Beast World: A Fragile Beauty Blessed with Many Children-Chapter 124 - 123: Choice

The males already held Si Shuo dear to their hearts, missing her terribly after just a short while apart. Now, with the addition of the recording dolls, their longing for her only grew stronger. It felt like trying to scratch an itch through a boot—it only made things worse.

Following Si Shuo’s recording, the males tentatively called out to the dolls, "I’m here, I’m here, your... is here!"

There were over twenty interactive phrases in total. After trying them all out, they realized that at best, it was a way to hear the little female’s voice when they couldn’t see her—a small comfort for their longing.

The primary function of the recording dolls was to record and send messages to one another. Hearing the other person’s voice was much more direct.

They listened to Si Shuo’s recordings several times before each recording a message of their own. Then, they put the dolls into their spatial storage, leaving a note on top.

Si Shuo was only eight days pregnant, a time that called for extreme caution. Xu Chi didn’t dare to bother her too much. He kept things light, lingering for a long while before slowly flying her back.

Halfway there, Si Shuo drifted into a deep, dreamless sleep. When she woke up, she was cradled in Zhi Le’s arms.

There were subtle differences between Zhi Le’s real body and his clone, distinctions that only someone extremely close to him could discern.

The mole near the corner of his real body’s eye was a vivid red, while his clone’s was slightly darker. It was a difficult difference to spot without a direct comparison—who would get right up in his face with a color chart to check?

Zhi Le possessed the Clone Ability. Although they seemed indistinguishable, both the original and the clone had to be treated equally. Otherwise, if one developed feelings of resentment, it could become fully independent as its Level increased.

Therefore, Si Shuo had to not only tell which Zhi Le this was but also avoid stepping on any landmines.

Si Shuo nuzzled his chest. "Good morning, Zhi Le!"

Zhi Le chuckled and kissed her forehead. "Morning, kitty. Ready to get up and wash?"

Si Shuo hummed in agreement. She was very particular about her personal hygiene and wouldn’t engage in any intimate acts with her Beast Husbands before washing up.

There are few secrets between a married couple, especially after they’ve lived together long enough to settle into a routine. They see each other at their most disheveled and stop caring about their appearance at home, prioritizing comfort above all else. But in doing so, they risk losing that heart-pounding attraction they once had for each other. When life becomes a mess of petty problems, the sharp edges of their love can be worn smooth.

Si Shuo had always believed that as long as you maintained standards for yourself, didn’t let yourself go, and lived an elegant and beautiful life—always thinking of each other and teasing one another from time to time—the relationship would remain like a rose in its prime, blooming vibrantly without fading.

After she washed up, Zhi Le pulled her into his arms and fed her a Crystal Stone with a deep kiss.

She had been asleep when she returned last night, unaware that the males, whose hearts were being mercilessly teased by the recording dolls she’d sent out, were all eagerly awaiting her return.

Zhi Le’s real body and Gong You were both at a training camp. Zhi Le’s clone was inside the Beast Skin Bag, while Ji Liang stood guard outside.

With two males stationed to protect the little female, everyone else could feel more at ease.

Once his craving was satisfied, Zhi Le finally let Si Shuo go, telling her to find Ji Liang outside for breakfast. He, in turn, began to absorb low-level Crystal Stones for his Cultivation.

For them, Crystal Stones could speed up their progress by about ten percent, but whether they could advance to the next level still depended on their actual strength. The males mostly used Crystal Stones as a quick supplement when their Spiritual Power ran low during a fight.

They rarely used Crystal Stones so extravagantly to raise their cultivation.

Zhi Le had the Clone Ability and a huge demand for Spiritual Power. Plus, he had the means and the time, so speeding things up a little was more beneficial than not.

Si Shuo didn’t like eating roasted meat in the morning, so her Beast Husbands at home usually made her noodles, fried rice, or meat congee.

Today’s meal was dried shrimp and vegetable noodles, sprinkled with crushed peanuts and crispy fried dough twists. A spoonful of sesame paste and a couple of drops of chili oil were added, making it fragrant, spicy, crunchy, and delicious!

