Chapter 703: Only by being obedient can one live long

"Father, will the tribe still send out beastman squads to search for these missing beastman warriors?"

"The Sea Snake Clan Chief nodded: 'Go, we still don't know why these beastmen went missing; sending out beastman squads serves two purposes: one is to find these missing beastmen, the other is to see if we can discover what caused them to disappear.'"

"The young beastman remained silent for a moment before saying: 'Father, do you think the beastmen's disappearances are related to the Beast God's recent wrath?'"

"The Sea Snake Clan Chief startled, his face full of worry suddenly bursting with hope, he firmly patted the young beastman's shoulder: 'Yes, how could I not have thought of that? This is the Beast God's punishment!'"

"Thinking this, he no longer had the heart to eat; he immediately rose and walked toward the outside of the tent."

"The female busy by the fire saw this, quickly rose and ran over, as if using all her strength, her face flushed as she grabbed the Sea Snake Clan Chief's arm."

"Although her voice was soft, she spoke anxiously: 'Chief... chief, the food is ready; please... please eat something before you leave, this is meat from a land beast I painstakingly obtained.'"

"Stopped by a female who dared not speak loudly, the Sea Snake Clan Chief felt irritated; he was in a hurry to go report to the Grand Shaman, having no patience to quibble with a female."

"He lightly swung his thick arm, and the female clinging to him was like a pelt draped over his elbow, effortlessly flung away."

"'Don't get in the way, I'm getting tired of eating land beast meat.'"

"Having said that in an impatient tone, he quickly strode toward the Sea Snake Grand Shaman's tent."

"The female flung aside sat dazed on the ground, watching the beastman's silhouette quickly vanish from sight, tears gradually blurring her eyes."

"Stifled sobs poured from her throat, causing the young beastman standing not far away to darken his gaze."

"Watching his own A Mu cry in sorrow, the corner of his mouth curled into a strange arc."

"The young beastman walked to the female's side and slowly squatted down: 'A Mu, don't cry; beastman warriors have been going missing these days in the tribe, Father is also very busy, let's ask him to come again next time.'"

"The stifled sobs paused; the female, bent over and crying in sorrow, slowly pushed herself up."

"'Slap!'"

"A crisp slap rang out in the simple tent, and the air instantly fell silent."

"The young beastman's eyes grew even darker."

"The female didn't notice her child's change at all, instead jumping up from the ground in an instant, pointing at the young beastman and speaking hatefully: 'How useless you are, your father has arrived home, yet you actually let him leave?'"

"Can't you think of a way to make him stay?"

"Isn't your father the one who likes you the most?"

"I haven't seen him in ages, do you know that?"

"What's the use of raising you!"

"Voices of complaint rang in his ears; the young beastman first listened silently to the female's grumbling."

"After a moment, not knowing which sentence he heard, he suddenly let out a low laugh."

"Although it was a clear laugh, the female felt chills run down the back of her neck."

"She timidly shrank her neck: 'You... what are you laughing at?'"

"The young beastman released his hold on the female's hand, slowly rose to his feet, and looked down at the middle-aged female whose face was smeared with tears and snot."

"'A Mu, you must remember, your current good life—who gives you food, who gives you beast pelts to wear, who lets you live in the earthen cave?'"

"The young beastman's tone was gentle, as if coaxing an unreasonable A Mu: 'A Mu, you must obey, only then can you live long.'"

"Having said that, he again squatted down to help the middle-aged female sit on a nearby beast pelt mat: 'Please sit, I'll go prepare food.'"

"Watching the young beastman's retreating back, the middle-aged female felt somewhat dazed."

"How similar, this back view is exactly like his father's."

"While all tribes in Bai Sha Yan Hai were overwhelmed, the Snow Moon Tribe had already carved a road up the once sheer, steep cliff face."

"The mountain path was wide enough for two beastmen to lie side by side, the steps also broad, all polished by the pure human slaves."

"'Is... is this made from the stone slabs we polished?'"

"'Nonsense, that was clearly carved out by the Beastman Sir and Half-Beast Warriors.'"

"'But... but the stone slabs laid on top were polished by our own hands.'"

"Gazing at the long staircase that seemed to stretch to the horizon, not only the pure human slaves but also the Half-Beast Warriors and Beastman Warriors responsible for the excavation couldn't help but exclaim in awe."

"It was too magnificent; if not for their still-fatigued bodies, they themselves would hardly believe that such a godlike staircase was actually built by them."

"'Grand Shaman, is this the staircase leading to the Beast God's Domain?'"

"Perhaps overwhelmed by such a magnificent staircase, a usually timid pure human slave mustered courage to ask softly."

"But in that quiet moment, even though his voice was already light and small, it still reached the ears of Wu Yue standing at the front."

"Hearing this, her eyes lit up; she suddenly thought of something and exclaimed: 'Under normal circumstances, this staircase is the tribe's passage in and out, but when the staircase glows, only those acknowledged and summoned by the Beast God can pass through the glowing staircase to reach the Beast God's Domain where the Beast God resides.'"

"As her words fell, the beastmen, half-beasts, and pure human slaves originally standing behind her all dropped to their knees with a clatter: 'May the Beast God bless us!'"

"Wu Yue narrowed her eyes and smiled wickedly."

"After everyone admired this grand construction project, aside from the beastman warriors on duty today, the rest of the tribespeople were allowed to rest."

"'What are you planning again?'"

"Yuan Lang looked at the small female seated steadily on the beast pelt mat opposite him, his eyes smiling as he spoke."

"Wu Yue hehe laughed: 'Naturally I have my purpose; you have also seen how the people of the Beast World Continent revere the Beast God.'"

"We have just arrived at Bai Sha Yan Hai; among the three super tribes here, only the Sea Eel Tribe has a good relationship with us."

"The Sea Snake Tribe bears a grudge against us, and the Shark Tribe is also not easy to get along with; should any conflict arise later..."

"She turned her head to look at the heaven-reaching staircase on the small salt field: 'This staircase that can lead to the Beast God's Domain might be our opportunity.'"

"Yuan Lang pondered: 'People's faith in gods and buddhas has always been unwavering.'"

"In the country where he once lived, from the monarch and officials down to the common folk, all firmly believed in the divine right of kings."

"The incense in the temples was even more flourishing, with belief in gods and buddhas surpassing belief in oneself."

"'Tomorrow I will take the beastman warriors up to the mountain forest to gather some materials, while the half-beast warriors and pure human slaves will remain on the beach to continue polishing the stone bricks.'"