Hu Lin delayed Hu Qiang from coming over and deliberately disrupted their greetings in an attempt to divert Hu Min's attention.
He had selfish motives, he didn't want Minmin to go back.
He hadn't seen Minmin for twenty years and hadn't been able to protect her. Now that he had the ability, he hoped to be able to be by her side to protect her.
Hu Min opened his eyes and stared at Hu Lin without blinking, waiting for his answer.
"Minmin..."
Hu Lin pinched his palm with his fingernails, mustered up his courage, and said hesitantly:
"It's winter now. Why don't you stay here and wait until winter is over before going back?"
"It's not safe for you to travel in winter. What if something happens on the way? Besides, we finally meet, so why don't you stay a little longer?"
After saying that, he looked at Hu Min's expression carefully.
Hu Min's face fell, his brows furrowed, and he looked Hu Lin up and down.
Seeing the naked scrutiny, Hu Lin suddenly felt even more guilty.
"Minmin..." He was interrupted loudly by Hu Min before he could even open his mouth.
"I was wondering why you were dragging your feet. So this is what you were thinking." She said bluntly, not giving Hu Lin a chance to persuade her.
"I have to go back, even if it's winter."
She glanced around at the orcs who had finally reunited.
"All the females in our tribe are here. The chief and my cubs are all in the tribe, worried about our safety. How can I live here peacefully for a winter?"
"No matter how dangerous it is, I will go back."
After saying this, she looked at Hu Lin seriously and added in an unquestionable tone.
"Even if you don't send anyone to take us back, we will go back by ourselves!"
This is not just her wish, but everyone's wish.
The orcs in the cave heard their conversation and looked at them cautiously, with a hint of expectation and uncertainty in their eyes.
Of course they want to return to their tribe.
Those are their roots!
"Pai, of course I will send someone to protect you and I will go there myself, but can you give me some time..."
Hu Lin immediately responded loudly, then rubbed his hands, his voice gradually weakened, and he discussed with a lack of confidence.
"I think you just want to delay time! Do you want Xiao Min to stay here and not go back?" Hu Qiang exposed Hu Lin angrily.
Hu Min's brows suddenly frowned even more tightly.
Seeing Hu Min's expression, Hu Lin quickly changed his words, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."
After saying that, he glared at Hu Qiang angrily.
This old fox is always trying to sabotage him!
Hu Qiang shook his head proudly.
"Hu Lin, I won't force you to leave with me. After everyone has rested enough, you can take out the supplies of our tribe, and we will handle the return journey ourselves." Hu Min said in a businesslike manner.
Although a partner is a very important person in an orc's life, they are not the only one.
Hu Min understood this.
Hu Lin felt a little sad, but he respected Hu Min's choice and didn't play any tricks on her.
She was just about to discuss the time to leave with everyone when suddenly a sighing sound came from the orcs standing at the entrance of the cave.
"It smells so good..."
"What smells so good? Who is making this delicious food?"
"Isn't this the smell of our tribe? I've never smelled such a fragrant smell in the tribe..."
Hu Min and others turned their heads and saw that the orcs of the Leihe tribe who were ordered to guard the cave entrance had all gathered together, looking outside curiously.
When he heard the words "food, fragrance", Long Xiu's breathing paused.
"Could it be that mother is here?" he suddenly asked.
The food my mother cooks is the most delicious. In the past, everyone in the tribe would have the same reaction when they smelled the fragrance.
As soon as these words were spoken, Long Yu and Long Ling'er hurried over and squeezed into the group of orcs.
Long Yu had a keen sense of smell and soon detected a familiar scent in the air. His voice was filled with affirmation and surprise:
"Mother is here to see us!"
"That's great, mother is here to take us home." Long Linger was also dancing with joy.
She would not remember this taste wrongly, as only her mother could make it. Even if her mother did not come in person, they were one step closer to returning home.
I didn't expect that what I said to fool Xiaowu would actually come true!
The cubs were very excited, and Hu Min, Hu Qiang and Hu Qinglu also identified the smell.
"Xiao Min, it's a good opportunity for us to go home with Jiaojiao." Hu Qiang's face was also full of excitement.
As he spoke, he looked at Hu Lin with a proud look, as if showing off: I have a cub, who is beautiful and capable, you should be envious!
"Mom, I'm going out to find my little sister. Bring her here first, so that she won't worry outside." Hu Qinglu was even more excited and wanted to leave the tribe directly.
He hadn't taken two steps when he was stopped by Hu Lin.
"Wait, you are not familiar with this place, let me send the orcs!"
Hu Lin looked at Hu Min inquiringly, seeking her opinion.
He could see that they cared a lot about this "Jiaojiao". Since Minmin cared so much about her, if he could convince her to stay first, Minmin would have a greater chance of staying.
As long as there is a possibility, he doesn't want to give up.
Hu Qiang glared at him unhappily:
"What if the orcs you sent scare Jiaojiao? I don't trust those orcs."
He turned to Hu Min, with another ingratiating smile on his face, "Xiao Min, just let Qing Lu go. I trust him to do the job."
"Minmin's cub is my cub, how could I hurt her? Hu Qiang, stop talking nonsense here!"
Hu Lin's face suddenly turned red with anger, and his voice suddenly rose.
"Everything I said is true!!" Hu Qiang was not willing to be outdone.
The two of them were like loaded bullets, ready to explode at any moment, with a strong smell of gunpowder.
Hu Min felt a headache and grabbed one ear with one hand:
"That's enough! Stop talking!"
The two men who had been so arrogant just now suddenly became dispirited.
Long Linger covered her mouth and smiled secretly, with a glimmer of longing in her eyes.
Grandma is so powerful that even the leader of such a big tribe is afraid of her. She wants to be as powerful as grandma in the future!
At this moment, an orc with a bruised face and nose suddenly stumbled in from outside.
"Chief, there are two orcs outside the tribe, and they want to see you!"
Hu Lin's face changed, but before he could say anything, Hu Min said happily:
"It must be the orcs brought by Jiaojiao. Hu Lin, go and get them in and ask them to bring Jiaojiao here."
Hu Lin's deep blue eyes flickered a few times and he nodded:
"Okay, I'll go right away."
…
After Fox Jiaojiao and the beastmen had a hearty meal and coaxed the two cubs to sleep, they headed for the Leihe tribe.
Long Mo was worried about her being alone and insisted on coming with her.
It would be easier to get things done if two people could take care of each other, so Hu Jiaojiao agreed.
At this moment, she and Long Mo were standing outside the Leihe tribe, waiting for the orcs to pass on the message.
As soon as they arrived, several orcs attacked them, but they were all subdued by Long Mo, and then they went in obediently to pass on the message.
She was wearing a thick, loose black bear-skin coat. The large hood and wide scarf covered her entire face, leaving only a pair of lively black eyes exposed.
This set of "equipment" was forced upon him by Hu Qingyuan before he left.
She said that she was afraid that the orcs from the Leihe tribe would covet her because she was a female, so she was wrapped up and disguised as a young male, which would keep her safe.
Not long after, the orcs from the Leihe tribe ran out.
This time, another orc came to communicate and said to the two of them with an arrogant look on his face:
"Come in, our leader agrees to see you."