Chapter 157: She Actually Looks Like This

Lin Manzhi: "Although it isn't a potion refined by the Shamaness, it still has a Pheromone Value and is refined by a female, and the herb's own effects are better than the soothing elixir."

Her beautiful appearance sparked a stunning storm in the eyes of the four in the hall; the other three were fine, knowing she was the leader's Wife Master, a female they must treat with caution and respect.

Hua Zheng's pupils trembled alone, leaving them a little stunned.

This… this…

Whoa!

They had seen Lin Manzhi countless times, and the face she revealed always bore speckles that almost obscured her features; they never expected this to be her disguise.

At that time, they had been convincing themselves for a long while; no wonder Mo Lie had never been close to any female before, because the master does not look at a female's appearance, he likes this kind of spiritually beautiful female!

Now she suddenly changed to a beautiful face… if her aura hadn't stayed the same, they would suspect the master of falling for someone else.

Hua Zheng's mouth was slightly agape in shock, feeling that they were perhaps too easily fooled by appearances.

Mo Lie shifted a step to the side, just blocking the four gazes below that were watching Lin Manzhi's figure.

"This medicinal plant called Holy Maiden Fruit is extremely precious; outside it's worth a fortune. Will you give it to me?"

His voice was calm and icy, not loud, yet it was enough for the few in the hall to hear clearly the plant's rarity and distinctness.

Hua Zheng stood dumbfounded in the hall, looking at the two figures above; after the shock, their heart inexplicably felt happy for the master and Lin Manzhi.

Thank the heavens, the master's Wife Master is both wise and beautiful, a perfect match for him! No longer need to worry that the master will change his heart!

I also don't have to worry about Lin Manzhi getting hurt!

Hua Zheng worries alone about this and that, while the three people beside them are seeing Lin Manzhi for the first time, their inner shock coming from the dialogue above.

Holy Maiden Fruit medicinal plant, better than the soothing elixir!!

The three felt a fire in their hearts, wanting to speak up directly but fearing the leader's displeasure; one legion commander quietly raised his hand and jabbed at the foolishly smiling Hua Zheng:

"Commander Hua?"

Their arm being touched, Hua Zheng snapped out of surprise, discovering an even bigger surprise, exclaiming, "Holy Maiden Fruit… is that the one I tried before?!"

They gazed at the two palm‑sized ceramic jars in Mo Lie's hand, their expression yearning.

Lin Manzhi then remembered that the vegetables and fruits she had taken from the space had a special effect on the Beastfolk's Spirit Core here.

She had been farming in the spatial Spiritual Field, harvesting countless crops, confirming that modern crops are abundant and unique in energy, surpassing the energy contained in this world's plants, even comparable to rare medicinal herbs.

That, indeed, is marvelous.

Lin Manzhi thought of the crops in the space, eager to bring them here for planting, to see what changes the effect would bring.

In Kuangsha City, which lacks proper walls, a wall was suddenly erected to enclose an area; it was impossible not to draw attention.

Thus, the commotion over at Xicheng could be seen by Kuangsha City and the passing Merchant Caravans; while outsiders didn't know what was happening here, the four legion commanders under Mo Lie could be given a hint or two.

Later they will need to be assigned to focus on patrol and protection.

She said, "Yes, the place being built on the outskirts of Xicheng, I plan to… in the future."

At that moment, a report sounded again outside the great hall: "Leader, Xiang Sa and Xiang Zhuang request an audience."

The few in the hall were still immersed in the information that Holy Maiden Fruit could soothe the Spirit Core, their expressions barely hiding excitement; just as they reached a crucial point, they were interrupted—how infuriating.

Lin Manzhi held back her words; upon hearing the names Xiang Sa and Xiang Zhuang, her eyes lit up, and she looked up at Mo Lie beside her.

Understanding the little female's thoughts at a glance, Mo Lie said in a deep voice, "Come in."

When the two figures of Xiang Sa entered through the hall doors, he gave the four a calm order: "Today's matters end here for now; you may go arrange the legion's affairs."

The four faces showed four identical regrets, but under Mo Lie's imposing authority they dared not defy the order, turning and stepping away while glancing back repeatedly.

Walking opposite the four, Xiang Sa and Xiang Zhuang wore equally sorrowful expressions.

Since being removed from the camp by Mo Lie, although they now command a thousand Beastfolk, their days are spent digging soil, moving massive stones, and slinging mud—rough work; meeting comrades training together in the camp now stirs strong emotions within them.

They have now become illustrious legion commanders!

Now Xiang Zhuang meets them face to face, looking at the iron‑ring medals bound to the four's arms; the rings tighten on their bronze‑strong biceps, and the triangular medals bear an imposing black panther head, making onlookers' eyes green with envy.

The four's beast forms include leopards and lions, but his own beast form is just as large as theirs, no less at all!

In the legendary ancient times, Xiang was the largest Beastfolk, ten times larger than them—capable of crushing a leopard Beastfolk with a single foot.

Xiang Zhuang inwardly envied his ancestors immensely, while following Xiang Sa into the hall to bow to those above.

Xiang Sa: "Report, Leader, we have cleared a plot as you ordered; just now Xi Ze brought a group and hauled in a heap of black soil."

Mo Lie said nothing.

He single‑handedly summoned a guard hidden in the hall and handed the ceramic jar to them to take down.

"Cleared?" he turned, his gaze landing on the two heads bowed; his eyes revealed no emotion: "Xiang Sa, if your work is satisfactory, you will be rewarded ten days of food and water."

"Thank you, Leader." Xiang Sa sincerely smiled upon hearing the reward.

Xiang Zhuang kept his head down, knowing he must not show his resentment before the leader, after all he cannot defeat him.

Lin Manzhi felt a stir in her heart upon hearing this.

She slightly lowered her head, readjusted the headscarf that had slipped off her shoulder, which covered most of her face, revealing a pair of bright black eyes: "The wall construction will still take some time, but the soil I need has already been brought back a bit; let's go see and start some preliminary planting work."

Mo Lie gave her a glance, then lifted the black headscarf from his shoulder, a slight smile at the corner of his mouth: "Let's go."

Half an hour later.

Lin Manzhi followed Mo Lie to the outskirts of Xicheng; the nearby residential area had been cleared, the scattered original inhabitants relocated, and everyone rejoiced at moving to a safer, better dwelling.

She walked forward, surveying the surroundings; the houses had all been leveled, a breeze lifted yellow sand, quickly leaving fine grains on the stone road, and not far ahead a few‑meter‑high wall had already been erected.

Like colossal beasts from myth, they bustled among the chaotic massive stones, their lively roars echoing, yet the Beastfolk worked in remarkably orderly fashion.