Chapter 210: The Unrelenting Scorpion

Chapter 210: Chapter 206: The Unrelenting Scorpion

“That’s right, Nan Zishi!” When the subject of Nan Zishi came up, Hu Qian had a long list of grievances.

“Lord Long Yi! That Nan Zishi killed a female from Stone Village in the Eastern Forest! I took the Holy Deer to apprehend her, but I ended up getting chased and beaten by several of her Beast Husbands!”

The other Priests in the hall all turned to look at Hu Qian. He continued his complaint, his voice full of indignation, “It’s true! They beat me and even threw me out of the sky. They beat me black and blue. I’m so furious.”

E Zheng asked, “You got beaten up? Can’t really tell.”

Shide said, “You mean to tell me you couldn’t even beat a few Seven-striped Beasts?”

At this, Shide became displeased. “You say that as if *you* could beat a Seven-striped Beast.”

Mao Qing said curiously, “To have so many Beast Kings following her, this Nan Zishi must be gorgeous.”

Hu Qian grumbled, “I may have my issues with her, but to be fair, she really is beautiful. Ask Ying Li if you don’t believe me.”

Ying Li nodded. “She is indeed beautiful. Later, Bao He and I went with Hu Qian on a trip, and then we took Nan Zishi and Xuan Jin to the mining district.”

Long Yi’s brow furrowed slightly. His fingers tapped gently on the armrest as he murmured, “Xuan Jin… Nan Zishi…”

When he had captured Zhinan, Xuan Jin had been with him.

‘What’s the relationship between Zhinan and Nan Zishi?’

‘Brother and sister?’

‘In the Beast World, there are no family names. It’s not uncommon for siblings’ names to be reversals of each other.’

E Zheng asked, “What do you mean, the East has unified? It’s one thing for Beast Kings to carve out their own territories, but have they actually merged?”

Shide said, “No, no, she’s declared herself an emperor. That Nan Zishi, she’s become an emperor!”

Long Yi’s head snapped up.

“An emperor?”

Ying Li turned to look at Long Yi.

‘The High Priest allows Lords to exist, but he would never permit a Beastman to seize such a vast territory and challenge his authority.’

‘This is a potential threat.’

Long Yi stood up. “Ying Li. He Lian.”

He Lian looked bewildered. “Ah? My lord, you called for me?”

“You’re coming with me to the East.”

…

「Eastern Empire.」

The people from the Eastern High Mountain were now staying at the Eastern Coast.

Han Feng and the others were busy flying back and forth, moving their belongings.

Ying Meng, along with her Beast Husbands and cubs, covertly sized up Han Feng while glaring resentfully at Nan Zishi in the distance.

‘What’s the use of being a pretty Fire Red Eagle female if she isn’t even fertile?’

‘Look at her, only one chick in a whole clutch. And only one Fire Red Eagle Cub at that.’

‘Not like me. I lay at least five or six eggs per clutch.’

‘I pursued Chi Xiao for so long, thinking that big fool only knew how to fight and had no idea what love was.’

‘And in the end, he gets with a female this scrawny and small!’

At the thought, her breathing grew ragged.

‘What’s so good about her?!’

Nan Zishi was completely unaware that she had once again become the object of Ying Meng’s fixation. Right now, she was trying to change the Beastmen’s way of life, moving them from caves into houses.

She was teaching the Beastmen how to build simple rammed-earth walls.

“To build a wall, you have to dig a foundation. Without one, it’ll topple with a simple push. We need to dig a trench 30 to 50 centimeters deep and fill it with gravel to prevent the structure from settling.”

“Then, we’ll use wood to build a formwork like this and mix clay, sand, and fiber according to the right proportions. Finally, add water until you can squeeze it into a ball that doesn’t drip.”

“Once the formwork is removed, you can use the mixture to build the wall by ramming it down in layers…”

*(Knowledge regarding rammed-earth walls sourced from the internet.)*

Thankfully, she had brought more than one computer. She had given the one with a virus to the System Main God. On the other, Nan Zhinian had downloaded lots of useful knowledge for her, as well as novels and movies for her downtime.

‘It’s so nice to have a little brother!’

The Strong Beastmen followed Nan Zishi, learning how to build walls and use tools.

The Weak Beastmen followed Nan Zishi and Little Lu Ming, tilling the fields and planting corn, potatoes, and cotton…

The entire Eastern Coast was a scene of vibrant enthusiasm and flourishing prosperity.