Si Shuo ate her noodles while listening to Hang He’s morning report.

Every day, besides working on increasing his Combat Power, Hang He would stroll through Dongye Middle Square in the morning, afternoon, and evening to gather news, which served as "mealtime entertainment" for the two little females.

At first, the news he collected was rather scattered—all trivial matters of love, hate, and neighborhood drama.

Now that Ji Liang had some free time, he began guiding Hang He to selectively gather more useful information, such as the distribution of power in the Central Continent, various rules and regulations, the methods of different factions, or how people made a living. This kind of information was far more useful than gossip about other people’s family affairs.

Listening to Ji Liang talk with Hang He, Si Shuo’s eyes shifted thoughtfully. "Hang He has a real talent for gathering information. When we get to Guangshou City, he could find a related line of work."

Ji Liang turned his head to look at her. "A middleman?"

Seeing the little female’s confused expression, Ji Liang explained with a smile, "You know, someone who helps introduce jobs, arranges the lease or sale of houses, shops, and land, or even helps people find mates."

’I see, so like a broker!’

"But people like that usually have deep roots in the Beast City and have extensive sources of information.

Hang He could certainly work as a clerk at a broker’s agency to see how others run their shops.

Once he’s gained some experience and we’re in a position to stand on our own two feet, we could open our own agency."

Si Shuo nodded. "In that case, Ji Liang, are there storytellers in the Beast City? You know, people who specialize in telling stories in crowded places, like restaurants."

Ji Liang raised an eyebrow. "No. No one has ever tried to collect Crystal Stones for telling stories."

It’s just a matter of flapping one’s gums. No Beastman would pay for that.

"What about writing stories?"

"In the Beast City, the only ones who can read are people of some status from the major families and tribes. Not many Beastmen are literate, so who would they write stories for?

Besides, carving each and every stroke is very time-consuming, and they don’t have paper to write on."

’Back in the modern era, papermaking was an invention that Huaxia people were extremely proud of. And the Beastmen wouldn’t even need to cut down trees. They have the Wood Element Ability. After selecting a good variety, they can just draw wood element from the air to condense into wood, which could be used to make decent quality paper!’

The invention of paper would definitely promote the popularization of Beast Text.

Once the Beastman civilization becomes more advanced, with a lot of basic knowledge as their jumping-off point, their development could advance by leaps and bounds.

After all, after she took Yin Jiang as a Beast Husband, the rewards from her system included Crystal Stone-powered Butterfly Wings, the healing Divine Medicine Revitalizing Pill, seeds for various seasonings, high-quality silkworm eggs and mulberry saplings, the art of papermaking, and two thousand Beast Coins.

She had received so many rewards from the system; she was bound to use them to develop the Beast World.

But before that, they needed to find a powerful family for protection.

’This should be the last Beast Husband I take, according to my plan. And it’s very likely I’ll have to be the one to take the initiative...’

With this in mind, Si Shuo asked Ji Liang which tribes and families in Guangshou City were powerful, so she could get a clear idea of the situation.

Ji Liang gave her a meaningful look and began to speak with a smile.

"There are thirteen families and eight tribes in Guangshou City. All the others are subordinate to these powers.

You could say that after entering the city, we’ll be forced to pick a side. Otherwise, we’ll easily be bullied. It’s a method that outsider Beastmen use to survive, and it’s gradually evolved into an unwritten rule.

Of the twenty-one powers, some have established a firm foothold because they possess powerful technologies, allowing them to collect more Crystal Stones and provide their clan members with good cultivation resources, which in turn makes their people strong.

Things like firing pottery, weaving cotton cloth, healing formulas, and so on... For example, the Tufted-Tail Rabbit Beast Clan and the Gray Parrot Beastmen.

Others are formidable due to their own inherent strength, like the Golden Lion Beast Clan, the Mountain Demon Beastmen, and the Iron-eating Beastmen..."