Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

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The little otter added, “It seems the Monkey Tribe has been getting close to the Rhino Tribe recently. They might be planning something bad,” the little otter lowered her voice instinctively. “Dad told me to warn you to be careful.”

Tribes didn’t always maintain peace between them. When there were conflicts of interest, disputes naturally followed. Many tribes didn’t perish due to natural disasters, but because of human–made disasters.

The Sea Race Tribe was wealthy and had faced more than one attack in the past. They learned from those experiences and gradually became more cautious. Every time they came to the Grand Trade Market, they would bring dozens or even hundreds of people, armed and patrolling day and night.

“Your tribe brought too few people.” The little otter looked around, counting the Wolf Tribe’s numbers with her fingers, her expression worried.

This time at the Grand Trade Market, the Wolf Tribe had brought many affordable and high–quality clay pots, attracting many buyers. They had made quite a profit. The bone coins they made were mostly exchanged for various supplies, which piled up like a mountain, drawing envious eyes.

Although many tribes were jealous, most had some sense of honor. Since they had already bought clay pots from the Wolf Tribe and gained some benefits, even if they had some questionable thoughts, they wouldn’t actually resort to robbing.

But the Monkey Tribe and the Rhino Tribe were different.

They had put on quite a show that day, and the Monkey Tribe had suffered a huge loss at Nyx and Zayne’s hands. Since then, they had been mocked and criticized everywhere. The salt they brought had barely sold after several days and didn’t even fetch a good price.

The Rhino Tribe had always relied on selling pottery to make money.

Rare items were valuable. Every time at the Grand Trade Market, they would only bring a few pieces to sell, and their prices were always high, with them setting whatever price they wanted.

But unexpectedly, the Wolf Tribe suddenly had pottery too, and they brought so many. Both the quality and the prices completely crushed the Rhino Tribe’s offerings.

With such strong competition, the Rhino Tribe’s goods nearly flopped in their hands. They had to sell them at a low price and even faced questioning from old customers who had previously bought at high prices.

“Those two tribes are no good. My dad said that the Rhino Tribe’s territory was taken from others.” The little otter made a face. “Now they hate you so much, they might do something bad.”

Conflicts between tribes were never a joke. They were always bloody affairs–either for wealth or to cause harm. It was a fight to the death.

The Grand Trade Market, held every few years, brought many tribes together. No one would make a move to slaughter anyone during this time. Everyone kept up the facade of peace.

But once the Grand Trade Market was over, everyone would go their separate ways, and no one could watch over anyone else. Even though the Sea Race Tribe would have liked to help, they couldn’t keep escorting the Wolf Tribe, as the paths didn’t align.

“Got it. We’ll definitely be careful.” Nyx pinched the little otter’s soft cheek and thanked her seriously.

Actually, before deciding to sell the pottery at the Grand Trade Market, the chieftain had already discussed it with them and had prepared for the possibility that the Rhino Tribe might cause trouble.

Since they had pottery, there was no reason not to sell it. They couldn’t just give up on their chance to develop because of the Rhino Tribe. That would be self–sabotage.

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As for the conflict with the Monkey Tribe, that was indeed an unexpected turn of events. But if given the chance again, they, would still expose the frauds. They wouldn’t tolerate such villains acting freely.

“Let them come, we’re not afraid.”

“I can take on ten of them.”

“I can take on twenty.”

“Stop bragging.”

A few strong young male wolves were packing up nearby. Hearing Nyx and the others talking, they jumped in.

Wolf Tribe was no soft target, always known for their bravery in battle. They never feared

We’ll protect you,” the males pounded their

the snow disaster and helped

risking their lives, they would protect her.

smiled at

she wasn’t as weak as they thought. If her strength wasn’t enough, she would

experience. Before the trial began, she had undergone special fighting training. If she got serious, there might be no

looked at Nyx’s

ourselves? She can hardly even escape, let alone fight someone. It looks like she’d

few Sea Race Tribe guards hurried over, interrupting them, “The

it, opened it, and found it filled with bone knives and similar weapons, dazzling

bone knife, holding it

my dad always uses. I’ve asked him for it,

whole knife seemed to be made from the hardest ivory, and its handle had become smooth to the touch,

the blade, feeling moved. She thought, ‘Such a thoughtful gift. I should

knife away and called Zayne, “Let’s go. We’ll send the Sea

No need.” Several Sea Race guards quickly stopped her. “The chieftain specifically said you don’t need to tak us or send us

said, looking around, locking eyes with the Monkey Tribe and Rhino Tribe’s direction. Those guys hadn’t left yet. “You’d better not separate from the group and act alone. It’s better to stay with the group.”

and Zayne were

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Sea Race guards completed their task and didn’t linger. They took the little sea otter with them, and the main force was already waiting far off, ready

watching them leave. She kept watching until the group turned a few corners and disappeared from view. Then she bent down, picked up the bamboo basket by her feet, and continued organizing her things.

use–everything went into the bamboo basket. Cotton, soybeans, com, and important plants were also packed

for by teaching everyone how to make

a busy half–day, Nyx was exhausted and turned into a little rabbit,

“I should have done the packing. You could have just told me.”

that bad.” The little rabbit shook her

was nothing compared to what Zayne had to do–carrying all this stuff on a long journey back

brought. The little cart and bamboo baskets were packed full. The load was heavier, but the faces of the people showed no pain–only

slower and spend a few extra days on the road. It

enough for many years of peaceful life. During the cold season, they could still fill their stomachs, and they’d

the tribe and share the good news with her father.

natural sense of order, and with a command from Zayne, the team lined up neatly, as though trained, setting off in a grand procession. Secretly, pairs of eyes were watching them.

gone?” The chieftain of the Rhino Tribe suddenly stood up, stretching his shoulders and clenching his

the Monkey Tribe. He thought, ‘If they dare to compete for

to attack the Wolf Tribe together? Why have those monkeys been

had they been following, but they were keeping a distance,

to use us? Let us charge

cunning, full of schemes, and

Rhino Tribe furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, and impatiently waved his hand. “You know their beast form. They’re useless. Even if they charge ahead, it won’t make

from high ground, track targets, and with their numbers, they could boost

Wolf Tribe, we’ll just give them a bit of stuff and send

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gleaming with a dark light.

weak also had its

for himself, using

Tribe that were about to be his, the Rhinos‘ chieftain greedily swallowed and shifted into beast form, leading his group to

dragged their belongings as they rushed

caught a sound

coming.” She heard the tremors from the earth.

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