Chapter Ch83.2 - Pineapple Flavored Beastman Gong (1)
Translated by Hua Li ^_~
He thought he would live a peaceful and smooth life, marry the tribe’s strongest warrior during his coming-of-age ceremony, and continue to be envied by all. But with the appearance of Yue Jin three years ago, all his dreams were dashed.
Three years ago, when the Moon Fox tribe, located at the intersection of the Wobu Plain and the Sea of Trees Forest, submitted to the Wore Tribe, Yue Jin arrived at the Wore Tribe.
Fox tribe beastmen are the most outstanding in appearance among all beastmen. Even the males are incredibly handsome, not to mention the delicate and beautiful females.
Although Yue Jin was the same age as the original host, he was once the last priest of the Moon Fox tribe and possessed exceptional looks, attracting the attention of all unmarried male beastmen the moment he arrived in the Wore Tribe.
And compared to the original host, whose power of plant affinity was gradually being taken back by the Beast G.o.d, Yue Jin had strong wish-granting abilities due to his affinity for nature.
He not only had a captivating appearance but was also intelligent, capable, approachable, courteous, gentle, and kind. He was almost perfect, causing the original host to pale in comparison.
One by one, the suitors who had previously sought favor from him now paid their respects to Yuejin, and even the females who had previously shown interest in him shifted their attention to Yuejin.
Utilizing his status as the patriarch’s son, he strategically placed various obstacles in the path of Moon Fox Tribe and his fellow clan members.
Yet, each obstacle was skillfully navigated by Yuejin. While he consistently chose to step back, the original owner remained a.s.sertive and unyielding. This behavior not only drew disapproval from the members of the Moon Fox clan but also garnered dissatisfaction from others.
The original host’s image deteriorated further, and by the end, his once envious and cloudy eyes were devoid of the purity and liveliness they had during his childhood. This pushed the old priest, who had never fully given up on him, to finally abandon the idea of pa.s.sing on the priesthood to him. Instead, he publicly announced the ident.i.ty of another female with wish-granting abilities as his successor.
Jealous by nature, the original host harbored resentment not only towards the female but also the old priest. He believed they deliberately undermined his dignity and took away what rightfully belonged to him. His complaints, muttered in private, were leaked by a certain “best friend” who had long distanced himself from him under a façade of warmth. Even the lenient Wolf Warrior was driven to scold him, not to mention other elders who were growing increasingly unfond of the original host.
However, the original host never thought it was his fault. He believed that only others could be wrong, and he continued without remorse, even escalating his behavior.
Yet, his relentless efforts couldn’t salvage his former vanity. The turning point came when Meng Hui, who was unswervingly infatuated with him, rightfully claimed the t.i.tle of leader in his coming-of-age trial at the age of eighteen and publicly proposed to him.
The past two years had been very difficult for the original host. He directed his anger towards everyone, even subjecting Meng Hui, who had always been by his side, to his wrath.
Meng Hui’s proposal was unexpected to him but felt inevitable.
Therefore, although he didn’t love Meng Hui, he accepted the proposal openly, basking in the envious gazes of his female peers. Because female beastmen reached maturity slightly earlier than their male counterparts, they agreed to formally marry on the original host’s twentieth birthday, witnessed by the priest and the tribe.
Meng Hui’s strength was unmatched among his peers, and he was destined to become the next First Warrior and likely the next chieftain.
The original host was content with his choice, thinking he had endured the past two years of hardship for this moment. He secretly vowed that once he became the chieftain’s mate, he would surely drive away Yue Jin and the tribe members he disliked.
However, the good times didn’t last.
To everyone’s shock, during a recent battle between the tribe and the exotic beasts in the White Moon season, Meng Hui was severely injured. While he managed to save a life, his legs were broken, rendering him unable to stand, let alone run and hunt.
The original host’s dreams were shattered. He couldn’t accept the fact that his future husband would be handicapped. In the midst of Meng Hui’s injury announcement, he demanded the cancellation of the engagement.
“My husband should be the tribe’s First Warrior, not a useless person like him!”
The original host’s outburst was hysterical.
“Get out.”
This was the first time they met in ten years, and Meng Hao’s first words to the original host were these.
The ice-cold gaze, colder than the White Moon itself, made Guo Liang understand that at this moment, Meng Hao’s once diminishing fondness for the original host had plummeted to zero.
The despairing White Moon finally pa.s.sed, but Meng Hui’s condition didn’t improve. The old priest had already admitted his helplessness.
The original host had unilaterally declared the dissolution of the engagement. Even if he wasn’t allowed by his father and the priest, he had sworn an oath that he would never marry Meng Hui. As a result, when the tribe’s gathering team was attacked by frenzied exotic beasts during the Silver Moon festival, Meng Hao hesitated for a moment before rescuing the original host. However, by the time the original host was hurriedly taken back to the priest’s quarters, it was already too late.
[Guo Liang: Heh, I’d rather his favorability be at -100.]
[Gou Liang: Do you know what 0 favorability means? It means the target regards you as a calm and rational person who won’t change their mind once they’ve made a decision! It also means they won’t have any expectations of you anymore! They won’t trust you anymore! They don’t want any interactions with you! And they absolutely won’t have any positive feelings for you! And this, my dear, is the chosen host you carefully selected for me, hmm?]
[System: …Master, please accept my condolences.]
Annoyed and in even more pain, Guo Liang rejected its consolation and instead used the system to monitor his current situation.
