Si Shuo thought back to when she first arrived. The years of civilized education clashed with the brutal reality, a tug-of-war raging in her mind for a long time before she could finally mentally prepare herself. In the Beast World Continent, these things were perfectly natural, as normal as eating three to five meals a day.

Just then, Xia Ming put on a motherly air and spoke to her. "Si Shuo, I heard from Zhi Le that you might go to the Southwest Continent in the future?

That’s a continent even more advanced than the Central Continent. Beastmen of the fifteenth and sixteenth level are very common there. Zhi Li and I won’t try to stop you. After all, it’s good for young Beastmen to get out, travel, and see the world.

It’s just that, when you get there and choose more Beast Husbands, you must be very picky. Choose ones who are outstanding in every way... This is a bit of a selfish wish from us, but we hope Zhi Le and the others will be treated well..."

Si Shuo listened for a long while before she understood. She could feel the silence and tension from the men beside her.

From the time they came of age, male Beastmen understood that they would likely never have a female all to themselves, but would have to share her with many Couple Brothers.

Whether a family was harmonious depended not only on the female’s ability to keep the peace, but also had a great deal to do with the character of the Couple Brothers!

Her seven husbands had, through a long period of adjustment and their shared love for her, found a way to live together harmoniously. But that didn’t mean that if one or two—or even three to five—more men joined, they could all maintain the current delicate balance.

Si Shuo pinched Xu Chi’s cheek and chuckled lightly. "Mother, I’ve already told Zhi Le and the others. No matter what kind of Beastman I meet in the future, I only want them. I’m not taking any more Beast Husbands.

They will do their best to protect me. I believe in them!"

Xia Ming’s mouth moved, but in the end, she didn’t say anything more. ’The difference between Level 10 and the fifteenth and sixteenth levels is too great. Si Shuo is beautiful and has great talent. Once she reaches the Southwest Continent, how could these young men possibly protect her?’

But everyone has their own path to walk. She could only pat Si Shuo’s hand and say with a smile, "Alright, as long as you know what you’re doing. Our lives as Beastmen are too short in the grand scheme of the Beast World Continent. We should try not to leave ourselves with any regrets. Cherish the one in front of you, and seize the day!"

Si Shuo nodded, a helpless look on her face. ’We were supposed to be talking about Xia Ming, but somehow it’s all about me now.’

The jerky and dried fruit sold quickly. The stream of Beastmen playing games at the three stalls never stopped. At first, everyone was just trying it out, but by the end, they were all going for the biggest prize.

In two full Beast Hours, all the jerky and dried fruit they had prepared for two or three days was completely sold out!

Looking at the three baskets of Crystal Stones in the room, Xia Ming and Zhi Li were in disbelief. They had never seen so many Crystal Stones before.

Zhi Zhan came forward with a smile and poured all three baskets of Crystal Stones onto a huge Beast Skin. The cubs pounced forward and began to sort the Crystal Stones by level and color.

"Father, Mother, my female cubs have been learning to purify Crystal Stones recently. These Crystal Stones are low-level, so they’re perfect for them to practice on. I’ll exchange them for High Level ones for you," Si Shuo said, stroking the little ones’ heads. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

The female cubs all took after her, awakening a Wood Element Ability that leaned towards healing. Within the Healing Ability, there was a purification branch. The female cubs were trying to purify Crystal Stones, removing the impurities from within them.

Xia Ming quickly waved her hands. "No, that won’t do. The jerky and dried fruit—from the recipe, to organizing everyone to help make it, to setting up the stalls to sell it—that was all your family. Your Father only lent a hand.

If we were just neighbors, this would be the kind of thing you settle with a meal. How could we have the nerve to accept all these Crystal Stones?"

Zhi Li also nodded solemnly. "Once your Mother finds a few more Beast Husbands, I’ll go hunt in the forest. I’ll get some High Level Crystal Stones then."

No matter what, the two of them refused to take the Crystal Stones. In their eyes, Si Shuo’s family had so many cubs and such a heavy burden; they needed the Crystal Stones more to buy food to get through the rainy season and the coldest season.

Si Shuo pressed a hand to her forehead. ’My whole point was to earn Crystal Stones for Xia Ming and Zhi Li, but now I can’t even give a single one away.’

Zhi Le smiled and wrapped an arm around her waist, whispering, "Don’t worry, kitty. Wait until Father gets a spot to train in the Secret Realm. He’ll have a chance to hunt plenty of Wild Beasts and get Crystal Stones, meat, and pelts.

We can help them out a bit now, but once Mother finds new Beast Husbands, will we still be able to support their whole family?

The key is for Father’s strength to increase. But we can teach them our method for earning money. That way, after we leave, they can do the same thing..."

Si Shuo hummed in agreement, her eyes darting slightly. She started to rummage through the things she had replicated, stuffing them into the shared space she had with Zhi Le. There were three copies of almost everything.

Zhi Li and Yi Wan were both Zhi Le’s Fathers, and Xia Ming was the female they protected.

"Storage Rings, various talismans, and elixirs... Zhi Le, give these to them first. Tell them how to use them and to be careful with everything. These are lifesaving tools you can’t buy with Crystal Stones.

If they’re doing well, we’ll have less to worry about..."

Watching his little female bustle about, Zhi Le sighed softly and pulled her tightly into his arms. "Kitty, I’m so afraid this is all a dream."

’It’s so wonderful I have no regrets in this life. Who could have imagined that after I fell into the abyss, I could have a life like this? My father, returned from the dead; a beloved female; harmonious Couple Brothers; and a group of intelligent, exceptionally talented cubs.’

Si Shuo laughed and nipped his neck. The sharp pain made Zhi Le’s blood run hot.

He chuckled lightly. "Actually, I’d rather use another method to prove, beyond a doubt, that this is all real!"

As he spoke, he swept her up into his arms and started walking toward the stone bed. But before he could reach it, the little female in his arms dissolved into specks of Spiritual Energy and vanished into the air...

Zhi Le??!! "Si Shuo!"

Hearing Zhi Le’s roar from his room, Si Shuo, who was in Gong You’s room, shivered.

Gong You held her, amused. "Silly girl. This just goes to show you can’t divide your attention. You can’t split yourself to be with two people at once. In the end, you’re the one who suffers."

Si Shuo nodded repeatedly. ’Now I get it. When Zhi Le makes his clones, he leaves one to stay with me while the other two are busy with important things.’

"Gong You, I-I’ll go apologize to Zhi Le first. I’ll come back to be with you later." Si Shuo buried her head in his neck and gave it a light nip.

But Gong You grabbed her by the waist, pulled her back, and kissed her fiercely. "No way. Offend two of us, or offend one? You choose!"

Si Shuo felt that something was off, but she understood the next day. She hadn’t just offended one or two of them—she had offended all three!!!

As soon as she got up to eat, she was faced with three identical Snow Leopard Beastmen. For the first time, all of them appeared before her with nothing to do, their expressions cold, not even sparing her a glance.

They were clearly, silently accusing her of her trashy behavior last night—starting a fire but not putting it out...