When Beauty Meets Beasts

672 Good News!

The entire market was very large, covering nine streets.

The nine streets intersected with each other. Hence, the terrain got more and more complicated. If one was not familiar with this place, one would definitely get lost here.

Huanhuan couldn’t help but ask, “Why did you make such a complicated terrain? What if foreigners come here to shop and accidentally get lost?”

Ah Gui pointed to the small shops on the street. “Every small shop here sells maps. If they get lost, they can buy a hide map from the shops. The map shows the layout of all the streets and shops in the entire market. Even a fool will be able to make it out.”

“Does the map cost money?”

“Of course. We have to make money. A map only costs a colorless crystal coin. The price is fair.”

Huanhuan couldn’t help but click her tongue. “This price is really not cheap.”

“That’s why many times, a few beasts would share a map. They’ll split the cost between themselves.”

In that case, it was actually fine. Huanhuan couldn’t help but sigh. “Who came up with this idea? They’re too good at making money.”

“It was me!” Ah Gui raised his chin and smiled proudly.

Huanhuan said as she walked, “These maps of yours can only be sold for a while. In the future, when everyone is familiar with the terrain here, I’m afraid the maps won’t be easy to sell.”

“That’s not necessarily true. The shops in this market are not fixed. On average, there’ll be a screening and evaluation every quarter. Those shops with bad reputations or those that can’t afford the rent will all be cleared out. At that time, a new batch of vendors will enter. This way, there’ll definitely be changes in the shops and those maps will be updated.”

Huanhuan had to admire his business acumen again.

Considering all this, the maps would definitely be a profitable business.

They shopped for half a day. When the sun was about to set, Shuang Yin finished her training and left the camp. She went to the market to find Huanhuan.

Huanhuan bade farewell to Ah Gui and returned to the rock mountain with Shuang Yin.

After returning home, Huanhuan went to make dinner while Shuang Yin helped.

Shuang Yin asked casually, “How was your afternoon? Did you have a good time?”

“It was alright. Rock City seems to be developing well. It’s even better than I thought.”

“Dad said that as long as Rock City is strong enough, Dark Moon City won’t dare to bully us again.”

Speaking of Dark Moon City, Huanhuan couldn’t help but ask, “Dark Moon City hasn’t bullied you in the past few years, right?”

“They might be afraid of Rock City’s strength and don’t dare to cause trouble openly again, but they’ve never stopped playing tricks in the dark. They often cause us trouble. I’m already used to it. I can’t be bothered with them.”

“Don’t underestimate the enemy. They’re not making any big moves now, but they might be plotting something bigger. It’s better to be careful.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Dinner was noodles. The noodles cooked with the fragrant chicken soup were aromatic and soft. They tasted very good. Even Shuang Yin and Yun Hui, who didn’t like to eat vegetables, couldn’t help but finish a large bowl.

After eating and drinking their fill, the family returned to their room to rest.

Huanhuan lay on the bed and took out the Wheel of Machinery. After closing her eyes, her consciousness entered the learning space.

This time, as soon as she entered the space, she saw Little Brat sleeping in the rocking chair. His white shark silk robe hung on the ground, and it was entangled with his long golden hair. Coupled with his handsome face, he looked as beautiful as an immortal who had walked out of a painting.

Huanhuan rushed forward and threw herself into his arms.

“Little Brat!”

Little Brat was sleeping peacefully when he was caught off guard. He rolled off the rocking chair and onto the ground.

His immortal aura instantly dissipated.

He gritted his teeth in anger. “Lin Huanhuan! Are you trying to scare me to death?!”

Huanhuan smiled shamelessly. “I was giving you a surprise!”

“I only got a shock and no joy!”

Huanhuan reached out to tickle his armpits. “That’s good news!”

Little Brat’s expression was cold. “I’m not ticklish.”

Seeing that he didn’t react, Huanhuan could only retract her fingers resentfully. “What a humorless system.”

“Why are you here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?”

“I’m here to learn.” Huanhuan blinked, looking especially innocent.

Little Brat was unmoved. “If you want to learn, go ahead. Why are you tormenting me?”

“When did I torment you? I just want to get close to you.”

“The way you get close to people is too scary. Can you be gentle next time?”

“Fine.”

Little Brat waved his sleeve. “Open any door you want. I’m going to sleep. Don’t disturb my rest again.”

Huanhuan immediately hugged his arm. “I don’t know which door I can learn medicine from. Tell me.”

“Why do you want to learn medicine?”

“The Divine Wood clan can’t give birth. I want to acquire some medical knowledge and see if I can cure them.”

However, Little Brat said, “They can’t give birth not because they’re sick but because of the curse. Even if you learn medicine, it’s useless. You can’t help them.”

“What curse?”

“There was once internal strife in the Divine Wood clan. Two groups of beasts couldn’t get along because of various conflicts. In the end, they fought and ended the civil war with the failure of one side. Those dead beasts cursed the other party to have no descendants in the future. At first, when the Divine Wood was still around, it could help them reduce the power of the curse, but it has already withered.”

The Divine Wood clan, who had lost their protection, could not withstand the curse. That was why they could no longer give birth.

Huanhuan asked, “Is there no way to break the curse?”

“The curse was cast by those beasts using their blood and souls as sacrifices before they died. If you want to break the curse, you have to offer the same amount of blood and souls. Moreover, the people who help break the curse might suffer a backlash and die without an intact corpse.”

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Huanhuan frowned. “This is difficult.”

“I advise you to stay out of this. They have to pay for their own sins. No one can help them.”

“But I’ve already promised to help them. Although I didn’t guarantee that I would definitely succeed, it won’t make sense if I don’t even try.”

Little Brat lay down again and said slowly, “Then take your time. In any case, as long as the curse isn’t broken, it’s impossible for the Divine Wood clan to give birth.”

Huanhuan poked his handsome face with her finger. “You haven’t told me which door I can learn medical skills from!”

Little Brat didn’t even look up. “It’s to the right of the door where you learned to forge.”

“Dad, you’re so kind!”

Huanhuan ran eagerly to push open the door and strode in.

Little Brat, who had seemingly fallen asleep, opened his eyes. He glanced at the closed door and smiled helplessly. “That little girl…”