Aside from treating the sick and injured for the people of her tribe, the original host also observed the stars at night, praying for divine blessings of favorable weather for the Tiger Tribe.
In previous years, she also presided over sacrificial events, her status in the tribe comparable to that of the chieftain, Nan An.
The original host had very little contact with Lu Yan. Her sole focus was on the well-being of the men, women, and children of the tribe, ensuring they were free from illness, had enough to eat, and were warm. She paid no mind to who the chieftain’s mate was.
The original host’s appearance was unlike the plain and simple look of other females. Instead, she was exceptionally beautiful. Coupled with her identity as a saintess, many adult males in the tribe were fond of her, including the chieftain Nan An, who once harbored some fantasies about her.
After Lu Yan arrived, she learned from others about Nan An’s "history of impurity." Feeling very wronged, she thought that even though she had given him her first time, he still harbored feelings for other women.
She secretly went to see the original host and observed that her appearance was not as ordinary as other females, but rather remarkably beautiful. This intensified the jealousy in her heart.
Thus, she began a series of actions targeting the original host.
When the original host treated wounds, Lu Yan would come out and make critical remarks, saying it was unhygienic and that the wounds would become inflamed.
When the original host prayed for blessings for the tribe during sacrifices, Lu Yan would step forward and declare that feudal superstition was deadly, and that there were no gods in the world.
In essence, no matter what the original host did, Lu Yan would criticize her. Nan An, feeling guilty due to Lu Yan’s accusations of impurity, would sometimes side with Lu Yan even when he knew she was wrong.
The original host was greatly troubled but, being in the tribe, she could not leave the place where she had grown up.
For the sake of the tribe, she could not leave; it was her duty. Thus, she tried to avoid Lu Yan as much as possible, but whenever they met, she was targeted.
Lu Yan even threatened to break up with Nan An because of the original host, which led to the subsequent chieftain… 123456789.
When other chieftains killed their wives and children for Lu Yan, Nan An also killed the original host to prove his unconditional love for Lu Yan. This finally moved her, and she agreed to let him join the brothers’ alliance of chieftains.
The original host never knew what she did wrong until her death.
She also didn't know why Lu Yan never let her be.
“What are the original host’s wishes?” Qiao Ci asked, quite interested after receiving the plot.
“The original host has three wishes: 1. To end the war and prevent the beastmen from suffering. 2. Too many beastmen died because of Lu Yan; she hopes Lu Yan will be punished accordingly for her sins. 3. To hope that the leaders of all tribes are normal beasts who prioritize the greater good.”
Qiao Ci’s eyes deepened. “It’s truly ironic that someone with such concern for all living beings isn’t the heroine, but instead allows a selfish woman with shattered values to cause trouble.”
“The Heavenly Dao cannot casually interfere in worldly disputes, which is why we quick transmigration systems exist to fulfill the wishes of those who are unwilling to accept their fate. This not only eliminates their resentment but also helps the Heavenly Dao deal with some ‘trash,’ which is why the Heavenly Dao turns a blind eye to our intervention,” Xiao Shaozi explained.
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“Saintess, that Lu Yan is going too far, daring to accuse you. In the past, when you treated the injured, they quickly became lively again. I think that Lu Yan just dislikes you and is deliberately picking a fight!”
“Exactly! She’s skinny and flaunts herself all day. Today she even made my man help her wash wild fruits!”
“These past few days, my man has been comparing me to Lu Yan when we’re being intimate, saying my skin isn’t as good as hers, my face isn’t as pretty, and my voice isn’t as soft and sweet. I kicked him straight off the bed! Useless trash, if you have the guts, go snatch females from Nan An, why are you nagging me!”
“Even the Fox Tribe can’t charm males as much as she does. She talks strangely all day; looking at her is unpleasant.”
“It’s one thing for her to be sarcastic normally, but now she’s criticizing the Saintess. She truly doesn’t know her limits.”
As Qiao Ci opened her eyes, she was filled with the women’s complaints.
“Just let her be, she’s merely a clown,” Qiao Ci said, rubbing her temples as her eardrums throbbed painfully.
“Saintess, if you keep backing down, she’ll only become more presumptuous. Show them the spirit of our mother tiger!”
Mother tiger?
Yes, the original host was a tiger.
Qiao Ci was not swayed by their goading. Instead, she asked, “The sacrificial ceremony is about to begin. Are the preparations complete?”
The woman who spoke last quickly replied with a serious expression, “How dare we delay such an important event? Everything is ready; we are just waiting for the auspicious hour.”
Qiao Ci nodded, signaling for them to leave first, as she would follow after a brief preparation.
After the women had gradually left, Qiao Ci transformed into her beast form, wagging her tail playfully. Once she had played enough, she resumed her human form and walked out with a cool, aloof demeanor.
Xiao Shaozi was dumbfounded throughout the entire process. Fortunately, it covered its mouth, preventing it from saying anything that would embarrass the great one!
However, it quickly took out a small notebook and started recording something. The cover of the notebook read: "On the Great One’s Little-Known Secrets."
Qiao Ci arrived at the sacrificial site. A crowd had already gathered. Seeing Qiao Ci arrive, they looked at her with devout eyes and called out in unison, “Saintess.”
“Saintess.”
“Saintess.”
“The Saintess has arrived; the sacrifice will begin.”
Qiao Ci hesitated whether to perform the original host’s sacrificial actions. At that moment, a soft voice, as if a delicate sigh, rang out, “Stop, stop for a moment.”
The sacrifice was interrupted, and the other beastmen began to express their displeasure.
“This is a sacrifice; how can it be interrupted like this? You say stop, and it stops? This will anger the gods!”
“It’s Lu Yan again, always causing trouble. She wants to interfere in everything, but can such a major event as a sacrifice be a place for her to act recklessly?”
“Exactly, Chieftain, what do you think should be done?”
Nan An, as the chieftain, was certainly present at this important sacrifice. He frowned and looked at Lu Yan, the source of the voice, and asked, “Yan Yan, is there a problem?”
Lu Yan had just trotted over, still slightly out of breath. Her chest rose and fell with her breathing, attracting the attention of many beastmen.
“Run slower, no need to rush.” Nan An was currently very fond of Lu Yan’s body. He had been too demanding yesterday, and seeing her panting, his gaze deepened.
“You’ve all been deceived by her!” Lu Yan looked at Qiao Ci and revealed it with a righteous expression.
The crowd immediately erupted in an uproar.
“What? How could the Saintess deceive us?”
“What did the Saintess deceive us about?”
“I don’t know, who knows what this Lu Yan means.”
Lu Yan had privately educated Nan An on some atheistic views, and he was also curious whether gods truly existed. Therefore, he remained silent, waiting to see how Qiao Ci would respond.
Qiao Ci, to humor them, replied, “Oh? May I ask what I have deceived them about?”
Lu Yan looked at Qiao Ci and said sternly, “There are no gods in the world. You pretend to be divine and deceive everyone by putting on a show, wanting them to revere and believe in you.”
She pointed her delicate finger at Qiao Ci, as if pronouncing a sentence: “You are a deceitful charlatan who fools everyone!”