CHAPTER 7

Brother Mu was surprised because in the past Wang Jin had difficulty speaking, even struggling to say his own name. But now, Wang Jin suddenly called out to him clearly. Happy and excited, Brother Mu held Wang Jin's hand and said. "Ah Jin, you can finally say my name easily now."

"Yes, I can not only call you, but also talk a lot." Wang Jin replied, his lips forming a sweet smile.

Watching from the side, another man felt uneasy. This eccentric person had never addressed him by name before, yet here he was, speaking so fondly to someone else and smiling so warmly.

The man felt jealous when the two people ignored him.

"Fine, I'll go first." Yuan Heng said, trying to get their attention.

No one listened to him. Brother Mu kept asking Wang Jin many questions, and Wang Jin looked at Brother Mu with such closeness and reliance that it made Yuan Heng sad.

Luckily, Brother Mu is just a friend! Yuan Heng had asked him to keep the crazy person company, or else he might have argued with Brother Mu right there.

Yuan Heng ignored his regret, took a deep breath, and walked away. Wang Jin looked at where Yuan Heng went, then went back inside with Brother Mu.

"Amu, have you had breakfast?" Wang Jin asked, handing Brother Mu a delicious fruit from the table. Brother Mu looked at the succulent, sweet-smelling fruit in his hands. This fruit is...

White jade fruit?" Brother Mu was surprised when he asked abou the fruit.

Wang Jin thought for a moment and then nodded. "Yes, that's what it's called."

Brother Mu took a big breath. Then, he smiled and said, "This fruit grows in a very deep and dangerous hole. There are big snakes like giant pythons in those holes, waiting to attack anyone who tries to get the fruit. It's really hard and risky to collect. The orcs in the tribe hardly ever take the risk to get this fruit. Brother Heng must really like you a lot to have gone through all that trouble."

"Giant pythons?" Wang Jin shivered, thinking of the huge snakes he had seen before. He looked down at the fruit he had been holding so casually, feeling a bit uneasy. "Is it really that dangerous to pick this?"

"Yes, it's very risky," Brother Mu said with a kind smile. "Therefore, you should value Brother Heng."

Brother Mu stopped for a moment and then said, "I actually wanted to visit you yesterday, but my son A Yuan stopped me, worried that I might bother you."

Wang Jin felt touched by Brother Mu's concern. "Thanks for caring, Amu. Feel free to drop by. I appreciate your company."

Brother Mu grinned and replied, "Absolutely, Ah Jin. We're here to support you."

Wang Jin looked at Brother Mu, thinking quickly. He remembered the tough, minced meat Brother Mu used to give him, which was difficult to eat. Now, the food Brother Mu gave him was much better.

"Does your son, A Yuan, bring you delicious food?" Wang Jin asked with interest.

Brother Mu was surprised for a moment, then shook his head slightly. He said, "My A Yuan is not very strong among the orcs in our tribe. Even if he wanted to get the white jade fruit, I wouldn't allow it. I'm worried something bad might happen to him."

"Is it really that risky?" Wang Jin asked, feeling uneasy. He thought about telling the man not to pick the fruit anymore when he returned, or if they could find a way to plant it instead.

Putting the fruit down, Wang Jin went to the kitchen to find the honey pot the man had used to make honey water for him the day before. He found it, took an extra spoon, and went back to Brother Mu.

Brother Mu followed him, looking surprised as he saw Wang Jin take out the honey. He raised his hand to prevent Wang Jin from moving the pot and asked, "Ah Jin, what are you doing?"

"Eat honey. Honey is delivered," Wang Jin said, giving the spoon to Brother Mu. He tasted it and loved the sweet flavor, taking another spoonful.

Brother Mu was surprised, "This honey is so valuable, Ah Jin... and you're eating it so casually?"

"What makes honey so special? You can get a jar for a small amount of money." Wang Jin said, eyeing Brother Mu with doubt.

Brother Mu closed the honey jar swiftly, took Wang Jin out of the kitchen, and handed him a white jade fruit, saying. "Behave and have this instead."

Wang Jin was quiet for a while, feeling a little too much to handle. Brother Mu calmly said, "Brother Heng cares about you, but don't push him away. These gifts are valuable. If he finds you hard to handle, what will happen next?"

"Is this really hard?" Wang Jin said quietly.

Brother Mu laughed, shaking his head. "You're a bit crazy and don't understand these things... why should I bother explaining so much."

