Chapter 346- Fierce and Ominous Top VS Pretend Weak but Actually a Big Boss (12)
Even though Mu Jin was a man, and there were several women from the gathering team standing nearby, he stood out too much compared to the rough and rugged appearance of most people in this primitive tribe. His fair, refined features made him incredibly striking.
It was clear that many people were developing feelings for Mu Jin, thinking that having a mate as extraordinary as him, even if he was male, seemed like an excellent choice.
What these admirers didn’t know was that Mu Jin’s smooth and radiant skin was inseparably connected to 003. To remove the scar on Mu Jin’s face, 003 had gone the extra mile, giving him a full-body beauty treatment and enhancing his physical condition.
Though it didn’t reach the perfection of porcelain skin, his smooth and delicate complexion was unattainable for the average primitive person. After all, in a time when even basic sustenance was a challenge, few had the luxury to care about their appearance.
Before anyone could dwell too much on Mu Jin, the female protagonist Mu Xuan appeared, walking closely alongside Wu Peng, the two chatting warmly as they approached.
Wu Peng, the leader of the hunting team, was both powerful and fair, earning him great respect in the tribe. Many even believed he was the most likely candidate to succeed as the next chief.
Wu Peng had a favorable impression of Mu Xuan, the woman he had rescued a few days prior. Although her fair skin and attractive looks were appealing and seemed to complement his status as the tribe’s strongest warrior, what he appreciated most was Mu Xuan’s kindness and gentle demeanor. He had always hoped for a considerate mate like her.
However, when they finally arrived and approached the group, they saw Mu Jin standing not far away, smiling at Wu He.
Seeing Mu Jin’s appearance, Wu Peng couldn’t help but pause in astonishment. This was someone he had never seen before.
Although it was clear at a glance that the person was male, with a somewhat slender and frail figure, his face was exceptionally refined and attractive. His radiant complexion was several shades fairer than Mu Xuan’s, who stood beside him.
In terms of looks alone, it seemed no one in the Pingshan Tribe could rival him.
So this was the person who insisted on being with Wu Po? Wu Peng was surprised. With a face like that, finding a strong mate would be all too easy for someone like Mu Jin.
He had heard bits and pieces about Mu Jin and Wu Po over the past couple of days. However, he had assumed Mu Jin was a weak man from a remote tribe, reliant on Wu Po because he had no other options.
But now, seeing Mu Jin in person, Wu Peng realized his assumptions had been entirely wrong.
Coincidentally, Wu Peng was serving as one of the leaders assigned to protect the gathering team that day. As he walked closer, he instinctively turned to Mu Jin and said with certainty, “You must be Mu Jin.”
Mu Jin nodded in response. Through 003, he already knew that the man before him was Wu Peng, the Pingshan Tribe’s top warrior.
Even so, as the two locked eyes, Mu Jin couldn’t miss the look of shock on Mu Xuan’s face when she heard his name.
The female protagonist was all too familiar with the name Mu Jin. The reason she had gone to such lengths to escape the Pingyuan Tribe was precisely because of Mu Jin.
Although Mu Xuan knew that arranged marriages weren’t really a thing in primitive societies, her engagement to Mu Jin had been decided before she crossed over into this world. It was the original Mu Xuan who had agreed to the marriage after Mu Shan, the leader of the Pingyuan Tribe, arranged it. Technically, she could have refused.
However, in the female protagonist’s perception, people from primitive tribes were barbaric. She feared that if she rejected the marriage, she would be forcibly made to marry Mu Jin.
Moreover, when she had seen Mu Jin from a distance, wearing his mask, he appeared so small and arrogant that she couldn’t bring herself to like him. So, she encouraged Mu Xiong, who had always been fond of her, to help her escape.
Who would have thought Mu Xiong would turn out to be useless? He was severely injured in a wild animal attack along the way. Luckily, she managed to escape quickly and, by sheer luck, encountered Wu Peng. Otherwise, who knows what might have happened?
Even though she felt she had safely left the Pingyuan Tribe’s territory, she always worried they might come looking for her.
When she heard Mu Jin’s name just now, she immediately became nervous. Having only recently arrived at the Pingshan Tribe, she didn’t know many people and had limited access to information. Thus, she wasn’t aware that the tribe had welcomed new members in the past couple of days.
However, when she looked up and saw Mu Jin’s face, she quickly convinced herself it was likely just someone with the same name. Surely, she was mistaken. After all, Mu Jin’s face was utterly flawless, and even his radiant skin sparked her envy.
After arriving in this new world, Mu Xuan’s appearance in this world was quite attractive. However, in a primitive society with no skincare or beauty products, it was inevitable that her features would still have a certain roughness. Despite her efforts to maintain her looks, she found herself completely unable to compare to Mu Jin’s radiant appearance.
