Chapter 222 - 165: Unifying the Wilderness Tribe

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Revenge?

These two words were something the Snow Rabbit People had never contemplated.

Many of the Earth Ear Race had died at the hands of other tribes.

Yet no one ever thought of revenge.

Everyone had grown accustomed to it.

Luo De looked at the bewildered faces before him and shook his head helplessly.

It seems that Labette’s drive is a rare trait among the Snow Rabbit People.

In retrospect, it’s normal; the Snow Rabbit People are short in stature and can dig tunnels to hide underground from enemies.

Unless they are forced, they will continue to retreat.

Luo De disregarded the Snow Rabbit People’s reactions and crouched down to look at the little Snow Rabbit, Fernie.

"Do you want to come with me to Frost Leaf Town?"

The opinions of others are not important.

The person’s own will is the most important.

Luo De didn’t have any enslavement scrolls.

Such matters have to be Fernie’s own choice.

Fernie looked into the cave, and Luo De noticed her gaze, immediately understanding.

"Once Riva recovers, he will also live in Frost Leaf Town."

Luo De said with a smile, "It is very safe there, and there are all sorts of delicious foods."

Saying this, Luo De took out a malt candy stick from a small pouch on his belt and handed it to Fernie.

"Try this."

The crystal-clear candy glistened with an amber hue under the cave’s firelight, appearing very tempting just by sight.

Fernie hesitated for a moment, her large eyes glancing at Xue Rui beside her.

Xue Rui nodded gently.

With permission granted, Fernie carefully accepted the candy.

Her pink little nose sniffed it, and then tentatively stuck out her tongue, cautiously giving it a lick.

Her tear-brimmed eyes instantly brightened, and the long ears atop her head perked up.

"It’s sweet!"

Fernie exclaimed joyfully, "It’s much sweeter than the sweetest fruits in autumn!"

Luo De looked at Fernie’s innocence, "When you return with me to Frost Leaf Town, you’ll get to eat many such treats, and even things better than this."

Hearing this, Fernie nodded vigorously, then looked at the candy with some reluctance and handed it back to Luo De.

"Give this delicious thing to Riva; he’s hurt and needs better food!"

Seeing Fernie’s demeanor, Luo De couldn’t help but pat her head gently,

"You enjoy it; I’ll prepare something for Riva."

"Really?"

Fernie lifted her head, eyes full of anticipation.

Luo De nodded affirmatively, "Of course it’s true."

"Thank you!"

With Luo De’s assurance, Fernie breathed a sigh of relief.

She then returned to sucking on the candy stick, savoring the malt’s sweetness with her eyes closed.

Subtle hums of contentment escaped her throat, filled with joyful happiness.

The Snow Rabbit People nearby watched this scene, involuntarily swallowing.

However, Luo De had no extras to share with them.

"Alright, this is settled, everyone go rest now."

Luo De instructed gently, and the Snow Rabbit People dispersed.

"Luna, you should rest too, and take the chance to catch up with your friends."

In Black Stone Stronghold, there are four resident Hunters, veteran inhabitants familiar with Luna.

"Yes, my lord."

Luna bowed and withdrew.

Luo De ruffled Fernie’s head gently, "Feeling better now?"

"Mm-hmm!"

Fernie nodded vigorously, uttering sounds of happiness from her throat.

After all, she’s a child, easy to cheer up.

Luo De suddenly realized, why are the two strongest spellcasters around him both children?

Not thinking too much about it, Luo De told Fernie, "Then follow me, let’s see what else you can do besides summoning earth spikes."

Luo De took Fernie by the hand, just turning when Xue Rui approached.

"My lord, we Snow Rabbit People have no special constitution or extra restorative ability..."

Xue Rui explained in a low voice.

Earlier, she didn’t elaborate further due to the crowd, out of respect for the lord’s dignity.

But Xue Rui couldn’t let the lord have overly high expectations of the Snow Rabbit People.

So Xue Rui had to clarify.

"Really?"

Luo De smiled, "If you’re not afraid of pain, you can try cutting yourself with a knife."

Saying this, Luo De ignored Xue Rui and walked away with Fernie.

Xue Rui tilted her head, eyes filled with confusion.

Do we have it?

But why don’t I know?

However, the lord shouldn’t lie to me, right?

For a moment, Xue Rui couldn’t make sense of it, steeled herself, and ran out to borrow a dagger from Jess.

"Are you cutting meat?"

Jess looked at Xue Rui, unsheathing the dagger on his waist with a reverse grip, reminding her, "If you’re cutting roast meat, be sure to clean it afterward."

"Alright, alright!"

Xue Rui accepted the dagger, gripped it tightly, and turned back to find a corner in the cave.

"Isn’t it foolish to really want to try it?"

Thinking so, Xue Rui gritted her teeth and forcefully slashed the dagger across her paw.

Hiss—

The pain made Xue Rui inhale sharply, as blood immediately oozed from the wound.

"I told you..."

In the next instant, the blood abruptly stopped, and the wound magically sealed, leaving only a thin line.

Huh?

Xue Rui was stunned.

Could it be that the Snow Rabbit People truly have formidable physical gifts?

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"See that patch of soil ahead, try controlling it in a different way."

"Don’t rush, take your time."

In the open area of the stronghold, Luo De softly encouraged Fernie.

The little Snow Rabbit clenched her lips nervously, her brows furrowed.

"You’re already doing great."

Luo De continued to guide,

"What you summoned was an earth spike, a sharp stone pillar."

"Now try to imagine expanding the area, turning it into an ordinary stone pillar or even a stone wall?"

"Mm!"

Fernie nodded earnestly, focusing all her attention on the ground ahead with the experience she had gathered so far.