Chapter 912: The Allure of Shark Silk

Chapter 912: Chapter 912: The Allure of Shark Silk

Su Qinglan, Rong Ye, Xuan Long, Ciao Ciao, and Yue Yue were traveling toward Fox Beast City alongside Elder Luo, Elder Hu, and Elder Shen, the three elders of the Fox Beast City.

Along the way, the three elders had been enthusiastically introducing their city, praising it as though there were no better places in the entire beast world.

"Female Qinglan, you will definitely love Fox Beast City!" Elder Luo said confidently. "Once you see the place, I guarantee you won’t want to leave!"

Elder Hu immediately nodded in agreement. "That’s right! Our Fox Beast City has everything you could possibly want. It’s more prosperous than Dragon Beast City, has more people, and our trading business is far more developed!"

"Exactly!" Elder Shen chimed in. "We have beast skin trading, salt trading, and many other businesses. Our people travel to different places, bringing back all kinds of rare goods. Once you settle down in our city, you won’t need to worry about anything!"

The three elders took turns praising their city, each trying to make it sound more attractive than the others.

They even began discussing the luxurious houses, bustling markets, and prosperous streets, as though Su Qinglan would immediately decide to settle down permanently if she heard enough good things.

Unfortunately, Su Qinglan remained silent.

She sat comfortably while listening to their conversation. Rong Ye walked with his usual elegant smile, while Xuan Long remained close to Yue Yue, who was busy looking around curiously.

Ciao Ciao, on the other hand, was much less interested in the elders’ endless boasting. He occasionally leaned toward his mother, seemingly more interested in finding out what delicious food Fox Beast City might have.

However, one particular topic finally caught Su Qinglan’s attention.

"Our Fox Beast City’s clothing trade is especially prosperous!" Elder Luo declared proudly. "We have a steady supply of shark silk, and our merchants trade it in large quantities. Other cities simply cannot compete with us in this business!"

Elder Hu immediately added, "That’s right! We have direct connections with the people who produce shark silk. As far as we know, no other city in the entire beast world can obtain it as easily as we can!"

The three elders looked rather pleased with themselves.

Shark silk was a precious material. It was smooth, durable, and beautiful, making it highly desirable among wealthy beastmen and females. Naturally, anyone who could secure a steady supply of it would possess a considerable advantage in the clothing trade.

But while the elders were busy boasting, Su Qinglan’s eyes suddenly brightened.

"Shark silk?"

She turned toward them.

"You mean Fox Beast City trades shark silk?"

The three elders immediately nodded.

"Of course!"

"Not only do we trade it, but we also have a reliable supply!"

"Female Qinglan, if you’re interested in clothing, you’ve certainly come to the right place!"

Su Qinglan’s gaze lingered on their clothes. Now that she paid closer attention, she realized that all three elders were wearing garments made from the same smooth, lustrous material.

Shark silk!

Her eyes gleamed slightly.

Food was the most important necessity in her eyes, but clothing came a close second.

After all, a person couldn’t walk around wearing the same few outfits forever. Even if she could somehow manage with limited clothing, what about everyone else in Dragon Beast City?

She had plenty of clothes at home, mostly because An Mo had brought her bundles of garments from who knew where. Her collection included all sorts of styles and materials, enough to make her wardrobe look like a small clothing shop.

However, Su Qinglan was well aware that those clothes were not unlimited.

An Mo had been giving her garments from his accumulated treasures, and she had never bothered to ask exactly where he obtained them. Judging by the variety, they were probably collected over many years.

But even a mountain of treasures would eventually be depleted.

And while An Mo might be able to produce another bundle whenever he visited, Su Qinglan doubted that he knew how to manufacture those clothes himself, let alone how to establish a reliable supply.

In other words, she was slowly using up a resource that she couldn’t easily replenish.

Whenever she wore those beautiful garments for ordinary daily activities, she sometimes felt a little regretful. It was almost like using priceless treasures to wipe a table!

Of course, she still wore them. What was the point of collecting beautiful clothes if she couldn’t enjoy them?

But that didn’t mean she could ignore the problem forever.

Su Qinglan glanced at the three elders again.

If Fox Beast City truly had a steady supply of shark silk, then perhaps this journey would bring her an unexpected business opportunity.

She didn’t merely want to obtain enough clothing for herself and her family. She wanted the people of Dragon Beast City to have access to better clothes as well.

The beast world had many wealthy and powerful beastmen, yet they still wore the coarse beast hide. And if she could establish a reliable source of materials, she might even be able to develop her own clothing business.

Thinking of this, Su Qinglan’s expression became thoughtful.

The three elders noticed the change immediately. Elder Luo exchanged a glance with Elder Hu, and both of them smiled. They had been talking for so long, and finally, Female Qinglan was interested in something!

Elder Shen promptly seized the opportunity.

"Female Qinglan, if you like shark silk, we can arrange for you to see some of our finest products once we arrive. We have many different colors and patterns!"

Elder Hu nodded eagerly. "We also have merchants who specialize in clothing. If there’s anything you need, we can help you arrange it!"

Elder Luo smiled confidently. "You don’t have to worry about supplies, either. Our connections are reliable. As long as you want shark silk, we can discuss a suitable arrangement."

Su Qinglan looked at the three enthusiastic elders.

"That sounds interesting."

Her simple response made the elders’ eyes brighten.

However, Su Qinglan wasn’t in a hurry to agree to anything.

She still needed to see the actual quality of the silk, understand the prices, and determine how stable their supply really was. A few confident promises were not enough to establish a business relationship.

Most importantly, she wanted to know exactly where the shark silk came from.

If Fox Beast City had a genuine advantage in producing or obtaining it, there might be much more to explore than simply purchasing finished garments.

She smiled at the elders.

"Since you have such a prosperous clothing trade, I would certainly like to learn more about it after we arrive."

The three elders immediately became even more enthusiastic.

"Of course!"

"We’ll show you everything!"

"Female Qinglan, you won’t be disappointed!"