"What did you say?!" a Cold-Blooded Snake Beastman hissed furiously. "This is our Mistress! You speak of us dismissively, that’s one thing, but how dare you slander our Mistress!! Shut your foul mouth!!"
The veins on the Cold-Blooded Snake Beastmen’s foreheads bulged. They were held back from lashing out only by their respect for Si Yan.
The Cold-Blooded Snake Beastmen were notoriously unpopular. It was rare enough for a female to willingly become their Mistress. It was rarer still for that Mistress not to despise them. And it was an incredible rarity for her to specially pick Snake Fruits for them. For once, they had tasted respect! How could they possibly allow other Beastmen to insult their Mistress!
A Snake Beastman’s gaze turned icy, and the morale of the opposing Yanxiang Tribe instantly weakened. After all, the enraged Snake Beastman before them was a Red Crystal Beastman.The Delusional Domain truly was powerful; it seemed like Red Crystal Beastmen were a dime a dozen there.Yet their own tribe, the Yanxiang, only had one Red Crystal Beastman: Lang You.
The Yanxiang Tribe’s arrogance diminished considerably. Si Yan waved her hand, smiling. "We actually came to bring some goodwill. Our water cisterns can store water. If we help you build them, your water won’t evaporate so quickly, and you might even make it through the Blazing Day."
"But it seems you’re not too grateful."
"Well then, forget it."
A Wolf Beastman of the Yanxiang Tribe muttered, "Goodwill? A bunch of Cold-Blooded Beastmen bringing goodwill?!"
Another Wolf Beastman quickly covered his mouth. "Enough! Stop talking! They’re stronger than us. Are you asking for a beating?"
Si Yan grinned. "My mistake, must have offered goodwill to the wrong tribe. Sorry about that."
Si Yan gestured with her hand. "The Yanxiang Tribe doesn’t need help. Let’s go."
The Snake Beastmen, eager to support Si Yan, shouted forcefully in unison, "Yes, Mistress!"
Si Yan turned and led her Snake Beastmen away.
Just then, a young Deer Beastman, who had been cautiously watching from a corner, ran out, his ears twitching.
Seeing him emerge, Si Yan stopped, and the Cold-Blooded Snake Beastmen halted as well.
The Cold-Blooded Snake Beastmen tried their best to appear friendly, but their smiles still looked rather cold and sinister.
The young Deer Beastman shivered in fear.
Si Yan asked softly, "Are you looking for someone?"
The young Deer Beastman summoned his courage. "I... I’m looking for you!"
The group of Cold-Blooded Snake Beastmen is terrifying, he thought. Only the female in front of me seems gentle, approachable, and kind.
His voice was very quiet as he stammered, "Um... just now, did you say something about... storing water?"
Si Yan burst into laughter, her lips curving like a wolf luring Little Red Riding Hood. "Yes, we have the Beast World’s leading water storage technology. We’re NO.one in the Beast World!"
The young Deer Beastman had no idea what "NO.one" meant.
But he understood that they truly knew how to store water!
The young Deer Beastman was suddenly excited.
"Can you... can you help our tribe? We can repay you. We can do many things. We have... we have grass... and we can, we can farm..."
Seeing him take the bait, Si Yan’s eyes twinkled. "Of course, we can!"
The young Deer Beastman’s eyes lit up instantly. They sparkled so adorably!
"Will you... will you come with me? Is that okay?"
"Sure~" Si Yan said, her eyes crinkling warmly.
The young Deer Beastman led Si Yan and her entourage to his own tribe. Si Yan cast a casual glance at the Yanxiang Tribe, then departed without a shred of regret.
The gecko perched on Si Yan’s head patted her. "Kiddo, are you really not going to build a water cistern for the Yanxiang Tribe?"
Si Yan spoke coolly, "I’ve always been one to repay grievances. Although they’ve wronged our family, they genuinely helped the original owner of this body over the years. I often feel a deep connection between myself and the original owner... If it’s a debt of gratitude, I’ll repay it if I can. But right now, I want to teach them a lesson about their self-righteousness. Consider it a bit of personal revenge."
The Yanxiang Tribe pressured her when she was in dire straits. Yet, they also supported the original owner and her children for several years during those difficult times. Now that I’ve taken over this body, vengeance owed must be delivered, and gratitude owed must be repaid.
When the Snake Beastmen from the Delusional Domain arrived at the Deer Tribe encampment, the timid Deer Tribe members were terrified. They hid in corners, not daring to come out.
Only when they saw the Snake Beastmen genuinely working hard did the Deer Tribe members cautiously emerge, looking to see if they could help in any way.
They brought some vegetables and fruits they had stored for the Snake Beastmen. Since the Snake Beastmen didn’t eat such things, everything ended up with Si Yan.
Si Yan looked at the ever-increasing pile of unfamiliar fruits and vegetables before her, her eyes curving into a smile.
The Deer Tribe was the first to willingly accept their help.
Despite being a tribe of weaker beastmen, they inspired great enthusiasm in the Snake Beastmen!
The Snake Beastmen were highly motivated, and soon, a meticulously constructed water cistern was completed.
After ensuring the cistern didn’t leak or seep, could hold water, and wouldn’t allow easy evaporation from the sun, the Snake Beastmen broke into broad smiles.
"It’s done," Si Yan said to the young Deer Beastman. "Go call your Clan Leader to take a look."
The Deer Clan Leader approached, his heart pounding with fear. Upon seeing the cistern, he said anxiously, "This water is so deep! How do we drink it?"
Si Yan took out a freshly made wooden bucket, secured it with vines, lowered it into the cistern through an opening, and after a moment, pulled it up full.
". One bucket at a time. Don’t waste any."
"This... this is fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!!"
"The water is cold! It’s really cold!"
"Our water is stored! We have water to drink!! Wonderful, truly wonderful!!"
The Deer Clan Leader bowed deeply to Si Yan and the Snake Beastmen.
"Thank you truly, madam."
Then, the Deer Beastmen turned to the Snake Beastmen. "We truly thank you."
The Snake Beastmen were bewildered upon hearing the Deer Tribe’s thanks.
Were they really just thanked?
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"Distinguished madam, honored Snake Beastmen, could you please help us build a cistern too?"
"Madam, we need them too! We beg of you!"
"We can offer rewards! We have fruits! We have grass!"
"Build one for us! Please, build one for us! We beg you!"
Si Yan, with a beaming smile, beckoned with her hand. "No rush, there will be enough for everyone."
She Ying stepped forward, his face as impassive as ever, but his attitude was extremely respectful. "Mistress."
"You’re in charge. Divide everyone into five teams and have them help build the cisterns!"
She Ying replied respectfully, "Yes, Mistress."
Behind She Ying, the Snake Beastmen, feeling the respect from the members of many tribes, echoed in unison, "Yes, Mistress!"