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“Merciful Beast G.o.d, this is a child blessed by you. Please, don’t take him back so soon into your embrace. Compa.s.sionate Beast G.o.d, this is a child who once prayed to you. Please…”
The old priest continued to chant, praying for the Beast G.o.d’s power to save this pitiable, still-adolescent child.
Guo Liang first glanced at the spot where the blind spot was, then was surprised — he and the system both sensed that the world’s primal energy was almost touching the original host’s body, yet strangely, this energy couldn’t be absorbed by the host.
[Guo Liang: Xiaosi, what’s going on?]
[System: Master, please wait… According to the main system’s response, due to unknown reasons, the host’s body is temporarily incompatible with the primal energy. Further investigation is needed. During this period, considering the host’s weak life signs, please use the store’s items to a.s.sist with treatment in a timely and proper manner. Otherwise, if the host dies, you will never be able to reenter the current mission world.]
[Guo Liang: Same old formula, same familiar taste, heh.]
[System: Smile.JPG]
“Beast G.o.d above, save my poor child. I’m willing to exchange my life for his…”
“Xi’er, hold on, don’t give up…”
Tears streamed down the faces of the original host’s parents as they devoutly prayed.
Pale-faced, the old priest had already exhausted his prayer power, and the watery fluorescence surrounding Lang Xi was gradually dimming.
Tears streamed down Ga’er’s face as he pleaded, embraced by his second son, who, despite their usual conflicts, was also visibly emotional. In his heart, he silently implored, “Divine Beast G.o.d, spare my brother, I’m ready to sacrifice anything, just please don’t take him away…”
Choking back his emotions, Lang Xiong asked, “Esteemed Priest, is there any alternative solution?”
The elderly priest shook his head.
Observing the fading water-colored fluorescent glow, Lang Xi’s ashen face becoming visible, even those who typically held negative opinions of him couldn’t help but feel compa.s.sion at this moment.
“Xi’er! My child, don’t leave your father behind. You can’t be this heartless…”
“Ga’er…” Lang Xiong choked up, “Don’t let our child go without peace.”
Ga’er covered his mouth, but his mournful sobs leaked through his fingers.
At this moment, Yue Jin spoke up, “Respected priest, forgive me, but I have a way that might save Lang Xi. However, I am no longer a priest…”
“Kind child, don’t fear these rules,” the old priest hurriedly said, “Now, the Moon Fox Clan is part of my Wolf Tribe, and you are also Lang Xi’s kin. The Beast G.o.d will surely show leniency.”
Lang Xiong also chimed in, “The priest is right. Child, you’re not praying in the capacity of a priest but as a member of our Wolf Tribe. I believe the Beast G.o.d won’t hold it against you.”
Yue Jin’s eyes reddened. If he wasn’t witnessing Lang Xi’s impending death, he wouldn’t have taken this risk.
After all, each tribe could have only one priest, and as a former priest from a different tribe, his presence was sensitive and awkward.
Yue Jin said, “I’m underage and my prayer power is weak, but I’ll do my best. Chieftain, Uncle Ga’er, if… please don’t be too sad.”
Ga’er said, “Thank you, Yue Jin. Uncle knows your intentions are pure. Even if in the end Xi’er…”
His father and I are deeply grateful.”
Only then did Yue Jin stand beside the priest.
“All the males present, along with the females, please a.s.sume your beast forms and pray to the Beast G.o.d with the sincerest voices.”
Given the gravity of the situation, no one hesitated. Even Meng Hao, who usually didn’t reveal his beast form in front of others, transformed.
Guo Liang looked at the magnified blind spot, couldn’t help but antic.i.p.ate Meng Hao’s current beast form – surely, it was incredibly handsome!
While he outlined Meng Hao’s enlarged beast form, Yue Jin spread his hands, feeling the flow of the wind, and chanted, “Merciful Beast G.o.d, your humble servant is praying to you. Please save your pitiable subjects. Compa.s.sionate Beast G.o.d, your devout servant is praying to you. Please bestow a trace of blessing upon your young subjects…”
Under his continuous chanting and the prayers of the surrounding beastmen, a few strands of wind enveloped Lang Xi’s wounds, and a gentle radiance slowly converged.
As time pa.s.sed, Yue Jin’s face grew paler.
With beads of sweat on his face and putting forth his final effort, when his voice momentarily paused, the Beast G.o.d finally responded to his prayer. The gentle power tenderly kissed Lang Xi’s forehead and the fatal wound on his abdomen, gradually reshaping the damaged flesh.
Yue Jin’s voice hesitated for a moment, then he continued to chant with grat.i.tude, “Merciful Beast G.o.d, the envoy of the wind brings your blessings. Your humble servant offers the most sincere thanks…”
Having used the 100-point regeneration item to heal the host’s body, Guo Liang noticed a flicker of surprise in Yue Jin’s eyes.
—Clearly, he didn’t initially believe he could save the original host.
[Guo Liang, keenly detecting an issue: Xiaosi, use the mirror item to extract a mirror image of Yue Jin’s soul.]
[System: Um, Master, let me remind you that the mirror item provides only one opportunity to experience it per mission world. If you need to use it again, you’ll need to pay the full price, which is 99 points—]
[Guo Liang: Xiaosi, did you have to remind me of something so heart-wrenching? →^→ ]
[System: (＾ｖ＾)]
[Ding, extraction of the specified individual’s soul mirror image is complete!]
Initially nonchalant while reading, Guo Liang’s expression grew increasingly serious as he continued.
Yue Jin was actually…
—He finally understood what the so-called rising difficulty factor due to uncertainty in the beastmen world truly meant.
Can anyone guess what is the difficulty factor?