The two followed the orcs who brought the message and quickly entered the Leihe tribe.
Hu Lin didn't want Hu Min to meet them, so he arranged for her to meet him in the tribe's wooden house instead of taking her to the cave.
"Chief, the two orcs have arrived." The orcs' reporting voice came from outside the house.
Hu Lin stood with his hands behind his back, looking towards the door with a serious and meticulous expression. If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of his chest, he would have looked like a plaster statue placed in the room.
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw two orcs, one tall and one short, walking in from the door.
Gao's face was stern, and his eyes were indifferent but sharp, making it impossible to ignore his resolute and cold aura.
The short one stood on his right side, wrapped tightly, looking very small, like a malnourished orc.
Only a pair of black eyes were revealed, and he looked like a shrewd orc.
"You are the ones looking for me. What's the matter?" Hu Lin raised his chin, his eyes fell on the two of them, and asked in a cold tone.
The two men didn't speak immediately, so he subconsciously looked at the tall orc.
Unexpectedly, after a few seconds, the short orc next to him took two steps forward and looked at him directly with his black eyes.
"Chief, I think you should know why we are here, so I won't beat around the bush with you."
The clear voice was mixed with a bit of calmness and straightforwardness.
Hu Lin looked at the short orc in surprise. The voice sounded like that of a female.
That's really bold.
"I don't understand what you are saying. I have never seen you, so how do I know why you are here?" Hu Lin pretended to be deep and acted stupid.
If he could just drive these two guys away, he could tell Minmin when he returned that they were not her people, and then he could find a way to keep Minmin for a while longer.
Hu Jiaojiao obviously realized that the leader was playing dumb.
The corners of her eyes curved, with a faint smile in her eyes, and she continued calmly:
"Since the leader doesn't know, I'll tell you directly."
"My people were captured by your tribe. The two of us came here today to take them back."
Facing the head of the clan, Hu Jiaojiao did not show any fear.
The voice was sonorous, powerful, resolute and decisive, as if he had already made up his mind.
"snort!"
Hu Lin snorted coldly as if he had heard a joke.
"What do you mean your people? In my tribe, they are the orcs from our Leihe tribe. If you say they are your people, I have to let you take them back. Why don't you just take the entire tribe with you?!"
Hearing this, Long Mo's face turned cold. He walked up to Hu Jiaojiao's side and stared at Hu Lin with sharp eyes.
This shows that they have no intention of returning the tribe members to them, and they are even turning the tables.
Everything had been arranged when the two men came. If the other leader insisted on not giving in, they would have no choice but to use force like they did against the Canglang Tribe.
Hu Jiaojiao noticed Long Mo's expression.
You put your hand on his arm and signaled to him with your eyes that it was okay.
He turned to look at Hu Lin in front of him and answered directly:
"Okay, if you're willing, it's not impossible."
Hu Lin: “…” This female is so shameless.
He was just threatening her by saying that out of anger, but she actually agreed.
"You're dreaming!" Hu Lin snorted angrily, his eyes widened like bells. He waved his hand, turned around impatiently, and acted as if he was sending someone away.
"I don't have the orcs you're looking for here. Leave quickly, or don't blame me for not giving you a chance. The Leihe Tribe is not a place you can enter and leave at will."
This was threatening them to leave.
Hu Lin knew that these two orcs were most likely Hu Min’s tribesmen.
He couldn't harm Hu Min's people, so he could only find a way to drive them away.
Now Minmin just refused to stay. If he hurt them, he would be making Minmin his enemy.
Hu Lin is not stupid and will not do anything that will harm the relationship between them.
Hearing this, the smile in Hu Jiaojiao's eyes faded even more, and a hint of darkness appeared in her dark and lively eyes.
She raised her head slightly, and her voice became deeper:
"Chief, you can keep them, but with your tribe's current capabilities, can you afford to provide so many females with living supplies?"
Hearing this, Hu Lin's expression paused.
Before I could react, I heard the clear voice of Hu Jiaojiao continue:
"The biggest prey you can catch near your tribe right now is the pheasant. If I'm right, the supplies you have now should only be enough to get you through this winter, right?"
If they couldn't find food near the tribe, why would they still wander in such a remote place in winter
They must not have found enough food to survive the winter.
After hearing what Hu Jiaojiao said, Hu Lin felt as if he was touched, and his face looked unnatural.
"It's not your turn to interfere in our tribe's affairs."
His face darkened a little and he interrupted Hu Jiaojiao unhappily.
Hu Jiaojiao just smiled and looked at him steadily. Her voice was slow and loud, like a nail being hit by a hammer again and again, piercing into his ears.
"Chief, I have already seen when I came here. The supplies near your tribe are very scarce, otherwise you would not have traveled so far to look for food."
"I followed the traces on the road and came here. I just want to bring back my people. I have no ill intentions. My parents and brother are all here. If you let them go, I have a way to get you rich supplies quickly."
Hu Jiaojiao finished her words calmly, her eyes fixed on Hu Lin's reaction.
The other leader looked sanctimonious and spoke unreasonably, but she could see that he was a good leader who cared about the tribe, otherwise he would not just talk but not take action.
Hu Lin's expression turned serious indeed.
He stared at Hu Jiaojiao with a dark face without saying a word.
Hu Jiaojiao was not in a hurry and just stood there quietly.
Long Mo stood beside her, like a knight guarding a princess.
A pair of golden beast eyes stared at Hu Lin sharply, as if as long as Hu Lin made the slightest rash move, he would immediately escort Hu Jiaojiao away.
There was silence in the wooden house, and the air seemed to be frozen.
After a long while, Hu Lin finally asked:
"What method? Tell me."
He really wanted to chase them out, but he couldn't help being moved by what Hu Jiaojiao said.
Now he is not only a female's partner, but also the leader of the Leihe tribe.
"That won't do." Hu Jiaojiao raised her eyebrows with a smile in her eyes, "This is a deal. You have to release my people before I can tell you."
Hu Jiaojiao had a determined expression on her face.
"You female are so sharp-tongued and cunning!" Hu Lin snorted coldly and complained in dissatisfaction.
In his entire life, except for Hu Qiang, he had never hated an orc so much.
The female in front of me is the second one!
"Thank you very much. We just each take what we need." Hu Jiaojiao smiled nonchalantly.
She doesn't steal or rob, and she doesn't do anything against her conscience, so naturally she wouldn't feel guilty.
"I can promise you." Hu Lin pondered for a moment and suddenly spoke.