"Doctor Xia, are all of these edible?"
Chief Crab Shadow arrived to find the scene bustling with activity, and remembering what the blond male had said when he arrived, his breathing became rapid.
Summer Beast Master is such a kind female!
Shengxia sat next to Tiebai, brushing oysters as she looked up and said with a smile, "Yes, they're all edible, and they taste great. Chief, you'll know once you try them."
As he spoke, he looked ahead and saw the dozen or so excited males behind the chief. Seeing the supplies in their hands, he felt a warmth in his heart and smiled.
"You're closer, so you can see it more clearly."
Summer stood up and left the space to her partner and Crab Shadow.
Before Crab Shadow arrived, Wolf King and his men had already mastered every step.
The mermaid Xi, among the beasts, saw what Sheng Xia had just put down, her eyes gleaming, and couldn't resist stepping forward.
He hesitated before speaking, then said, "Doctor Xia, not to be nosy, but this thing is full of sand; it's inedible."
Males can manage to eat a little when they're extremely hungry, but females simply can't eat it all.
They've eaten all sorts of things in the sea; on the contrary, countless orcs have tried most of what they can catch.
However, they all failed.
"You know you're too talkative, yet you still say it. You think you're so great? If you don't want to study, then leave. It's not like my Xiaxia is the one who's going to school."
Aoki couldn't stand seeing any beast questioning Shengxia, so he didn't hesitate to retort directly.
Mermaid Xi blushed, her mouth agape, wanting to refute but not wanting to make things too ugly, and looked at Old Man Hong with a wronged expression.
Old Hong's face twitched, and he slapped him hard across the face, his voice low and angry.
"Shut up! Whether you can eat it or not is up to you to say. Just listen!" How could he have given birth to an idiot!
The chief glanced at Sheng Xia's expression and laughed heartily.
"Don't mind him, Doctor Xia. He meant well and had no ill intentions. He just spoke a little harshly. Give him a good beating when we get back."
Shengxia shook her head, turned around and smiled sweetly at Qingmu, her long eyelashes fluttering, and secretly blew him a kiss.
Her partner's unconditional protection, regardless of right or wrong, warmed her heart.
"It's okay, the sand means it wasn't cleaned properly. You can learn how to clean it from my partner."
Sheng Xia didn't mind what Ren Yu Xi said at all; he kindly reminded her that it was normal not to understand.
This little incident passed quickly.
Two more days passed in this fulfilling way: mornings spent catching the sea, noon cooking lessons.
Two days later, in the evening, everyone gathered in the square.
"It smells so good! My mouth is watering!"
"I never imagined that so many things could be eaten!"
"Right? Doctor Xia is really amazing!"
"If only she were our tribe's witch doctor..."
"..."
The square was a large open space with a solemn altar in the middle. People sat around the altar in a circle, organized by family.
Each household had a small bonfire lit in front of them, and the females sat in the middle surrounded by their mates, enjoying their tender care.
Countless large pots and stone slabs were set up around the altar, and the aroma of food filled the air with the rising steam.
Everyone greeted each other excitedly and discussed in hushed tones.
The Crab Roe Tribe used to be a large tribe with males of various beast forms, and later many beastmen joined.
It had been a long time since the tribe had seen such joy, until the birth of any more cubs and its gradual decline.
The Shengxia family sat in a well-ventilated spot at the front, a position specially arranged by the chief. It offered a good view and prevented them from being sweltered by the heat.
"Xia the witch doctor, there will be male performances later. They don't have any special abilities, but they are all in good physical condition, tall and good-looking. It would be good to take them in as errand runners."
Standing beside Sheng Xia, Hong Lao enthusiastically made the suggestion.
The chief next to him chuckled and added, "Yes, yes, Doctor Xia should take a good look at it later."
Upon hearing this, the single orc who had been busy for days became excited and unconsciously straightened his back, showing his best side.
That's the beautiful and powerful Xia witch doctor!
Who wouldn't want to be the witch doctor's partner?
Sheng Xia's smile froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered, curled her lips into a polite smile, and nodded perfunctorily.
"Okay, I'll keep that in mind."
Refusing at this point would only embarrass the beast. Just agree first, and we'll see if it chooses you later.
It's fine to just look at it for your own enjoyment.
The wolf kings watched with smiles on their faces. They had no intention of stopping their partners from finding new males, even if the males had no special abilities and were weak.
Aoki was eager to try, looking at the empty altar with a bright smile, ready to supervise Shengxia at any moment.
Xiaxia has too few companions!
He didn't want other females to laugh at him if he went out, and he didn't want any beasts to secretly mock his Xiaxia.
"Xiaxia, look, it's about to start!"
Aoki's excited voice rang in her ears. Shengxia glanced at him in surprise. Why was the big lion so happy that there was a muscular man performing?
Are you planning to tie her up with a male again and take her home?
The sound of ancient and mysterious musical instruments rang out, followed by the resounding and uniform sound of footsteps approaching from afar.
Sheng Xia looked up curiously.
The orc at the front had long golden hair that fluttered in the wind, wheat-colored skin, a handsome face, and a nonchalant gaze.
His steady gait gave off a sense of unbridled freedom.
Yang Yun cut the grilled squid into small pieces, found Qingmu and conjured up several metal forks, skewered them, placed them on a plate, and handed them to Shengxia.
"Xia, eat and watch at the same time."
"Okay, thank you, little sheep~" Shengxia glanced quickly at Yangyun and thanked her with a smile.
She took the plate, lowered her eyes, took a bite, looked ahead, and squinted her eyes happily.
Enjoying delicious food while watching a handsome performance, how wonderful!
Seeing her enthusiastic expression, Yang Yun felt a bitter pang in his heart. He lowered his eyes and suppressed his negative emotions.
She thought sadly that he was not a suitable partner.
Males must not be jealous, compete for affection, or show any embarrassment when their partner shows interest in other males.
But he accomplished none of them...
Jiao Su sat elegantly and gracefully beside Sheng Xia, wiped the oil off her lips, and took the opportunity to lean in and kiss her.
They quickly retreated, allowing Shengxia to see more clearly.
In the height of summer, her almond-shaped eyes sparkled as she watched the various handsome men on stage, dancing to the beat of the most primal dance, and she felt great.
She's just looking around; she doesn't really want a partner. Anyway, no beast will come and confess its love to her. She'll just watch.
Just as I was thinking this, a tall, handsome man strode over.
He had a head of reddish-brown curly hair, three-dimensional features, bright eyes, and a deep, magnetic voice.
"Xia the Witch Doctor, my name is Wuzhou. My beast form is a centipede. I have no special abilities, but I am very venomous and skilled at hunting prey. Can I be your partner?"
In the sweltering summer heat, a chill ran down my spine, my scalp tingled, my teeth clenched involuntarily, and I screamed inwardly.
How terrifying! A centipede!!
She's more afraid of people with many legs than those without!
Centipedes, in particular!
Suddenly even scorpions seem cute...
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Sorry, my darlings, I really don't have time today, only one chapter.
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