Chapter 6, Absurd Stories
Wuwei: "Damn! If we consider the strength of an ordinary beast, it should be the tiger that reigns supreme, right? The protagonist should certainly be the tiger!"
Bear wife? Bear son? Dragon husband? Do these things count as bribery
In summary, using the words of Wuwei: "If the high-level magical beasts truly ruled their own territories, disregarding one another and engaging in mutual slaughter, how could they have survived for so long without being exploited by those shameful races outside, who would have identified their weaknesses and eliminated them one by one?"
The passage of time in the other world is similar to that on Earth. After Qin Xi finished tidying up, it was already sunset. Worried about being blamed, she hurried back, but there was no sign of the Nine-Tails.
A Jin: "Why is the protagonist a monkey? Why not a snake?"
It is not appropriate to tell stories about humans to the orcs, as love and intrigue are things they cannot comprehend.
Qin Xi touched her clothes, which had several large holes and were covered in thick bloodstains, making her feel quite uncomfortable. Therefore, she ran to the lakeside to prepare for a bath and to wash her clothes, instructing the two male magical beasts: "You turn around and do not peek at me while I bathe"
No! As a person of integrity and righteousness, I would never accept such a gift, no matter what!
Behind them, two magical beasts were not only complaining to each other but also whispering quietly among themselves
Qin Xi is very fond of it, but unfortunately, her stomach is too small; she gets full after eating just two pieces. Hei Yao ate a few more of the remaining grilled fish, saying that the taste is quite unique. Shuang Leng also tried a piece but refused to continue eating, stating that the fish is too small and lacks flavor, and she does not like hot food, preferring to eat it raw.
The bruised and battered warriors quickly stopped their fighting and began to recount the reasons for their brawl
Qin Xi was rendered speechless by this story, only worried that the old man Wu Cheng'en would be so enraged as to traverse into another world and strangle him.
"There is nothing? Not even a tail? This is impossible, I will come and take a look..."
Is there something strange about her?
The frost is cold but unwilling to show weakness: "My cousin is almost 5,000 years old, and he is very handsome. I can introduce him to you as a husband."
Why not take a quiet glance?
Except for the curious newcomer Qin Xi, all the beasts were yawning at these old tales, finding them exceedingly dull. In the end, they united and demanded that Qin Xi share stories from the outside world
Qin Ximan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Stop arguing, let's continue with the next part..."
Silent: "If I do not speak, do you all forget that I exist? This is too much!"
She did not understand why she felt attached to the newly acquainted nine-tailed fox, perhaps because he was the first being in this other world to show her kindness, or maybe it was his powerful protection that gave her a sense of security, ... or perhaps it was his clumsy and awkward attempts at comfort that made her feel a sense of familiarity
Obsidian and Frost finally breathed a sigh of relief, both sides retracted their grievances, exchanged glances, and sparks of "this is all your fault" flared up again
After pondering for half a day, Qin Xi finally chose "Journey to the West". After all, the monsters within can be considered as beasts, and it also features fighting scenes, which might evoke a sense of familiarity.
Seeing that she was still in a daze and had not expressed her stance, Hei Yao immediately offered a benefit: "If you do not inform the Nine-Tailed Boss, I will give you one wife and two children to raise."
The outside is in chaos, with a tumult that seems uncontrollable
Peach: "Who says we can't defeat you wretched snake!"
After Qin Xi finished bathing and washing her clothes, she noticed that the expressions of the two magical beasts looking at her had turned to one of pity. Even their voices had softened considerably, always conveying a sense of comfort, yet they did not know what had happened. She merely thought that everyone was being considerate of her unfamiliarity with the forest, thus taking extra care of her, and felt very grateful in her heart
In their interactions, she realized that the portrayal of magical beasts in the fantasy novels she had read in her previous life, depicting them as clumsy and foolish creatures that acted solely on instinct, was absolutely incorrect
Faced with so many great-great-great-great-grandparent figures, Qin Xi decided to improve neighborhood relations. She brought two bags of raw fish to share as snacks, listening to them recount the stories of the forest, tales of conflicts and integrations spanning tens of thousands of years. However, the beasts clearly lacked the talent for storytelling, as their narratives revolved monotonously around attacks and retreats, retreats and attacks.
