I woke up to find myself transmigrated into a disabled child.

Chapter 471 The People Lezhi Fears

Anyone who has taken a nap during the day knows that it's the hardest time to wake up, especially once you're actually asleep; forcing yourself to wake up is no easier than getting into a fight.

From a deep, sweet dream to a state between sleep and wakefulness, Lei Xiu's voice gradually drew nearer, from meaningless babbling to making people aware of the meaning behind his words. The process of waking up was a visible struggle.

"Ugh... Haa..."

Before the person even appeared, a long yawn followed.

Then, the golden-armored tribesmen who slowly gathered around saw a slender arm stretch out from the back of the white bird, its fingers going from stiff to flexible, as if a robot was warming up for startup.

The machine booted up successfully. With her long hair slightly messy, Lezhi propped herself up and was about to look down to find a landing spot so she could jump down gracefully when she caught a glimpse of the group of uninvited guests out of the corner of her eye.

The little robot turned its head as if stuck, and the next second after seeing the situation before it, Lezhi tightly closed its eyes, unwilling to face reality.

No, what kind of good person would stand by and watch someone else wake up? This time, they really made a huge fool of themselves!

In situations like this, the best approach is to act as if nothing has happened.

Playing dead may be shameful, but it's useful.

"Move around a bit now that you're awake. I'll go cook now, and you can go back to sleep after we eat. Oh, by the way, there's a water source in this oasis. Do you want to go for a soak with Jelly Frog?" Completely oblivious to the strangeness of being watched by strangers upon waking up, Lei Xiu remained remarkably calm.

However, seeing that Lezhi really cared, he quickly came up with a way to distract her.

Sure enough, upon hearing that there was a water source, Lezhi immediately opened his eyes, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Really? There's a water source. Where is it? Where is it...?"

With a triumphant smile, Lei Xiu pulled Le Zhi up by the arm and led him off the back of the fur ball. Two water bubbles had already landed and were waiting for Le Zhi to get down.

A flash of white light followed, and Lie Zhao and the others were subjected to wave after wave of shocks. Just as they realized that Le Zhi was the legendary first disabled child to possess a bird and beast mount, they saw Mao Qiu suddenly turn into a living bird.

Those who watched were stunned.

However, when Lei Xiu brought Le Zhi, who had a fluffy ball on her head, to greet him, Lie Zhao quickly composed himself.

Surprise should be kept to oneself. When facing outsiders, even if you have to pretend, you have to pretend to be reliable. It's a matter of face, and you can't take it lightly.

Upon learning that the people in front of them were the Golden Armor Clan's guards, and that they had come specifically to meet them, Lezhi was at a loss for words. These friendly tribes were getting more and more polite, huh?

He decided to travel to Jormungandr, but because he had healing abilities, he was taken care of and noticed by people along the way. Such a large-scale trip was not in line with his low-key personality.

He couldn't say anything yet, since the other tribes meant well.

All I could do was frown and express my gratitude, "...You've really gone to so much trouble, thank you for your hard work."

"No, you're the one who's really had a tough journey. We were just doing our job."

The answer was very formal and even used honorifics.

It's worth mentioning that the tree spirit language distinguishes between honorifics and everyday language. Generally, they rarely use honorifics when speaking to their own kind.

Even if the person on the other end is a high-ranking member like the clan leader, in the eyes of the clan members, they are no different from ordinary clan members.

The object to which they can use honorifics is primarily the Mother Tree, as the one who gave birth to it, and it is naturally respected by all the tree spirits.

Another factor is people you genuinely admire and respect. The tree spirits don't have strict rules about using honorifics when addressing elders; it all depends on personal feelings.

Lezhi uses it occasionally, mostly in a teasing tone, and it's mostly used by elders. Even if they realize Lezhi is joking, they won't really take it to heart.

But now, it's not the same!

The person opposite him, who called himself Lie Zhao, spoke to him with not a trace of perfunctory or joking tone. He was serious and earnest, addressing him with the utmost respect and solemnity.

Seriously, this gave me goosebumps.

His throat bobbed, his eyes were fixed, and for the first time in his life, he didn't know how to respond.

Good heavens, he's terrified of dealing with people like this. Someone, please save him!

Perhaps hearing his thoughts, or perhaps finally having had enough of the show, Lei Xiu pursed his lips and stepped forward, speaking up to defuse the situation: "Alright, now that we all know each other, relax. Would it be convenient for you to take us to your camp? We need to hurry up and cook something; the little ones are starving."

As if echoing his words, Cola, perched on a nearby branch, promptly chirped for food, and the furry ball it was attached to chirped along with it.

The small animals joined in to help divert attention, and everyone finally shifted their focus away from Lezhi.

"Of course, we have already cleared a space and left some room. It should be enough. Please follow me."

Lezhi, who was hiding behind Lei Xiu, breathed a sigh of relief. He had come back to life. He had almost been stared to death by someone's eyes. The Golden Armor Clan was terrifying.

The campsite was chosen on an open area near a water source, where water was readily available and there were few obstructions, making it easy to keep watch.

Previously, because it was uncertain whether Lezhi and the others could arrive in time, Lie Zhao only arranged for people to clean up roughly and did not allow the tents to be set up. Now it's perfect, the guests can choose first, and they can choose the remaining spots.

Hearing the conversation between the two, Lezhi was afraid that Lei Xiu would not understand his awkwardness, so he tugged hard at Lei Xiu's clothes and even poked him repeatedly.

If they let the other side choose first, they will most likely be surrounded in the middle again, which would be a disaster.

It is wrong to be happy about knowing, and it is impossible to be happy about knowing.

The Golden Armor Clan is a good people, best admired from afar and not to be trifled with.

Sensing the movement behind him, Lei Xiu could barely suppress the smile on his lips. He coughed twice, trying to hold back the laughter rising from his chest, before pretending to think and saying, "Let's choose a spot near the water. We have a few kids at home who love to soak in the water, so it'll be easier to take care of them there."

It's near the water, at the very edge of the camp.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disapproval flashed in Lie Zhao's eyes, but he refrained from expressing his opinion.

They aren't his team members after all, so they can't completely follow his arrangements. Besides, he was the one who suggested they choose. Now that they've made their selections, he's objecting—what kind of situation is that?

It's nearby, just keep an eye on it.

"No problem, do you need our help setting up the tent?"

If it were anyone else, Lezhi might have thought he was just being polite, but since it was Lie Zhao, he had no doubt about the other person's seriousness.

As long as they dare to agree, Lie Zhao can immediately arrange for people to set up the tent in the shortest possible time.

His back ached from being poked, but he suppressed a groan and said with a slightly ferocious expression, "No need, we can do it ourselves."

Lie Zhao wasn't angry at being rejected. After confirming that they didn't need him, he didn't linger. He nodded and took his leave, then turned and left decisively, without any intention of staying to chat or build rapport with them.

Those who don't know them might perceive them as cold-hearted.

But Lezhi knows that they are just stubborn and that their serious nature is mainly due to their environment.

Their squad's strict adherence to orders seems to be due to the influence of their captain. It's just unknown whether the other Golden Armor Clan members are the same, or if this is just an isolated phenomenon.

Regardless of what the others do, they are destined to spend the rest of their journey with this team.

I hope time will pass quickly so we can leave the Yanyang Plain soon.

For the 222nd time in his heart, Rakuchi had never felt so deeply moved.