How could someone like this possibly be the same Mu Jin from her past—the one with a scarred face, rough features, and an unpleasant personality?
Mu Xuan let out a silent sigh of relief but then began sizing Mu Jin up more closely.
Though Mu Jin wasn’t very tall, his delicate features more than made up for it. Compared to the popular young male idols from Mu Xuan’s original world, he was even more striking. He could easily be considered a rare, stunning youth.
While he wasn’t her type, after being surrounded by rugged, muscular men for so long, Mu Xuan found this youthful and tender beauty to be a refreshing change of pace.
What’s more, in her short time here, any man she had even slightly favored had been quick to express interest in her. This had inflated her ego, making her believe that her status as a woman and her looks made her practically invincible.
No matter how good-looking Mu Jin was, he was still just a man. In Mu Xuan’s mind, there wasn’t another woman in the Pingshan Tribe who could compare to her. If Mu Jin were to fawn over her, she thought she might even consider giving him a chance.
With this thought, Mu Xuan smirked smugly and offered Mu Jin a bright, inviting smile.
However, Mu Jin paid no attention to her. Earlier, he had carefully observed Mu Xuan’s appearance and noticed the subtle changes in her expressions. From that, he could guess what was likely going through her mind.
Mu Jin felt a wave of disgust and found his interest in dealing with her had all but vanished.
As time passed, Wu Peng, noticing it was about time to leave, instructed the gathering team to set off toward the forest.
Along the way, many cast curious glances at Mu Jin, but only one person—Mu Xuan—actually approached him. After all, the people of this world held strong faith in the gods and were cautious in their actions.
Mu Jin was now with Wu Po, who was regarded by many as an ominous figure. From their perspective, this association might mean Mu Jin was also tainted with misfortune, making them wary of him.
Even though many in the group thought Mu Jin’s appearance was remarkable, they only observed him from a distance. However, Mu Xuan, who had transmigrated from another world, had no such concerns. She stayed close to Mu Jin, chatting with him casually, which drew quite a few curious glances from others.
In the past, Mu Xuan had rarely engaged with the gathering team members. She typically only spoke with those in the hunting team assigned to protect them and seemed to look down on the gatherers to some extent.
Most of the gathering team consisted of women, and the few men among them were generally weaker. Mu Xuan had no interest in these weaker men. With her well-maintained appearance—much more refined than the unadorned style of the primitive people—she felt a strong sense of superiority.
Though Mu Xuan believed she concealed her feelings well, her aloof attitude was apparent to many in the gathering team. Furthermore, the fact that several strong and capable individuals had shown interest in her had sparked some jealousy among the other women.
Although Mu Jin didn’t pay much attention to Mu Xuan, he also didn’t stop her from lingering near him. He had noticed Wu Peng, leading the team from the front, occasionally glancing back with an unhappy expression whenever he saw Mu Xuan chatting with him.
This realization caused a flicker of mockery to pass through Mu Jin’s eyes.
Suddenly, Mu Xuan let out a surprised exclamation and picked up a plant, turning to Mu Jin with a triumphant smile. “Look what I found!” she exclaimed, holding up the herb.
Mu Jin glanced at the medicinal plant for treating wounds and deliberately shook his head, pretending not to recognize it. In truth, he was very familiar with it.
This plant was the same type Wu Po had used at the beginning, though its effects were not particularly impressive. Even so, individuals like Wu Po, who could recognize even one or two medicinal herbs, were exceedingly rare.
The protagonist, clearly aware of this fact, patiently explained the plant’s uses to Mu Jin, hoping to earn his admiration.
Mu Jin, seeing through her intentions, casually remarked, “That’s good. If more of these herbs can be found and kept on hand by the hunters, it could help them treat wounds quickly in case of emergencies.”
Hearing this, Mu Xuan’s eyes lit up. She immediately thought of Wu Peng, who had encountered a wolf pack while hunting just a few days prior. Although he had managed to escape swiftly, he hadn’t come away unscathed. It was likely why he was now assigned to the gathering team to protect them during this rotation.
In these times, even the shamans had limited knowledge of medicinal plants, and most of their remedies were far from effective. If she could provide some herbs to treat Wu Peng’s injuries, she was certain it would leave a good impression—not just on him but on his hunting team as well.
As they continued their journey, Mu Xuan began to gather various plants that seemed familiar to the medicinal herbs from her original world. However, she was unaware that a plant’s appearance didn’t always correspond to its properties in this entirely different world.
For example, at one point, she picked a plant that closely resembled greater burdock1 from her original world, known for its hemostatic properties. However, Mu Jin, using Flower God’s unique abilities, could easily identify that in this world, the plant had no hemostatic effect at all. On the contrary, consuming it would likely cause diarrhea.
While it could indeed be used for detoxification in certain cases, excessive consumption by someone with a weaker constitution could lead to serious consequences.
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