Obsidian: "I didn't do it on purpose!"
They journeyed through the night, enduring numerous hardships, defeating many malicious humans, Titans, Orcs, Dwarves, and Elves who sought to harm them. Finally, they encountered the divine beings, attained their rightful rewards, occupied the heavenly realm, and thereafter wielded power and influence, leading a joyful and prosperous life.
Cooked fish ... ? ... If it gets cold, it won't taste good, when will he come back?
Unexpectedly, as soon as she spoke her first sentence, the monsters erupted into a great dispute
Peach: "Why can't it be a monkey? Are we, the primate family, weaker than your serpent clan?"
Sigh, truly without a tail, even worse than a rabbit. Let's not provoke her, let's pretend we didn't see.
Qin was taken aback, momentarily stunned.
A large mercenary team that once caused trouble in the Warcraft Forest was completely annihilated after a certain foolish wizard remarked that the fox fur was beautiful and suggested skinning it to make clothing. As a result, the entire team was wiped out, and that individual was skinned by the nine-tailed fox and hung out as a warning.
The two-headed beast was startled, and after a moment, Frostcold suddenly pounced over, gently pinching Qin Xi's left arm with its two dragon claws, leaning its head closer and hesitantly asking: "Xi Xi, will you tell the Nine-Tailed Boss about what happened today?"
Having gone into the jungle, I collected some dry branches, and He Yao helped to start a campfire. Qin Xi dried his clothes by the fire while skewering the cleaned fish with branches and roasting them over the flames
Qin carefully examined the few leaves wrapped in his hand, feeling somewhat dejected
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Qin has long endured the most rigorous mental trials, having long since cast aside the nerve of fear to the far reaches of the sky. Now, upon encountering magical beasts, he does not find their appearance strange; instead, he warmly welcomes them.
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There are countless actions of this kind. Everyone still remembers his fiery temper and terrifying presence, and today's events... are likely to escape punishment, depending solely on his uncle's mood and how he wishes to impose the penalty
Thus, after Qin meticulously studied his peculiar constitution, he turned around to see Shuangleng incessantly kneading and coaxing Hei Yao, who was shaking his head in grievance, resolutely refusing like a chaste and virtuous woman.
Obsidian, while dozing off, said that the days when two moons rise together occur only once in many, many years, and on most nights, one can only see one of the two moons
It would not be good, having just caused trouble. What if she gets angry?
Without the intervention of the Warcraft, the argument quickly escalated into a full-blown melee. The Windstorm of the Flying Wing Tiger whirled wildly outside the Fox Den, while the Two-Headed Serpent manipulated plants to create shields for defense. The sound of fireball explosions was incessant, and the White-Armored Giant Ape relentlessly hurled down stones. Additionally, there were ultrasonic waves and other disturbances, causing Qin Xi to be affected and rush into the Fox Den, too afraid to show his face.
Suddenly, a sharp fox cry rang out, and the furious roar of the nine-tailed fox quickly approached: "You brats! Do you want to break my nest? Are you seeking death?"
However, fairy tales all say that foxes like to eat fish, but I wonder if the nine-tailed fox enjoys it as well
All the monsters in the Warcraft Forest know that the temperament of the nine-tailed fox has always been poor; when in a good mood, it disregards everything, but when in a bad mood, it does not even bother to reason.
Thus, Qin Xi separated the cooked fish from the raw fish, wrapping them in leaves, and took them back together for the experiment
Under immense pressure and the discourse of martial arts, the story of "Journey to the West" was ultimately distorted to: Once upon a time, there was a princess named Xixi, who rode a flying winged tiger and led a group of magical beast masters to the West to obtain scriptures. Among them, the master was named Hu Wukong, who was a nine-tailed fox. The second master was named Xiong Bajie, who was a red-eyed demon bear, and the third master was named She Seng, who was a two-headed snake.
