Rebirth with the Beast_8
Chapter 47 continued….
Aide silently followed behind Ian, watching the slender figure struggling under the weight of a beast hide bag several times his size. From Aide’s perspective, Ian was almost completely obscured by the massive bag.
Chapter 48
The next day, the orcs from the Winged Leopard Tribe kept their word and left.
Before departing, they left behind the game they had hunted as a thank-you gift for allowing them to rest for a day.
As Teg left, he gifted Ian a pelt from a Flame Fox. When Mino saw the Flame Fox pelt, his eyes nearly popped out of his head.
Unlike the ominous orcs here, Mino had grown up in a normal tribe. Orcs often sought out beautiful pelts or beast teeth as gifts to please omegas they admired. The Flame Fox pelt was one of the most coveted by omegas.
Mino had often secretly envied others who received Flame Fox pelts. Now, seeing an orc like Ian being gifted one, he couldn’t help but look envious.
Ian, being an orc, didn’t care much about clothes or appearance. Seeing Mino’s envious expression, he handed the pelt to him.
Mino pointed at himself and asked, “Ian, is this for me?”
Ian, already embarrassed by Mino’s wide-eyed, childlike excitement, placed the pelt in Mino’s hands and turned to leave.
Suddenly, Dirsen reached out and took the pelt from Mino, who hadn’t even had a chance to touch it properly. Mino turned and glared at Dirsen, who lowered his head and pinched Mino’s little nose, saying, “Ian, you’re an orc. How can you just give someone else a gift meant for a mate?”
Dirsen knew Ian liked being treated as a normal orc, so he never looked down on him.
Ian was so good-looking that Su Yi and Mino both took special care of him. Dirsen thought Ian was the most cunning, using his delicate appearance to lower the guard of omegas.
Hearing Dirsen’s words, Ian walked back, took the pelt, and said with a straight face, though amused inside, “As an orc, how can I let my omega go without a pelt he likes?”
Dirsen immediately patted his chest and said confidently, “It’s just a Flame Fox. I’ll go hunt a couple right now.”
Mino had no time to argue with Dirsen about returning the pelt. He quickly grabbed Dirsen and said urgently, “No, Flame Foxes are cunning and vicious. I won’t let you risk yourself.”
Flame Foxes, though not large, were known for their cunning, speed, and ferocity, making them difficult to hunt.
Dirsen was strong in both human and beast forms, but even he would likely get hurt facing such a wily creature. Mino didn’t want Dirsen to get hurt because of him. If he had known Dirsen would want to hunt Flame Foxes, he wouldn’t have shown his envy for the pelt.
Seeing Mino’s concern, Dirsen’s mood improved. “Don’t worry, I can handle Flame Foxes.”
But Dirsen didn’t get the chance to leave, as Su Yi arrived with Xinor.
Su Yi gathered all the orcs together. This was the first time they had formally discussed their future.
“After yesterday’s events, you should all see the situation clearly. If we encounter friendly orcs, our valley won’t face major trouble. But if we run into hostile or ill-intentioned orcs, our home could be destroyed, and we might be driven out.”
Su Yi’s voice was cold and serious, a stark contrast to his usual playful demeanor.
Jero frowned and asked, “Are we supposed to be afraid of them?”
Su Yi scoffed, “Afraid? Of course we are! Don’t forget, normal orcs have tribes. Even a small tribe has hundreds of orcs. If we truly conflict with them, unless we kill every single one, they’ll bring reinforcements. Do you think we can handle that?”
Jero thought for a moment, then remembered Jares. “We have Jares. Jares is an ancient dragon.”
Su Yi sighed and saw that everyone was waiting for him to continue.
He patiently explained, “Let’s say a normal orc invades our valley and tries to drive us out or seize our home. To protect ourselves, we’d have to fight them. As Jero said, we have Jares, a powerful guardian. Jares could defeat them all. But after that, would they hold a grudge? They’d return to their tribe, and their tribe would seek revenge. If it’s a small tribe, we could fight them. Even if Jares could take on ten or a hundred, what then? Our valley would still be exposed. Unless we wipe out the entire invading tribe, our secret would still be out. As ominous orcs, if we attack normal orcs, nearby tribes would unite against us. Do you think they’d ignore us or band together to wipe us out?”
