Inside the room, Ethan closed the door gently behind them. The morning light filtered through the small window, casting a soft glow over the space.
Grace stood nervously, her cheeks flushed. "Ethan... are you sure this is necessary right now?"
Ethan stepped closer, his voice calm and reassuring. "The tribe needs to grow stronger. My talent activates when I form deeper bonds. You’ve already done so much for everyone as Chief. Let me help you, and help all of us."
He pulled her into a gentle embrace. Grace’s body stiffened at first, but she slowly relaxed, resting her head against his chest. Memories of their old student-teacher relationship flashed through her mind, making the moment feel surreal.
Outside, Elena watched the closed door with mixed feelings. Emma stood beside her, whispering, "Is this really okay?"
Elena sighed softly. "For the tribe... yes. And honestly, I think Grace has been thinking about it too. She just needed a push."
Meanwhile, Jessica approached the group with a calm expression. After her own "blessing" yesterday, she understood better than anyone what was happening. "The Chief will be fine," she said quietly. "Ethan is gentle when it matters."
"Of course, I will be careful," Ethan replied softly. But inside, he was thrilled. *Finally, I’m going to have this beautiful teacher and Chief,* he thought with excitement.
He slowly removed her clothes. Soon, her full, bouncy breasts were revealed, they were the most voluptuous and perfectly shaped in the entire tribe. Ethan couldn’t resist. He cupped them with both hands, rubbing and squeezing them gently at first, then more firmly. He leaned down, kissing and licking her sensitive peaks, swirling his tongue around them until Grace’s body trembled.
Grace was deeply embarrassed and didn’t know what to say, but she didn’t stop him. Her breathing grew heavier as waves of unfamiliar pleasure coursed through her.
Before long, she stood completely nude in front of him. She instinctively tried to cover her private parts, but Ethan gently pulled her hands away.
"Teacher Grace, from now on, you are mine," he whispered hotly in her ear. "Let me observe every part of you in detail."
Grace’s face turned crimson, but she didn’t hide again. She stood there, allowing his gaze to roam over her body.
Ethan then removed his own clothes. His hard length sprang free. He pointed at it and said, "Teacher Grace, make it happy."
’Why isn’t he doing the main thing?’ Grace complained inwardly, but she didn’t refuse. She knelt down obediently, holding his shaft with her soft hand. She hesitated for a moment before leaning forward and taking him into her warm, wet mouth.
Ethan groaned in pleasure as her tongue began to move. Grace started slowly, sucking and licking along his length, her head bobbing gradually faster. She used her hand in rhythm with her mouth, stroking the base while her tongue swirled around the sensitive tip. Ethan’s hand gently rested on her head, guiding her without forcing.
The wet sounds and his low moans filled the room, making Grace strangely aroused despite her embarrassment. She tried harder, taking him deeper, eager to please him.
After several minutes of intense enjoyment, Ethan felt he was close. He pulled her up, lifted her effortlessly, and laid her down on the bed. He climbed on top of her, positioning himself between her legs.
"Spread your legs a little," he said.
Grace knew he could enter without it, but she still obeyed, spreading her thighs for him.
Without hesitation, Ethan pushed forward and entered her in one smooth thrust. Grace screamed loudly as her virginity was broken. The sharp cry echoed outside, and the entire tribe heard it clearly. Everyone instantly understood what had just happened.
Ethan had now officially become the Chief’s husband.
Meanwhile inside the room:
Grace’s body tensed from the pain, tears forming at the corners of her eyes. Ethan stayed still for a moment, kissing her neck and whispering soothing words. "It’ll feel better soon. You’re doing so well, Teacher."
Gradually, the pain faded, replaced by a growing fullness and pleasure. Ethan began to move slowly at first, then with deeper, steady thrusts. Grace’s hands gripped his back as soft moans escaped her lips. Her body started responding instinctively, hips moving to meet his rhythm.
Ethan’s hands explored her body again — squeezing her breasts, holding her waist, and pulling her closer. The pleasure built rapidly for both of them. Grace’s moans grew louder and more needy as she clung to him.
"Ethan... ah...!" she gasped.
With a final deep thrust, Ethan groaned and released inside her. At the same moment, the warm light of his talent activated once again, bathing Grace in its glow. She felt a powerful surge of strength and vitality flow through her body, her attributes had increased significantly.
Panting and flushed, Grace lay beneath him, feeling both exhausted and empowered. Ethan kissed her gently and held her close.
"Welcome to the family, Chief," he whispered with a smile.
Grace, still catching her breath, could only nod weakly. Deep down, she felt a strange mix of satisfaction and acceptance of her new reality.
After they had rested for a while, Ethan gently asked, "Grace, how do you feel now? What changes did you get from the blessing?"
Grace thought for a moment and replied, "My resource doubling has increased to 2.5 times, and my personal tier has advanced to the 2nd rank."
Hearing this, Ethan smiled with satisfaction. He kissed her forehead one last time before they both got dressed and stepped out of the room together.
After coming outside, Ethan first arranged for the proper burial of the remaining skeletons. Once that solemn task was completed, Elena hurried over and pulled him aside.
"Come look at the World Channel," she said, handing him the deed.
The regional channel was extremely active. The current number of surviving tribes in the region was displayed at the top: 7211 / 10000.
Nearly 3,000 tribes had already been wiped out in just one night. The cruelty of this survival competition was far worse than they had imagined.
