With a crisp slap, Shengxia saw the snake bone's forehead quickly swell and turn red, and gasped in shock.

That was way too heavy-handed...

As she blinked her almond-shaped eyes at the scene, she saw Hu Yue's angry face turn into a kind and amiable one the next second.

His ability to change his expression is truly exceptional...

"Don't mind him, Dr. Xia. His words don't count. Can we exchange the hemp? No rush, no rush. Dr. Xia, think it over before we talk about it."

Who would complain about having too much sesame?

Exchanging finished products is not a difficult matter; for Yafatu, it is entirely beneficial.

Just as she was about to nod in agreement, Shengxia suddenly remembered something, turned to look at Chief Lion Mountain, and smiled faintly.

"Chief, what do you think?"

Her almond-shaped eyes sparkled like stars, instantly pleasing the beast. Lion Mountain nodded with boundless pride.

"Xiaxia, you don't need to look at me, you decide!"

This is something Xiaxia discovered, and she's the one who suggested it could be made into clothes. Giving it all to Xiaxia is definitely the right thing to do!

Thinking of this, Lion Mountain's smile grew even more amiable, looking at Sheng Xia as if she were his god of wealth...

The chief's expression was easy to understand, and Sheng Xia inexplicably felt trusted and respected by the beast, which touched her heart.

Her almond-shaped eyes curved into a smile, which became much more genuine.

"Yes, Chief."

As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Hu Yue, who was looking at her expectantly across from her. For a moment, she seemed to see Hu Niu in his clear, clean round eyes.

They look so alike.

Same expression, same chubby face, so cute, no brains... oh no, no bad intentions...

He looks so easy to fool. I don't know how he became the chief and managed the tribe so well.

Shengxia blinked, then suddenly remembered the spinning machine that was still nowhere to be seen. No, she couldn't make any definitive statements yet.

What if I can't make it?

She didn't have in-depth knowledge of textiles, only a general understanding. Whether or not she could successfully make it depended entirely on Wolf King and his team's strong hands-on skills.

Everything is unknown, so we cannot make promises lightly.

The surge of pride that had just risen in my heart had to be withdrawn because of the unknown tools.

"Dr. Xia, if all else fails, we'll offer more anesthetic, as long as you agree to give us a chance to exchange."

Hu Yue rubbed his hands together, looking at Sheng Xia with a mixture of trepidation and eagerness. Seeing that she hadn't spoken for a long time, he couldn't help but urge her nervously.

Before negotiations even began, the promised compensation had increased.

The snake bone beside him looked like it couldn't bear to watch, its hand supporting its forehead. It accidentally touched its wound, wincing in pain and gasping for breath.

"Hiss..." Father's grip tightened again...

This shout completely enraged Hu Yue, who was anxiously awaiting Sheng Xia's reply. He turned his head, his tiger-like eyes wide open.

"Get out of here!"

Bai Mei also said that this kid is smart, and that taking him along can provide ideas; if there's anything you don't understand, you can discuss it with him.

He thought the snake bone was not smart at all.

What are we discussing?

If nothing bad happens, then the Beast God is protecting us!

Sheng Xia snapped out of her daze, startled for a moment by Hu Yue's wide, staring eyes. Her pupils dilated and then quickly contracted before she smiled, a slight upturn to her lips.

"We can trade, but the tools for making them aren't finished yet. We can discuss the details of the trade once we've finalized the details. Is that alright with you?"

"Sure, sure, of course! I'll go back and collect all the hemp and bring it to you right away! Just give me whatever you think is appropriate once the clothes are finished."

Seeing that she agreed, Tiger Leap smiled, glared at Snake Bone, and said excitedly.

"I don't know if they've run away yet. I'll go check when I get back to the tribe, and bring them to you if I find them, okay?"

Did they run away?

Could it be that the hemp from the Fierce Tiger Tribe has grown legs...?

Thinking of the pink grass that could run, Shengxia's eyes lit up, and she asked curiously, "Can Ma run?"

Could they be related to the "Milkworm" group?

Thinking of the beautiful, jade-like pink color, I suddenly feel a bit excited about the hemp that Hu Yue mentioned that could run.

She had seen the finished product; it looked no different from modern hemp, ranging from light yellow to white, with nothing particularly special about it.

But perhaps it wasn't like this when it was first received?

Thinking of this, Shengxia smiled and asked curiously, "Was this the color of your hemp when you first received it?"

If we're like those pink grass... insects, we absolutely must work harder to make the spinning machine as soon as possible!

"The hemp won't run away, but the insects that eat the hemp will carry it away. Those insects have legs and run very fast. They are pink and females love them. They are hard to kill, and once caught, they run away very quickly."

When Hu Yue spoke of this, his tone became somewhat mysterious.

Even the most intelligent white-browed shaman in their tribe didn't know what species the pink worm was.

"Are there many pink bugs?" When she asked this, Sheng Xia leaned forward involuntarily, her tone carrying an expectation she herself didn't realize.

Seeing this, the wolf king beside him smiled indulgently.

So Xiaxia really likes those pink bugs?

My gaze fell on her new pink headband, and a wave of emotion washed over me; she really was beautiful.

"There aren't many insects. By the way... hemp is green, and after drying it turns light yellow, and some are white..."

Seeing Sheng Xia's interest, Hu Yue's eyes lit up and he blurted out everything he knew.

The snake-bone sitting next to him twitched at the corner of his mouth, lowered his head, and shut up completely.

What's the use of Dad not listening?

This is the first time he's ever seen such a simple-minded chief!

If it weren't for the White-browed Witch Doctor... never mind, I don't want to think about it anymore.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the negotiations drew to a close.

Lion Mountain didn't ask for an exorbitant amount; in fact, because he thought the beast tide of the Fierce Tiger Tribe was due to Yafatu, he added two hundred baskets of sweet potatoes for them before they left the meeting hall.

The males of the tiger tribe were overjoyed, moved to tears, the burly males crying like cubs.

Both parties were satisfied with the outcome of the conversation.

Seeing Hu Yue stand up quickly and follow in the footsteps of Chief Shishan, Sheng Xia smiled kindly.

Next, it's time to study the textile machine!

Suddenly, a tightness gripped my waist, my gaze abruptly shifted upwards, and I heard the Wolf King's gentle and pleasant voice.

"Xia, shall we go take a look?"

Shengxia smiled slightly, skillfully hooked her arm around Wolf King's neck, kissed him on the cheek, and said with a grin.

"Let's not go, let's go home and study the spinning machine!"

"good."

Xing Mu walked over without anyone noticing, and Sheng Xia's eyes lit up when she saw his shallow dimples.

"Xingmu, what brings you here?"

"Brother Yangyun was worried you were hungry, so he asked me to bring you some snacks." Xingmu lowered her eyes, blushing as she smiled innocently.

That shy little face made Sheng Xia's heart itch.

I want to touch it~

She curled her fingers and then relaxed them, awkwardly shifting her gaze and rambling on as she changed the subject.

"I'm not hungry yet. Um, you grow a lot of mushrooms, do you know which kind of wood is very light? I need to use it to make shuttles for a weaving machine."

Timber for the machine is easy to find, but the shuttle needs to be light and is not easy to find.

machine?

What is that...?