By the time Ji Nuan and the others returned to the tribe, the sky had darkened considerably. The tribespeople were anxiously waiting on the city walls because Xiu Yan and the others had never returned this late from a hunt before.
Chief Ge Xing led a group of orcs forward to relieve them of the game animals they carried. Qi Mo, Little Pipi, and the other females gathered around Ji Nuan, peppering him with questions. Their concern was palpable.
Feeling the concern of everyone, Ji Nuan's heart filled with warmth, "No worries, we ran into Ying Da from the Dashi Tribe on our way back. We helped him hunt a snake beast, and that's why we are a bit late."
Seeing Ji Nuan saying so, the straightforward orcs who weren't good at lying quickly bobbed their heads in agreement. Their expressions were very serious, confirming that Ji Nuan was telling the truth and not lying.
Seeing that the orcs were fine, the tribespeople seperated to prepare dinner.
