Chapter 28: Delivering Wealth to the Doorstep

The Beastfolk watching nearby, who can live near the lake, are considered relatively dominant male beasts in the tribe.

"Is this courtyard newly moved in? Li Cheng's Beastfolk aura smells a bit scary…"

"Why would such a strong male beast move to a place where beasts don't even defecate? And what is he doing now?"

"Who knows? Maybe he's being chased by stronger Beastfolk? Strange, I can smell a female scent in this courtyard??"

"You bunch of guys with poor eyesight, did you only just realize he's living here with a female?"

"Wow! It's been a hundred years since a new female came from outside! I want to see…"

Lang Cang and Lang Feng, hidden among the male beasts, silently looked toward the courtyard.

Lang Cang didn't understand.

These past two days, secretly spying on Mo Lie, he did many inexplicable things, such as, besides hunting, picking up hard stones and wood.

You say he's a male beast whose Spirit Core is already injured and has little strength, yet he still expends effort on useless, inedible tasks.

In the morning, he saw Mo Lie hunt a small Exotic Beast, spending a full three hours crouching; during the process he didn't use Beast Form, but relied on his human shape, wielding a sharp spear‑staff to pierce the Terror Bird's neck.

If he were to do it, at the moment the first small Exotic Beast lands in the first hour, he would bite the Terror Bird's throat with his sharp teeth.

In this practical comparison, he held an absolute martial advantage.

Moreover, he didn't go out to find food in the afternoon, only daring to stay in the safe courtyard, making noises; this shows Mo Lie's body is weaker than what his eyes saw.

Lang Cang's heart relaxed, feeling the huge stone in his chest shatter, almost unable to restrain the murderous intent within.

Lang Feng locked eyes with him; a fierce glint flashed in both their gazes, each now aware.

Now, they can act.

Xi Tao came out, saw many Beastfolk standing by the road, and hurried over here.

Before she could ask, a group of Beastfolk wearing Beast Skin Skirts and headscarves stood outside the courtyard, seeing Xi Tao approaching with Cihe and Cichuan.

Among them, a male beast familiar with Cihe said, "Cihe, I've seen you spending the past few days with that male beast; go in and ask him what he's doing now."

Fresh news is scarce in the tribe, and fighting is prohibited; bored male beasts gather together, and when they finally hear a commotion they've never seen here, strong curiosity inevitably arises.

They urged Cihe and Cichuan to step forward and shout to open the courtyard gate, so they could join the fun:

"Yeah, from far away I heard the sound of something smashing the ground and saw a lot of earth being moved out of the courtyard; what's going on?"

"They're not digging a house; I didn't see any rocks."

"Then what exactly is it??"

Everyone chattered back and forth, and Lin Manzhi inside the courtyard heard everything clearly; she glanced around, thought the technique could also earn Beast Coins, and walked to the courtyard entrance, pushing open the stone gate.

The Beastfolk hearing the commotion here turned to look, falling silent as a group.

The girl standing under everyone's gaze.

She wore an off‑shoulder white robe, a light‑blue sash at her waist, and a brown Beast Skin Bag hanging at her lower back, outlining the curve of her hips.

She seemed to pay no heed to the piercing gazes from outside; her dark eyes sparkled with a few stars, and her cool white skin was flawless.

Her delicate, expressionless face gave the impression that she was smiling, yet also conveyed a hint of aloofness and indifference.

At this moment, Xi Tao stepped out of the crowd, breaking the courtyard's silence: "Lin Manzhi, what are you all doing in the courtyard? I can hear the commotion from inside."

The Beastfolk snapped back to attention, each with a look of astonishment in their eyes.

—This is the most beautiful female I've ever seen!

Lang Cang thought this, and after Lang Feng recovered his mind, his heart drifted… why did he feel she was even more beautiful than Lin Ling?

Lin Manzhi swept her gaze over the male beasts outside and said to Xi Tao: "I heard this place's dry season never brings a drop of rain, and the tribe's lakes will dry up, so I'm currently building an Underground Water Cellar that can store a large amount of water."

How naive.

If this were said by another female, the Beastfolk in the tribe would think her foolish, but looking at the female before them, they couldn't help but find her idea truly marvelous.

She had spent all the Beast Coins she had earned, was just thinking how to do business to earn Beast Coins, and suddenly an opportunity presented itself.

Seeing the large crowd of Beastfolk in front of the courtyard gate, each representing a potential client, Lin Manzhi couldn't help but let her thoughts turn.

The Water Cellar here is essentially her exclusive patent; selling the technique, how many Beast Coins would each Beastfolk be willing to pay?

She intends to properly educate the tribe's Beastfolk about the benefits of having a Water Cellar at home.

Lin Manzhi stood alone in the courtyard, turned her body and pointed to the small opening of her newly built water storage well, her voice bright and sweet:

"You all know, to survive the dry season—water is the most important!"

Lin Manzhi smiled and began to paint a grand picture for them:

"Imagine, when the dry season arrives, others kneel on the cracked riverbed licking wet sand, while your females can drink fresh sweet water, and even use water to trade food with other tribes during the drought."

The male beasts imagined the scene and were shocked.

Lin Manzhi looked at their expressions and continued: "You can also fill ceramic jars with water and place them in the desert to attract groups of Exotic Beasts searching for water; then you can guard the jars and ambush food."

As Lin Manzhi spoke, she seemed to emit a certain light, and the male beasts standing in the courtyard were completely entranced by the female's sweet voice.

They were wholly captivated by the female before them, paying no attention to when the knocking in the courtyard ceased.

In the silence, a tall figure suddenly appeared.

A handsome male beast, whose approach time was unclear, raised one hand and looped it around Lin Manzhi's slender waist; his blue eyes were as cold as a snow‑capped mountain, sweeping coldly over the group of Beastfolk opposite.

A sudden wave of terrifying aura swept over, stirring the male beasts; Lang Cang snapped back to his senses, lowered his head and restrained his own aura.

Damn!

Mo Lie only has a fearsome beastly aura, so how does he possess such a beautiful and clever Wife Master!

He and Lang Feng stood among the Beastfolk, their inner darkness almost impossible to conceal; taking advantage that Mo Lie hadn't seen them, the two retreated, walking out of the crowd and away.

The male beasts in front of the courtyard gate, instinctively chilled by the fierce beast aura, suddenly snapped awake.

Lin Manzhi turned her head to glance at Mo Lie beside her, fearing he might scare away the customers she had set her sights on, then turned back, smiled, and said to everyone: