Chapter 39: Becoming a Female Healer in the Remote Antiquity Era

"You were able to foresee the heavy rain and saved our tribe members, so you are naturally a Goddess. Goddess, we were wrong before, we listened to A Yue's words, don't be angry, from now on this tribe will be your home."

The Old Clan Leader sincerely accepted her this time; although she is a person with heterochromatic eyes, she will help the tribe members. She is probably not a Plague God; she is indeed a Goddess.

Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan said little; this place is not her home, and if she gets the chance she will still run away, but since she can't escape now, she'll try to make life a bit better.

"Goddess's medicine really works; it's icy and cool, so comfortable."

"Yes, and it has a fragrant smell. Goddess, what kind of medicine is this?"

Everyone asked her, and the Old Clan Leader was also curious, squinting, "Indeed, Goddess, what is Western medicine?"

"Old Clan Leader, this is my secret formula, different from A Yue's. Is mine effective, or is A Yue's medicine effective?"

The Old Clan Leader saw her asking him, chuckled, "Of course it's your medicine. A Yue's medicine works very slowly. Goddess, although A Yue is a bit arrogant, she is still a Shamaness. Now that you've earned Ying's trust, it's normal that she dislikes you. A Yue grew up with Ying; she is determined to become Ying's female companion. If you weren't here, they might…"

"Clan Leader, you needn't say more. I know A Yue dislikes me; as long as she doesn't cause me trouble, I won't cause her trouble."

"A Yue is proud and never takes a loss. You must be careful from now on, don't leave Ying's side, understand?"

Faced with the Old Clan Leader's words, Nan Qinghuan felt moved; her nose twitched with a sour feeling. Is the Old Clan Leader really caring for her? "Old Clan Leader, rest assured, she can't harm me."

The Old Clan Leader let out a deep sigh, "Ying has upset many people because of you. Qinghuan, listen to this old man's advice: don't think about escaping. Stay peacefully by Ying's side. I watched him grow up, and I've never seen him treat any female so well. As long as you follow him, this old man guarantees you will be the happiest female of the tribe."

These words left Nan Qinghuan astonished; how did the Old Clan Leader see that she wanted to run away?

She felt a bit guilty and put the medicine away, "Old Clan Leader, I never thought about escaping."

"Go back. Ying was injured while rescuing someone; you should go see him."

The Clan Leader's reminder made Nan Qinghuan recall that Ying also had a burn on his leg; that man truly disregarded everything to save someone—what a rough man.

When she and Axi returned to the Cave, a wild wolf named Mos was staring at her. Nan Qinghuan felt scared, "Axi, can we get rid of this wolf?"

"Qinghuan, I can't help you with that. It's Ying's pet, as obedient as Xiao Guai."

"Xiao Guai?"

She recalled the Mammoth; could that be Xiao Guai? Heaven? Is Xiao Guai that massive?

"Ying, I brought Qinghuan back, you…"

"Ying"

Suddenly, Ying rushed out and grabbed Nan Qinghuan. She seemed startled, "What are you doing?"

"Ying, be gentle."

Axi covered his mouth with a smile and left; perhaps Qinghuan will soon have offspring.

"Ying, let go of me."

Nan Qinghuan was carried onto a stone bed. He was breathless, tore off his Beast Skin and tried to get close to her, but Nan Qinghuan immediately stopped him, "No, your leg is still wounded; let me treat it."

Ying saw that she was still afraid of him; a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, then he pressed close to her chest, breathing rapidly, his gaze on her full bosom, "Has anyone ever seen this here?"

Nan Qinghuan "..."

She immediately covered her chest and sat upright, "You're insane."

Ying saw she was angry; he panted heavily but stayed still, fearing he might frighten Huaner, and also fearing she would try to run away again.

"Huaner, are you truly a Goddess?"

He had never asked about her origins, but he guessed a few things: Qinghuan has a pair of heterochromatic eyes that can intimidate a three‑headed snake, her skin is fair; she is probably a noble member of the Ape Tribe.

Just now Dashan told him that Qinghuan had treated the tribe members' wounds, with great effect. Her Huaner can both save people and help him extinguish fires; she is the Goddess he has been waiting for.

"Goddess?"

Male Qinghuan didn't know how to explain; in this Remote Antiquity Era, doing a little thing could make one a Goddess. He had to admit their insight was shallow and overly superstitious.

"Ying, there are no gods in this world; to live a good life you still have to rely on yourself."

"No Goddess?"

Ying didn't believe her words; if he hadn't seen her frightened just now, he would have wanted to press her hard beneath him and love her tenderly.

"Are you hungry?"

This time Ying truly didn't force her, which left Nan Qinghuan feeling astonished. He was clearly starving, and she could see that bulging thing, yet the man now respected her? It had to be good news; from now on, if she didn't want him, he wouldn't coerce her, which was wonderful.

"Hungry."

"Here, I'll give you roasted Beast Heart to try."

Nan Qinghuan felt helpless; Beast Heart again? It's not that she's picky—being a modern person who traveled to this barren, godforsaken place, there is neither good food nor shelter; they eat the most primitive fare, raw meat and blood. She truly worries about their stomachs.

If she wants to stay, she must find a way to improve life here; otherwise they can't survive.

She asked tentatively, "Ying, do people in your tribe all eat raw meat and fruit? Are other tribes the same?"

Ying, hearing that she proactively inquired about the tribe, smiled and seemed pleased, "Huaner, what do you want to know? I can tell you everything."

Nan Qinghuan, seeing his good mood, quickly asked, "Yesterday A Yue slandered me as a Rongdi Tribe traitor. I want to know…"

When Rongdi's name was mentioned, a look of disgust crossed Ying's eyes; he suddenly dropped the Beast Heart he was holding, "Never mention that name again. He is a demon. Huaner, I believe you are not a traitor, but it's hard to guarantee others in the tribe will believe that. If they all turn against you, without my protection you'll be in great danger. Understand?"

Hearing Ying's warning, she quickly stood up, "Do you have a feud between you?"

She seemed to have heard A Yue say that Rongdi Tribe members are Beastmen who ambush Ying Tribe people, eating them down to the bone. If the area around here is like that, she could understand. She had traveled to the Remote Antiquity Era, a place with little civilization—only slash‑and‑burn agriculture—but A Yue's words made her think there was some known civilization here, so she needed to investigate further.

Ying's gaze was sharp; after a long moment he looked at her, let out a deep sigh, his eyes filled with rage and hatred, "My brothers, my sisters, my tribe members have all been devoured by the subordinates of the Rongdi."

"You can't deal with them?"