Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

"Maybe you're too young to hold on for too long, so you didn't hear what the senior said."

"No, I remember very clearly that it was the senior who didn't respond. I can only wait for the next opportunity to ask him." Mona touched her belly, which had not yet shown any pregnancy, with both hands, feeling a surge of pity in her heart.

The two dragon cubs touched him from the left and right, "Brother, I am your elder brother. You must grow up quickly. I will play with you in the future."

"I'm your sister, I'll play with you too. I'll give you something delicious."

Mona felt both relieved and sad. She was relieved that after all the hardships, the two dragon cubs were safe, but she was also sad that the Qilin cubs were mutually exclusive, and that she was facing punishment from the Beast God. She was deeply concerned about whether the two cubs would be born safely.

"Witch, clan leaders! They're all here!" Heisha and Huida walked in with snow on their heads. Mona was ecstatic and sat up immediately.

"Heisha, Huida, it's been so long. Are you hurt?" Hearing Mona's question, Heisha and Huida exchanged a glance, their understanding tacit. Wu should still focus on their health first. His heart warmed. For the tribe, for his people, it was worth risking his life.

"No, no, we came back specially to tell you something."

Several beastmen sat down one after another, and Bixi poured them a cup of hot water. She patted the two on the shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work!"

"Wu, clan leader, we found Jin Yao imprisoned in the main city. Hui Qiang has taken full control of the main city. There are several groups of orcs coming from the Western Continent. The wolf tribe is of course all Hui Qiang's men, and there are also the mermaids. It's snowy and windy during the snowy season. How did they leave the sea and come to the land?"

"The mermaids can stay on land longer during the snowy season, but not during the hot season. They lack water, especially salty water, due to the heat. Are they in league with Hui Qiang?"

"It should be a cooperative relationship, all for profit. I've done some inquiries and whoever offers the highest benefits is more likely to rebel. Wu, we can give it a try. If we succeed, we can weaken their power."

"This method is feasible, Heisha, Huida, today is the day they attack the tribe, what do you two think about this?"

"Great Chief, it's strange to say, Hui Qiang was about to attack the tribe a few days ago, but a group of high-level orcs showed up, and even Hui Qiang treated him with respect, calling him Master!"

"Are you sure?" Long Ying stood up from the chair!

"I'm sure it was Hui Qiang who personally went to the city gate to pick me up. I heard it all clearly from the side, but the man was wearing black clothes that even covered his head, so I couldn't see his face clearly. I just felt dangerous!"

"Sure enough, they are here for me and my two cubs. Long Kui, long time no see!" Long Ying clenched his fists, and the blue veins on his arms were exposed.

"Brother Ying, calm down. Now that we know it's Long Kui, we can make plans early. Ruirui, Mengmeng, don't go out during this period. Stay with mother every day, okay?"

Although the two little ones didn't know what was going on, they intuitively felt that it was related to them and nodded obediently, "I know, Mom!"

"Just be good, Heisha, Huida. I'll have to work hard once more. Return to the main city and persuade the mermaids to rebel," Mona instructed. "Be careful not to be discovered. Your own safety is paramount."

Heisha and Huida responded in unison: "Don't worry, Wu!"

After the two left, Mona turned to Long Ying and said, "No matter what, we must be prepared to deal with it. The children are still young, and we must not let them come to any harm."

Long Ying looked at Mona with a firm gaze, "Well, I will protect you."

Meanwhile, inside the main city, Hui Qiang was plotting their next move with his master, Long Kui...

"Master, are you sure you can catch those two little dragon cubs? I heard they are protected by a mysterious power." Hui Qiang asked with some doubt.

Long Kui sneered, "Humph, they're just two brats. As long as we plan carefully, we can capture them easily. Then, the secrets of the Qilin clan will belong to us!"

"Okay, then let's continue learning animal taming." Mona looked at everyone with a firm gaze.

Uncle Wu and Yu also returned to the tribe and brought back the rabbit tribe's wolfsbane.

"Witch, we've been wandering around the main city and haven't spotted any orcs or ferocious beasts. We're safe these few days."

"That's good. Thanks to that Dragon King, we have a chance to catch our breath."

A few days later, Heisha and Huida finally persuaded the mermaids. Mona also sent them a letter with terms they couldn't refuse, and agreed to meet in the Myriad Beasts Tribe. So, they decided to betray Huiqiang. The mermaid leader, along with two of his men, Heisha and Huida, infiltrated the tribe, while the rest of the mermaids stayed behind to observe the situation.

Mona specifically mentioned in the letter that she would find a way to rescue Jin Yao and bring him back to the Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe.

At night, the leader of the mermaid tribe, along with two of his men, sneaked into the city lord's mansion together with Heisha and Huida.

They quietly bypassed the patrolling soldiers and came to the place where Jin Yao was imprisoned.

Jin Yao was locked in a secret room with a huge iron lock on the door.

The leader of the mermaid tribe used all his strength and finally opened the door lock.

However, just as they were about to take Jin Yao away, an accident happened.

A dark shadow flashed by, blocking their way.

The black shadow slowly raised his head, revealing a ferocious face.

It turned out to be Long Kui!

"Everyone, sorry for the long wait. It's very easy to take him away, but you have to leave your lives behind." Long Kui's gloomy voice sounded, like the devil demanding lives in this cold night.

"Sir, you misunderstood. I made a deal with the city lord before, and now I come to ask for supplies." said the leader of the mermaid tribe.

"Oh! What deal? How come I didn't know about it?" Hui Qiang appeared at the right time.

"During the winter trading day, City Lord Jin Yao traded charcoal and pottery for our shark silk and pearls. He also promised to give us another batch of charcoal during the snow season. I asked you for charcoal, but you all said it was handled by Jin Yao. So, he's the one we should ask for. We don't want to give away our shark silk and pearls for nothing, so we came to him."

Long Kui stared at Hui Qiang with sharp eyes. "Is that true?"

"It seems so. Someone down there mentioned it!"

"Idiot!" Long Kui turned away and left, leaving Hui Qiang standing there at a loss!

"Master Hui Qiang, our two tribes have always kept to themselves. I will go to Jin Yao to get my supplies and leave. I won't cause you any trouble. Please be flexible."

"Okay, you can go in. Just ask him where the supplies are. I'll send someone to get them for you. But I can't take him out. These are turbulent times, and it's difficult for me to do this. Please understand!"

"Okay, I promise you!"

"You two stay and help!" Hui Qiang gestured to the two men beside him.