"What... happened to you guys?"

The Black Wolf Witch waved a weary hand. "Let’s talk in the Snow Tiger Witch’s cave." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

With that, he headed toward the Snow Tiger Witch’s cave, moving with a practiced familiarity.

At that moment, the Snow Tiger Witch was brewing witch medicine for Shi Lin and another Half-beastman Warrior. He was a bit surprised to see the rather disheveled Black Wolf Witch. "Why are you back again?"

The Black Wolf Witch plopped down onto the Snow Tiger Witch’s grass pallet and rolled his eyes irritably. "The way you say that, it’s almost like you’re sick of me. Should I leave, then?"

The Snow Tiger Witch glanced at him with a smile. "I won’t see you out."

The Black Wolf Witch was speechless.

’That stinking tiger is so unpleasant.’

He let out a deep sigh. "I never even made it back."

He then recounted the series of events that occurred after he left the Snow Tiger Tribe.

A chill went down the Snow Tiger Witch’s spine. Thinking of Ye Duo, who had been abducted and killed just days ago, he seemed to have figured out the plans of these tribes from outside the forest.

His expression grew solemn. "It seems these tribes from outside the forest have set their sights on us old folks and the Witch Disciples in the tribes."

He then looked at the Black Wolf Witch. "Kill us, and the tribes will pretty much fall apart."

"Did you get a clear look at that Worm Witch?"

the Snow Tiger Witch suddenly asked.

The Black Wolf Witch shook his head. "The man was very cautious, always hiding in the middle of the beastmen."

"His lips were blackish-red, and his face was ashen gray."

A deep, magnetic voice spoke from the entrance of the cave. The two witches turned to see it was Yuan Lang.

Behind the Snow Tiger Tribe Leader were Wu Yue and the Half-beastman Warrior with the lighter injuries. The four of them stood at the mouth of the cave.Taking a closer look, the Snow Tiger Witch beckoned. "What are you doing standing there? All of you, come in."

After the group entered the cave, he looked at Yuan Lang. "You saw the Worm Witch?"

"Perhaps because we appeared so suddenly, they hadn’t had time to protect the Worm Witch. I saw his face, just as I described a moment ago."

Upon hearing this, an image instantly flashed through Wu Yue’s mind from an animated show she had seen long ago—Fast VIII from Spirit King...

’It was just that this Worm Witch was nowhere near as charming as Fast VIII.’

The Black Wolf Witch pursed his lips. "Just as I thought. All those Worm Witches look strange."

"You’d better shut your mouth. If Old Eagle heard you, he might poison you."

The Black Wolf Witch still retorted, "He’s a Poison Witch, not a Worm Witch."

The Snow Tiger Witch shot him a look, tossed him a wild vegetable ball, and then turned to the silent Half-beastman Warrior.

"What exactly happened that night?"

The Half-beastman Warrior knelt respectfully on a grass mat. "That night, Shi Lin and I were taking turns guarding Ye Duo. Just as I went to relieve Shi Lin so he could rest, the bodies of two Beastman Warriors from the Black Wolf Tribe suddenly crashed down not far from where Ye Duo was.

Shi Lin and I were about to shout for the patrolling tribesmen, but the moment we opened our mouths, it felt like something went inside. In the next instant, we couldn’t make a sound."

As he spoke, he touched his throat, still shaken by the memory.

He swallowed. "Then, a lot of beastmen with scorpion tails appeared and attacked us while our bodies were paralyzed.

Their leader was a male Pure Human, completely wrapped in black Beast Skin."

’A male Pure Human completely wrapped in black Beast Skin?’

’That must be the Worm Witch.’

"Ye Duo was frightened and shouted that she was a Witch Disciple. The beastmen ended up taking her away too, but..."

He scratched his head. "When they arrived, we didn’t smell any scent on them at all. But just before I lost consciousness, I think I saw something on the ground crawl up onto their bodies and disappear."

Everyone suddenly fell silent. Such tactics could only be the work of that Worm Witch.

"This is such a pain," the Black Wolf Witch sighed.

He had been away from his tribe for a long time. If he didn’t go back soon, there would surely be some unrest.

For a tribe, the deterrent power of a witch was very important.

The Snow Tiger Witch nodded, then said to the Half-beastman Warrior, "Alright, you can go back and recuperate."

The Half-beastman Warrior respectfully exited the cave. He knew that what was to be discussed next was not for him to hear.

"Host, the type of Poisonous Insect the Half-beastman just described is very fast. Plus, their bodies are covered in a mucus that causes paralysis on contact with skin. They’re incredibly dangerous."

The System’s voice suddenly rang in Wu Yue’s mind, and she also felt something fluffy touching her finger.

She looked down and, sure enough, saw the plump little System. At this moment, its small, furry face was looking up at her, an expression of pure grievance written all over it.