Su Yi didn’t continue. He knew that if it came to that, they’d all be doomed. That’s why, even though he was unhappy to see Aide and his group, he still allowed them to stay. They weren’t strong enough yet to stand on equal footing with others.
“Then, what do you think we should do?” Dirsen asked uncertainly.
They all understood Su Yi’s analysis, and their expressions darkened. But what he said was the truth.
“Don’t worry too much. As Aide said yesterday, their tribe has existed for thousands of years—they won’t easily abandon it. Our valley isn’t yet valuable enough to attract attention. What I mentioned is for the future, when our valley becomes more prosperous. That’s when we’ll be in the most danger. What I want to say is that our top priority is to increase our strength. No matter the circumstances, physical power is the most direct and effective means of self-defense. We can’t rely on Jares forever. I hope everyone will train with me during the rainy season.”
Su Yi finished his passionate speech and shared his thoughts.
Chapter 49
Dirsen and Ian had already witnessed Su Yi’s unusual fighting techniques. Ian had always wanted to learn from Su Yi but had been too busy. Now that Su Yi had proposed it, Ian was the first to agree.
“Can I become as strong as Su Yi?” Mino suddenly asked quietly.
Su Yi smiled at Mino. “I can’t guarantee that. I don’t know if you can stick with it.”
Taylor suddenly spoke up, “Do you think our valley can become so strong that other tribes will take notice?”
Su Yi hadn’t expected Taylor to speak. After a moment of surprise, he replied, “Once you’re all fed, clothed, and warm, you’ll want to help others in need. Then, this valley might become our own tribe.”
Su Yi knew these people were different from other ominous orcs. They weren’t selfish or malicious. Even after being abandoned by their tribes and families, they hadn’t become blindly hateful or vengeful. Once they solved their basic needs and lived more comfortably, they would inevitably reach out to others suffering like them. Over time, more people would come to the valley, and it would naturally become a tribe.
When they became strong enough, they would attract more attention. That’s when Su Yi would be most worried.
The word “tribe” made everyone’s hearts race.
They looked around the valley—a natural fortress with no tall trees, plenty of sunlight, and a natural river solving their water needs. They had warm, bright houses and could grow food with Su Yi’s help.
This place could become a tribe, filled with the laughter of children and omegas.
At the thought, they all felt a surge of longing.
“For the next two days, those who need to hunt should go hunting. Two orcs will stay to help me build a simple water gate.”
Dirsen asked, “A water gate? What’s that for?”
“Aide and his group encountered a beast herd near us. Xinor and I checked yesterday and found traces of their activity. Our valley is a natural barrier that blocks many land animals, but the river runs through it. At both ends of the river, there are two openings. I’m worried that over time, wild beasts might enter through the water.”
Su Yi hadn’t thought of this before. It was Aide’s mention of the river that reminded him.
After some discussion, Taylor and Dirsen stayed to help, while Jero and Ian went hunting.
Ian was thrilled at the chance to hunt and perked up immediately.
In the afternoon, Su Yi sent Taylor and Dirsen out of the valley to gather wood.
Su Yi and Xinor went to inspect the openings at both ends of the valley. Su Yi didn’t want to block the river but to prevent large beasts from entering through the water. According to Xinor, most beasts on the orc continent were large, so they needed to block large beasts from entering the valley.
For two days, Su Yi selected trees as thick as a person’s body and had them driven into the riverbed. Fortunately, the animals—and thus the trees and plants—were enormous here.
The river’s flow was gentle, saving Su Yi from calculating water pressure. Once the stakes were secured, they were bound horizontally with wood, connecting all the stakes. This process was repeated until the water gate could withstand the impact of two or three beasts. Then, a frame was built on top, and enough stones were placed to block the cave opening.
