Chapter 861 - 847: Siege
Xiao Jihan and Xuan Yan listened to these words, their expressions moved.
"This is indeed a very good method."
Xiao Jihan moved his fingers, and ice spikes appeared in his palm.
Creating such spikes in traps was easy and simple for him; if there was a large-scale beastman attack, the traps could reduce their combat effectiveness.
As long as they are hit by the ice spikes, they will be injured.
Xuan Yan looked at Xiao Jihan’s Ice Ability and agreed that it was indeed very useful for setting traps.
His Fire Ability could only be used for long-range attacks, but he could use his superpower to create some wooden spikes.
Perhaps not as effective as the ice spikes.
Su Muyao thought again and said, "We can also apply some herbal juice on the ice spikes, such as sedative-type herbs or lethal-type herbs."
She is pregnant now, and prioritizes her own safety.
She also knows how crazy beastmen and beasts can be for resource competition during the Snow Season in the Beast World.
So it’s better to prepare more.
"We can also build watchtowers and assign specific personnel to keep watch..."
Su Muyao shared the defense methods she knew with Xuan Yan in detail.
Listening to these suggestions, Xuan Yan’s blood-colored eyes sparkled intensely, and his gaze towards Su Muyao turned even brighter.
His wife is truly filled with wisdom.
With this, Black Rock City would be safer.
"In previous Snow Seasons when it wasn’t so cold, even wandering beastmen and some wild beasts would attack major tribes and cities desperately to survive."
"This year’s Snow Season is colder, and the situation may be more serious."
"Last year during the Snow Season, Black Rock City nearly failed to hold out."
At that time, it was only thanks to his timely arrival with a group of Bird Clan subordinates that the situation changed.
So after the Spring opened last year, Xuan Yan changed Black Rock City’s rule of not accepting outsider beastmen and began welcoming them.
This was also to boost combat power and increase manpower in Black Rock City.
Among these beastmen, some male beastmen had considerable strength.
Of course, for the survival of Black Rock City, it wouldn’t simply accept all types of beastmen.
They must be useful to Black Rock City.
After Su Muyao shared her ideas, Xuan Yan began preparations with the manpower inside Black Rock City.
All of them were beastmen with superpowers, so cutting stones to build watchtowers was swift.
The trap setup was also quick.
Once everything was in place, Xuan Yan organized a hunting team to go out and hunt.
The main focus was on finding food.
Su Muyao, being pregnant, didn’t accompany Xuan Yan during his outings.
She drew out the shapes of some valuable foods with charcoal on wooden boards.
So that Xuan Yan would know what to bring back upon seeing them.
While Xuan Yan was out hunting, Su Muyao felt anxious, unable to stop worrying about Xuan Yan.
So she was somewhat distracted all day.
Xiao Jihan comforted her by saying, "In general cities, hunting teams usually spend several days outside hunting."
Su Muyao had given the bracelet to Xuan Yan for convenience, allowing him to use it to store things in space.
Because Xuan Yan had gifted it to her as there was just this one space available.
During outdoor hunting and gathering, this was still necessary.
Though the words spoke like this, the harsh environment outside still made Su Muyao anxious about Xuan Yan.
"Yes, I know."
"Also, it’s unclear why this Snow Season has seen an increase in food consumption in the city, forcing Xuan Yan to take the hunting team out for more beast meat."
Because if the city’s food supply falls short, hungry beastmen could easily riot.
This would make the city very dangerous.
Xiao Jihan also felt something was amiss.
"Xuan Yan has already arranged for his men to secretly investigate and ensure no dangerous beastmen are present."
If there are any dangerous beastmen, they will be dealt with covertly.
Su Muyao, unable to help much, began absorbing the superpower from the green crystal stone earnestly.
However, even with so many green crystal stones absorbed, the enhancement in her superpower was only marginal.
They had already been here for nearly a month.
Su Muyao subtly understood that, in addition to hunting for food, Xuan Yan was also seeking spirit medicine for her benefit.
Her superpower is now weak, with her system absent; this time giving birth to Zaizai might be harder than it was with Da Bao and others before.
Xiao Jihan and Da Bao were increasingly careful around her.
...
That night
After Su Muyao and the others fell asleep, they suddenly heard the sound of a horn.
Su Muyao awoke immediately, her expression changed, "It’s the horn from the watchtower, beastmen are attacking Black Rock City."
After Su Muyao’s suggestion to set up watchtowers, Xuan Yan made early arrangements with his team.
As a result, there are tall watchtowers around all four sides of Black Rock City, where specific beastmen monitor activity and blow the horn when they notice anything amiss.
Once the horn is blown, the entire Black Rock City prepares.
Upon hearing this sound, Su Muyao felt anxious.
"Xuan Yan hasn’t returned yet, how coincidental that beastmen attack at this moment."
Xiao Jihan’s gaze darkened, "It seems the city is truly unsafe."
"Someone should be specifically watching Black Rock City’s movements."
"You go ahead and sleep, I’ll keep watch."
This indicated their residence might also be unsafe.
So Xiao Jihan did not plan to sleep at all.
It seemed like perfect timing for the enemy, selecting the night of Xuan Yan’s departure to attack.
This ensured Xuan Yan’s group had traveled far and couldn’t be aware of nor rush back for this commotion.
Su Muyao shook her head and said, "I... I’m not tired anymore, I can’t fall asleep."
At that moment, Su Muyao felt on edge listening to the horn sound, unable to sleep.
Xiao Jihan noticed Su Muyao’s anxious expression, heart aching, as he gently held her in his arms, kissing her brow with affection and comfort.
Though Xiao Jihan wanted to check the city walls, he knew nothing mattered more than Su Muyao’s safety.
Outside the city walls, numerous wandering beastmen and frenzied beasts charged toward Black Rock City.
As they approached, they accidentally fell into traps, getting pierced by ice spikes and wooden spikes.
"Ah... "
Those pierced beasts and beastmen either died instantly or became unable to fight.
Thus, their combat power immediately weakened.
Meanwhile, a group of Black Eagle Beastmen flew in towards the city.
The guard team Xuan Yan brought back with him, the Firebird Beastmen, flew to combat the Black Eagle Beastmen.
The sounds of attack and battle echoed endlessly.
Su Muyao’s residence was situated at the intersection of the West and Central Districts, close to the city gate.
They could faintly hear sharp roars and beastmen’s cries of pain.
Just then, some city’s beastmen secretly approached to attack Su Muyao’s residence.
Those were beastmen from within the city.
But, before they could get close, they were quickly intercepted by people arranged by Jin Li.
Their task was to protect Miss Su.
That’s their Young City Lord’s wife.
The person treasured above all by the Young City Lord.
All month long they witnessed how much the Young City Lord cherished this female.
The attackers, a group of crazed beastmen, shouted, "Capture that female, kill her, and Xuan Yan will surely be hurt."
They had disguised themselves as Fourth-rank male beastmen entering the city, appearing strong and willing to pair with Black Rock City’s females, all to take down Black Rock City and gain access to its food.
Now having an easier way, they naturally won’t miss this chance.
Nothing seemed more tempting than having a wife as the Young City Lord does.
As a Sixth Rank powerhouse, Xiao Jihan naturally heard these words.
Su Muyao’s Wood Element Ability was weak, making it hard to hear, but she knew a fight had started outside.
Their residence might not be safe too.
"Jihan... "
"Don’t worry, nothing will happen."
No matter what, he wouldn’t let anything happen to his wife.
Da Bao transformed into his original form to protect his mother as well.