143: Chapter 143 The Assistant Arrives, A Sweet Morning

After comforting Fu Ning with a few words, Sang Qing headed out again.

Beast King City shouldn't have any major issues from this earthquake.

But before she could find Xuan Xiao to ask, she heard several roars coming from outside the city.

Dinosaurs?

It sounded like more than one.

Sang Qing frowned and rushed toward the city walls.

The snow had been shaken loose and filled the streets, so Sang Qing had to shift into her Beast Form to run; it was the only way to avoid slipping easily.

On her way to the wall, she happened to run into Sa Yu, who was heading home to find her.

Sa Yu quickly landed and let her climb onto his back.

On the city wall, the Guard Beastmen held their spears, each with a grim expression.

They stared at the Dinosaurs outside the wall, swallowing hard with difficulty.

So many... so many Dinosaurs.

Xuan Xiao stood at the edge of the wall, holding a Crossbow aimed at the roaring Dinosaurs below, his gaze sharp.

Today's earthquake had actually drawn them here.

With so many Dinosaurs appearing, it would be disastrous if they broke through the city gates.

Fortunately, they didn't know where the gates were.

Sang Qing jumped down from Sa Yu's back and quickly shifted into human form.

At that moment, a Dinosaur roared again, making the hearts of the Guard Beastmen tremble with fear.

To say the beastmen were cowardly would certainly be incorrect.

But in front of Dinosaurs, it was hard for them not to feel small.

At the right moment, Xuan Xiao fired a bolt.

However, the Crossbows they usually used weren't coated with anesthetics or poison; they only added a bit of pain to the Dinosaurs and couldn't possibly be lethal.

His bolt shot into a Dinosaur's mouth, causing it to roar in pain and actually start ramming the wall with its body.

Thump, thump, thump.

The wall let out dull thuds from the impact, but fortunately, it was sturdy, and not even a speck of dust fell.

Sang Qing finally looked over the wall to the outside.

There were actually six or seven Dinosaurs below—four large and three small. They looked like a family, though she didn't know how they had ended up at Beast King City.

Their massive feet packed the thick snow down hard, and the waist-high soft snow began to collapse.

Catching the scent of the beastmen on the wall, the Dinosaurs began to salivate crazily.

They must have been hungry for a long time; unable to find food on the plains, they had come to Beast King City.

When Xuan Xiao saw his mate, he immediately gave her a smile.

Sang Qing smiled back and said to him, "Bring out more Crossbows. Today is a perfect chance for the Guard Beastmen to practice."

Regardless, these few Dinosaurs couldn't get in.

It didn't look like they would leave easily, so they might as well be used for the group to practice on.

Besides, she hadn't eaten Dinosaur meat in a long time.

The Dinosaur meat stored at home had been the first to run out, and she thought it was most suitable for grilling.

Since they had delivered themselves to her door today, she wouldn't be polite.

Xuan Xiao nodded eagerly.

It really was time for the Guard Beastmen to train. Their fear of Dinosaurs was too great; if this continued long-term, it would be a problem.

Practicing would be good.

It wasn't snowing today and visibility was clear, so Xuan Xiao quickly sent a beastman to fetch the Crossbows from the warehouse.

Sang Qing didn't stay on the wall for long. This was Xuan Xiao's responsibility, and he should figure it out himself.

She took Sa Yu and went to the Witch's place.

In this earthquake, some residents inevitably got hurt. The most seriously injured beastman had actually been walking on the road and was hit by falling snow.

Sang Qing made a round, comforted the injured beastmen, and then left.

Arriving before the beast god statue, Sang Qing looked up, a trace of worry rising in her heart.

Sa Yu stood beside her, rubbing her shoulder and comforting her with a calm expression.

"City Lord, City Lord!" While Sang Qing was thinking, a Sea Eagle Beastman dropped down from above.

"What is it?" Sang Qing looked back with a smile on her face.

After the Sea Eagle Tribe joined Beast King City, their warriors had also been recruited as Guard Beastmen. Currently, with the Winged Race, the speed of delivering news was much faster.

The male landed and reported seriously, "A group of beastmen saying they migrated from the other side of the plains is at the city gate, requesting entry."