Besides reinforcing the water gate, the stones served another purpose: if more than three beasts tried to break through, the stones would fall and block the entrance, even if they didn’t kill the beasts.
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Even if a few wild beasts managed to slip in, only a small number would enter, ensuring the safety of the omegas and children in the valley. A few wild beasts could be handled even by young orcs without adult help. Besides, Su Yi planned to train Mino and Ian thoroughly, so they wouldn’t remain weak and helpless.
The day after the water gate was completed, the sky began to drizzle. Jares, who had been rushing to return, suddenly slowed down as he saw the valley. They had finally made it back before the heavy rain.
Jares descended slowly over the valley. Tang Yu, exhausted from days of nonstop travel on Jares’ back, was about to collapse when he saw Jares heading toward a valley. He was about to ask if they had arrived when the sight before him left him stunned.
Tang Yu had always considered himself worldly, having grown up in a powerful family. He thought nothing could truly shock him, even his reincarnation, which he had accepted calmly after the initial adjustment.
But when he saw stone houses reminiscent of American countryside cottages, he felt like he was losing his mind.
Tang Yu, usually unshakable, couldn’t help but rant internally. Is there something wrong with how I’m riding the dragon? Why do I feel like I’ve time-traveled again? Isn’t this the primitive continent? Aren’t people supposed to live in damp, dark caves like cavemen? Who designed these houses? And why is the person walking out wearing a trendy crop top and stylish leather boots?
Ian was collecting dried meat from the drying rack—a structure Su Yi had guided them to build after constructing the water gate, using the extra wood. It could dry not only meat but also clothes and pelts, so they had set up several in the open space in front of the house.
Chapter 50
Ian’s house was where everyone temporarily lived together, so unlike Su Yi and Mino’s home, it didn’t have a courtyard wall.
As Jares landed, Ian immediately spotted him. Seeing the omega on Jares’ back, Ian was inwardly surprised.
Ian and the others had spent a lot of time with Jares and knew that, despite being an ominous orc, he was surprisingly popular with omegas. However, Jares had always been cold and indifferent, showing no interest in finding a mate.
Seeing Jares bring back an omega was shocking.
In Ian’s eyes, the omega was filthy all over, especially his small face, which was smeared with something greasy and dirty. Ian also felt the omega’s gaze was unfriendly.
Misunderstood, Tang Yu continued to silently critique everything while observing Ian.
Jares carried the two bags of salt into the kitchen. Seeing Tang Yu and Ian staring at each other—one silently ranting, the other at a loss for words—the silence was almost palpable.
Jares sighed and walked over to Tang Yu. Turning to Ian, he said, “Ian, clothes.”
Jares, who usually didn’t talk much, had no choice but to speak in this awkward situation.
Ian looked at Jares, who gestured toward the omega’s clothes. Understanding, Ian rushed into the house and quickly returned with clothes. Jares took them and said to Ian with his dark, ink-like eyes, “Thank you.”
Hearing Jares thank him, Ian felt a little uncomfortable. The Jares he knew never said thank you, but now he was doing so for this omega? Ian couldn’t help but glance at the omega a few more times. But no matter how much he looked, he couldn’t make out anything from the omega’s dirty face.
Later, Jares took Tang Yu to the river to bathe. Although it was the rainy season, it was like early autumn in the original world, still carrying the lingering heat of summer. So Jares wasn’t worried about Tang Yu catching a cold from bathing in the river.
The drizzle grew heavier. The two found a place where the water was calm.
Seeing Jares turn to leave, Tang Yu immediately called out, “Huh? Aren’t you coming in to wash?”
As the saying goes, the speaker may have no intention, but the listener may take it to heart. Jares paused, then slightly furrowed his brows as he looked at Tang Yu.
“Do you know what you’re saying?” Jares’ voice was flat, but his gaze was aggressive—an expression that made Tang Yu, who was used to being a pampered young master, very uncomfortable. It was a look of condescension, as if Jares’ dark eyes could devour everything.
