Chapter 511 - 512: The Arrival of the Mermaid Tribe
The tribespeople, who had been working all morning, feasted on delicious little fish cakes and drank aromatic, rich fish soup, suddenly feeling replenished and ready to work exceptionally hard in the afternoon!
Because the tribe now had a large population, everyone cooperated well. Digging the hole was tiring but simple, so the progress was several times faster than when they were building houses!
In just a little over three days, the outline of the moat was dug, and the cave for the mermaid beastmen was directly excavated as well.
They were pressed for time. When the warm season comes, they would build a small platform with stones along the moat. This would not only look beautiful but also prevent smaller cubs from accidentally falling in.
Although the mermaid beastman would be living in the river, anything could happen. To ensure safety, the platform was definitely necessary.
The bottom of the river, where the mermaid beastman would live, was a moderate-sized space, about ten square meters or so, adequate for one or two individuals to live comfortably.
Rooms were arranged side by side without doors, and only a small window was dug near the door. Nothing else was added because the space would be filled with water in the future and normal furniture would not be suitable underwater.
Every few rooms, a tunnel that leads to the inside of the mountain was dug, making it convenient for the mermaid beastmen to move in and out.
Inside the mountain was also under construction. The Beastmen adept at tunneling had the knack for craftsmanship — they ensured that the room was excavated at the right location, which was crucial so as not to damage the mountain’s structure and cause a collapse.
Since the project required a lot of considerations, it did not progress as rapidly as digging the moat. Up until now, they had only managed to dig out around ten rooms.
Hai Qin was amazed at everyone’s speed. He had prepared himself for moving in only after the end of the season. Little did he know that they would have everything ready so soon!