They hadn't dared to open the gate easily, mainly because this group was too disheveled—not only did they look like they'd rolled in mud, but they were covered in injuries. They looked less like they were migrating and more like they were fleeing a disaster.

[Host, one of the transmigrators is in this group.]

The system spoke up immediately.

Sang Qing was delighted, but then she suddenly thought of the Dinosaurs outside the city.

They weren't far from the city gate.

"Oh no, let them in quickly and then close the gate."

Her expression changed sharply as she quickly gave the Sea Eagle Beastman his orders.

The Sea Eagle Beastman turned and flew toward the city gate.

Sang Qing also looked at Sa Yu, and they headed toward the city gate together.

The earth was shaking and snow was collapsing. Su Ran watched the behemoth charging toward them, her eyes frozen. Her heart leaped into her throat, and her limbs went stiff.

This... ahhh, is this a Dinosaur?

Why didn't anyone tell her beforehand that there were Dinosaurs in this world?

Help, she was so scared.

She knew that such a 'pie in the sky' stroke of good luck wouldn't just hit an unlucky person like her.

The system hadn't tricked her into coming here just to feed the Dinosaurs, had it?

As the Dinosaur sped up its pace toward them, the heavy city gate opened a crack.

"Hurry, get inside!" The Guard Beastmen's hands were shaking because they could also hear the Dinosaur's footsteps.

Hurry, don't just stand there!

If you don't come in now, it'll be too late.

With a Dinosaur's size, it could squeeze through the gate.

Su Ran's Father showed a look of joy after surviving a desperate situation and hurriedly urged the Tribesmen inside.

But Su Ran was frozen in place by fear, as if her feet had taken root; she couldn't move at all.

She had only transmigrated two days ago, following the Tribe in a hard struggle for survival. They had crossed mountains to reach the plains and then struggled through the ice and snow, barely escaping hungry wolves, only to encounter a Dinosaur now.

So, where were her ten handsome guys?

Wasn't she here to enjoy a life of luxury?

Ah!!

Su Ran was on the verge of a breakdown.

However, at that moment, two vines erupted from the ground, quickly tangling around the Dinosaur's legs and then climbing up its body, wrapping it up like a rice dumpling.

Thud!

The giant 'dumpling' slammed into the ground.

Flying snow splashed onto Su Ran's face. She finally snapped out of it and ran into the city.

What was that just now... Sang Qing sat on Sa Yu's back, looking down at the struggling Dinosaur while controlling her Supernatural Ability.

Once the city gate was closed, she withdrew her hand.

The Guard Beastmen of the Sea Eagle Tribe flew down from the wall with their companions, and the spear-wielding warriors swarmed forward toward the bound Dinosaur.

Blood filled the air, attracting the other few Dinosaurs.

But at the moment, they had their own problems to deal with.

Looking at the Dinosaurs covered in arrows like hedgehogs, Sang Qing felt a bit embarrassed for them.

"Let's go, Sa Yu."

Let's go see what's happening with that group of beastmen who just entered the city.

These Dinosaurs could be left for the Guard Beastmen to play with slowly.

Su Ran plopped down on the ground, panting heavily.

That was so scary just now.

After she caught her breath, she looked up at the men... no, males, staring at them curiously.

Having survived the disaster, she couldn't help but show her white teeth, her eyes curving into crescents.

Ah, so many handsome guys.

They're all handsome; the system didn't lie.

Ahhh, is her dream about to come true?

Sang Qing recognized the transmigrator in the group at a glance, and her brow twitched.

The other beastmen all had lingering fear on their faces and were shivering, but she had a face full of infatuation and greed, looking like she was seconds away from pouncing on a male.

She really wanted to walk up and tell her: 'Wipe your drool.'

There were plenty of males; there was no need to be so excited.

Putting aside her thoughts, Sang Qing jumped down from Sa Yu's back and walked toward the group of panicked beastmen.

Against the backdrop of white snow, Su Ran's mouth fell open as she watched the tall male change from a dragon form into a beastman.

*Slurp~*

So handsome.

