The Beast King's Little Wife

Huang Lili was furious. Trials were supposed to be incredibly painful. Once a trial began, chaos would ensue.

It absolutely disagrees with this.

"Sizzle... sizzle... sizzle..."

A series of protests did not soften Sam's heart.

On the contrary, it made her laugh out loud with even more smugness. It had been a long time since she had seen this child so frantic; clearly, he had found a real candidate for a future partner.

That day, Sam gathered many elders who lived nearby, and the elders took the lead in contacting other elderly people.

"The trial has begun. This?"

The older folks were all shocked.

"Our younger generation needs to be tested in many ways. Only through trials in harsh environments can our descendants have a longer-term future. Although there aren't many young people in our village now, the population of the other five neighboring villages isn't much either. So trials are necessary."

An elder nodded in agreement, “That’s right. Only villages that win first place in the trials and growth process are qualified to be valued by the city lord of the Hundred Tribes. Only in this way can they gain a foothold in this area.”

With the majority agreeing, others will have no further objections.

As a result, the idea that the younger generation would undergo trials spread throughout the village.

"Trials? What are these?"

As the village chief's wife, Lin Dujuan was among the first to know this news.

Tiger Mom's eyes sparkled with excitement, yet also with worry.

"The so-called trial is that every ten or eight years, all thirty young men under the age of 30 in the village are gathered together to compete in hunting with people from five other villages. During the sixty days of hunting, whoever hunts the most animal teeth and the most animal meat is the final winner."

"Oh, it's just hunting."

Lin Dujuan was unimpressed when she heard it was just hunting.

Tiger Mom scolded her for her nonchalant response.

"You silly child, you definitely don't understand what this trial is like. Let me tell you, it's not just the young men who have to undergo the trial. You females also need to participate in the trial."

"Ah, the females are coming too. Well...aren't the females only responsible for giving birth and pleasing the males?"

It was only then that Lin Dujuan realized that things seemed to be beyond her imagination.

If the females are allowed to go along, it means that the males not only have to hunt, but also protect the females from being harmed by others.

"Yes, actually, this is a test for the young. It's an absolute test for both males and females. If someone suffers a crushing defeat or heavy losses during the hunt, it means that their village is very likely to be swallowed up. And their females, along with the villagers, young and old, will become slaves of the victor. It's a... cruel trial. Each trial means a new village will emerge. Some older ones will merge or be swallowed up and destroyed. Our village, in fact, has been formed through continuous mergers..."

"Wait a minute, this hunting trial isn't just about our six villages, is it? I'm hearing there are even more new competing villages?"

Moreover, what exactly is this group of people trying to achieve by competing for trials after only ten years?

"Let me finish!" Tiger Mom said sternly. Startled, Lin Dujuan quickly straightened her posture and listened attentively.

"What I mean is, we are among the larger villages in this area that are qualified to compete. However, once the news of the trial spreads, other villages, including new villages that were not qualified to participate in our hunting grounds in the previous round, will definitely join in. If one of the new villages wins, it means that we, the old and defeated villages, will have to give up our former territory and thus become villages that cannot participate in the hunting grounds of the six major villages."

Hearing this, Lin Dujuan suddenly realized something.

"In other words, this so-called hunting trial is actually a battle to seize and defend territory. This... is really crucial."

The cruelty has been demonstrated once again.

So this is how territory is won through trials and competition.

"This isn't a trial. This is... dragging the entire village into a final battle."

Lin Dujuan sighed softly, worried about this trial.

Tiger Mom nodded, "That's exactly how it is. It's called a trial, but in reality, it's a brutal competition between villages. Whoever is eliminated loses their territory. Losing territory means having to leave and go somewhere else. That's considered a bit better. What's even more brutal is being taken in as a slave and sold to Hundred Towns or even more distant cities."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law both fell silent.

This fact makes it impossible to be happy or have any expectations.

"Can't we just stop this kind of brutal competition?" Lin Dujuan asked, then shook her head.

Tiger Mom shook her head with pity.

"Actually, this kind of trial is better than assassinations or invasions between villages. At least it's out in the open, and everyone can be prepared. If it were done in secret, far too many people would die. Living, even as a slave, is better than being killed..."

Lin Dujuan nodded, "Indeed, only by living can there be hope."

The trial was about to begin, and the consent of just one village wasn't enough; at least three tribes or villages needed to agree. Therefore, the next step was for villagers to send out the trial notices.

The final decision on whether or not to participate in the trial was made a month later. After all, it takes time for information to travel between villages.

The final decision will likely be made next spring.

After all, once the decision is made, there is still the training in each village, the cooperation of the females, and the forced training.

"So, from now on, all the females, young males, and even some beast-like beings in our village who are about to transform into human form will have to undergo trial training?"

It was at this moment that Lin Dujuan realized an important problem.

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean. It's a pity that I probably won't be able to enjoy your cooking so easily anymore. Training is such a tough job. It's tough for both males and females. It's painful for you all. Besides, you've added some crops to the fields, so we have to keep going. Sigh, life's going to be quite lively."

Well, so this is how things work out. Lin Dujuan gritted her teeth.

"Training, but in order to become stronger, I think I should also undergo some training. Females, are you ready? We can fight alongside the males, just like them!"

Thinking about all this, Lin Dujuan couldn't help but feel her blood boil...