Hu Bai said with a smile, “Female Master, look. With the East unified, all the Beastmen here are overjoyed.”

Off to the side, the Cold-blooded Scorpion Beastman, Scorpion, had brought a few of his lackeys to secretly watch Nan Zishi.

Scorpion’s face was flushed red.

‘I haven’t seen Nan Zishi in almost two months.’

‘Now that she’s back, she seems even more beautiful!’

‘Aahh, look at the elegant lines of her muscles, look at that bright smile… that single glance is enough to kill a man!’

“Boss…”

“Shut up! Don’t distract me!”

“Boss…” his subordinate prodded him.

Scorpion was just about to speak when a large hand seized him!

Scorpion’s eyes widened. “What are you doing? Let me go!”

Chi Xiao lifted him up and stared at the eyebrow-less fellow. “Why are you here again? Still haven’t given up, huh?”

Chi Xiao dragged Scorpion over and threw him in front of Nan Zishi. “Little Female Master, this male was secretly watching you.”

Scorpion snapped, “What do you mean, ‘this male’? Don’t you recognize me, Chi Xiao?!”

Scorpion’s followers nearly wet themselves in fear and quickly scurried aside to hide.

‘During the month Emperor Nan was gone, Lord Scorpion did nothing but sigh and pine for her.’

‘After Emperor Nan returned, Lord Scorpion made inquiries all over, gathered his courage, and came to court her once again.’

‘But…’

‘It seems things aren’t starting off well…’

‘Our poor Lord Scorpion.’

Chi Xiao sneered. “And why would I need to know you?”

Scorpion tried to get up, but Chi Xiao forced him back to his knees.

Scorpion was furious. “You can’t just bully a beastman like this!”

Hu Bai and Xuan Jin flanked him. Seeing Xuan Jin made Scorpion feel even more wronged.

“All you Beast Kings from the East have mated with her. I’m a Beast King, too! Even the Cold-blooded Snake Beastman mated with her, so why can’t a Cold-blooded Scorpion Beastman like me?”

“Besides, every power in the East has been integrated except for the Scorpion Clan. On what grounds are you excluding us?”

“Lady Nan, Emperor Nan…”

“I wasn’t here to spy on you! I came to pledge my allegiance!”

Xuan Jin asked sharply, “And how do you intend to do that?”

“I’ll join you,” Scorpion said, refusing to give up. “I’ll take a lesser role! I’ll be a Guardian Beast!”

In an instant, murderous glares from several males shot toward him.

Scorpion withstood the pressure, turning his hopeful, love-struck eyes toward Nan Zishi.

Xuan Jin crossed his arms and sneered. “Who’s going to kill him? If none of you will, I’ll do it myself.”

Hu Bai was speechless. ‘There’s no need to actually kill the guy.’

As the head of the family, Nan Zishi said, “I’m sorry, Scorpion, but I’m not accepting a Guardian Beast either.”

Rejected again! The words struck Scorpion like a bolt from the blue.

Seeing how pitiful he looked, Chi Xiao let him go.

Scorpion couldn’t understand. “Why won’t you have me? I’m not even asking to be a Beast Husband anymore, so I can’t even be a Guardian Beast? Is it because I don’t have eyebrows? I can draw them on!”

Xuan Jin finally lost his patience. He grabbed Scorpion by the scruff of his neck. “That’s enough out of you. The only reason I haven’t beaten you is out of courtesy. Keep yelling and I’ll get serious.”

The wind was calm and the waves were still, yet the surface of the sea had taken on a strange, leaden-gray hue.

A salty, oppressive feeling permeated the air.

Hu Bai came to her side and looked toward the sea with concern.

‘Somehow, this oppressive sea feels like a giant beast bound in chains, holding some terrible danger within.’

Before long, Lanxing came running out of the sea in a panic.

“Sister, Sister! Something’s wrong! Something terrible is happening!!”

“Lanxing, calm down. Tell me what’s wrong.”

Lanxing pointed frantically at the ocean. “It’s a typhoon! A huge typhoon is coming! Every year when one hits, the Beastmen on the coast are devastated.”

“Sister! Chuchen took Little Fu to hide deep underwater. You, your mates, and the children need to find shelter, fast!”

“A typhoon?! How big is it?”

Lanxing replied urgently, “Big! It’s huge! A lot of us mermaids have already been swept up by it. I have to go back and help them!”