47: Chapter 47 Mailer's Heartfelt Confession

Deep green pupils refracted beautiful colors in the sunlight, and his ash-blonde short hair was stirred by the wind. Xuan Xiao's profound face showed no change, only the hand placed at Sang Qing's waist tightened slightly.

The scene suddenly fell silent. Meng Qi's mouth hung wide open as he stared in shock at the red marks on Xuan Xiao's body, his face instantly turning green.

"I'm sorry, Chief Xuan Xiao!"

This... he couldn't have caused this, could he? He had clearly controlled his strength; the strike shouldn't have been heavy.

Xuan Xiao looked down at the female in his arms, whose small face was all scrunched up. Thinking she was afraid, he spoke a gentle word of comfort, "Don't be afraid."

He shielded Sang Qing as he turned around, harshly reprimanding Meng Qi, "How could you hit a female?"

Wasn't it said that the males in this forest all cherished and protected females?

Meng Qi's heart was nearly jumping out of his throat. Looking at the suddenly appearing Xuan Xiao, he hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry for hurting you, Chief Xuan Xiao. I was just playing around with my own cub; I didn't mean to hit her."

How could he possibly strike Qing Qing? He had just analyzed it: if Xuan Xiao hadn't shielded his cub and shortened the distance between them, the vine in his hand definitely wouldn't have hurt him.

Sang Qing also hurriedly stepped out and walked to Meng Qi's side, giving Xuan Xiao an apologetic smile. "Father didn't do it on purpose. You've misunderstood. I'm sorry, Chief Xuan Xiao."

Did that mean she was a cub of Meng Qi's family?

Xuan Xiao's brow relaxed. He glanced at his shoulder, where the skin wasn't even broken; it seemed he really hadn't used much force.

"It's alright. No need to apologize. I simply thought he intended to harm you."

He had just emerged from the woods with his Tribesmen when he saw Meng Qi raising a vine high, while she looked terrified. In a moment of urgency, he had used his own body to block it.

Meng Qi shook his head in shame and patted Sang Qing's small head. "It was my discourtesy, Chief Xuan Xiao."

"Are you here to see the Chief? I'll take you inside."

Xuan Xiao nodded.

He was still there to discuss the matter of the Pair Bonding between Gu Li and Mei Lin.

Meng Qi led Xuan Xiao inside, while Sang Qing was grabbed by the scruff of the neck by Meng Lai and hauled back home.

Xuan Xiao looked back at Sang Qing with some concern. Honestly, her Beast Form was very beautiful, and her fur looked soft; it would surely be very comfortable to touch.

Savage Iron and Austin were also staring longingly at Sang Qing. She had become much prettier recently. They had brought gifts for her this time, but they could only go find her after the chiefs finished discussing their business.

Sang Qing sat properly on a small stool by the door, watching Meng Lai lecture her with spittle flying everywhere. Her small face felt like it was about to fall apart from boredom.

How long had he been talking? How could he be so talkative, repeating the same few sentences over and over?

Scratching her scalp, Sang Qing stared into the distance with a look of utter despair.

With great difficulty, she waited for Meng Lai to finish, only for Meng Qi to return.

Meng Qi stood with hands on his hips, glaring at her huffily. "Qing Qing, do you know how dangerous it is to sneak out? I..."

Sang Qing quickly covered her ears. "I'm not listening, I'm not listening, I don't want to hear it!" He was too good at nagging.

She ran away from home and dove into the small woods.

"Hey, Qing Qing, get back here!" Meng Qi stared at her retreating back in frustration.

He didn't mean to blame her; he was just too worried. Lately, they had been busy with Tribe matters and had no time to accompany her. He understood her desire to go out, but it was truly too dangerous for her to go out as a beast alone.

Forget it, forget it. As long as she comes back safely.

Plucking a weed to chew on, Sang Qing walked upstream along the creek. Unknowingly, she arrived at the place where she had previously harvested the moonlight realm.

Looking at the flower bushes that looked like they had been gnawed by a dog—sparse and patchy—they lacked even half of their former beauty.

However, new moonlight realm flowers were about to bloom. Sang Qing only thought about increasing her points and felt no guilt whatsoever.

It was the honor of these little flowers and grasses to provide her with points.

Finding a clean patch of grass to sit on, Sang Qing stared at the creek's surface for a while before lying back on the grass to ponder.

The Beast World is so boring. If only there were a TV or a computer, or even a cell phone.

If she hadn't ended up in the Beast World but had gone to ancient times instead, she estimated she wouldn't have survived three days.

At least in the Beast World, there weren't so many rules. She could do whatever she wanted; she was quite satisfied with the level of freedom.

