The words of the sisters Keya and Kexin made me feel amused.
As a modern person, what haven't I seen before?
What treasures, thousand-year ginseng, or hundred-year vermillion fruits could be found in a primitive gathering place like the Kasa tribe?
During my explorations on this nameless island these past few days, I had even stumbled upon open-air gold mines more than once. But given my current predicament, a single loaf of bread would have been more valuable.
After all, bread could fill our stomachs, while gold, apart from being hard on the teeth, served no other practical purpose.
Speaking of which, when I was by the sea earlier, I also found a wolf's tooth necklace in a cave connected to the military base. I still keep this necklace in my pocket now.
While I didn't know its use, it certainly exuded a primitive charm.
I thought that if I could return to civilization later, it would serve as a rather unique souvenir.
We've moved so many times, yet this wolf's tooth necklace has always remained safely in my pocket. If they hadn't mentioned treasures today, I would have almost forgotten about it.
But when I took out the wolf's tooth necklace, both Kexin and Keya's eyes widened in disbelief!
Seeing their reaction, I found it rather strange.
"Do you two recognize this?"
It seemed as though this item held significant importance.
Seeing my bewildered expression, Kexin bowed solemnly to the wolf's tooth necklace and then said to me, "Master, this necklace is a sacred object worshipped by our people. Carrying it recklessly will invite disaster!"
She was extremely agitated.
Afterward, she chattered away in a long string of the wild language, seemingly a prayer. However, I had only learned some everyday phrases from Zhuoya and couldn't understand a word.
Yet, Kexin's words only ignited my rebellious spirit.
What nonsense about a sacred object!
It's all just ignorant and backward notions!
I directly hung the wolf's tooth necklace around my neck. Today, I would see if this thing could truly bring me disaster!
Although Kexin and Keya were worried about my actions, they didn't say anything.
After all, the tribal system of the primitives was strict. Since they now served me as their master, I naturally took precedence, and any gods or spirits had to take a backseat.
In fact, in a way, I, who had taken them in, was now their god.
And so, after finishing a day of hunting, I set off with the sisters Kexin and Keya to search for the ruins of the Kasa tribe.
Before departing, I informed the women staying in the cave.
Upon hearing that I was going out again, Luo Yaqin's expression instantly tensed. She tightly gripped my clothes with her small hand and said displeasedly, "Ah, why are you going out again? You've only just returned!"
Truthfully, I didn't want to leave so soon either.
After all, I hadn't enjoyed the good life for more than a few days.
But if I waited too long, the ruins of the Kasa tribe might become a lair for beasts.
It would be more troublesome to explore then. I estimated that the people of the Du An tribe should have taken everything they could by now.
It was the perfect time to explore.
I smiled, embraced Luo Yaqin, stroked her head, and said kindly, "The ruins of the Kasa tribe are not far from our cave. This time, I won't be gone for as long as last time."
Guan Hai'er was still concerned about my safety and insisted on accompanying me, but I managed to pacify her.
The reasons I didn't bring Guan Hai'er were twofold. Firstly, after these days of integration, the sisters Kexin and Keya were fully capable of acting as my assistants.
Secondly, if I left the cave, someone needed to ensure the safety of the women within.
And at present, that role could only be filled by Guan Hai'er.
I felt at ease with her and trusted her abilities.
Shangguan Yao, on the other hand, was more considerate. Before I left, she discreetly pulled me aside and, with a complex expression, urged me, "Promise me, you'll ensure your own safety and return unharmed, okay?"
I had never seen Shangguan Yao exhibit such an expression, and my heart involuntarily softened.
This girl was finally showing a bit of vulnerability!
Seeing my stunned expression, as if shocked by her words, Shangguan Yao blushed.
Then, she stood on tiptoe and lightly kissed me on the cheek, shyly saying, "Don't get any ideas. I just don't want to see any more companions leave me. It's not like I'm worried about you!"
With that, Shangguan Yao, like a startled fawn, hurried away.
I touched my right cheek where Shangguan Yao had kissed me, still feeling the faint warmth of her lips.
This proud and tsundere girl really hadn't changed!
However, watching the once aloof and unapproachable beautiful CEO gradually fall for me was also a unique kind of charm.
Finally, bidding a reluctant farewell to the women in the cave, I, along with the sisters Kexin and Keya, embarked on our journey to the ruins of the Kasa tribe.