Tang Yu instinctively shook his head, then vaguely remembered something—oh, he was an omega here? The word "omega" echoed in Tang Yu’s mind, and he shook his head fiercely. No, no! He was Tang Yu, the young master of the Tang family. Even if he was destined to be gay in this life, he was determined to be a top! The thought of being an omega made Tang Yu’s mouth twitch.
Tang Yu’s mind was in turmoil, but Jares maintained his aloof demeanor, looking down at him coldly without speaking.
The sky gradually darkened, shifting from gray to deep gray, with occasional black clouds drifting by.
Tang Yu came to his senses and hummed softly, his voice tinged with dissatisfaction. “It’s just bathing together.” Tang Yu just wanted to satisfy his curiosity; he didn’t want to appear inferior to Jares. But of course, acting tough depended on the situation and the person.
Jares sighed inwardly, wondering why he felt Tang Yu was being wronged.
If the proud and rebellious Tang Yu knew, he would probably jump up and argue endlessly.
But in reality, Tang Yu couldn’t read anything from Jares’ poker face. He only saw Jares suddenly walk toward him, then, while he was distracted, Jares wrapped one arm around his waist and pulled him into the river.
Tang Yu felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind. Was this guy really going to bathe with him? No, no! He had wanted to bathe with Jares, right?
The cool, clear river water was refreshing. As soon as he was pulled into the water and splashed by the cool river, Tang Yu sobered up considerably.
Tang Yu had rarely ventured outside for safety reasons. For the same reason, he had rarely risked bathing outside. So it had been a long time since Tang Yu had bathed. As soon as he entered the water, he broke free from Jares and, with a stylish kick, dove into the center of the river like a dolphin.
Jares inexplicably became the riverbank, bearing the brunt of Tang Yu’s powerful kick. Of course, what Tang Yu considered a powerful kick was just a light tap to Jares. Tang Yu’s kick landed on Jares’ abs, and even after swimming far away, Tang Yu could still feel the sensation of Jares’ abs. Tang Yu, who usually had thick skin, suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
Cough, cough. He, Tang Yu, the young master of the Tang family, had seen all kinds of handsome men, right?
Although Jares was indeed very manly, very handsome, and exuded maximum boyfriend vibes—what the hell was "maximum boyfriend vibes"? Tang Yu dove into the water, trying to clear his head. It was just abs, huh? Humph, he didn’t like them! He was just envious of the goods, that’s all!
Underwater, Tang Yu suddenly caught sight of Jares’ straight legs and had a mischievous idea. Humph, Jares was always so cold and aloof, acting all high and mighty.
Tang Yu quickly swam toward Jares, planning to trip him underwater and make the cool guy lose face.
Jares was seriously washing himself when he suddenly sensed something approaching underwater. Realizing it was Tang Yu, he tried to crouch down and grab the little troublemaker. But before he could complete the motion, he felt a pair of wicked hands suddenly reach for his lower body.
Tang Yu, underwater, was even more startled. He had only intended to attack Jares’ knees but hadn’t expected Jares to suddenly crouch down. As a result, he accidentally touched something huge, scaring Tang Yu so much that he opened his mouth wide and nearly drowned.
Jares had no time to worry about anything else and quickly pulled Tang Yu out of the water.
As Tang Yu was lifted out of the water, he suddenly felt like he was flying. He coughed and opened one eye. Tang Yu was slightly surprised to find himself being held up by Jares with one hand. At that moment, Jares was looking at him with those emotionless eyes.
Author’s Note:
This week I’m out, but the chapter updates are set to automatic.
If you have any questions, remember to leave a paw print, and I’ll check them carefully when I return on Saturday.
Petting the big one, leaving without a word!
Chapter 51
Because Tang Yu was held high above Jares’ head, from Tang Yu’s perspective, he saw Jares’ slightly upturned head. Jares’ black hair was already wet, obediently clinging to his body. The tall, sturdy orc was completely drenched. With the rain growing heavier, the raindrops slid down Jares’ handsome face, making him look incredibly sexy.
