Xiu Yan pondered a moment then nodded: "We can return, but we must do so discreetly. If Bertel discovers that we've regressed, Ya Li and Fu Yi might be in dangerous, despite their status as evolved orcs. Gru Tribe has summoned a multitude of orcs this time."
Only now did Ji Nuan remember this matter, having somehow forgotten something so crucial.
Fu Yi overheard the two beastmen converse and chimed in with a nod after sitting upright: "The chief was deeply concerned about you when I left. Ya Li and I can handle things here. As long as Bertel doesn't return, the orcs here won't discover us, rest assured." Upon saying this, he rolled two adorable creatures over with his claw: "Take these little ones with you. Caring for them here would divide our attention and hinder our eventual rescue of the Dashi and Gray Bear Tribes.
