Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

"Hui Qiang, do you know which tribe provided this charcoal as tribute? We can also stock up on some. It's too cold during this snowy season."

"Master, I don't know either. Jin Yao instructed Jin Jue to get that tiger beast."

"Idiot, you can't trade important supplies yourself, yet you let others interfere!"

"I was only thinking about storing food at the time and didn't pay attention to these things. Now ask Jin Yao."

"I said you were stupid, you really are stupid. Now can we ask you the answer? Mermaid, I'm telling you, I can give you the gold, but you have to give us half of the charcoal."

"Haha! I know you're a strong one, but this request is too much. I don't care how many people are in your main city or outside. It's not that easy to destroy my mermaids. Believe it or not, if I blow the conch, you land beasts will no longer have salt crystals. Don't treat my sea people as soft persimmons! Humph!"

"Chief, my master didn't mean that!"

"What do you mean by not having that intention? Are you planning to rob me?"

"Boy, you are so arrogant. Believe it or not, I will kill you right now." Long Kui said viciously.

"Haha! You're even more arrogant. Since we can't reach an agreement, let's break off relations. Come, tell the people below to blow the conch shell and urge them to not come ashore to trade salt crystals and seafood. Any land animals that approach the ocean will be killed without mercy!"

Hui Qiang was in a dilemma and couldn't afford to offend either side. He walked between the two and stopped them. "Chief, let's talk it over nicely. Don't get angry." "Humph!" The chief sneered. Hui Qiang pulled his master out a little and said softly.

"Master, at this critical moment, we must not make enemies with the mermaids. They want the golden glitter to give him. We will secretly send people to follow them. When they have prepared the supplies, we will pretend to be stray beasts and rob them."

Long Kui's slightly narrowed eyes suddenly lit up. "You are the one with a future! Just do as you say." After the master and disciple finished discussing, they turned around and went back into the house.

"How about it? Have you thought about it?" the leader asked arrogantly.

Long Kui sighed in mock helplessness and said, "Well, fine, I'll give you the golden glow. But, this charcoal..."

He hesitated to speak, deliberately whetting the leader's appetite.

"What? Tell me what your conditions are!" the leader shouted anxiously.

"We can help you find the source of charcoal, but after we find it, we want a share." Long Kui finally stated his purpose.

The leader hesitated for a moment, knowing that this was courting disaster. As long as Jin Yao was brought out of the main city safely, someone would come to pick him up. Finally, he agreed.

"Okay, that's settled. I hope you won't play any tricks, but you'll pay for the crystals to buy the charcoal."

"Of course it's us."

"But, will Jin Yao really take us to find charcoal when he sees your people? This is a bit risky!"

"We'll send two people to follow you, so he won't notice you. We'll show up again when the transaction is due."

"Well, that's the only way. Without further ado, let's get ready and take Jin Yao with us and leave immediately. In this Ghost Snow Season, the sooner we find the female and cubs of our tribe, the better our hope."

Long Kui was secretly delighted, but remained calm on the surface. It seemed that this year's snow season wasn't just affecting land beasts; even the sea creatures were affected.

"Don't worry, we are also considering the interests of everyone."

The two sides reached an agreement and decided to cooperate with each other for their own ulterior motives.

Next, they will embark on a journey to find charcoal...

Mona, who was in the Myriad Beasts Tribe, had already anticipated this and was prepared to receive them in the empty Silver Wolf Tribe. If the rescue failed, they could evacuate the Silver Wolf Tribe and return to the Myriad Beasts Tribe. It would only take a cup of tea for the flying beast to arrive.

"Little one, everyone, let me discuss this with you. I'm going to use the beast pill I got when I go to the advanced level. I've been wandering around in various dimensions, and the rules of the beast world have sealed my true body. I can't exert my true strength, and I'm afraid I have no chance of winning against Long Kui."

"No need to discuss. As long as it's useful to you, you can take it. With the enemy at hand, improving yourself is the most important thing. And you guys, we still have the beast crystals from when we hunted the ferocious beasts. Take them all. We'll upgrade our family as a whole. This includes me and my two cubs."

"Little one, you mean everyone should go."

"Yes, a family should be together, sharing misfortune and prosperity!"

Mona and the other beastmen packed their bags, took their two cubs, and set off for the advancement site. At the tribe's main gate, they met the elders and Yu. They informed him of their need for advancement and instructed Yu and the Eagle orcs to keep a close eye on the main city. If there was any sign of trouble, they should immediately contact them at the advancement site.

The mermaids and Jin Yao set out on a journey to find charcoal. Along the way, they crossed mountains and forests, moving forward with difficulty.

A few days later, they arrived at a strange place with steep terrain and towering mountains that looked extremely dangerous.

"Look, there seems to be a tribe ahead." Jin Yao said, pointing ahead.

When everyone looked forward, they saw some simple houses and people walking around.

"Maybe there will be the charcoal we are looking for." A glimmer of anticipation flashed in everyone's eyes.

They approached the tribe cautiously, but found that it was deserted, as if it had been abandoned.

Just as they were confused, Heisha stepped forward and said, "Yes, this is the Silver Wolf Tribe. Huida and I once lived here."

The mermaid leader understood immediately that they had arrived at the negotiation site, the Silver Wolf Tribe.

"Everyone has worked hard these days, sleeping in the open air. It's better if no one is living here. Let's rest for two days and then look for another one!"

"Okay, chief, let's go clean up two houses. You can walk around the tribe and see if there is any danger!" Several mermaids cleaned up spontaneously.

"Chief, Huida and I have lived here before. Let me show you around." Heisha seized the opportunity to lobby.

Gray led the way, and Heisha took the opportunity to say, "Chief, our witch was delayed due to something outside, and she probably won't be here for three days. She asked me to tell you that you can stay in the Silver Wolf Tribe, and someone will deliver daily necessities to you!"

"You'd better be telling the truth. It's worth it for me to go through so much trouble and offend Hui Qiang and Long Kui. Choosing to cooperate with you had better be worth it! Don't let me down!"

"Of course! Our tribesmen will be delivering daily necessities soon. If you don't mind, Chief, you can come with me to the Myriad Beasts Tribe for an on-site inspection!"

"Not waiting for your witch to come? Can I go to your tribe?"

"Chief, our witch's original words are: if you doubt someone, don't employ him; if you employ someone, don't doubt him. Sooner or later, you will become one family. There is nothing that cannot be seen or said. But our situation is awkward. The main city wants to annex our Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe! We have to be on guard!"

"Okay, I'll find an opportunity later and go to your Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe. If it really brings endless benefits to us, I don't mind helping you deal with Hui Qiang."

"Chief, please come this way!" Heisha brought the chief to the altar of the Silver Wolf Tribe. Pointing at the wolf totem, he said

"I'm originally a Black Wolf orc from the Western Continent. Two years ago, during the snowy season, I was ordered to infiltrate the Silver Wolf Tribe. Later, I moved with the tribe to the Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe! It was their witch who gave me a choice and allowed me to find a partner and settle down regardless of past grudges. This gave me a place to rely on and depend on in my life as an orc! I'm proud to be a member of the Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe!"