My Salted Fish Life in the Beast World

In the hall, several people were chatting happily about family matters. Even Amu's elder brother Zhao came over at lunch time after finishing his work.

"Why did you come just now? Your sister has finally returned home. Don't worry about your official duties for the next few days. Just listen to me." Dao looked at Zhao, who was late, and said dissatisfiedly.

Zhao did not refute, but replied with a smile: "Father is right." Then, he sat naturally next to Wei and Ya, facing Ming. "Ming, I haven't seen you for a year, and you are going to have a baby. Your uncle is happy! Look what I brought you?" He took out a big bamboo tube from the space. "I just found time to buy fruit wine at the market. Tonight, we will not leave until we are drunk!" Zhao said kindly to Ming, shaking the bamboo tube in his hand.

"Okay! I'll accompany my uncle tonight until I'm drunk!" Ming put down the fruit plate, took the bamboo tube, and poured it into the small ceramic cups on the table. He filled up everyone sitting there. In an instant, the hall was filled with the sweet fruity aroma.

Shi Erye looked at the wine glass in Ming's hand, licked her lips, and took a sip when he and Dao were talking. "Hmm~" It tastes good, and it tastes like cherry. She couldn't help but think of a big cherry tree in her modern hometown, which bloomed in early spring every year with clusters of snow-like white flowers. In late spring, it produced clusters of agate-like red fruits. At this time, grandma would carefully pick them, wrap them with leaves, take a few hours of bus, and send them to the city for her most beloved granddaughter.

Shi Erye squinted his eyes, savoring the sweetness of the fruit wine. One more sip, it's okay. Hehehe... thinking about it, he raised his head and saw Ming, with a doting and playful smile in his eyes!

Oops, I've been caught. Shi Erye had a flattering smile on his face and was hanging on his arm, shaking.

"Hey! Just one glass! I'm afraid you'll feel uncomfortable if you drink too much. Okay?" Ming had no resistance to Shi Erye's coquetry. He picked up a clean ceramic cup and filled her with fruit wine.

Shi Erye spread his arms and nodded. "Just one glass! I won't drink too much." He picked up the glass and took another sip. "Ha~" It's delicious and not intoxicating! Great!

The servant came in, set the tableware, and the food was served on the table one after another.

"Come! Let's eat, don't just drink. Ming, you go get some food for Ye." Dao saw that the dishes were almost served, so he invited everyone to eat. Seeing Shi Erye looking at the tableware, he thought she was not used to it, so he said to her gently: "Ye, you use the spoon inside, as long as it's convenient! Don't worry about etiquette. It's a family dinner, do whatever is convenient. You see, I feel comfortable, I can use my hands." As he said that, he was still afraid that Shi Erye would not let go, so he picked up a piece of meat with his own hands and stuffed it into his mouth.

Shi Erye was very touched when she saw the old man who was thinking about her. She just stared at the tableware because she was surprised. The tableware here is not chopsticks, but bone knives, forks and spoons. No wonder, in the South Territory, she used chopsticks to eat, and Ming said she had never seen it. It turns out that in this world, ordinary people use bone knives to cut and hold their food with their hands. Only nobles have matching tableware, knives, forks and spoons.

Shi Erye thanked Dao. He still elegantly picked up the knife and fork, and cut the roast meat in the ceramic plate into small pieces quickly and skillfully. During this time, there was no sound of cutting the plate. Jianming was still there, struggling with the roast meat with a clumsy hand. He put the meat he had cut in front of him, exchanged his plate, and cut another plate in no time.

Everyone present was very surprised! Dao Gengsheng re-examined the extremely beautiful granddaughter-in-law in front of him.

"I haven't asked yet, what's Ye's last name?" Dao put down his fork, took a sip of wine and asked.

Shi Erye, who was happily eating barbecue, blurted out without thinking. "My surname is Shi, and my nickname is Erye!" "Hiss~" Shi Erye drank another sip of fruit wine. It was really a good match between wine and food! Shi Erye, who was enjoying the food, didn't notice the flash of shock in Dao's eyes. She was so drunk that she raised her wine glass and said to Dao, "I wish Grandpa, you will have this day every year!" Shi Erye sincerely thought that everyone could enjoy happiness and good food and wine every day in the future like today. As he spoke, the wine glass passed by everyone's sight.

"Good! It's a good day every year! Ye said it well!" Come on! Let's all toast together! Dao was shocked by Shi Erye's literary talent. He didn't expect that she could speak so eloquently. As the prophet of the Four Beasts City and the wise man of the Beast King City. He met a confidant. And it was his own child. How could he not be happy.

"Cheers!" Everyone raised their glasses and the hall was filled with laughter.

Different from the lively conversations in the hall, in the small house in the backyard, the little female who had argued with Dao during the day did not eat, but sat at the table, looking at her brother and mother, sulking.

The woman used a fork to add roast meat to her bowl and plate. "Sit down, Yu'er, it's time to eat!" The woman saw her female staggering on the table and scolded her.