["Host, please consider a multi-functional villa."]

system 2333 popped up at the right moment and said this to her.

"What villa?" Sang Qing lay on the grass with her legs crossed, her mood gradually brightening.

["The multi-functional villa includes its own power generation equipment, solar water heater, smart furniture, and a smart butler. It has everything except internet access."]

It sounded quite interesting. Sang Qing bit the root of the grass in her mouth and inquired tentatively, "How many points?"

If the system was taking the initiative to mention something, the price definitely wouldn't be pretty.

["Ten thousand!"]

Ten thousand!?

"Why don't you just go rob someone?" Sang Qing's eyes instantly widened, and she nearly screamed out loud.

She currently only had a little over two thousand points. Was the system trying to reach for the heavens?

Even if it wanted her to spend money, it couldn't be like this.

["Host, you get what you pay for. This multi-functional villa features high-voltage electric fence defense facilities, 24-hour monitoring, smart facial recognition entry, an underground ice cellar, and exterior walls thick enough to withstand beast tide attacks. Even the harshest weather cannot destroy this villa."]

So it's basically a safe house?

Sang Qing pinched her chin, the light in her eyes growing brighter.

Ten thousand... a bit expensive.

"System, give me a discount. One thousand!"

["Goodbye, Host!"]

That was a bone-breaking discount; the system vanished immediately.

"Wait, System, come back here!" Sang Qing hurriedly called out to the system.

Wasn't it a habit to start bargaining from the lowest price? It's not like it wasn't negotiable.

["I'm back!"]

Is the Host tempted? Actually, it hadn't left at all, hee hee hee!

"This multi-functional villa you mentioned, is it only for me, or can I buy it whenever I want?" Sang Qing was tempted, but not because of those features.

["As long as you have points, the Host can buy as many as you want."]

"Hahaha~" Sang Qing sat up from the ground laughing and clapped her hands.

I'm going to be rich, I'm going to be rich! Doesn't that mean she could find wealthy beastmen in the Beast World and provide them with a safe house?

[...]

The Host must have gone crazy.

If the system had a physical form, Sang Qing would definitely have hugged it and given it several kisses.

This multi-functional villa is great; it appeared at the perfect time.

But if she were to sell the multi-functional villa to other beastmen, she definitely wouldn't include the smart furniture or anything like that because that would be too terrifying for them. It would be at most a bare safe house providing protection and constant temperature functions.

And ten thousand points is too much; not many beastmen would necessarily be able to afford it.

She heard the Merfolk clan is quite wealthy. When she goes to the Market in two days, she can ask around.

And the Eagle Clan where Aqi is from is also said to be wealthy. Next time he comes, she can mention it too.

Hahaha, I'm rich, I'm rich!

After Sang Qing finished laughing, she hurriedly discussed her ideas with the system. The system agreed; after all, the multi-functional villa was customized according to the Host's needs, so it could be modified however she said.

Sang Qing thought about it. The multi-functional villa sold to beastmen would retain the ice cellar function, exterior wall defense, solar hot water, and basic lighting. Oh, and the constant temperature function. She heard from Father that the Beast World has extreme cold and extreme heat; these are the two extremes most difficult for beastmen to endure, and many die because of them.

If the multi-functional villa she sold had this function, it would surely be very attractive.

Setting aside those smart devices, the price wouldn't have to be too high, and the quantity sold could increase.

But when she bought one for herself later, she would definitely have to use the smart furniture.

In the end, Sang Qing bargained with the system and cut the price of one multi-functional villa to one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine points, but the usage lifespan was also reduced from one hundred years to sixty years.

For every villa sold, she would get ninety-nine points, and the system would actually get one thousand nine hundred.

Rubbing her hands, Sang Qing felt a faint excitement. As expected, having a goal provides motivation.

In the future, she would be the boss of a construction crew in the Beast World, specialized in selling houses.

"Sang Qing, is your face cramping? Do you want me to take you to the Witch to have a look?"

The sudden sentence made the smirking Sang Qing freeze. She turned her head with difficulty toward the sound and saw Mei Le crouching in the nearby flower bushes, looking at her with a strange expression.

Sang Qing's smile vanished as she patted her bottom and stood up. "Why are you here?"

He wouldn't be stalking her, would he?

Sang Qing put her hand behind her back and felt for her self-defense weapon, her eyes staring at him warily.

Seeing her wary look, Mei Le quickly waved his hands and explained in a panic, "I... I just saw you here when I was passing by and asked casually. I mean no harm."

Although she had hit him, he understood in his heart that she did it to protect Meng Lai, just as he did it to protect his sister. Neither side was clearly right or wrong.

