Chapter 621: While they're away, put it away

He couldn't be bothered to deal with this sea beastfolk whose brain was already waterlogged, Teng Qian turned his head to the long-haired beastfolk standing there: 'Still leaving?'

The beastfolk turned his head to look at them, his sharp-angled side profile taking on a hint of arrogance in the moonlight, his indifferent gaze full of mockery and impatience toward them, as if he despised them for wasting his time.

Thinking of the miraculous items he had received from the medicine shaman of the Snow Moon Tribe, and the rewards and praise his father had given him after receiving those items, the long-haired beastfolk's heart surged with heat.

The apprehension that had just risen in his heart was instantly burned away by the heat within.

He waved off the tribesmen pulling at his beast hide, his face resolute as he looked at Teng Qian at the front: 'Teng Qian, brother, please lead the way.'

Having said that, he led the nervously excited tribesmen beside him toward the place where the firelight gathered not far away.

As the distance closed, the scene of the firelight finally came into view of all the beasts.

Bonfires were scattered across the clearing like flowers blooming everywhere on a spring meadow, and in the firelight they also saw the surrounding beast-hide tents thick as a swarm.

"This... so many people!"

Teng Qian and the Beastman Warriors of the Kuma Tribe glanced at the dazed sea beastfolk, let out a soft snort, and headed toward the city gate not far away.

The long-haired beastfolk could no longer afford to dwell on his shock, quickly leading his tribesmen to follow.

The males seated around the fire were not afraid upon seeing so many beastman warriors; instead, each looked at this group of beastmen with unfamiliar hair colors, eyes full of curiosity.

Only after the sea tribe's party had gone far did the males begin to discuss the identities of those beastman warriors who had just passed.

Teng Qian led the sea beastfolk all the way to the tribe's central meeting hall, only to find it completely pitch black inside.

The male guard bowed respectfully: 'Lord Teng Qian, Shaman Yue has already left to rest; he ordered you to lodge the sea tribe's beastman warriors in the guest rooms, and we will discuss the trade tomorrow.'

Teng Qian nodded, turned to look at the sea tribe beastman warriors behind him with unpleasant expressions, and said: 'Come on, I'll take you to the resting place.'

Having said that, he ignored their grim faces and placed them in the tribe's designated guest quarters.

At that time, many rooms in the guest area still had lights on, and even most of the house entrances had males standing guard.

Upon seeing Teng Qian, they each performed a respectful salute, then curiously inspected the unfamiliar sea beastfolk before turning their gaze back to continue guarding.

Inside the room, the long-haired beastfolk stared blankly at the burning candle on the table.

Isn't this something very precious? Why is it used merely to light the lodgings of outsiders with such a precious item?

As he pondered, the firelight before him suddenly went out; although beastfolk can see in the dark, this abrupt darkness still made the long-haired beastfolk blink.

He turned his pitch-black face toward his own family member who was carefully stuffing the still-smoking candle into a beast-hide wrap, his stiff pale face saying: 'What are you doing?'

That sea beastfolk was wholly immersed in the joy of obtaining the precious item, completely unaware of his captain's expression.

He laughed like a fool: 'The Snow Moon Tribe is really stupid, actually putting such a precious item in our quarters; this one could be exchanged for many things—quick, take it back while they're away.'

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