Little Family Treasure of the Apocalyptic Boss

Chapter 17: Interdimensional Marketplace

“How are their conditions?”

“Hei Qing, aside from being heavily hit and unconscious, is fine. Wei Man has a weaker constitution; there are cracks in his forearm bones. I’ve treated them. Just some rest will be sufficient.”

“Alright. Thank you very much.”

The old priest waved his hand, casting a complex look at the clan leader, then slowly walked towards his wooden hut.

“Hei Ta, the world outside is vast. Don’t underestimate any wandering beastman .”

Rare sub-beastman and females with priest talents naturally enjoy higher privileges. Through a decade of mentorship, they can freely attend schools in cities above the tribe’s level to learn priest-related knowledge.

Although the old priest spent most of his life in the Black Snake Tribe, the shock brought by towns always remains vivid and brilliant in his memory. It made him deeply understand that if they continued to be self-righteous and closed-minded, the Black Snake Tribe would never rise.

The old priest sighed. Looking at his withered hands, he left with a sentence of warning that was neither light nor heavy.

He, too, was a selfish member.

Compared to challenging the authority of the clan leader, he preferred to maintain the stable life he had now.

The clan leader saw off the old priest with a humble attitude. However, a hint of sarcasm crossed his eyes when he raised his head.

Powerful beastman that couldn’t be brought under control shouldn’t stay near the tribe.

A clan leader of a tribe wouldn’t tolerate such an unstable threat.

Moreover, this beastman had harmed his child and injured the beastman sent to assist them. It was like trampling his dignity underfoot!

“They are only two people but have traveled such a long distance for hunting. They must have targeted the caravan. The news of the caravan’s arrival just came today; they will arrive early and trade in a place farther than in previous years. With just the two of them, it’s impossible for them to locate the spot.”

The clan leader issued a stern command, unquestionable, “Tell everyone in the tribe, no matter who it is, absolutely do not reveal any information to them! I want to see how he can survive outside without resources.”

Turning to his trusted beastman beside him, the clan leader continued, “Especially Kanglan. Keep an eye on her. I don’t care what this foreign female’s intentions have been during these years in the tribe, but at least in this matter, I won’t allow her to resist!”

“Is… Is that what the clan leader really said?”

“Grandmother Kanglan, why would I lie to you? Anyway, your care for that outsider has already been more than enough. No need to offend the clan leader for him. So, please don’t make it difficult for us. Just wait until the caravan leaves.”

“All right, I understand. I won’t cause trouble for you. By the way, children, the weather outside has started to get cold. Come inside and have some hot tea.”

Originally, she was worried about how to deal with that dangerous beastman. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the clan leader handed her a ready-made excuse.

Kanglan placed the hot tea on the table. Watching the beastman in front of her leisurely chatting, her smile became even more gentle.

“Big brother, could it be that the clan leader was talking about that, that person?”

“Over by the cave, staying with An Nuo. There won’t be anyone else,” Hei Mang snorted coldly, but his eyes showed the same fear as his companion.

The beastman who heard the affirmative answer trembled in his legs.

Why did the tribe suddenly provoke that star of calamity? Won’t he go crazy and kill them all?

“Do you think we should tell the clan leader…”

“Bang!”

Hei Mang punched his companion to the ground. Looking at the beastman curled up and groaning in pain, his face darkened, “If you don’t want to die, shut up. Do you think the clan leader can save you after betraying us?”

That was at least a level stronger beastman. Tens of thousands of clan leaders wouldn’t be able to defeat him.

“Don’t say unnecessary things, don’t do unnecessary things. Behave. I don’t want to bury you guys.”

Although he didn’t want to admit it, they were able to survive at that time because An Nuo, that bastard, was present.

So, as long as An Nuo didn’t have a problem, that guy wouldn’t really kill them.

At least, he wouldn’t harm the “innocent” people.

Hei Mang lightly spat, then walked away.

Leaving the two companions standing still, trembling in fear.

After that incident, Hei Mang became increasingly terrified.

“Ye Zi, it’s been several days already. Why hasn’t Grandma Kanglan sent any messages?”

The little snake sub-beast, having finished eating, sat on the soft cushion in the grass, tail wrapped around, eagerly looking at the sky, not seeing the usual birds flying over.

Worry crept in, “Could it be that something delayed the caravan, causing a delay in their arrival?”

Clearly, it was Ye Zi’s first time showing anticipation, and yet, he didn’t handle it well again.

“It’s okay.” Ye Ze peeled a sandwich candy for the little snake sub-beast. To prevent the little snake sub-beast from getting too despondent and turning into a wilted snake, he joked, “Maybe the orc members of the caravan thought the new year should have a new atmosphere, so they decided to change the route?”

Oh, Nuo Nuo is not a fool.

Caravans wouldn’t easily change their routes. That would be very dangerous.