So he actually didn't dislike her.

On the contrary, he somewhat admired her actions. If his sister could go all out to protect him like that, he would be willing to give her his life.

Sang Qing took a few steps back, not quite believing his words. "Oh, no need. I'm fine. You should leave quickly."

Mei Le rubbed his head awkwardly and spoke with some shame, "Believe me, I won't hurt you."

He actually knew their families' relationship was strained now, and he hadn't found a good opportunity to speak with her. Today, he happened to pass by and found her here alone, smirking to herself every now and then, which made him a little worried.

Sang Qing nodded, unable to even force a smile. "Mm, I know."

He didn't look like he would, but she didn't know what he was thinking. Besides, she had cracked Mei Le's head open last time; didn't he hold any grudge at all?

"I have something to tell..." Mei Le stood up, his tall frame quite imposing. As soon as he took a step forward, Sang Qing retreated ten steps.

"Don't come over here."

A flash of disappointment crossed Mei Le's eyes, and he had to stop. He lowered his head and spoke gloomily, "Then listen to my explanation. I acted against Meng Lai before because I had no choice. Originally, our families had a good relationship. Mei Lin... I hope you won't blame her. Mei Lin was spoiled by Father. I know you definitely won't forgive her, but I hope you can forgive me. "

"After we Pair Bond in the future, I'll move out to live; I won't stay with them. If you don't like Mei Lin, I'll let other brothers take care of her in the future. Oh, wait, Mei Lin is about to Pair Bond soon too, and she'll be moving out as well. "

"I... I think I like you a bit. I don't know if you'll dislike me. Although you don't have a fertility value, I don't mind. Anyway, I don't like Little Cubs either. We can apply to the Chief to raise a Little Cub who has no Father or Mother. If you want to raise one, we will; if not, we won't. I will work hard to become strong and never let another beast bully you again..."

Mei Le babbled for a long time, but never hearing a response from Sang Qing, he hurriedly looked up.

But when he looked around, where was there any sign of Sang Qing?

Huh? Where's Sang Qing? Where's the beast?

Mei Le looked around in a daze. Staring at the empty flower bushes, his expression grew increasingly dejected.

Ah, where did Sang Qing go? Didn't that mean he just said all that for nothing?

"Sang Qing, Sang Qing?" Mei Le was extremely frustrated and shouted a couple of times, but received no response at all.

It seemed she had left long ago.

Sigh!

Mei Le left dejectedly.

Up in a tree, hidden by dense leaves, Qing Que's face was dark. He hadn't expected even Mei Le to have designs on Sang Qing.

Flipping down from the tree, Qing Que clenched his fist and struck a tree thicker than his thigh with a fierce punch.

All beastmen who covet Sang Qing are... Sang Qing is mine. I won't give up.

Crack! The thick tree was snapped in half. Qing Que looked at the scene with satisfaction, a determined curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.

He was about to break through to the fifth rank. Once he reached the fifth rank, Sang Qing would surely like him.

After leaving the creek side and ensuring no beast was following her, Sang Qing breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

She had no idea why Mei Le would say those things to her. Halfway through, her skin was crawling with goosebumps, so she had quickly slipped away.

She thought he was the one who should go see the Witch to have his head checked.

Wait, the Witch?

Sang Qing's eyes instantly lit up like a thousand-watt lightbulb, terrifyingly bright.

Right! How could she have forgotten the Witch? The wealthiest beastman in their Tribe must be the Witch!

Last time she had directly taken out so many shell crystals; she should be able to afford a multi-functional villa, right?

Right, she'll just say it's something new the beast god researched. The Witch will definitely be willing to buy it.

Hehehe, I'm such a genius.

Sang Qing hurriedly changed direction and dashed toward the Witch's residence.

What was the Witch's name? Sang Qing didn't know; she only knew everyone called her Witch, as if "Witch" were her name, her most honorable title.

Sang Qing had a good impression of the Witch. Everyone said the Witch was the wisest beastman in the Tribe, and Sang Qing felt the same way.

Last time, the Witch had clearly seen the strangeness of the childbirth fruit, yet she hadn't exposed her.

Sure enough, as soon as Sang Qing told the Witch about the existence of the multi-functional villa, the Witch immediately agreed readily.

Sang Qing sat at the table counting shell crystals while the Witch stared at her with a face full of affection. "Is it enough, Sang Qing Child? I still have many more shell crystals."

"It's enough, Witch. The beast god said it only costs two hundred shell crystals."

Sang Qing spoke to the Witch without a hint of guilt, quickly counting out two hundred shell crystals, with even some to spare.

She returned the remaining shell crystals to the Witch.