"I'm not crazy," Wang Jin whispered softly, but Brother Mu didn't seem to listen. He said, "Never mind, just eat. Brother Heng cares for you, maybe things will get better. If not, like in the past, I'll bring you food."

Wang Jin stopped in shock. He recalled the meals Brother Mu had brought him earlier, tough minced meat, difficult to chew and swallow, completely different from the delicious, tender dishes he now enjoyed. The idea of returning to those meals made him tremble.

"But Amu, the food you brought before was difficult to eat." Wang Jin said quietly.

Brother Mu's expression became kinder as he replied. "I understand, Ah Jin. That was the best I could manage then. You need to realize, we are all facing challenges. Brother Heng can offer better because he truly cares for you."

Wang Jin agreed, starting to admire the man more. "Oh, I see now. I'll be more thoughtful."

Brother Mu was surprised by Wang Jin's unexpected response. He noticed that Wang Jin looked sharp, well-dressed, and his face was lively, unlike the crazy and unconscious person he remembered.

Brother Mu was surprised by Wang Jin's behavior, which he had never seen before. After a moment of shock, he quietly said. "Brother Heng seems to have found a solution. Your craziness has really gotten better."

Wang Jin sighed in frustration as no one believed him. He then sarcastically said, "Fine, let them think I'm crazy. It's not worth explaining." Finally, he casually stated. "Yes, my madness is gone."

Brother Mu looked at Wang Jin, showing doubt. "Is that true? That's all we can hope for, Ah Jin. Just remember, everyone is doing their best. And if you need help, we're here for you."

Wang Jin nodded enthusiastically.

Brother Mu then took out an animal tooth, showing it to Wang Jin. "So, what is this?"

Wang Jin looked at the animal tooth with a hole drilled through it and a red rope hanging from it. After a brief pause, he said, "Is this a necklace?"

Brother Mu chuckled and replied. "It's just an animal tooth! You're not fully awake yet. Why are you talking about necklaces? What's a necklace anyway?"

Wang Jin's eyes moved quickly. In this world, do they not even know what a necklace is? No knowledge of jewelry?

Brother Mu's laughter faded as he saw Wang Jin's silent frustration. "Although it's not perfect, compared to before, your madness is indeed much better."

Wang Jin decided not to argue. He took some fruit pulp and continued eating, making sure not to waste the fruit picked by the man.

To prevent more annoyance from Brother Mu's words, Wang Jin grabbed the fruit Brother Mu had placed on the table, held them in his arms, and said "He gathered these for me, let's enjoy them together."

Brother Mu was unsure. He said. "Brother Heng chose this for you. I can't have it."

Wang Jin gestured to the corner and said. "There are more. You can have this one. It feels strange to eat alone, so let's share."

Brother Mu noticed another fruit in the corner and saw Wang Jin eating with a spoon. Brother Mu then observed Wang Jin closely and noticed he appeared more alert and calm. "Ah Jin, you look much improved. Have you been using any special herbs or treatments?"

Wang Jin said he doesn't need special herbs. He thinks he feels better because he's in a good place now, and Yuan Heng takes good care of him.

Brother Mu agreed, looking like he was thinking deeply. He said that being in a nice place can really help you stay healthy.

"Brother Heng is always kind and looks after you well. You're lucky to have him."

Wang Jin felt happy holding the fruit. "Yes, I am." He said.

Brother Mu kept eating, his doubts disappearing. "You know, Ah Jin, when you first arrived at the tribe, everyone struggled to understand you because of your unique situation. But seeing you happy now gives me hope."

Wang Jin smiled a little and said, "Thanks, Amu. I'm doing my best to adapt. It's tough, but I'm making progress."

Brother Mu patted Wang Jin's shoulder and said, "That's all we can hope for. And remember, you're not by yourself. We're all here to support you."

Brother Mu was happy and satisfied after eating the delicious white jade fruit. He mentioned that it was the second time he had tasted it, with the first being at his wedding with A Yuan. He expressed how much he missed it.

Wang Jin, on the other hand, felt a bit sorry for Brother Mu but couldn't offer too much sympathy because he was dealing with his own difficult situation, which he felt was too unstable to help others.

Wang Jin looked at Brother Mu and asked, "Do you think Brother Heng will come back soon?"

Brother Mu just said that he's not sure where he is. He could be out looking for food or getting more things we need. But don't stress, he always comes back.

"Hey, have you ever returned to your hometown, Ah Jin?" Brother Mu asked out of the blue, as if he had just remembered something.

Wang Jin looked at Brother Mu with confusion, not fully understand what he just said.

Brother Mu explained, "I mean, the room you lived in before. Have you ever gone back there? I remember you still have a piece of clothing that I hid under the bed. Have you brought it?"

Clothing?

When Brother Mu talked about it, Wang Jin remembered that most of his things were gone, except for the clothes he had on. Brother Mu later helped him by washing those clothes and giving him animal skins to wear instead. To keep the clothes safe, Brother Mu hid them under the bed so that no one would take them.

He asked Wang Jin to take the clothes to the orc's house for his wedding. But when Wang Jin was given to Yuan Heng instead, he was brought here, and the clothes were left behind.

Wang Jin said no, and Brother Mu suddenly stood up. "I'll go get them for you! Those clothes are precious and shouldn't be stolen!"

Brother Mu tried to stop the theft of some important items but couldn't do much. In the end, nothing was done about it. Wang Jin didn't care at first because he thought it was just clothes. However, he later realized they were made of fancy materials like silk and satin, and there were even undergarments among the stolen items!

He quickly got up and said. "I'm coming with you!"

Brother Mu hesitated. "I can go by myself."

Before, when Wang Jin saw those who bullied him, he would fight them aggressively. Brother Mu was concerned that Wang Jin might not be able to control himself.

Wang Jin insisted. "I also want to come along!"

Brother Mu was worried about Wang Jin, but Wang Jin reassured him, saying. "I'm feeling much better now and won't harm anyone without reason. I'm completely sober, and I've been here for two days." Wang Jin had indeed been cooped up at home for two days and was starting to feel bored.

Brother Mu, being kind-hearted, was moved by Wang Jin's sincere words and the clarity in his eyes. After a moment of hesitation, Brother Mu agreed, saying. "Okay, you can come with me, but promise me you'll remain calm, alright?"

Wang Jin agreed enthusiastically, saying, "I promise." They left the house together, and Wang Jin looked around with curiosity. In front of Yuan Heng's house, there was a line of trees that blocked the view of the outside. It was only when they stepped outside that he noticed the surroundings resembled a quaint village.

In a village, there were houses spread apart, connected by a narrow dirt path. Children played, women chatted while carrying baskets, and Orcs did their daily tasks like carrying things and doing chores.

On their journey, they met some orcs and brothers who looked at Wang Jin with interest and uncertainty. Brother Mu greeted everyone but hurriedly took Wang Jin aside, worried that too many conversations could make him feel uneasy.

As they strolled, Brother Mu explained more about the village. "This is our tribe. It's small, but it's where we belong. Everyone here is familiar with each other, and we all take care of one another."

Wang Jin nodded, taking it all in. "It seems calm."

Brother Mu grinned. "Most of the time, it is. We face challenges like any group, but we manage."

Soon, they reached a rundown hut. Brother Mu felt relieved but then saw three good-looking brothers coming out of the hut. They were wearing animal skins and some had gold and silver jewelry on them.

The leader of the group had a fancy silk scarf tied around his waist, made from fine silk, which was a rare luxury in their community.

Wang Jin noticed a package in the leader's hand that he recognized...

"Brother Ju, that package belongs to Ah Jin!" Brother Mu quickly said, trying to take the package back.

Brother Ju held the package tightly and said, "How can you prove it belongs to him? It belongs to us!" He signaled to his friends to come forward and back up his statement, saying, "Yes, it belongs to us!"

Brother Mu was upset. He said. "You've already taken a lot from Ah Jin, and this bag only has his clothes. He needs them for his new home with the beastmen! If he doesn't have them, he'll have nothing..."

Brother Ju replied sharply. "If he has nothing, that's not your problem!" He held onto the package tightly.

Wang Jin felt upset as he watched the two people fighting over his things. He was frustrated because he knew the clothes were his, but he couldn't prove it, so he felt helpless to get them back.

Brother Mu looked determined and said to Brother Ju, "Please, be kind. Ah Jin has already suffered a lot. Let him keep what little he has."

Brother Ju's face softened briefly, but then turned serious as he looked at Wang Jin. "I'm sorry, but these clothes are ours now. We found them, so they're ours."

Wang Jin clenched his fists, feeling upset. "But those clothes are mine! I really need them!"

Brother Ju stared at Wang Jin intently and said. "Prove it."