Chapter 105: The Handsomest I've Ever Seen

All this, Lin Manzhi also knows the food she brings out is not ordinary, so she is always extremely careful; every trip to Kuangsha City requires her to cover her face and body with camouflage.

Mo Lie and Lin Manzhi sit side by side on the sofa, their eyes lowered, looking at the Little Female holding half a watermelon beside them with a gaze of pure affection.

Zhi Zhi, I will increase my strength as soon as possible.

With me here, you will never have to fear anyone discovering your special abilities; you can freely live the life you want.

He last time in Kuangsha City drafted a training plan; I wonder how Hua Zheng has progressed with it.

As a Supernatural Male Beast, Mo Lie spends most of his time in the army, so even though he now has only 630 usable subordinates, he still trains them according to the army's warrior squads.

He left this matter to Hua Zheng, who has been by his side, clearly knowing what kind of team he wants; after about twenty days it doesn't reach the level of the warrior units he once had, but is still barely usable.

After finishing the watermelon, Mo Lie fetched water to wash her hands; Lin Manzhi used the opportunity to take the rind back into the space, toss it onto the edge of the space's Spiritual Field, watch it instantly turn into nourishment for the Spiritual Field, then return to the sofa.

Mo Lie carried a basin filled with water over, placed it on the wooden table in front of Lin Manzhi, pulled her soft, white‑jade‑like hands toward him, and gently placed her hands into the basin for a careful wash.

He turned his head, his chest leaning toward Lin Manzhi, and spoke in a calm, low voice:

"Zhi Zhi, next time we go to Kuangsha City, I want to stay longer."

At first Lin Manzhi felt a bit stiff being led to wash her hands, unaccustomed to his such delicate care; she wanted to pull her hand back, but then wondered what to do if he were to feel hurt.

The male beasts here treat females with such gentle tenderness...

One must follow local customs.

Counseling herself that way, Lin Manzhi gradually relaxed her hands and, with an untroubled expression, replied, "Sure, it's just the two of us at home; we can live wherever we want."

Consider it a trip; each time we go to Kuangsha City we rush both there and back, which is actually quite tiring.

But when Mo Lie voluntarily mentioned staying longer in Kuangsha City, Lin Manzhi felt a vague thought arise.

She asked, "What do you want to do in Kuangsha City?"

Mo Lie lifted her, now clean, from the water basin, took the white cotton cloth placed beside the basin, and gently examined her now open, slender, fair hand as if handling a precious jade.

He looked up at Lin Manzhi and said, "Nothing special; during this period I intend to seize the entire West City faction of Kuangsha City."

Lin Manzhi slowly widened her eyes: "But your Spirit Core..."

Mo Lie's deep blue eyes were cold and indifferent, showing no hint of emotion, as if the two were simply discussing how to make a piece of furniture:

"It's fine."

"Capturing these non‑supernatural Beastfolk in Kuangsha City is very easy for me."

…

Watermelon unexpectedly became a favorite of Mo Lie as well; Lin Manzhi eats a watermelon every noon and before dinner, and after about ten watermelons, Hua Zheng arrived as promised on a night.

Sixteen days have passed since the appointment with Su Li, but Lin Manzhi is not anxious; she had calculated that the Merchant Caravan arrived in the tribe yesterday.

Sha Cheng, like last time, also asked Mo Lie to escort them to Kuangsha City; they agreed to set out tomorrow riding with the Merchant Caravan.

This time there is a camel Supernatural Male Beast adept at traversing the desert, so they can reach Kuangsha City in two days and won't miss the trade arranged with Su Li.

They are to depart at dawn tomorrow; Lin Manzhi packed her luggage and didn't sleep, since during the trek tomorrow she will sit in a small carriage on a camel's back covered with a fur blanket, and will have a whole day to sleep.

She found the two contracts, stained them with Mo Lie's green ink, and pressed them onto the first contract she had signed here with someone.

At that moment, Hua Zheng's knock on the door startled Mo Lie standing nearby; Lin Manzhi secured the contracts, put on a thick cloak, and went upstairs with Mo Lie.

Hua Zheng approached silently, entered, bowed to Mo Lie, lifted his hand to remove the gray veil covering his head and draped it over his shoulder.

He revealed a slightly raised scar across his face, which did not mar his handsome looks at all, but instead added an unmistakable wildness.

When the Beastfolk here evolve, they do so to attract the few females; indeed, the stronger the race, the more handsome the Human Form becomes.

Take Mo Lie, for example.

The first time she saw him, she was dazzled by a top‑tier, strikingly handsome man—black hair, blue eyes, tall and upright, a pallid face with features that seized attention, exuding an aristocratic aura.

—the most handsome man she had ever seen.

Lin Manzhi's admiring expression was hidden by the cloak; she raised her hand and waved to Hua Zheng in the courtyard, pulling back her wandering thoughts.

In the courtyard, Mo Lie, at some point, walked over and was speaking softly with Hua Zheng.

Regaining her senses, Lin Manzhi did not step forward; instead she turned and walked toward the kitchen.

To accommodate the Merchant Caravan's schedule, there was no time for Hua Zheng to rest a few more days; they must depart tomorrow.

She fetched a large bowl of Meat Jerky and a big cup of water in the kitchen, stood at the doorway, and waited for a moment when the two were silent.

She quickly raised her voice, speaking to Hua Zheng as he entered: "We've almost finished gathering the Lettuce; there's still a piece of land's Lettuce left uncollected. Come in here to eat and rest; Mo Lie and I will go fetch the final bit of Lettuce."

"Tomorrow we will set out with the Merchant Caravan at daybreak; after leaving the tribe, you can find us. Mo Lie said he can let you join the convoy and go with us to Kuangsha City."

Hearing Lin Manzhi speak, Mo Lie nodded and said, "Go rest inside."

How could Hua Zheng dare? He brought nothing, rested by day and trekked three nights; he wasn't that tired, yet he wouldn't sit idle while his master and his female did the work.

Besides, it's Lettuce!

Thinking of the current situation in Kuangsha City, Hua Zheng was especially curious to see how the Lettuce was actually cultivated!

He stood in the courtyard and smiled at Lin Manzhi inside, saying, "I'm not tired at all; let me help too."

Mo Lie looked at him, a faint, barely perceptible dark glint flashing in his eyes.

Hua Zheng laughed cheerfully in the darkness, his eyes bright with spirit, showing no concealment of his curiosity about the Lettuce.

Indeed.

Lettuce, being a medicinal plant taken out by the Little Female, who wouldn't want to know how it actually grows?

At this moment, the greenhouse Planting Base in the backyard had already been prepared, perfect for shielding others' inquisitive gazes.

Mo Lie gave Hua Zheng a glance and said ambiguously, "Alright, follow me."

"Sure! Leave the Lettuce harvesting to me; you just stand by and watch," Hua Zheng said, a bit excited, following Mo Lie toward the kitchen.