Chapter 847 - 835: Exalted Status
I wonder how Hua Linye feels when he sees Da Bao.
He thinks, he will definitely like him a lot.
Not to mention he’s the child of his wife, Da Bao is so adorable that Hua Linye will certainly be excited to meet him.
Normally, if Hua Linye were on this continent, and if his power were enough, he might have a bloodline connection.
But there’s been no news from the Fox Clan, nor Hua Linye, so Xiao Jihan isn’t sure.
After taking care of Su Muyao and Da Bao, making sure they are well-fed, and seeing that they are tired, Xiao Jihan said, "I’ll set up a Barrier Ice Wall outside the cave; you both can rest inside the cave for a while."
They haven’t rested these past few days and really need a good rest.
Su Muyao grabbed Xiao Jihan’s hand, "Where are you going?"
Xiao Jihan gently held Su Muyao’s hand and said softly, "I’m going to scout the Black Rock City news at the city gate."
"It’s not far, I’ll be back quickly."
It’s precisely because it’s not far that he can return quickly, allowing him to dare venture out.
Otherwise, even if he set up a Barrier Ice Wall, Xiao Jihan would still be worried.
Carefully, Xiao Jihan placed Su Muyao on the beast skin on the stone bed and covered her well with it, also placing and covering Da Bao.
His movements were cautious, treating them as if they were fragile treasures.
Da Bao said, "Xiao’s father, I’m not cold right now."
After traveling for a long time outside, he needed some Fire Ability support, but in the cave, with food supplementing his energy, he wasn’t cold at all now.
Xiao Jihan replied warmly, "Alright, you’re not cold. If you feel cold, cover yourself later."
He placed the thick beast skin to the side.
Su Muyao did feel sleepy after eating, especially lying down made her a bit drowsy.
...
When Su Muyao awakened after a nap, it was afternoon.
Upon opening her eyes, she found herself sprawled on wolf fur without realizing when.
"You came back?"
"Yes, I’m back."
Seeing Su Muyao, he couldn’t help but hold her in his arms, making sure she rested more comfortably against him.
"How was it, did you learn anything?"
If the weather is warm, sleeping in the cave is fine; but if it’s cold, Su Muyao prefers sleeping indoors.
If they had coal, it would be even better; burning coal in winter would make it warmer.
If it’s possible, she would love to install a heated kang, which would prevent the cold.
Facing Su Muyao’s hopeful gaze, Xiao Jihan explained, "Well, with the Snow Season approaching, many nearby Beastmen are looking to enter Black Rock City to safely endure it."
"There are several Level 6 Beastmen inside Black Rock City, along with many Level 5 Beastmen, and the city is well-built, making it relatively safer."
"The rule within Black Rock City is that females wishing to settle there must choose a male from the city to be their Beast Husband and have children before they can truly reside. Males must be Level 4 or above and be contracted, pledging not to betray Black Rock City."
"If one doesn’t want to choose a Beast Husband or wife within Black Rock City or the males lack sufficient strength, they must pay a considerable number of Beast Crystals and Beast Skins, based on headcount, but according to the mentioned conditions, we have enough Beast Crystals and Beast Skins."
"Upon entry, one can only be assigned to the West District of Black Rock City for centralized management."
"Black Rock City is concerned that external Beastmen might endanger its safety."
Su Muyao said, "This Black Rock City’s City Lord has some skills; using this method can increase the population of Black Rock City while attracting many strong males."
"And they can effortlessly acquire lots of Beast Crystals, which facilitates their cultivation and strengthens their power."
Xiao Jihan thought the same.
"Reportedly, Black Rock City would completely seal the city when the Snow Season arrives, not accepting external Beastmen."
"But since the City Lord retrieved his son, who is now the Young City Lord of Black Rock City, the conditions changed."
Su Muyao wasn’t much concerned about City Lords and Young City Lords, "As long as we can safely endure the Snow Season."