The little snake sub-beast held the sandwich candy in his mouth, cheeks bulging. Accidentally, he bit into it, breaking the sour-sweet strawberry candy core. The peculiar candy instantly attracted his attention, and his eyes curved with delight.

Ye Zi turned his head, having a quiet laugh at the little snake sub-beast, and then turned back.

“If the caravan doesn’t come, we’ll go look for it ourselves. In any case, we won’t let the little snake sub-beast, who are eagerly anticipating the caravan, be disappointed.

The little snake sub-beast blinked their eyes, raised their hand suddenly, and solemnly patted their head.

Ye Zi was overly eager for the caravan, even mentioning going to look for it themselves. No, if there’s no news from Grandma Kanglan today, he’ll inquire in the tribe.

With food, someone should pay attention to him.

Ye Ze: ‘…’

Feeling the sympathetic comfort of the little snake sub-beast, Ye Ze was simultaneously amused and exasperated.

Little deceiver. Clearly said they would unconditionally trust him, but always sneakily doubted him. Then quietly prepared for protection.

Really… why is he so cute?

Ye Ze covered the little snake sub-beast’s head with his hand, ruffling his soft head hair.

Having experienced Kanglan’s refusal and the tribe’s threats, Ye Ze consciously wanted to establish his own information system. Now, he has seen the basic facilities; he just needs a few more days to gather enough points to buy the initial monitoring kit.

By then, with the cave as the center, the situation within a radius of 100km will be under his control. And in the future, it will expand with the investment of monitoring spirit stones.

They definitely won’t miss the caravan.

‘Whoosh, whoosh.’

Thinking about it, the sound of birds flapping their wings suddenly came from above.

The little snake sub-beast stood up with a start, caught the little white bird, and cheered joyfully, ‘It’s Grandma Kanglan’s bird! Ye Zi, Ye Zi, the caravan must be here!’

Ye Ze looked up at the incoming bird with a momentary surprise.

So early? Did he misjudge?

The little snake sub-beast, carrying their neatly packed small parcel, eagerly pulled Ye Ze, ‘Hurry, hurry. Let’s go find Grandma Kanglan!’

Being pulled forward by hand, Ye Ze was amused and helpless.

‘Alright, alright, let’s go now.’ Ye Ze reached over and took the backpack from the little snake sub-beast’s shoulder, giving it a shake.

Hmm. The effect is indeed good, not heavy at all.

But, if they’re going together, it’s better not to let the little snake sub-beast carry it.

Ye Ze smiled and handed a candied hawthorn to the little snake sub-beast, rejecting his attempt to retrieve the backpack, ‘’After you finish eating, we’ll be there.’’ He then put the backpack into the space, ‘’We’ll take it out when we descend the mountain.’’

After speaking, fearing the little snake sub-beast would worry, he added, ‘’No one will see it.’’

The little snake sub-beast tilted his head, eyes scanning Ye Ze left and right, ‘Is Ye Zi really not tired?’

Always putting so many things into the magical pocket, it looks heavy. The little snake sub-beast has been wanting to ask.

‘Pfft.’

Ye Ze really felt that since meeting the little snake sub-beast, he had almost made up for the lack of joy from his past life. Even accumulating happiness in the present, future, and the next life… That doesn’t seem right.

If there’s a little snake sub-beast accompanying him, happiness is produced in the moment, how can it be counted as overdrawing?

Ye Ze gave an example to the little snake sub-beast who genuinely cared about him, ‘’Does Nuo Nuo feel tired when carrying a small backpack?’’

The little snake sub-beast definitely shook his head, determined to show his super satisfaction with the new backpack, “No way, I won’t feel tired!”

“In the same way, I won’t feel tired either. Moreover, I won’t even feel the sensation of carrying things.” Ye Ze became more proficient in using a tone to coax the little snake sub-beast, completely oblivious to how childish it might seem against his own demeanor.

Countless little stars lit up in the eyes of the little snake sub-beast. Each one spelled out the three big words “super amazing.”

If this kind of little snake sub-beast were to witness the prosperity in the dimensional shopping mall, he would surely be so amazed that he couldn’t sleep at night. Perhaps, even if he managed to coax him to sleep, he would continuously murmur in their dreams, “Ye Zi is really amazing,” such adorable expressions.

Ye Ze couldn’t help but think in his heart that after some time, when he accumulated enough points, he would take the little snake sub-beast to stroll around the shopping district in the dimensional mall. Buy some items that the little snake sub-beast finds interesting.

By seeing a broader and more affluent world, the little snake sub-beast wouldn’t be so hesitant and worried all the time, even afraid to eat a little cake.

Imagining the future, the little snake sub-beast sitting amidst a pile of dolls, indulgently eating various snacks, with a slim face cultivating soft, pinkish-white cheeks…

The gap in his heart that had been missing seemed to be filled by something warm and content.

This was the first time Ye Ze had the thought, since obtaining the inter-dimensional trading system, that “bringing someone in would be really nice.”

And, unprecedentedly, he felt confident that he would make it happen.