"Mother~ I have no appetite! I'm just angry. Why? We are all my father's children. My father is so biased! It's understandable that he favors the eldest brother. But why does Yue, a married woman, make a big fuss and act bossy every time she comes home? I don't accept it!" The little female named Yu poked the barbecue in the wooden plate with a bone knife. She said indignantly.

"That's right! I agree with my sister! I've been dissatisfied for a long time! It's not fair! Mother, let's go to father tomorrow to make it clear!" Without waiting for the woman to reply, the male sitting opposite Yu raised his head from the wooden plate and said with his mouth full of oil.

The woman put down her knife and fork and rubbed her forehead. "Stop talking about this now and don't say it again! Duo, Yu, did you two hear me?" the woman warned.

"Mother~"

"Mom!"

"That's enough!" The woman slammed the table, knocking over the wooden bowl in front of her. "From now on, I don't want to hear these words again, and I don't want to offend others in front of your father! Do you understand?" the woman said sternly.

"Mother! You are just like father! Unreasonable... woooo..." Yu threw away the knife and fork in his hand, stood up and cried, covering his face and ran out!

Duo watched his sister run away in anger, stunned for a second, then chased after her with the barbecue!

The woman stared at the two people's backs as they left, in a daze for a long while. She then stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the full moon in the sky. "Unconsciously, the fifteenth day of the month has come again. What a good day! Sister Yue Guang, you left without any worries to meet the beast god. I am left behind...ah~in agony."

Looking at the moon, the woman's thoughts went back to her teenage years. She was originally a little princess in the royal city. Although her father was romantic and amorous, he had countless children. Because her mother was born into a famous family and had a distinguished family background, she and her father had been childhood sweethearts since they were young. She and her brother were the eldest children, and their status was unshakable. It was tacitly accepted in the royal city that there was only one prince, her brother, and only one princess. She was proud, confident, and arrogant.

Everything changed when he met Dao. On the full moon night of that year, the old prophet resigned from his father's birthday banquet on the grounds of old age and frailty. After his father repeatedly persuaded him to stay, he recommended his own son.

The sword, dressed in moon-white, linen clothes and linen pants, was clean and holy. When he met his father, he was neither arrogant nor humble. He was very eloquent. The arrogance and self-confidence of the young beast were fully displayed in him.

At that time, the father's eyes showed satisfaction. He wanted to test him. He said: "Haha... the male cub of the wise man's family has inherited his father's style. However, it is not up to me to sit on the position of prophet and become the wise man of the entire northern border. I have to let everyone see his ability. What do you say, old prophet?" The Beast King looked at the old prophet and said.

"The Beast King is right! Of course, it all depends on the test of the Beast King!" said the old prophet slowly.

"Okay! Now that you have received the personal instruction from the old prophet, it will be natural for you to be proficient in both literature and martial arts. As for the literature, how about the prince competing with him?" The Beast King asked everyone.

"Your son is willing to share your father's worries!" Before everyone could react, the prince took the initiative to step forward and accepted the order.

The hand of the prince's tutor was a step too late to stop him. He had a bad feeling in his heart. Even he didn't know the details of the knife. The prince was young and hot-tempered. He acted a little rashly! Oh~

Unlike the Prince's tutor, Princess Yan was worried about the knife. She knew her brother very well. As the future of the royal city, he had studied hard since he was a child, and never stopped from winter to summer. How could the knife pass the test? Her father was really forcing her to do something difficult. Princess Shu Yan blamed the Beast King in her heart. She clutched the handkerchief in her hand and looked at the knife on the empty platform in the middle with worry.

The truth, however, was beyond everyone's expectations. In less than a cup of tea, the prince was defeated. He admitted defeat with a red face and hurried off the stage.

The Beast King had a look of displeasure on his face. Although the prince was taught by the Prince's tutor, he had also been carefully trained by him since he was young. In just a few rounds, the prince admitted defeat and stepped down. Isn't this a slap in his face?

The Beast King put away his look of watching a show, stood up, and walked onto the stage. "This martial arts test will be conducted by me personally!"

“Wow…” There was an uproar from the audience!

"The king is going to take part in the match himself?"

"This little Yue family kid is in such a pity!"

"What should I do? What should I do?" Princess Shu Yan was filled with anxiety.

"Good! Come on, father! Father will win!" The prince took the lead in clapping and cheering for the Beast King!

"The Beast King will win! Will win!" Led by the prince, cheers of encouragement resounded throughout the venue.

Only the old prophet's expression remained calm. Dao's expression became excited. "I am Dao, the boy from the Yue family. Please teach me, King! If I win the competition by chance, I hope that King of Beasts can fulfill my wish!" Dao looked at King of Beasts and said respectfully.

"Oh? What's your wish? Tell me about it!" The Beast King became interested and asked.

"Let's talk about it after I win the game!" Dao replied.

"Hehe! Tell me now. Even if you lose, I might still agree to you. Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't have the chance to say it out loud!" The Beast King said with sharp eyes, looking at the knife.

"That's the kid's fate. I don't have enough strength, so I can't blame others. I accept it!" Dao replied.

"Good! How about you accept your fate? Stop talking nonsense and watch this!" The Beast King said, clenched his fists and attacked.

