Free Web NovelChapter 567: Chapter 409: Heading to the Deep Forest
It was a harsh truth, but nothing came without a price. She could only do her best to gather medicinal herbs on her way to the deep forest in exchange for points.
With points, she could exchange for items in the shop. That way, she could handle whatever situations she might encounter.
Hearing this, the Snow Tiger Witch turned around, his profound eyes gazing at the young female opposite him.
This young female held many secrets. She knew so many herbs and foods, even more than any Wizard before her.
He had to admit, the Snow Tiger Tribe’s transformation from the brink of crisis to its current position as arguably the greatest tribe in the Polar Forest was all thanks to the young female before him.
If not for this matter with the Super Tribe, he was certain the Snow Tiger Tribe would have grown even larger.
He had felt much more at ease ever since Yue broke through and became a Witch, because he believed the next Witch of the Snow Tiger Tribe would surely be far, far stronger than him.
And she would lead the Snow Tiger Tribe to greatness.
It was as if two wild beasts were tearing at each other in his heart. One roared for him to forcefully keep the young female here—she was the tribe’s future hope.
The other wanted to let her go into the deep forest and bring back the Beastman Warriors who went to hunt.
"Witch, no matter the outcome, I will definitely return. I swear it to the Beast God."
Wu Yue could see the Snow Tiger Witch’s deeply furrowed brow. Thinking of her own current position in the tribe, she could understand the thoughts of this old man who had dedicated his entire life to his people.
But to ask her to give up on Yuan Lang and the others for that reason alone... she knew she couldn’t do it.
The air grew heavy, and silence spread, a standoff between the two Witches of the Snow Tiger Tribe—one old, one young.
"Go."
In the end, the hesitant Snow Tiger Witch relented. He too hoped those outstanding young warriors would return, so this time, he chose to trust in the young Witch’s abilities.
"Bring back as many of them as you can. And if... you must come back yourself, too."
His gaze was profound, and the look he gave the young female opposite him was filled with hope and resolve.
Wu Yue pressed her lips together and nodded solemnly. "Don’t you worry. I will return safely."
With that, she took out a charcoal-like object and handed it to the Snow Tiger Witch. "You must keep this safe. No matter how far you and the tribe travel, the little beast with me will be able to smell the scent it gives off along the way."
The Snow Tiger Witch’s eyes lit up, and his furrowed brow relaxed considerably.
After bidding farewell to the Snow Tiger Witch, Wu Yue went to say goodbye to Qingcao and a few other tribe members she was close with.
When they heard she was going to the deep forest to find Yuan Lang and the others, they all tried to talk her out of it.
Wu Yue accepted their concern, but no one could change her decision.
"Yue, I want to go with you."
Qingcao ran out of her house, pressing her lips together as she blocked Wu Yue’s path.
Yue was going to find Yuan Lang. Although Qingcao didn’t know what had happened, she had sensed the strange atmosphere in the tribe these past few days.
Teng Kun was with Yuan Lang, and she was terrified—what if something had happened to them?
The worry in Qingcao’s eyes was unconcealed.
Wu Yue sighed softly. "You can’t go. There’s no way for you to go."
Seeing her frown and about to say something, Wu Yue raised a hand to stop her. "The other tribe members don’t know this, but Qingcao..."
A grave expression settled on Wu Yue’s face. "A crisis is coming to the Polar Forest. As for the specifics, the Witch and the Clan Leader will inform the entire tribe tomorrow.
I’m a Witch. I can protect myself in the forest. But if you’re with me, I can’t guarantee your safety.
Qingcao, I want you to be safe. When I bring Yuan Lang and the others back, I want to be able to see you there, waiting to welcome us."
Qingcao fell silent. A long time passed, so long that her legs began to feel numb, before she finally looked up again. The previous anxiety and impatience were gone from her face.
"I understand. I’ll wait in the tribe for you all to come back. Winter is almost here. I’ll prepare Beast Skin clothes for you."
Wu Yue’s eyes grew hot as she fought back the urge to cry. "Okay."
After saying goodbye to Qingcao, Wu Yue returned home and stored all of her belongings in her System Space.
At that moment, she couldn’t help but feel relieved about her recent breakthrough; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to take so many things with her.
The night was heavy. After blowing out the oil lamp in her house, Wu Yue stepped outside carrying only a basket on her back.
She had just closed the door and turned around when she saw a shadow standing behind her. "..."