Obsidian: "I... I... Even if I step on your tail, I still won't let you fight back!"
Frost Cold: "Run away! If the Nine-Tailed Old Master finds out, you will definitely lose a layer of skin"
Obsidian: "If strength is paramount, then it should be the bear that takes center stage, right? Here, I am the strongest"
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"You absolutely must not say anything!" Heiyao also squeezed over, extending his claw to grab Qin Xi's right arm, nearly dislocating it. "I have 18 wives and 27 children to support. If the Nine-Tailed Leader really gets angry and injures me, my wives will take away everything from that male bear who has been coveting the throne of the Bear King for a long time..."
Frost, feeling the chill, quickly pleaded: "My parents are elderly, both over several thousand years old, and I am their only son, needing to support and care for them in their old age"
The main culprit, Frost, was still in a daze upon seeing Qin Xi, feeling extremely frightened in her heart, and quickly dragged Hei Yao to discuss in a low voice
After pondering for a moment, the nine-tailed fox concluded decisively: "The protagonist of this story! Of course, it is the fox!"
In the East, there is a Mountain of Flowers and Fruits, where there is a magical stone. After many years, the stone acquired celestial energy, and unexpectedly, a monkey jumped out from the middle of it
The lake water is cool and free from any industrial pollution, better than the finest mineral water. Qin Xi took off her clothes, revealing her fair skin, wetting her hair, and scrubbing the bloodstains from her body. From time to time, she looked up at the azure sky and the drifting white clouds, breathing in the incredibly fresh air, listening to the sound of branches swaying in the wind, and feeling the gentleness of the lake water, her heart filled with great contentment
Akin and Ayin, who enjoy nighttime activities, brought the Silent Ghost Bat to help watch over Qin Xi. Meanwhile, the restless Winged Tiger Wuwei and the White-Armored Giant Ape Taozi, feeling bored, came to join the lively scene of the Nine-Tailed Daughter.
Unable to think of anything, Qin Xi sat at the entrance of the fox den, watching the sun slowly set, the red moon gradually rise, while the blue moon was nowhere to be seen, making the night sky appear somewhat desolate
After all, not all beasts can accept cooked food; what humans find unbearable, such as raw flesh and blood, is considered the most delicious food to them
This fish is a light golden color, and I have never seen a style like it before. However, it is very fresh and sweet in taste, and it is delicious even without any seasoning
Qin Xi, feeling embarrassed, shook his head vigorously in refusal: "Forget it, forget it. After all, I also have a responsibility. I saw you all fighting and didn't know to run further away. Since nothing happened now, let's not bring it up anymore."
After watching for a long time, she finally couldn't help but walk over and ask: "What is wrong with you?"
A Jin: "No matter what! The snake must be the main character! You two are no match for us! What is there to argue about?"
Although the intelligence of the ancient beasts, which have lived for thousands of years, develops slowly and they appear dull on the surface, over time they have formed their own ways of thinking and language, demonstrating a level of intelligence comparable to that of humans. They can communicate with each other using a unique language, and even form alliances, factions, and enmities, but their emotions are displayed openly, lacking much cunning.
Obsidian: "This is not something I did, so why should I run away with you? Moreover, you can return to the Dragon Clan's homeland, but I have nowhere to escape to."
Unity is strength; this statement is an undeniable truth for survival, regardless of the context.
Why are we not allowed to see it
Having finished watching, she had neither fur nor scales, and was of only one color, resembling a human. It is likely that she felt too ugly, hence she was shy
Frost Cold: "If you hadn't stepped on my tail, would this have happened? If we really get to the bottom of this, if you don't take care of me, I will drag you down with me!"
Once, the second-in-command of the Beastmen, the Phantom Leopard, sought to challenge his authority and severely injured the Nine-Tails. After recovering, he lost more than half of his strength and subsequently became an insignificant magical beast, unable to remain in the forest. In disgrace, he was taken away by humans as a pet, becoming a subject of ridicule
Ayin: "Shut up, bats are only half beasts!"
Frost Cold: "What are you talking about? If I slap you, will you not retaliate?"