Chapter 83: Chapter 82: Sister, a Life Debt Isn’t Reliable

Si Shuo’s previous life had been filled with pain and loneliness. People always yearn for what they lack most.

However, she looked at her four Beast Husbands and chuckled. “I have two criteria for choosing a Beast Husband. First off, he must have superb Combat Power and a good head on his shoulders!

We’re a big family. We stick together to increase our family’s ability to handle risks. This is the top priority, and it’s why I need to choose Beast Husbands.”

If it weren’t for that, she would have been content with just one, two, or maybe three Beast Husbands.

To put it bluntly, adult life is all about pragmatism. It’s like how people in the modern world go on blind dates and discuss material conditions first. Here on the Beast World Continent, a male’s Combat Power is the essential criterion.

Xiao Shisi nodded gleefully. “That’s how it should be! The guys are amazing, so the standard for any new Beast Husbands Sister takes on will only be higher.

You’re supporting one female and a bunch of little cubs. You can’t afford to take on a useless pretty boy, right?

And the second criterion?”

Just then, Gong You, who was sitting on Si Shuo’s other side, was busy picking out river snail meat for her.

The spicy flavor was incredibly satisfying and exciting. Si Shuo leaned comfortably against Gong You’s shoulder. “Second, he has to be handsome. And he has to make my heart flutter!”

She was all about looks; someone who wasn’t handsome wouldn’t even catch her eye.

But just being handsome wasn’t enough. She might like what she saw, but without that spark, she couldn’t spend the rest of her life with him.

She was looking for a partner, not a friend!

Xiao Shisi slurped down a few river snails and grinned. “I have a twin brother who looks just like me. Sister, you’ll definitely like him.”

Si Shuo looked at Xiao Shisi and huffed, “We’re escorting you back to the Xiao Family for the generous reward you promised and for the sake of your family’s influence. And here you are, trying to pitch your brother to me!”

Xiao Shisi chewed on a river shrimp. It was tender, crispy, and faintly spicy, without the slightest hint of a fishy smell. ’This is so delicious!’

“Sister, a life debt isn’t a reliable connection! You need to form a marriage alliance, become partners with a fine male from the Xiao Family. That way, the Xiao Family will be your protectors.”

Ji Liang hissed, “Little Shushu, a three-tailed Blue Fox is a handsome sight. They have white fur with blue-tipped ends.

The Blue Fox Clan is one of the nine ancient Beast Clans. Even after countless generations, the power inherited through their bloodline makes the descendants of the Fox Clan uniquely blessed from birth, with extraordinary talent.

Without even trying, their Combat Power can reach Level 10 or higher by the time they reach adulthood.

Besides, the Fox Clan is quite fertile. Is there any family in the Central Continent that *doesn’t* have a Fox Clan descendant in their line?”

Gong You nodded as well. “That’s right, my dear. You can tell just by looking at Xiao Shisi. When we take him home, the Xiao Family is sure to have a whole crowd of handsome males. Just go challenge the one with the highest Combat Power!”

Xiao Shisi grew anxious. He wanted to grab Si Shuo’s arm but looked down at his own oily paws and could only stare at her pleadingly. “Sister, there’s a saying in the Central Continent: ’You can know a person’s face, but not their heart.’ And another one: ’Time reveals a person’s true nature.’

It will take us several Beast Months to get from Puchang City to the Central Continent. By then, Sister, you’ll surely understand me through and through.

Would I ever recommend the wrong male for you? And does he really have to be the one with the highest Combat Power?”

Zhi Le raised an eyebrow. “And why not? My kitty is a great catch. Before you really get to know someone, what’s wrong with picking the most powerful male?”

Even Xu Chi spoke up. “Si Shuo, any male who offers you his Beast Mark will be completely devoted to you. When you don’t know their character, Combat Power is the only direct standard you have to judge them by.”

Si Shuo knew they were partly serious and partly just teasing Xiao Shisi, so she nodded along with a smile. “Alright, I’ll listen to you all!”

