don't hand over the herbal medicine, the clansmen will suffer."

"Chilled to the heart? That Ying locked up my female — am I not suffering?"

"Aji, Ji..."

Shiva's cries came from inside the cave. Shigong hurriedly ran in. "Old lady, what's wrong?"

In the damp cave, Shiva's body was uncomfortable too. She wore thin beast skin and kept twisting about.

"I feel awful. Help me see what's wrong."

"Awful?"

The clansmen nearby saw the red rash on her back and were frightened, retreating a few steps. "Oh no, Shiva has caught the illness too. We need to go find the omu."

Hearing this, Shiva was unhappy. "Shut up. Who needs to go find her? This old woman is a female doctor. This old woman can cure illness. Go, bring me my treasures, go."

Over here, Shiva itched so badly she scratched her skin raw, while Nan Qinghuan was pulled back to the cave by Ying.

She was a bit discouraged. "Ying, you're really foolish. You could have agreed to him just now. It would be nothing for me to leave. As long as he brought out the herbal medicine, I'd just come back. How could you..."

Not know how to be flexible? "No. I won't let you leave my side for even half a step. Qinghuan, do you understand?"

Ying was afraid she would leave. No one was going to make her leave him. Nan Qinghuan's nose tingled, and she reached out to hug his waist. "I know. I won't leave you either. I was only saying it as a fake. I..."

"No. Even if it's fake, it's not allowed."

Ying was domineering, reaching out to gently stroke her little head. "Don't worry. I've already had Ji Lei and Youchao Xuan search for herbal medicine. There will be herbal medicine."

"You sent them to look?"

Ying nodded. "Don't worry. Maybe they'll bring good news."

Only then did she feel less worried. Going to the mountains to gather now would be too late — they could only find ready-made medicine to brew.

Wait.

She seemed to think of something. That clansman beside the old thing just now — if she remembered correctly, last time it was him who had sent her to the Rongdi.

Not good!

"Ying, that person beside Shigong is a Wolf Clansman. Last time it was him who knocked me out, and that's how I ended up at the Na Shan Tribe."

"What, it's him?"

Ying never expected that Shigong would collude with the Rongdi. He narrowed his eyes slightly, gently stroking her long hair, his movements exceedingly tender.

"Don't be afraid. I'll handle this."

Nan Qinghuan nodded, but she still felt a headache. Now they knew what the illness was, but without herbal medicine it was no good. Her space couldn't produce it either — it could only produce some disinfectants and wound medicine.

What to do? Ying was stubborn and unwilling to act. She knew these herbal medicines looked ordinary, but to the tribe they were very precious things. Would other tribes have them? The Cannibal Tribe, the Wolf Clan? Ah, why hadn't she thought of it — ask Yao and Ashu if they had any? Just as she was about to suggest trying these two tribes, Ji Lei's voice came from outside. "Ying."

"Ji Lei is back."

Ji Lei and Youchao Xuan came hurrying over. Youchao Xuan hurriedly bowed to her. "Goddess."

"How did it go? Did you find the herbal medicine?"

Youchao Xuan and Ji Lei exchanged a glance. Youchao Xuan nodded. "We found it. The Na Shan Tribe has all the herbal medicine we need. The Rongdi sent someone to pass a message, saying he can provide those herbal medicines, but..."

He looked worriedly at Ying, then at Nan Qinghuan beside him. Ying seemed to guess something, grabbing Nan Qinghuan's arm, nearly roaring the words out. "He wants Qinghuan?"

Thinking that the Rongdi still hadn't given up, his fists clenched until they crackled.

Ji Lei knew Ying wouldn't be willing, but still had to say it. "He wants the omu to go to the Na Shan Tribe as a guest. One month. Just one month and he can..."

"No. Not even one day. My Qinghuan is not going anywhere."

Dropping these words, Ying hurriedly looked at Nan Qinghuan, his voice instantly softening. Only with her did he show his best temper.

"Rest well. I'm going out for a bit."

Nan Qinghuan was worried. "Where are you going?"

But Ying didn't tell her. He just reached out to gently stroke her little face. "Be good. I'm going out for a bit and will be back soon. I'll have the clansmen bring water to wash your feet. Go to sleep early — don't wait for me."

Ying cared deeply about the clansmen's lives and deaths, so now without herbal medicine he had to go out and think of a solution. This time Nan Qinghuan didn't stop him. She knew her man was someone who took responsibility — with the clansmen suffering, he definitely wouldn't be able to sleep.

That night, the Ying Tribe was brightly lit with candles.

The lonely moon shone clear and bright.

The Rongdi stood atop a tall tree, seeing the situation in the Ying Tribe with perfect clarity. He saw those scattered candlelights, his eyes full of envy.

When would his tribe have these scattered candlelights? "Chieftain, that female is amazing. She figured out what the illness is. The tribe faces a crisis of medicine shortage. You calculated it perfectly."

He had to admit, the lone wolf admired the chieftain's ability, but he also didn't understand — why not snatch that female back? Why insist on trading with herbal medicine? The Rongdi thought of Nan Qinghuan's pretty little face, and his heart strangely went thump-thump very fast. He reached up to cover his chest, a flash of plundering intent crossing his eyes.

"I knew early on she had this ability. Did you have someone pass the message to Ying?"

"I've already had someone tell Youchao Xuan. Ying should already know."

Thinking of Ying, Rongdi narrowed his eyes slightly. He knew Ying's temper too well. He had seen how much he cared about Nan Qinghuan, so... "He definitely won't agree. Seeking him out is useless. What is Nan Qinghuan's attitude?"

"My attitude is, can you change the condition?"

Suddenly, a clear female voice came from beneath the tree. Startled, Rongdi hastily flew down toward the base of the tree. When he saw that Nan Qinghuan had come, he narrowed his eyes slightly, first sizing her up and down, then laughed heartily. "How did you come? Ying was willing to let you out?"

Nan Qinghuan knew Rongdi was just outside this Tribe. Actually, she was only trying her luck. If Rongdi had come, he would be gazing toward their Tribe from the tallest tree, so she found the tallest tree to look for him.

Sure enough, he was right up this tree.

Nan Qinghuan had also brought the big Jingang behind her. When Rongdi tried to step closer, the Jingang bared its teeth at him with a hoarse snarl, looking very wary.

"Don't come any closer, Jingang will tear you apart."