Tang Yu followed the path of the raindrops, his gaze moving from Jares’ straight nose to his slightly thin-lipped mouth, then to Jares’ hormone-filled Adam’s apple...
Jares felt Tang Yu’s gaze and, expressionless, held him up and placed him on the riverbank.
Tang Yu’s dirty little face was now clean. To be honest, Tang Yu’s current body wasn’t particularly handsome. Maybe that’s why Aike had abandoned Xi Ruo to flirt with other omegas.
Tang Yu watched Jares wash in the water for a while longer before preparing to come ashore. He wanted to explain the earlier accident, but if he deliberately explained, wouldn’t that make Jares think he cared too much?
Jares shook off the water droplets and was about to step onto the riverbank when he saw Tang Yu staring blankly at his body.
Jares walked over and stood beside Tang Yu, who was still holding his clothes and staring at him. Jares slightly lowered his head, bringing his face close to Tang Yu’s.
When Tang Yu saw a pair of eyes as dark as night suddenly appear before him, he suddenly realized something was wrong. But before he could think, he felt his chin being gently pinched.
Jares’ handsome face still showed no emotion. His beautifully shaped lips slowly parted as he said, “How much do you actually like me?”
When Tang Yu heard these words, he suddenly felt like something was about to burst from his chest. He hurriedly patted his chest, not knowing if he was scared or what. His heart was beating wildly, almost bursting out of his body.
“Hehe, hehe, I think you might have misunderstood something?” Tang Yu forced a smile, trying to bluff his way out of the situation. But Jares was clearly not so easily dismissed. He closed the distance between them again. His eyes grew even deeper and more mysterious, carrying a terrifying allure that made Tang Yu reluctant to look away.
“How much do you actually like me?”
Jares’ question was neither meaningless nor impulsive. Ever since he had met Tang Yu, everything Tang Yu did seemed to express affection for him. Jares had remained cold, hoping the omega would back off. In Jares’ eyes, Tang Yu was better suited to a communal tribe, not a life with an ominous orc like him. More importantly, Jares wanted a few more years of freedom—he wasn’t ready to settle down with an omega and raise children.
So Jares had been cold to Tang Yu, but Tang Yu paid no mind to his indifference and continued to "scheme" to express his admiration. For the first time, Jares felt troubled, even a little helpless.
But today, Tang Yu had first asked to bathe with Jares, and then he had "unintentionally" seduced him?
All of this left Jares feeling powerless, even annoyed.
“I—I don’t,” Tang Yu retorted, but his voice lacked conviction, and even he began to doubt himself.
A cold glint flashed in Jares’ eyes. He disliked people who said one thing and meant another. He released Tang Yu’s chin and turned to walk away.
Tang Yu watched the suddenly departing figure, confused. What was that overpowering aura just now? Was Jares angry?
Tang Yu hastily put on his clothes and jogged after Jares. The rain had darkened the sky. Tang Yu ran too fast and, not paying attention, tripped and fell with a thud. Lying on the ground, he shouted at Jares ahead, "Why are you walking so fast? I fell!"
After shouting, Tang Yu suddenly felt too embarrassed to get up. Why did his words sound like a child throwing a tantrum at an adult?
Just then, footsteps approached. Tang Yu thought Jares had returned and looked up, ready to scold, "What’s your problem, storming off like that?"
Instead, he met Ian’s puzzled gaze. Tang Yu suddenly deflated like a dud firecracker.
In his mind, he raged: Damn it, did he just abandon me? Aren’t omegas supposed to be cherished here? Why, after spending all this time with Jares, have I never felt any of that so-called pampering? Pfft, he didn’t want Jares’ pampering anyway!
"Are you okay?" Ian’s gentle voice rang out as he reached down to help the omega up.
Tang Yu quickly shook his head. "I’m fine, haha!"
"That’s good. You must be hungry after traveling nonstop. I made plenty of food." Ian led the omega back inside. Tang Yu hummed to himself but followed without hesitation.
When Tang Yu and Ian returned, they were surprised not to see Jares.