She simply thought her Beast Husbands were being possessive.

Xiao Shisi got a little flustered. “Sister, are you the one choosing a Beast Husband, or are they?”

“I’m the one choosing my Beast Husband, but I’m also choosing a Couple Brother for them. For a family to be harmonious, their opinions are also very important,” Si Shuo said seriously.

Gong You chuckled, tilting his head to kiss her on the forehead. “Our sweetheart is the best. Don’t worry. As long as you truly like him, we can accept him even if his Combat Power isn’t quite up to par.”

“HISS… If worse comes to worst, Little Shushu can just find a few more to make up for the lack of Combat Power,” Ji Liang added coolly.

Si Shuo quickly shook her head. ’Four Beast Husbands are already more than I can handle, and I like every single one of them. I’m not going to lose my head over a pretty face and bring home a useless ornament, just to create friction in the family.’

’She was the one who brought these males together. The strong can admire, appreciate, and cooperate with one another!’

Xiao Shisi bit his lip and went back to eating with his head down. “Anyway… anyway, Sister will understand when she sees my brother.”

Earlier, when they were catching seafood from the river, several of Yimei’s Beast Husbands had also been busy helping out.

Si Shuo had taken out some broad bean paste and hot pot base and explained how to cook with them.

They had also raised a Protective Shield, cutting themselves off from all outside sights and sounds.

Of course, Si Shuo didn’t forget to have Ji Liang send some over to Master Xu. As for the other Beastmen… ’Sorry, we’re not close. If you want some, make it yourself!’

Knowing Si Shuo liked seafood from the river, after the meal, Xu Chi stir-fried a large batch of river shrimp and snails for her to have as snacks on the road.

In Dongye Forest, the Beastmen couldn’t afford to let their guard down for a moment. They only stopped to rest for three or four Beast Hours each day; the rest of the time was spent sprinting along the trail that had been blazed for them.

When they occasionally encountered a High-level Fierce Beast, they generally wouldn’t stop as long as it didn’t attack first.

For over a month, Si Shuo felt like her legs were going to give out. ’I can barely walk a few hundred steps each day, and whenever I stand on the ground, I feel all floaty and unsteady.’

Finally, the trees began to thin out, and they saw signs of Beastman activity!

The females and cubs riding on the males’ backs couldn’t help but cheer. The sound startled the dozing Si Shuo, making her jump.

Xiao Shisi chuckled and patted her back. “Sister, we’re about to leave Dongye Forest. We should reach the nearest marketplace by this evening.”

Si Shuo opened her eyes, still a bit dazed. She subconsciously hugged Xiao Shisi’s waist and nuzzled into his embrace, closing her eyes again to clear her head.

Xiao Shisi’s hand gently toyed with her delicate ear, the brown in his eyes deepening. “Sister, this is already considered the edge of the Central Continent. The marketplace outside the forest is huge. Basically, after the spring hunt every year, traders from all over gather here to buy things like Beast Skins, Crystal Stones, and meat from the nearby tribes.

They also bring lots of pottery, cloth, crops, and various beaded ornaments.

Oh, right, there’s also an auction. It’s full of rare items you can’t buy at the stalls, even with Flower Crystal Stones.”

Seeing that Si Shuo was more awake, Zhi Le and the others found a clearing with the remains of an old campfire and stopped, pushing Xiao Shisi to one side.

After they washed up, Zhi Le lit the campfire, and the water in the earthenware pot hanging over it came to a boil.

Everyone mixed a bowl of roasted multigrain flour with the hot water, adding a spoonful of honey. They ate it with dry biscuits, pickled cucumbers, and jerky, plus a clutch of bird eggs Ji Liang had found.

After their meal, they continued on their way. Ji Liang, carrying Si Shuo, raised a Protective Shield and hissed, “Little Shushu, how’s your practice with your healing Skill coming along?”

Si Shuo was a little puzzled. “Ji Liang, why do you ask?”

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