God, she would definitely not waste His kindness in this life. He was too handsome; she had never seen such a handsome guy.

Satisfied, satisfied, she was very satisfied. She loved this world so much.

So cool.

She felt like her heart was going to jump out of her chest.

Tsk, at the thought of having ten husbands like this in the future, she couldn't help but giggle like a fool.

Sa Yu suddenly felt a chill down his spine, as if he were being watched by some ferocious beast; he felt uncomfortable all over.

He turned to look and happened to meet a pair of bright, wide eyes, but... that look was terrifying.

It was as if he were the prey she had set her sights on.

"..." Sa Yu silently hid behind Sang Qing, wrapping his arms around her waist, feeling a bit creeped out.

*Gasp!*

The smile on Su Ran's face instantly froze.

What?

The handsome guy is taken?

A married man still out flaunting himself, showing no male virtue.

Angry.

Next!

"Who is your leader?" Sang Qing asked loudly, looking at the group of about one or two hundred beastmen.

Su Ran snapped out of it, her gaze shifting to Sang Qing.

Then, her Father stepped out from the crowd.

Su Ran's Tribe was just a small one. Their Beast Form was the Snow Rabbit, so the Tribesmen weren't very tall.

E Hui was a Fourth-Tier Warrior, but many days of fleeing had left him emaciated and in rags; only his eyes remained relatively clear.

It had been no easy feat to hold out until reaching Beast King City.

He came before Sang Qing and nodded somewhat flusteredly, "I am, I am. My name is E Hui, the leader of the Snow Rabbit Tribe."

"I am Sang Qing, the City Lord of Beast King City. Where did you come from?" Sang Qing observed him with a calm gaze.

"We came from the Snow Sea Mountains," E Hui answered honestly, his peripheral vision scanning the surroundings.

When he saw that the Guard Beastmen here were all fifth or sixth-tier warriors, the worry in his heart suddenly eased.

It seemed they had come to the right place.

Sang Qing then took a map out of her leather bag.

Snow Sea Mountains?

That's so far!

"That far? What made you think to come to Beast King City?" The Snow Sea Mountains were to the north of Beast King City. Not only did they have to cross the Great Rift Canyon at the top of the plains, but they also had to climb over a high mountain.

Given the distance, it was no wonder they looked so wretched now.

E Hui hesitated, a flash of sorrow in his eyes, and said in a raspy voice, "Because a disaster struck the Snow Sea Mountains. The Witch received a divine instruction that we must migrate to Beast King City."

Actually, it wasn't that. It was his cub, who had fainted during the disaster, who received guidance from the beast god, telling him they must go to Beast King City.

She said the world was about to face an extremely severe disaster, and if they didn't leave, the Tribe would be wiped out.

Beast King City had the beast god's protection. If they could get to Beast King City first, they could save more of their Tribesmen.

If the Snow Rabbit beastmen weren't naturally resistant to the cold, he wouldn't have easily agreed to such a somewhat absurd decision.

But looking at things now, their decision had been correct.

There was another earthquake just as they arrived at Beast King City today. The Snow Sea Mountains were already on the verge of collapsing; by now, they were probably a pile of ruins.

Although the journey had been arduous, at least there was light ahead.

Sang Qing nodded, believing his words.

In fact, no matter what, she would have chosen to believe him.

After all, they were so weak and their numbers so small; they couldn't cause any trouble.

"Rest assured, now that you've come to Beast King City, you are safe." Sang Qing chuckled and comforted them with a few words.

But now was clearly not the time for talk. She saw many Snow Rabbit beastmen shivering with cold, with many injuries on their bodies. Every one of them was filthy, looking worse than rogue beasts.

They must have experienced all kinds of hardships on this journey.

Better to let them settle in first.

E Hui looked at her gratefully.

"Savage Iron, take them to the Fifth Residential Area and arrange housing. Gua Luo, invite the Witch to treat them, and then send them some food and animal skins."

Sang Qing smiled calmly and quickly made the arrangements.

"Yes, City Lord."

As soon as Savage Iron stepped forward, Su Ran's eyes lit up again.

Wow, he's got such a great build. She liked this type too.

