NOVEL NEXT Chapter 584: Chief Leader 102
It must be said that the enthusiasm of the Crocodile Tribe was truly overwhelming. During the past half-year, Shuangshuang had hunted, dined, laughed, and played with the people of the Crocodile Tribe, and had genuinely developed a sense of belonging to them.
At first, Shuangshuang felt uneasy with the Crocodile Tribe's enthusiasm, but now her life in the Crocodile Tribe was no different from the Yanhuang Tribe, especially since Yun and Mu Sheng often involved Shuangshuang in various decision-making issues of the tribe.
Initially, Shuangshuang kept to herself and spoke little, but with a perspective beyond that of this world's people, she couldn't help but speak up when she found something unreasonable.
For example, the rigid hunting methods of the Crocodile Tribe, teaching them how to weave baskets more convenient than wooden buckets to carry harvested fruits, or instructing them on the detailed use of Warrior Power, among other things...
And whenever Shuangshuang did something, Yun and Mu Sheng would boast about her contributions throughout the tribe, so that Shuangshuang's status in the Crocodile Tribe became as prominent as it was in the Yanhuang Tribe. Wherever she went, she was met with enthusiastic and respectful gazes, even the Earth King Beast was so well-treated by the Crocodile Tribe that it forgot about returning.
Shuangshuang could see the people of the Crocodile Tribe clearly intended for her to stay long-term, but the troubling thing was that she had developed a sense of belonging too, and was reluctant to leave. Yet, she missed the people of the Yanhuang Tribe immensely, leaving her in deep emotional conflict and turmoil.
In the end, Shuangshuang could only discuss with Yun and Mu Sheng that in the future, she would travel back and forth between the Crocodile Tribe and the Yanhuang Tribe, staying six months at each.
With the Earth King Beast, as long as it ran freely, despite the considerable distance between the two tribes, it wouldn't take more than a few days to travel back and forth at its flying speed.
Though Yun and Mu Sheng wanted to keep Shuangshuang, they understood she would never abandon the Yanhuang Tribe. From their casual conversations with Shuangshuang, they could feel how deep her affection for the Yanhuang Tribe ran.
Moreover, the Yanhuang Tribe included Shuangshuang's parents and kin, making it impossible for her to forsake the tribe and stay permanently with the Crocodile Tribe.
In truth, Yun and Mu Sheng sought to cultivate the same attachment from Shuangshuang towards the Crocodile Tribe as she had for the Yanhuang Tribe. So in the end, Shuangshuang's decision was the best outcome; Yun and Mu Sheng did not oppose Shuangshuang's departure, but rather, agreed readily.
However, as news of Shuangshuang's departure spread, Chacha was the first to rush over, crying his heart out while holding onto Shuangshuang, not letting her go, regardless of what she said.
Chacha was always well-behaved and rarely cried; this was the first time he cried so much. Yet, Chacha's crying wasn't bothersome; he just silently shed tears, with his little mouth pouted, hugging onto Shuangshuang's leg.
His quiet tears were even more heart-wrenching than loud sobs. In the end, with no other choice, Yun allowed Shuangshuang to take this stubborn young brother with her. Shuangshuang didn't find Chacha annoying, in fact, she quite liked him. Seeing that Chacha was willing, she agreed after thinking it over.
On the day of departure, all the people of the Crocodile Tribe gathered to see Shuangshuang off, giving her large and small baskets filled with many things, all hung on the Earth King Beast's back.
It took the entire day to bid farewell to the people of the Crocodile Tribe. Shuangshuang, with Chacha and the Earth King Beast, along with the now plump and cute Ta Xue raised over the past half-year, ran all the way until reaching the tree hole where she and Chacha had previously stayed, just before dark.
After a good night's rest in this tree hole, Shuangshuang got up at dawn the next day, and continued traveling forward with Chacha, the Earth King Beast, and Ta Xue.
For the first two days, Shuangshuang traveled steadily, but after two days, she began to feel restless. She had recently become a Level 4 Warrior, but had not yet engaged in a thrilling battle.
This left Shuangshuang itching for action, eager to find a formidable opponent or a fierce beast to fight against, to fully experience her newfound strength.
Previously, Shuangshuang had sparred with Yun a few times. However, although Yun was close to a Level 4 Warrior, he was not quite there and was no match for Shuangshuang. Shuangshuang engaged more to guide Yun, helping him find a breakthrough to Level 4.
Now with her Combat Power further enhanced, Shuangshuang grew bolder. For faster travels, she mostly traversed the center of dense forests and mountains, areas so remote that only high-level Hunters and Fierce Beasts would dare to venture.
The power emanating from Shuangshuang was impressive and overwhelming in the perception of these fearsome creatures. These terrifying Hunters dared not provoke Shuangshuang lightly, but as Shuangshuang watched these powerful beings pass by, she couldn't help but feel a strong desire for combat!
Amidst encountering these fierce beasts repeatedly, Shuangshuang finally couldn't suppress her combat urge. She instructed the Earth King Beast to watch over Chacha, intent on finding a formidable fierce beast for a thrill, trusting that the Earth King Beast's increased power would safeguard Chacha.
Previously, the brain stone of a fierce insect beast in Shuangshuang's possession caught the Earth King Beast's eye, and it had been pestering Shuangshuang for days, insisting on consuming it.
Although Shuangshuang wanted to save this Fierce Beast Brain Stone for Ta Xue when grown, she couldn't withstand the Earth King Beast's persistence. Besides, she didn't doubt her ability to find another excellent Fierce Beast Brain Stone for Ta Xue, so she gave the brain stone to the Earth King Beast.
Unexpectedly, after devouring the brain stone, the Earth King Beast caused a commotion even greater than when it became a Fierce Beast!
It took nearly all the power of Shuangshuang, Yun, Mu Sheng, and all the Crocodile Tribe's warriors to prevent the Earth King Beast from bursting and dying!
Afterwards, Shuangshuang was furious with the Earth King Beast's recklessness! She never expected it to be so bold; it had barely survived its last promotion to a fierce beast, yet dared attempt such a dangerous feat again!
Shuangshuang realized she shouldn't have believed the Earth King Beast would know to avoid danger after becoming smarter. This creature was entirely focused on Martial Power, disregarding its life.
Though the Earth King Beast's aura became even more terrifying after the advancement, with intelligence approaching that of humans, making this a huge benefit, Shuangshuang still scolded the Earth King Beast, pulling its ears, from morning till night for a whole day!