Dao retreated and defended well, easily defusing the Beast King's attack. The Beast King narrowed his eyes. He clenched his fists, making a clicking sound. He began to get serious.

The two sides fought back and forth for dozens of rounds. The sword dodged and feinted. Then he turned around and struck back, catching the Beast King off guard and defeating him.

Success or failure was decided in an instant. The whole place was in complete silence. Everyone stared with eyes wide open and mouths wide open. They really couldn't believe that the Beast King actually lost. The atmosphere became extremely awkward. Princess Shu Yan felt mixed emotions. She was happy for Dao but sad for her father. Oh! She was really a young girl who had just begun to fall in love. Her thoughts became sentimental.

Dao Ke didn't care whether the atmosphere was awkward or not. He bowed and clasped his fists to the Beast King who sat back on the throne. "Does the promise you made to me still count?"

The Beast King was dissatisfied at this moment. You, Yue Dao, are really a fool who has no idea and no vision. Humph! With so many people watching, how could I deny my debt?

"Of course it counts! Go ahead!" The Beast King tried his best to speak calmly.

"Thank you, Beast King! Thank you, Beast King! I have always admired your little female cub. Finally, I couldn't help myself and expressed my feelings. Fortunately, the Beast God has mercy on us. We are in love with each other. Please help me, Beast King. I want to marry Guang as soon as possible and enter the Yue family. I will also fulfill my parents' wish and take your husband's surname to make the two Jins happy!"

"Boom!..." There was another commotion among the crowd.

"Light? Who is it?"

"Which nobleman's female cub?"

"Never heard of it!"

"The old prophet agrees?"

The Beast King originally thought that Dao would ask for a promotion! Otherwise, he would ask to marry his precious female cub Shu Yan. There were countless noble male cubs who asked to marry Yan. He didn't like any of them. In his heart, he was quite satisfied with Dao, but he asked to marry Guang? Which female cub? He couldn't remember, um...

"Please help me, Beast King!" Dao saw that Beast King was silent, and was afraid that something had changed. He hurriedly reminded him.

"Hey!" Never mind... It's just a female cub, and I didn't lose anything. "Then..."

"I object!" Shu Yan stood up and interrupted the Beast King. "I object!" Shu Yan clenched her hands. "Mr. Yue, you are going to be the successor of the old prophet. How can you be so hasty in your marriage? I'm afraid the old prophet will not agree. Please go home and discuss it carefully with the old prophet. Don't do anything to deceive your parents. There is a saying that parents' orders and matchmaker's words..." Shu Yan showed a bright and loving look and said to Dao.

"Please help me, King of Beasts!" Dao Li ignored him, didn't even look at him, Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared, and urged the King of Beasts firmly.

The moment Shu Yan stood up, the Beast King understood her thoughts. Following her words, he looked at the old prophet. "Um... about this matter. Old prophet, do you also think it is inappropriate?"

Dao secretly hated her! He glanced at Shu Yan with disgust. He looked at his father expectantly.

"I respect Dao's choice! Please, King of Beasts, fulfill my wish. We in the Yue family will treat Guang with courtesy. I will be given the surname Yue and become a female cub of the Yue family! Please rest assured, King of Beasts." The old prophet promised sincerely.

"Wow~" There were whispers among the crowd again.

"How could this Guang be so worthy that she could be guaranteed to take her husband's surname before she even got married?"

"Yes! Yes! I'm so lucky!"

"Who said it wasn't? If she really took the husband's surname, the couple would jointly manage the property and have a say in decision-making. Alas, most females wouldn't even dare to think about it!"

"Yeah, who doesn't want to have financial power?"

The Beast King rubbed his forehead, wondering if it was because of the old prophet and the sword energy? Or because of the noise of the crowd? Could it be that they didn't understand his obvious hint?

"Please fulfill your promise, Beast King!" Dao was also getting impatient! He looked at the Beast King with a firm and sharp look. "Guang and I love each other, and my father and mother are very satisfied. My bet with the king is obvious to all, please fulfill it, Beast King!"

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Beast King was also furious and just wanted to end the argument quickly. "Okay! As you say! You two, do whatever you want. I'm tired today, everyone, eat and drink well, I won't accompany you anymore!" After saying that, he angrily left!

"Farewell, my king!" Dao got the answer he wanted and was as happy as a little male cub. He really wanted to roll around in front of Guang. He turned around and said goodbye to the old prophet. He ran to find Guang to share his joy.

At this time, Shu Yan was staring at Dao's leaving back stupidly, tears streaming down her face.

The prince saw that his sister was upset, and was even more angry than he was for losing the game! He took Shu Yan's shoulders, took her away from the banquet, and comforted her with heartache.

When Shu Yan thinks back now, she can still recall the pain she felt at that time. When she was young, she met someone who was too stunning, and there was no room for anyone else in her eyes.

Alas! Even if she is a princess, what can it do? Dao never cared. Buried in his heart is always that beam of light.

The cold moonlight enveloped Shu Yan until her feet became numb. She then slowly moved her feet and walked dejectedly into the house.