[Freedom Tribe (Level 1)]: "Holy crap, our tribe area is ranked second. Freedom Tribe is truly too strong."
[Cultivation (Level 1)]: "Leader, what kind of talents do you all have? Where are Freedom Tribe’s big brothers?"
[Freedom Tribe (Level 1)]: "I’m S-rank. The rest cannot be revealed."
[Iron Fang (Level 1)]: "Damn, I woke up and it’s already a disaster. We thought our development was pretty good, but the world’s number one has over 3000 points, ten times more than us. Oh my god, this is unfair!"
[Wild Battle (Level 1)]: "The island was terrifying last night. There were ghostly things in the darkness. Two people from our tribe went into the darkness, screamed once, and never came back. The next day, all that was left was a pile of bone residue. It was creepy."
[Sleepy Dog (Level 1)]: "Oh my god, our tribe has more girls. It was too dark at night, good thing we lit a fire. We must listen to the reminders from now on."
[Gale (Level 1)]: "Only the first day, and there are only 7000 tribes left in the region? This is too cruel."
[Greenfield (Level 1)]: "I want to go home. I want to go to work."
[Demonfall (Level 1)]: "[Fine Blood Coagulation Grass × 2] Does anyone want this? It can treat certain external injuries. Injuries are hard to deal with in this world right now. I’ll trade for 200 units of wood material."
The moment Demonfall posted the high-quality medicinal herb, the regional channel exploded with interest. Many tribes wanted it desperately, but they felt 200 units of wood was too expensive and hesitated to bid.
Elena glanced at Ethan. "Should we take it? Sophie and the others’ injuries still haven’t fully healed."
Emma was greatly shocked when she heard the price. "Wood material is needed to make fire and stay warm at night. Are we really going to trade 200 units for it? Can’t we ask them to lower the price?"
Ethan shook his head. "The Demonfall Tribe tried to overcharge someone yesterday too, they asked for 100 units of wood just for basic usage instructions. They’re difficult to negotiate with. Right now, no one has bid yet. If we act early, our chances of securing it will be higher."
Saying that, Ethan sent a private message:
[Eden Garden (Level 2)]: "200 wood material, deal."
[Demonfall (Level 1)]: "Whoa, Leader of Eden, you truly have strength. But 200 was the price just now. Now it’s 300."
Emma was so angry her teeth ached. She clenched her fists tightly. "How can they do this? This is blatant price gouging!"
Elena frowned deeply. "They’re taking advantage of the fact that injuries are dangerous in this world. They know people are desperate."
Elena also felt the Demonfall Tribe was being excessive, but 300 for two Blood Coagulation Grasses was still within their acceptable range.
[Eden Garden (Level 2)]: "How can you do business like that? 250 units of wood material, trade immediately, let’s become friends."
[Demonfall (Level 1)]: "It seems the Leader of Eden Garden has someone injured. 400 units, 400 units and I’ll trade immediately."
[Demonfall initiated a resource trade: [Fine blood coagulation grass × 2] exchanged for [wood material × 400]
Ethan clenched his fists! He really wanted to rush into the Demonfall Tribe right now!
Elena held his arm, worried, "400 is too much. This is fine quality, and we don’t even know if Grace’s talent can double it. Yesterday’s excellent white spirit fruit couldn’t be doubled."
"My comrades who bravely defend the Tribe are injured. As the Clan Leader, I cannot ignore them," Ethan said righteously. "The Demonfall Tribe has already initiated the trade and can’t go back on their word. Besides, I feel that after Grace Talent upgrades, it should be able to double fine quality items. Yesterday’s Greenfield leg was fine quality."
Ethan no longer hesitated and exchanged the items.
The moment he obtained the blood coagulation grass, Grace activated her ability.
Sure enough, 2 stalks of grass turned into 4 stalks.
The two women were ecstatic. If 400 units were exchanged for 4 stalks of blood coagulation grass, the unit price was the same as the very beginning, meaning only a small loss.
[Demonfall (Level 1)]: "Hahaha, the leader of Eden Garden is truly generous. The blood coagulation grass has been sold to the Leader of Eden Garden for 400 units."
The Demonfall Tribe started showing off in the regional channel. The implication was that the people of Eden Garden were foolish and had too much material.
Ethan’s anger immediately flared up.
[Eden Garden (Level 2)]: "Just wait, you dare to take advantage of our misfortune. When I have a chance, I will wipe you out."
[Demonfall (Level 1)]: "I’m so scared. In such a dangerous world, can you even live until then? It’s only been one day, and you’re acting like you own the place just because you’re number one for a day. If you have the guts, come on, I’m not afraid of you."
[Freedom Tribe (Level 1)]: "We’ve reached another world and we still get to watch human drama? 400 units of wood material, Leader of Eden Garden is truly wealthy, and Demonfall is truly greedy."
[Cultivation (Level 1)]: "In this round, I side with Heaven. Demonfall is utterly disrupting the market."
Ethan stopped paying attention to the regional channel. This Demonfall Tribe was now at the top of his kill list.
It’s already another world, who the hell wants to act like a coward and swallow insults?
If it weren’t for the lack of means, Ethan would charge over and fight them right now.
A bunch of trash that can’t even make the leaderboard, what the hell are you calling yourselves?
Ethan also believed that later on, there would definitely be some special way to reach others, and it wouldn’t be too late to settle the score then.
Once he had a way, he would destroy the Demonfall Tribe first!