She gave birth to a litter of furry babies, thus extending her life.

Chapter 232 He Disagrees (Bonus Chapter for -＾·Ah-Dai-Bu-Dai·＾-)

Ruan Xiyue quickly used her healing powers on the wounded beastmen. Her hands emitted a soft light and landed precisely on the wounds of the injured.

"Why did they start fighting?" Ruan Xiyue asked calmly while healing an orc's injuries, quickly analyzing the possible battle situation in her mind.

Long Ze's ruby-like eyes shone brightly in the firelight.

He said in a low voice, "They probably didn't expect us to pass by here. When we spotted them, they were still debating whether to run away or fight."

"We reacted even faster and started fighting with them."

"They were two groups of wandering orcs gathered together, totaling more than 800. We only killed half of them; the rest all escaped. We didn't pursue them."

Ruan Xiyue nodded, quickly weighing the pros and cons in her mind, and felt that Long Ze and the others had made the right choice at the time.

If you encounter one, pounce on it immediately and leave the lives of some low- to mid-level wandering orcs here forever. This will weaken the enemy's strength, ensure your own safety, and avoid unnecessary losses.

While eating the energy fruit, Ruan Xiyue released healing abilities on the next orc, her movements skillful and efficient.

"It's alright, none of them are seriously injured. I'll heal myself and run to the beast tide point. I estimate the injuries will be almost healed by then!" She made an accurate judgment based on her experience and control over her healing ability.

The lion and cheetah tribes were filled with gratitude towards Ruan Xiyue. They all said that if it weren't for Ruan Xiyue, this battle against the beast tide would have been much more difficult!

Ruan Xiyue waved her hand: "It's all for the tribe!"

She knew that the unity and stability of the tribe were the most important things, and all the orcs' sacrifices were for this common goal.

The orcs were understandably excited, and they all placed their right fists on their left chests: "For the Horde!"

After Ruan Xiyue finished treating half of the orcs, Long Ze looked at the rising morning light and couldn't help but feel a little sorry for them: "Rest on my back for now! You can continue treating them when we have lunch at noon."

Ruan Xiyue nodded and let Long Ze transform into his beast form, then lay on his back and drifted off to sleep.

After traveling for three days, they finally managed to heal all the injured orcs in the group during a break in their journey.

Looking in the distance, Ruan Xiyue couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this the direction of Lute Beast City?"

Long Ze nodded: "Yes, Lute Beast City is backed by a series of mountains, where many wild beasts live and reproduce very quickly."

"They chose to build their beast city in the mountains because they weren't afraid of running out of meat to feed the entire city."

"However, during the beast tide season, the beast cities near the mountains are the most difficult to defend."

"Therefore, we need the help of the surrounding tribes. Our Lion Tribe and Cheetah Tribe are the closest to this place, so they are exempt from our offerings to Lut Beast City and need our help to resist the beast tide."

Ruan Xiyue was puzzled: "Didn't we give offerings to Mingyue Beast City? Why does Lute Beast City also ask us for offerings?" She quickly sorted out the relationships between the various beast cities and tribes in her mind, trying to find the logic behind it.

"The reason we offer sacrifices to Bright Moon Beast City is because they have dealt with all the beast tides coming from the direction of Bright Moon Beast City."

Long Ze looked at Ruan Xiyue: "Except for the tribes surrounded by mountains, the other tribes have to pay tribute to two or three beast cities."

Ruan Xiyue shrugged, indicating her understanding, but Long Ze asked curiously, "I've noticed that you don't intend to ask the tribes around the beast city you've established for offerings?"

Ruan Xiyue nodded.

For the first time, Long Ze offered a different opinion to Ruan Xiyue, and even tried to persuade her to change her mind.

"Only by collecting high tributes from them will the surrounding tribes feel at ease and submit to you!"

Ruan Xiyue shook her head, her gaze firm: "No, you don't understand. Free things are the most deadly."

She knew that the newly established Beast City had not yet demonstrated sufficient prestige and strength. If it were to demand excessive tributes at this time, it would be like walking on thin ice, which could very likely provoke dissatisfaction and resistance from the surrounding tribes, plunging this nascent city-state into turmoil.

Only by giving and helping can we, like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, truly win their trust and support, which is the core key to building a stable rule.

Ruan Xiyue looked at Long Ze and, for the first time, caught a look of disapproval in his deep eyes.

However, he did not refute her, but chose to silently accept her decision. This silent respect warmed Ruan Xiyue's heart.

She secretly thought that if she didn't reveal her plans, given Long Ze's concern for her, he would definitely rack his brains and try every possible way to cover for her.

Ruan Xiyue's lips unconsciously curled up, revealing a sly and charming smile, like a rose blooming in the dark night.

She leaned slightly forward, moving closer to Long Ze with gentle, slow movements, as if time itself had stood still.

Her nose lightly touched Long Ze's nose, their breaths mingling, and an indescribable ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.

She spoke softly, her voice as gentle and alluring as a spring breeze:

"I will exempt the surrounding tribes from offerings."

However, I would require them to process cashmere and raise sheep according to my requirements.

"Every year, we need to sell a certain number of sheep beasts at low prices and process a certain amount of cashmere in our Beast City to reduce the amount of offerings we have to make."

“Over time…” Ruan Xiyue raised her eyebrows slightly, her bright eyes fixed on Long Ze, sparkling with wisdom, as if she were having a silent spiritual dialogue with him, entwined and teasing the deep affection in his eyes.

Long Ze was deeply attracted by her charming appearance and couldn't help but reach out and pull Ruan Xiyue into his arms. His movements were gentle yet firm, as if he wanted to integrate her into his life.

He replied in a low voice, deep and magnetic, like the melodious sound of a classical piano:

"You can use this method to control the lifeline of the sideline economy of the surrounding tribes."

If they want to exchange for good things, they must raise sheep.

Or, as per your request, treat the grease on the cashmere.

Aside from being able to provide for their basic needs, if they want to improve their standard of living, they must continuously trade with you according to your methods.

Ruan Xiyue nodded gently, her eyebrows slightly raised. She was very satisfied with Long Ze's response and understanding of her words!

She couldn't help but lift Long Ze's chin:

“Yes! One tribe raises sheep for me, another tribe processes the grease from my cashmere. One tribe grows millet for me, and another tribe grows herbs for me…”

"These are all things that don't require offerings! I don't need them to give me animal cores as offerings!"

I want them to go and earn beast cores for me! And they should thank me for paying their salaries!

Looking at Ruan Xiyue, whose eyes revealed shrewd calculation and made no attempt to conceal her desires and ambitions, Long Ze felt a surge of intense, fanatical infatuation.

He gazed intently at Ruan Xiyue, then lowered his head and kissed her moist, red lips.