Chapter 152: Advancing Side by Side

Ahe was stunned; their current predicament was already enough to give them a headache, let alone think as far ahead as Yun Li.

Even if some Beastmen considered the cubs' future, they neither have the strength of Yun Li's family nor decent skills, so they cannot forge a bright path for themselves or the cubs.

"Then, what should we do?"

Yun Li sighed, "So you think why I handed the clothing‑making technique to you early? It's so you can have a useful skill."

Ahe felt that indescribable surge of emotion again, plus a trace of shame, because they've never had such things; they just want to make the days ahead pass well.

"A Li"

She suddenly bit her lip and said, "May I pass the clothing‑making technique to other Beastmen? Then those Beastmen would also…"

Before she could finish, Ahe met Yun Li's all‑seeing gaze, and she instantly fell silent.

"Do you truly mean it? Know that once this clothing‑making skill is given to them, the Beastmen of the Silver Eagle Tribe will also learn it, and with their Hunting Squad and Patrol Team gathering large reed grass, the reed threads they produce will surely outnumber yours.

Then you expect to rely on your Beast Husband, laboring each day to collect a bit of reed grass? Will the few items they make be enough for your own use?"

Yun Li's question again stumped Ahe; she nervously asked, "Then what should I do?"

"That depends on what you think."

Yun Li smiled, "If you truly wish to teach, you must consider whether teaching is better than not teaching. If you teach, how will you teach?"

"If you don't teach, when the Silver Eagle Tribe's Beastmen come to you later, how will you deal with the tribe's Beastmen?"

"And then? A Li, can you be clearer?"

Ahe listened to each question and just felt a splitting headache.

Teaching isn't right, not teaching isn't right—so is it better to teach them or not?

"Did I not explain clearly enough? The crucial point still depends on what you think. Whether you teach or not, the decision is in your hands; I won't involve myself in the rest.

As long as you figure out what to do, that's enough."

Yun Li looked at her with a smile and said.

She has already pointed out the most critical issues; does she expect me to twist everything into pieces and feed it to her mouth? There's no such perfect solution.

Moreover, she doesn't want the Beastmen who will later serve her to lack even this problem‑solving ability; otherwise, each time she orders something, would she have to teach them hand‑by‑hand how to accomplish it?

Ahe wore a troubled expression, "After all, this skill was taught to us by A Li; if we teach them, they should at least pay a tuition to you, right?"

But Yun Li only shook her head, "If you teach them, you may charge tuition if you wish; if you don't want to, let them do something else."

Ahe was silent for a moment, seeming to understand a bit, so Yun Li still leaned toward her teaching the clothing‑making skill to other Beastmen.

Ask again!

She steadied her thoughts and tentatively asked, "A Li, what exactly is this 'other' you mentioned?"

"Earlier I didn't ask you to add more variations; you could have other Beastmen help you figure out how to make clothes without relying on Uncle Ge Li."

Yun Li pointed out, "After all, Uncle Ge Li is only one Beastman; if you teach many Beastmen, he won't be able to handle that many reed threads."

If there were a tool that could turn reed threads directly into pieces of cloth of varying sizes like beast skins, or even change the reed threads into other colors, that would be great.

Then could we make prettier, more varied clothes?

Ahe frowned after listening, "Yes, if only there were a way to turn reed threads into cloth like beast skin."

I wonder if Uncle Ge Li has a method?

"You could go ask him."

Yun Li looked at her and said, "If Uncle Ge Li has a method, let him bring people to make it, and then ask him whether the cloth made from reed threads can be dyed another color, or whether the cloth can be turned into more attractive clothing."

He has been making clothes for so many years; he's certainly proficient in this area. If you go find him and talk more, it won't be a mistake.

Yun Li still held great expectations for Uncle Ge Li, because any clothing design she sketches, once she explains it clearly to him, he can make.

If he can further improve in this field, the Silver Eagle Tribe might even produce a fashion designer.

But before that, Uncle Ge Li must first solve his own basic survival problems.

His current situation is just like Ahe's: he only thinks of swapping clothes for a bit of food, but the reed threads are already out; will it still take a long time for weaving tools to appear?

Yun Li urged Ahe and the others to ask Uncle Ge Li this, hoping to make him realize that staying stagnant won't work; he must break through from mechanical production toward fashion design.

Otherwise, sooner or later he'll be eliminated by younger, more capable Beastmen and fall back to being ignored.

Ahe looked at Yun Li and finally fully understood why Yun Li had said so much.

But understanding in her heart, she knew that achieving what Yun Li described couldn't be done by her family alone.

It seems she must go back and discuss with her Beast Husband and A Lian about how to accomplish Yun Li's tasks.

After finishing the talk with Yun Li, Ahe felt full of difficulty, not knowing where to start.

Meanwhile, Ahe's Beast Husband, after speaking with Leng Xiao, also frowned.

"We have no problem mass‑producing bows and arrows for future reserves, but getting everyone to learn archery—I'm afraid some Beastmen simply won't be willing."

"Then let anyone who wants to learn do so."

Leng Xiao's voice carried a hint of displeasure, "But I have some unpleasant words to say up front: A Qing is willing to help you hunt, yet that doesn't mean he'll help whenever he has time."

After all, he's a Blue Rank Beastman, and the tribe values him highly. Since your own strength is lacking now, you must think of other ways to boost hunting success.

Whether it's learning archery or using traps, if you have the ability, forge good relations with the strong hunting squads, or have the tribe's females pair with some promising eagle Beastmen.

In short, I have only one sentence here: in the end, you must rely on yourselves.

They also reminded them about Ji Chen's matter, urging them to pay more attention themselves.

If they get dragged in because of their family's affairs and have no means of self‑protection, how can that work?

Their family's strength is great, but trying to protect their own family while ensuring all these Beastmen remain safe is simply impossible!

Ahe's Beast Husband frowned, stayed silent for a while, exhaled a breath of foul air, and said, "Alright, I understand."

"Also stock up more; if strength is lacking, supplement with other means."

Leng Xiao said, and pushed the standing chief Yue aside, "He's good with poisons, so if there's anything you don't understand, ask him more. You also know our family's current situation. It's not that we refuse to help; we simply lack the strength, so don't end up dragging you into trouble later."

It's not that we are unwilling to help you; we truly have the will but lack the strength. Don't let it later also drag you into trouble.