Chapter 173: Progress

Hearing that, Ke Si lightly tapped his finger on the table; Yun Li didn't know what he was thinking, but felt his gaze linger on her for a while.

"Let's go." He suddenly stood up.

The elder who came along glanced at Yun Li, said nothing, and followed Ke Si toward the courtyard gate.

But the remaining male lingered at Yun Li's house a bit longer, then, with a smiling face, walked out casually.

After everyone outside the courtyard left, Yun Li finally looked at the black wind beast in the corner and asked Leng Xiu, who was at home, "Why was this left behind?"

"They have something to ask Ji Xuan for help with; this is for you."

With that explanation, Leng Xiu nodded in understanding, "Oh, then we'll deal with this black wind beast after Axuan returns."

When Beastmen seek help, they indeed have to give some food or salt ore (of course Beastmen usually choose the former; Crystal Core is not hard currency in Heiyan Shanmai) to the other party. But Ke Si and his group offered a black wind beast, which seemed too valuable. Yun Li couldn't help but worry that their request of Ji Xuan might be burdensome, so she thought it better to wait for Ji Xuan's return, learn the situation, and then decide what to do with the black wind beast.

Leng Xiu seemed to guess what she was thinking; he stopped his action, looked up, and said to Yun Li:

"Actually, there's no need to wait for him. The Witch Doctor and his group only want to set up a stall on Eagle Mountain, but negotiating with the chieftain is too troublesome, so they want Ji Xuan's help just to greet the chieftain and the Priest."

The establishment of Eagle Mountain was partly intended to attract the Snake Beastmen of the Youbuluo, so although Ke Si's party's request to Ji Xuan about setting up a stall was unexpected, the original purpose was ultimately achieved.

So after Ji Xuan returned home and learned of this from Yun Li and Leng Xiu, he thought for only two seconds and told them, "There's no problem. Later I'll have Ge find them a good spot on Eagle Mountain for their stall."

But Yun Li suddenly wondered, "I don't know whether they found a stall for themselves or for the Snake Beastmen who came with their own females?"

Ji Xuan thought for a moment and replied, "Probably both."

However, with A Li's suggestion, he could arrange a larger area for the Youbuluo Snake Beastmen, making it easier for them to set up stalls.

"How are the Snake Beastmen who came along doing in the tribe? Will they stay in the tribe permanently?"

This had nothing to do with Yun Li, so she initially brushed it aside.

When she thought of it today, she became interested and asked.

Ji Xuan shook his head, "It's not great, but a few are still willing to stay in the tribe for their own females."

The few who are willing to stay belong to the same family; their females were captured while still young. The First Beast Husband and other Beast Husbands are Snake Beastmen. If the females' parents hadn't been adamant that the females not return to Youbuluo, that female might indeed have taken her Beast Husband and offspring to see her parents and then returned to Youbuluo.

As for the other female Snake Beast Husbands in the Silver Eagle Tribe, they live there very repressively. Some females can't bear seeing them unhappy in the Silver Eagle Tribe and decide the two tribes will alternate residence, while others have already considered dissolving the partnership.

The latter caused a stir, with many Beastmen in the tribe watching the spectacle, and the females of those families spent all day only remembering cultivation and watching Eagle Mountain and He's side of things, having no time at all to care about these matters.

"Oh~"

After listening, Yun Li lowered her head, her thoughts unknown; Ji Xuan went over, pinched her cheek, and asked, "What do you want for lunch today?"

"Noodles and grilled meat, and a wild vegetable soup as well."

Although she knew Ji Xuan and his group never prepared only what she mentioned, Yun Li still stated the food she wanted each time.

"Fine. The black wind beast is actually tasty when pan‑fried, and its beast blood is good for Beastmen's bodies. Drink a few more sips at noon."

Just as Ji Xuan finished that sentence, he saw Yun Li's face wrinkle, and a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

Ferocious beast blood is actually a good thing; it can be brewed and drunk, serves as food to replenish stamina during hunts, and according to the Priest, some ferocious beast blood is also a Spirit Medicine that can heal wounds.

But the females of one's own tribe have always strongly resisted drinking beast blood; even when forced, it must be boiled.

"Got it. I'll drink a few more sips at noon."

Yun Li couldn't get past that mental hurdle, but she knew ferocious beast blood helps temper the beast blood in her body, boosting her strength, so even if she dislikes it, she will still drink it when needed.

Seeing her a bit glum about drinking beast blood, Ji Xuan raised his hand, patted her head in comfort, and then received a reproachful look from the female.

Ji Xuan's gaze softened as he leaned down to coax his female a few words, when Mu Qing's voice came from outside.

"Ji Xuan, I've already hunted down the rhino python you wanted; when I returned, I had someone deliver it to the tribe's ice cave."

After speaking, the male who entered saw Yun Li sitting beside Ji Xuan, pursed his lips, his face showing an unhappy expression, but when he saw her, he burst into a brilliant smile.

"What's going on? What were you just talking about?"

Mu Qing walked over and asked.

"Axuan just told me the black wind beast's blood is a good thing, and told me to drink a few more sips at noon."

Yun Li said, sighing, "I know, I know, but I still don't like drinking it."

Facing this issue, Mu Qing didn't know how to persuade her, so he rubbed her head in comfort.

Yun Li's face showed a speechless expression, but she quickly thought this was her Beast Husband's concern for her, so she changed the subject, saying:

"Axuan, are you having A Qing hunt the rhino python for the Sacrificial Activity two days from now?"

Previously, the Sacrificial Activity was postponed because of the half‑Beastmen issue, so now they and Ji Xuan still lack a Pairing Ceremony in the eyes of other Beastmen.

"Hmm. At the Sacrificial Activity two days later, should A Li wear your new clothes?"

Ji Xuan's remark reminded Yun Li.

The tribe's Sacrificial Activity will certainly attract many Beastmen. If she appears there wearing a garment made of reed fibers, it will definitely draw many Beastmen's attention to her clothing, and then, striking while the iron is hot, have He and the others put the reed‑fiber garments on sale at the Market, which will surely attract many Beastmen buyers.

"Yes, and He and the others have actually found a few dyeable plants, so I'll give them my dress to work on; it should look great."

He and the others have already tested it; as long as the dyed garments are colored several times and repeatedly air‑dried, even if they fade a bit after washing later, it won't be severe.

This situation was already a pleasant surprise for Yun Li.

Not to mention, with Uncle Ge Li's help, the simple weaving tools are also nearly complete.

Of course, those weaving tools can never match the looms Yun Li saw at the modern history museum; they still have plenty of room for improvement.