Chapter 591 - 587: Frozen Stiff
The system spoke: "The Insect Clan Beastmen have been suppressed for a hundred thousand years, naturally they harbor anger in their hearts."
"It is estimated that once they emerge, they will vent their anger on the many beastmen of the Cang Beast Continent."
"We cannot let them come out; if they do, no one knows what the consequences might be."
"It might even prematurely trigger the Destruction Tribulation."
Su Muyao clenched her brow, as she too thought the same.
But now there are no longer the powerful Witch Clan Beastmen of the past, incapable of repairing the weakened barrier of the Nine Nether Forbidden Land.
"How much do you know about the Bee Clan Beastmen and the Mantis Clan Beastmen?"
Xia Min shook her head: "I don’t know; perhaps Liu Mengyan has contacts, but I don’t have her memories."
She was a clone split from Liu Mengyan, with little memory.
Actually, Liu Mengyan was also wary of her, fearing that she might learn more secrets and have the ability to resist Liu Mengyan’s control.
Su Muyao asked some more questions, but Xia Min indeed did not know.
Su Muyao then re-sealed Xia Min back into the Space Ring.
Xia Min was already weak and fell into a complete slumber, unconscious.
Su Muyao said: "Great Elder, you heard it too, the Insect Clan Beastmen harbor a heavy resentment and will likely indiscriminately slaughter the beastmen of the Cang Beast Continent; they won’t care about reasons, they only seek revenge to vent their anger."
"So unless necessary, clan members should avoid going out, and remind the Fox Beastmen outside to try to avoid the Insect Clan Beastmen."
They don’t understand the secret techniques of the Insect Clan Beastmen, so it’s best not to confront them head-on.
Once they understand and grasp ways to deal with them, it’s not too late to counter-attack.
The Great Elder nodded: "That’s right."
"Originally before the snow season arrives, everyone wanted to store more food."
"Qingqiu Mountain Fox Clan Beastmen are numerous, and cannot rely solely on the resources from the mountain forests of Qingqiu Mountain; those resources are crucial guarantees in times of need and cannot be consumed in advance."
"However, thanks to Young Master Xiao teaching everyone to recognize edible mushrooms and wild vegetables, the clan managed to gain more food."
Su Muyao’s expression moved: "Didn’t the ancestors of the Fox Clan teach you to recognize various vegetables and wild herbs?"
Back then, she entered a hundred thousand years ago and taught Sang Yao in the Fox Clan. Hua Linye said that Sang Yao taught these abilities to the Fox Clan at that time.
The Great Elder said: "They did teach, and precisely because of this, our Qingqiu Mountain Fox Clan has developed so well, and during the snow season, the clan members won’t go hungry; everyone can survive the snow season, and the Fox Clan is so prosperous."
Of course, this prosperity is compared to other tribes in the Cang Beast Continent nowadays.
"Clan members even reclaimed farmland in the valley to plant grains and raised many chickens and ducks, but not all knowledge was completely passed down, so now people are not very good at recognizing mushrooms and wild herbs."
"It was Young Master Xiao who taught everyone these."
Listening to this, Su Muyao understood.
After talking with the elders, discussing the development of Qingqiu Mountain Fox Clan, Su Muyao took out some elixirs for the clan to use for some talented members, which could help everyone quickly enhance their powers and improve the overall strength of the Qingqiu Mountain Fox Clan.
Su Muyao quite liked this place.
Probably because she had ties with the Fox King ten thousand years ago, coupled with her current relationship with Hua Linye, and the harmonious clan environment, she was willing to help Qingqiu Mountain Fox Clan.
The elders, of course, understood how precious these elixirs were and were extremely grateful to Su Muyao.
Afterward, Su Muyao left the Council Hall and returned to Xiao Jihan and Da Bao’s residence.
Originally, the Great Elder wanted Young Master Xiao and Da Bao to stay in the Fox King Hall, but Xiao Jihan was not accustomed to living there, so they stayed in the adjacent courtyard, where daily life was more convenient.
When Su Muyao returned, Da Bao had already fallen asleep.
Xiao Jihan whispered: "When you came back, he was very sleepy, but the little guy insisted on waiting for you to return. Later, he got so sleepy he kept yawning, so I lit calming incense to let him fall asleep first."
Da Bao was so sleepy that his eyes were tearful, on the verge of sleep, yet still insistent on waiting for his mom to come back.
Su Muyao looked at Da Bao earnestly, her heart softening like a pool of water.
Su Muyao noticed that the Beast World’s younglings are not only gifted but very sensible.
She lowered her head and gently kissed Da Bao’s cheek, then went with Xiao Jihan to the adjoining room to discuss with him what she had discussed with the elders.
Xiao Jihan and Su Muyao both understood they needed to grow stronger quickly.
...
In the days that followed, Su Muyao stayed in the Qingqiu Mountain Fox Clan, accompanying Da Bao while allowing herself a good rest, to properly replenish her energy.
When the morning sunlight came in, shining into the house, it brought a warm feeling to the people inside.
Usually busy with her travels, Su Muyao rarely rested, but now truly relaxed, she felt she could finally sleep in.
She felt like she hadn’t slept in for a long time.
There’s no denying that sleeping late feels wonderful, as if making up for all the previous missed sleep.
Xiao Jihan knew how hard Su Muyao was working, so when he and Da Bao woke up in the morning, he told Da Bao not to disturb her.
After breakfast, Xiao Jihan meditated and cultivated, while Da Bao diligently read in the study.
But from time to time, he glanced at the courtyard outside, wondering if his mom had woken up.
Perhaps with the tension easing up, Su Muyao dreamed a lot, even dreaming of a beautiful little snake.
But that little snake seemed to be curled up in a hole from the wind and snow, motionless, unsure if it was frozen stiff or hibernating.
Thinking of how snakes fear the cold, Su Muyao used her superpower to raise the temperature.
Gradually, the little snake opened its emerald green eyes, dazzling and exquisite like a painting.
Its entire snake body was as jade-like.
Upon seeing Su Muyao, its head suddenly raised, revealing the hidden other eight heads.
The Nine-headed Snake Cub showed a wary expression to Su Muyao, ready to attack at any moment.
However, he was very small, just a cub, and displaying such a demeanor might not frighten people; instead, Su Muyao felt a sense of compassion for him.
Seeing him like this, Su Muyao realized this was an Ancient Celestial Snake cub.
Realizing something, she touched her belly in the dream, "Baby, I’m your mom, do you not recognize your mom?"
"If you don’t recognize me, you can feel my aura."
Su Muyao wanted to reach out and touch him, but to her surprise, he avoided automatically.
At that moment, Su Muyao seemed to feel his emotions; he seemed to be afraid.
"Little one, mom won’t hurt you, don’t be afraid."
He spoke: "You lie, you all hate Snake Beastmen."
Su Muyao felt a stab of pain in her heart, hearing his trembling voice, "Why do you say that?"
"Mom loves you dearly and is eagerly looking forward to seeing you."
He spoke: "I don’t know, I have some memories in my mind, that non-Snake Clan females all hate Snake Beastmen and would harm Snake Beastmen."
"Are you blaming me for absorbing your energy, making you drowsy and weak?"
"I don’t want this, but I’m so cold, I can’t control it..."
He really didn’t want to devour the energy of the female parent, but if he didn’t, he’d be cold and freeze.
He’s afraid of the female parent hating him, so he’d rather freeze than devour her energy.
If only by not devouring the female parent’s energy, she wouldn’t hate him?
But he also didn’t dare think about it, he was afraid.
So he could only curl up here.