However, she then noticed that the female who had just been talking to her Father had turned to look at her, giving her a friendly yet subtle smile and raising an eyebrow.

She was very beautiful, with rosy cheeks and a healthy glow, a world apart from Su Ran, who had been fleeing for so long.

But she understood that look.

She was one of her own.

Su Ran grew excited internally.

That night, the Tribesmen of the Snow Rabbit Tribe slept extremely soundly.

Warm animal skins, secluded houses, and delicious food—they hadn't been this comfortable in a long time.

Sometimes they even doubted if this was really the cold season.

They hoped none of this was a dream.

The sky was a murky gray, and snow fell sparsely. The green plants that had sprouted yesterday were frozen to death again.

Standing by the window observing the scenery outside, Xuan Xiao drew the curtains and returned to the bed with an expressionless face. He pulled his mate, who radiated warmth, into his arms and rubbed his head against her neck.

"Is it snowing again?" Sang Qing didn't open her eyes; she just subconsciously adjusted her sleeping position and hugged him, asking in a muffled voice.

"It's not heavy snow, don't worry." Xuan Xiao's large palm lightly stroked her cheek, brushing aside the hair covering her face. He pressed his body closer... his broad chest against her smooth back, and Xuan Xiao took her hand, interlacing his fingers with hers.

"Fu Ning said the day before yesterday that you gave him a gift. Why didn't I get one?"

A voice tinged with a bit of resentment sounded as Xuan Xiao bit her neck.

A gift?

What gift?

Sang Qing's breath hitched. She thought about it dizzily but couldn't recall anything. "...I didn't."

When did she give Fu Ning a gift?

Xuan Xiao didn't believe her.

Fu Ning wasn't the type of beast to intentionally lie to show off anymore, so it could only be that his mate was playing dumb.

She had said she would treat every mate fairly. Why should only Fu Ning have one?

This would not do.

Sang Qing let out a soft cry.

"You... you... *hiss*... I really didn't."

She was innocent!

That stupid fish Fu Ning, what was he blabbering about now?

Wait, wait.

She seemed to remember.

Sang Qing went limp in Xuan Xiao's arms.

"What... what 'gave it to him'? I'm preparing gifts for all of you."

She was still preparing them; every mate would have one.

But it was still early, and she had only mentioned it in passing to Fu Ning.

Thinking that it would be one year since they had Pair Bonded in a few months, she had planned to give each of them a gift.

Only then did Xuan Xiao let her go, kissing her damp face. "What gift? Let me see it first."

Sang Qing shot him a look, feeling quite frustrated. "It's not ready yet."

She was still considering what to get.

Fu Ning, really.

Xuan Xiao chuckled, his chest seeming to vibrate with it. "Then you must give it to me first."

Exhaling a breath of turbid air, Sang Qing tilted her slender neck, looking helpless.

If you're going to talk, just talk. Can you stop gnawing on me?

She really couldn't take it anymore.

She felt she needed to go into seclusion for a few days.

Xuan Xiao looked sullen. "Did you promise Fu Ning first?"

Sang Qing's face was flushed. Her fingers gripped the bedsheets as she answered softly, "Mhm..."

Xuan Xiao was instantly piqued. He lowered his head to bite the soft flesh of her neck. "I knew you didn't love me anymore. Fu Ning is already lording it over me."

Sang Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry and sighed. "What nonsense are you talking about? No, he's not."

How had he also learned to get so jealous lately?

Like hell he wasn't.

Next, Sang Qing finally learned what 'dark and dizzying torment' meant.

Ah, her old bones were going to fall apart.

The main point was that even though she had promised to give him the gift first, he still hadn't let go of his anger.

Throughout the long day, the waves rolled. When Sang Qing finally got out of bed, her legs were weak.

She hadn't been this uncomfortable in a long time. Ever since Xuan Xiao and the others had successively broken through to the eighth tier, her physical stamina had also risen to a new level.

Sigh.

Just thinking about it was heartbreaking.

After a night of rest, Su Ran was brand new from head to toe today, though there were still some small wounds on her face and chilblains on her hands and feet that would take a few days to recover.

She hadn't had a good time during these days of migration.