No matter what, Big Black and Second Black were beastfolk. Having taken human form for the first time, how could they know anything about propriety or shame? They had been naked for tens of thousands of years—how could they possibly feel that anything was wrong?
They had indeed disgusted Lin Yi, but Big Black and Second Black definitely had not done it on purpose.
Then there was Three Blacks, who insisted on traveling with Lin Yi in order to protect him and keep him from harm.
There was truly nothing wrong with their intentions, and Lin Yi could not scold them or attack them over it.
He could neither hit nor scold them, nor could he leave. No wonder his head was about to explode.
"How about I make a suggestion?"
Old Man Gongshu did not have much to do with the Snake Race, but he had come with Lin Yi, so they could give the old man some face at least.
Three Blacks immediately nodded readily.
Left with no other choice, Lin Yi could only agree.
"The situation is clear. You Snake Race see Lin Yi as your leader and your future guide, and no matter the cost, you want to ensure his safety. Am I right?"
Three Blacks nodded in unison.
"And you, Lin Yi—you were disgusted by those two, Big Black and Second Black, so you don't want to travel with them. Right?"
Lin Yi sighed, looking utterly dead inside, and silently confirmed Old Man Gongshu's assessment.
After receiving confirmation from both sides, Old Man Gongshu patted Lin Yi on the shoulder.
"This is easy to resolve. Each side takes a step back. You two brutes, Big Black and Second Black, don't come along. Let Little Black travel with us instead. Her strength is not much different