"Where’s Jares?" Tang Yu asked instinctively.
There were a few unfamiliar orcs in the room. An older orc glanced at Tang Yu and said, "He went out. Don’t worry about him."
Ian pulled Tang Yu to sit down and pushed a shell and a pair of chopsticks toward him. Tang Yu, recalling the strange buildings and these bowl-and-chopstick-like utensils, suddenly had a million questions. But since he didn’t know these orcs well, he decided to fill his stomach first and ask Jares when he returned.
Ian had intended to teach Tang Yu how to use chopsticks, but Tang Yu picked them up with surprising ease and skill, needing no instruction. Ian looked at him in mild surprise. Tang Yu, uncomfortable under his gaze, was about to speak when a childish voice suddenly called from outside the door, "Brother Ian!"
Ian, recognizing little Dino’s voice, hurried outside. Little Dino shook off the rain from his fur and stretched. Ian ushered him inside. Tang Yu watched as a small leopard cub, slightly larger than an ordinary cat, walked in. It was the first time he had seen a young orc in person. He crouched down to stare at the little one, who seemed to sense his gaze and lifted his head slightly to look back.
Ian introduced them, "This is little Dino. Dino, this is the omega Jares brought back, Tang Yu."
Little Dino greeted Tang Yu, then turned to Ian and said, "Brother Ian, take this off me. My parents said it’s seeds and asked you to plant them when the rain stops."
Only then did Ian notice the small leather pouch tied to Dino’s back. He quickly untied it and opened it to find a small packet of seeds. With his task complete, Dino was about to head home.
Chapter 52
Just then, a pair of large hands scooped up Dino. Dino turned to see it was Taylor.
Taylor was the oldest orc among them and usually strict with the younger orcs. However, he was surprisingly affectionate toward the two young orcs in the valley. Taylor sat down with Dino in his arms and said kindly, "Eat with us."
Dino shifted into his human form—a three- or four-year-old boy—and blinked his big eyes. "I’ve already eaten."
Taylor gently rubbed Dino’s soft hair. "You can eat a little more."
Dino looked at the food on the table, hesitated, and then nodded. Orcs had big appetites, and even though Dino was full, he could always eat a little more if food was in front of him.
Tang Yu narrowed his eyes, continuing to study Dino. He had just seen Dino transform from a small leopard cub into a chubby baby in the blink of an eye. He itched to reach out and pinch Dino’s soft, white, chubby cheeks.
Dino was busy eating and felt someone staring at him. He looked up slightly and, meeting Tang Yu’s gaze, politely raised the meat bone in his hand and asked, "Do you want this? I’ll give it to you."
In Dino’s mind, the omega kept staring at him, so he must want the bone in his hand.
Tang Yu quickly waved his hands and said with a smile, "I don’t want your bone."
Dino furrowed his little brows and looked at Tang Yu in confusion. "Then why do you keep looking at me?"
"I just think Dino is cute. I couldn’t help but look a few more times," Tang Yu said honestly, but his words didn’t make Dino happy.
Dino raised his little fist and said, "Cute is for omegas. I’m a little orc. I’ll grow up to be a warrior who protects my parents and omegas. I can’t be cute. I have to be very strong." After saying this, Dino looked at the half-gnawed bone in his hand and immediately lowered his head to continue eating. His beast father had said he was still growing and needed to eat a lot to become strong.
Tang Yu watched Dino’s cheeks puff out as he gnawed on the bone and couldn’t help but laugh.
Tang Yu ate heartily, not just because Ian’s cooking was delicious, but mainly because it had been a long, long time since he’d had a proper meal.
After eating his fill, Tang Yu politely offered to help Ian clean up. Ian didn’t want to trouble Tang Yu, but seeing his eager expression, he didn’t refuse.
After eating a second meal, Dino transformed back into a little orc and swiftly disappeared into the night, heading home. As he arrived home, he saw Su Yi casually holding little Eli, waving a large leaf around in the yard. Eli spotted Dino from afar and waved his little head, calling, "Dino!"
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