"I wonder if Black Rock City has a High Priest."
Xiao Jihan explained, "There isn’t a High Priest within Black Rock City, but apparently, the Young City Lord’s mother is a High Priest of Bird Clan."
Su Muyao remembered Xiao Jihan previously mentioned that most Beastmen in Black Rock City are Lion Beastmen.
"The City Lord of Black Rock City is a Lion Beastman, so what about the Young City Lord?"
"If we wish to meet that Bird Clan High Priest, can the Young City Lord introduce us?"
Su Muyao knew High Priests were very rare here; many cities might not have one.
There’s no Beast God in this Beast World, so Beastmen don’t care much about the presence of High Priests.
Only by finding the High Priest can they learn some information through them.
Such as how to repair the crumbling Divine Domain World, how Xiao Jihan can Become God, and how to find Hua Linye and the others.
Why their power is being suppressed, among many other questions.
Only by finding the break point can she understand what to do next.
Xiao Jihan gently stroked Su Muyao’s hair and said, "The Young City Lord is called Xuan Yan, and his true form is a Firebird Beastman, possessing a Fire Ability, hence Black Rock City has Fire, allowing Beastmen to cook food."
"Reportedly, this Young City Lord holds a high position within the city and is loved by Beastmen."
"Just last year, when the Snow Season arrived, many Beastmen nearly froze in the wind and snow. He brought Fire, using it to save many Beastmen..."
Listening to this, Su Muyao felt that Xuan Yan seemed very mysterious.
However, she couldn’t form conclusions without meeting him.
The two discussed and planned to first enter Black Rock City to settle down, and explore the situation afterwards.
...
After packing, Xiao Jihan took Su Muyao and Da Bao to queue at the city gate.
After standing in line for a while, a quarrel was heard ahead, with a female loudly claiming, "I have superior reproductive capabilities; I don’t want any other male as my Beast Husband. I want to be your Young City Lord’s wife; how dare you be my Beast Husband."
The guard’s expression changed several times; his power was Level 4, voluntarily guarding the gate, aiming to select a beautiful and excellent female as his wife.
Because he knew as soon as the Snow Season approached, many females would seek refuge in Black Rock City.
Without enough Beast Crystals, they can only select a male within Black Rock City as their Beast Husband.
He just took a liking to this female, inquiring about her thoughts, as the Young City Lord requested that females be respected and definitely not harmed or embarrassed.
To his surprise, this female not only rejected him but dared to covet their Young City Lord.
"Our Young City Lord isn’t close to females, give up."
"I’ve investigated; your Young City Lord doesn’t have a wife yet. I definitely qualify; once I see your Young City Lord, I’ll surely win her over."
The male Beastmen guards laughed heartily, "Simply overestimating yourself; there are loads of females more beautiful and superior than you, yet they couldn’t get close to our Young City Lord, eventually being driven out of Black Rock City."
"If you don’t give up, you’re free to try."
"With a face like yours considered beautiful? In front of our Young City Lord, it doesn’t even come close."
Regarding beauty, no one can surpass the Young City Lord.
Those crimson eyes captivate the soul.
Even male Beastmen dare not look too much.
Yet many females seem to wishfully dream of becoming the Young City Lord’s wife, embracing high positions and reaching the top.
Note, the Young City Lord isn’t just the Young City Lord of Black Rock City; he’s also the son of the Bird Clan High Priest, enjoying a high status.
If not for the City Lord having some health issues, the Young City Lord wouldn’t have come to Black Rock City to visit the City Lord.
Thus, he settled here.
The female, after being criticized by everyone verbally, turned red and felt unwilling.
She could only take the token and enter the city first.
Su Muyao didn’t want to get involved in such matters, using beast skin to cover her face.
When their turn came, Xiao Jihan handed over enough Beast Crystals and Beast Skins, and the guards allowed them entry.
Giving them a wooden token, they were required to take it to the Steward in the West District inside the city to settle down.