The Jinyu are oviparous creatures, capable of hatching hundreds of millions of eggs at a time.
Typically, the Jinyu need to carefully select a very small number of outstanding offspring to raise into adulthood, ensuring the quality of their clan.
Frenzied breeding refers to incubation without regard to cost, resulting in offspring of varying quality. Most of them lack intelligence, much like wild beasts. Magic is used to accelerate their growth, allowing them to reach adulthood in a week. Due to their low intelligence, they are relegated to cannon fodder. This method is only used when the Jinyu face the threat of extinction.
The cost is the degeneration of the Jinyu's bloodline, which may not recover for hundreds of years. It's like gambling with the future to solve the current crisis.
Leishi knew the price of rampant reproduction; if things continued this way, once the intelligent Jinyu died, the Jinyu might truly transform into fish.
A terrifying future.
Leishi looked uneasily at the three Endless Guardians, seeing in their eyes their worry for the future of the Jinyu.
"Even if we tell the truth, our people won't believe us. After all, Garrosh is too powerful; he could destroy Pandaria with one hand," Leishi said worriedly.
Regail shook his head. "You're wrong. Garrosh isn't that powerful; he's no match for any Sha."
Leishi was clearly skeptical, his eyes darting around; such words were not enough to sway him.
After all, a lie repeated a thousand times becomes the truth. Garrosh's immense strength, his many feats of tearing apart Titans with one hand and shattering Void Lords with a single punch, had resonated countless times in Leishi's ears and taken root in his heart.
Asani said earnestly, "For Pandaria, for the Jinyu race, we need your help."
"What can I do?" Leishi didn't understand.
Asani's tone was serious. "The Flowing Water has given us guidance. You are the Priest chosen by the Sha of Fear. We hope you can communicate with the Sha of Fear and help us defeat the Orcs."
Leishi immediately showed a look of fear, for in the tradition of the Jinyu, there has always been an immense fear of the Sha.
But what he feared most was Garrosh might blow away the Sha of Fear with a single breath.
Asani said helplessly, "Cooperating with the Sha will certainly come at a heavy price, but even the worst price won't be worse than the current situation. Leishi, we need you to face the Flowing Water once more and convey the loyalty of the Jinyu to the Sha of Fear."
Leishi with trepidation, took a deep breath. "I'm sorry, I can't betray Garrosh. I believe in his kindness and goodness."
The three Endless Guardians were stunned for a moment. Asani said sternly, "I have already shown you Garrosh's plot."
Leishi shook his head. "There must be some misunderstanding. I trust my judgment; the Warchief's actions are all for the sake of Azeroth."
Regail, his face flushed with anger, slammed his fist on the table and stood up, gathering powerful Flowing Water energy in his palm as he was about to attack Leishi, when he was stopped by Kaolan standing to the side.
"Alright, everyone has their own ideas. Leishi, you can go now."
Leishi felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly took his leave.
"Why did you let him go, you ungrateful bastard?" Regail roared angrily.
Kaolan sighed and said, "It's not Leishi's fault. He's afraid. He acknowledges Garrosh's strength but doesn't believe us. We can persuade the ignorant, but we can't persuade a wise man who's pretending to be asleep. When your people face a crisis, who says you have to fight? Self-preservation might not be a bad choice."
"In this chaotic era where good and evil are indistinguishable, preserving one's life is no easy feat," Regail said coldly.
Leishi returned to his post, a Jinyu guard lifted the curtain:
"You are Leishi, right? You are very lucky. Tonight, it's your turn to return to the embrace of the Flowing Water, to Dao Follows Nature, and to Unity of Heaven and Humanity."
Leishi's heart skipped a beat, and she murmured, "Is it finally my turn?"
This guard was handpicked by the Orcs and served in Garrosh's Legion. The guard grinned:
"That's right, you're the main course tonight. To be honest, I'm very envious of you."
The saying "Dao Follows Nature, Unity of Heaven and Humanity" has different meanings in different periods. In the current allied camp, it means that the food was made into a dish and eaten by Garrosh.
There is only one esteemed Warchief. Although he eats more than a dozen Jinyu at every meal, compared to the tens of thousands of Jinyu that are eaten by Orcs every day, being able to grace Garrosh's table is an immense honor, a joyous occasion that the Jinyu consider a cause for celebration.
If it can be served as the main course, then it's an extremely lucky one, one in a million.
Leishi felt a bitter taste in his mouth; he didn't want to be eaten by Garrosh, and no Jinyu wanted to be eaten.
But what could he do? He had no choice.
Team up with three Endless Guardians to seek the help of the Sha of Fear.
Utterly ridiculous.
Garrosh is so powerful and his methods are unfathomable; he has many ways to ensure that Leishi will not find peace even after his death.
Perhaps being eaten by Garrosh wouldn't be so bad.
"The Dao Follows Nature; Unity of Heaven and Humanity!"
It's a bit ridiculous, but what if it's true?
Anyway, tens of thousands of Jinyu cannon fodder are eaten every day, and Leishi thinks it's normal and nothing to worry about.
After all, he is Warchief Garrosh, not an ordinary Orcs.
Leishi recalled a famous work from the Kingdom of Stormwind.
Legendary a mysterious species once lived on the land of Kingdom of Stormwind. They were more handsome than the High Elves, with tall and straight figures. They established a vast empire, King had nine sons, each handsome and extraordinary. They staged a wonderful palace intrigue, intertwined with countless romantic entanglements, love, hate, and revenge.
The women of Stormwind City were deeply infatuated with him and dreamed of marrying one of the nine Princes or the King.
Later, some researchers determined that the so-called mysterious species was actually Kobold.
The filthy Kobold King and Prince would surely be the object of many women's affections in Stormwind City.
This is no different from being eaten by Garrosh.
"I'll take a bath and change right away," Leishi said cheerfully, his face beaming with joy.
After taking a shower and changing into clean clothes, Leishi was knocked unconscious, stuffed into a box, and transported to the tent during the day.
The three Endless Guardians opened the chest, Regail said with a solemn expression:
"There's no time left. If Leishi is eaten by Garrosh, everything will be over."
Asani touched his face and said with some helplessness:
"I originally wanted to create an opportunity for Leishi to realize Garrosh's true strength, but this guy is happily becoming Garrosh's food. I have to take a tough approach."
Regail said coldly, "I hope Leishi doesn't hate us."
The three Endless Guardians Leishi out of the camp and to a clear spring.
This place is inhabited by a kind water spirit, a unique Elemental of Pandaria, a spirit born from the heavens and earth.
The three Endless Guardians bowed and said, "Water Spirit, the Jinyu need your help."
A cute little water sprite poked its head out of the clear spring water and spoke in a gentle voice:
"Is this the person you were talking about? Actually, I hate the Sha of Fear, but what can I do? We're friends."
A Flowing Water gushed from the spring, enveloping Leishi's body. His flesh and blood began to melt, gradually transforming into a water spirit.