Chapter 254: Negotiation

Su Luoluo’s eyes shone as she spoke. Mo Xuan and Fu Feng, listening from the side, looked on with faces full of pride.

‘Their female is truly amazing.’

Although she had become prettier now, the two of them still felt that Su Luoluo’s cleverness was what attracted them most. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have fallen for her back when her looks were just average.

It was also the first time Dongfang Luanhe had encountered such a sharp tongue.

‘How can a female react so quickly?’

He had to admit, he was truly tempted by her proposals.

Just as she had said, the other city-states didn’t have these things she created. Selling them to other city-states would surely earn a lot of Beast Crystals.

And they would definitely be high-grade Beast Crystals.

By this calculation, not only would he not lose out, but he would even open up a new avenue for trade.

Cooperation wasn’t just about immediate benefits; one also had to consider long-term development. Dongfang Luanhe was convinced.

However, he still decided to challenge her a bit. “The goods may be excellent, but how can you guarantee that people from other city-states will definitely need them?”

Hearing this, Su Luoluo shot him a look. “It’s not like everyone’s a fool. Why would they turn down good things?”

Besides, in addition to these items, she felt she could also design a few linen skirts and pants. Once those were promoted, she refused to believe no one would be tempted.

And those shiny little mirrors, with such a high-definition reflection—it was impossible that these people wouldn’t want them.

Originally, Su Luoluo had only thought of making a few things for her own use. But after coming to the city-state this time, she suddenly realized she could probably start her own commercial empire in the Beast World.

The higher the grade of the Beast Crystal, the more beneficial it was for cultivation. She was so weak; using high-grade Beast Crystals would be like strapping a rocket to her back.

Once she raised her own power level, she wouldn’t have to be afraid of anyone anymore.

That red bird from last time… even though she had been saved by Xi Yi in the nick of time, Su Luoluo, having lived through the Post-apocalypse, still felt a lingering fear.

This feeling of crisis was too strong; she had to get stronger as soon as possible.

Upon hearing her words, the smile on Dongfang Luanhe’s face stiffened for a moment. He hadn’t expected Su Luoluo to say that.

But a moment later, he started laughing again.

‘Interesting. This female is very interesting.’

His eyes lowered slightly. “If your salt and your goods are as good as you say, then I have no objection to the addendum on this contract. However, I must first go to your territory and see what that Salt Well actually looks like.”

Su Luoluo nodded. “That’s only natural. The Wolf Clan Tribe welcomes you, City Lord.”

“However, I also have a request. I hope the City Lord can hand Su Nuannuan over to us. Our tribe needs to deal with this traitor.” Su Luoluo’s tone shifted abruptly.

“That’s easily arranged. Men, go find that female and hand her over to our guests from afar.”

Hearing this, a Werewolf attendant waiting at the side quickly nodded in acknowledgment and withdrew.

After his subordinate left to carry out the order, Dongfang Luanhe raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile playing on his lips. “‘City Lord?’ Since we’re partners now, shouldn’t you be calling me Dongfang Luanhe?”

Hearing this, Luan Ting pulled Su Luoluo aside, ignoring him completely.

Seeing Luan Ting was angry, Su Luoluo gently tugged his Beast Skin Clothes and said softly, “Luan Ting, I’m fine.”

Just as Luan Ting was about to say something, the man who had been teasing them just a moment ago suddenly had his expression change. He looked at the two of them and asked, “What did you just call him? Luan Ting?”

‘This man is so fickle,’ Su Luoluo thought. Just as she was about to say something, Luan Ting pulled her straight out of the room. “The cub is still waiting outside for his milk.”

Hearing that, Su Luoluo couldn’t be bothered with anything else and left with him.

And since Su Luoluo had left, the others naturally followed.

Only Dongfang Luanhe remained, stunned in place. After a long moment, his eyes narrowed, and his voice took on a dangerous edge. “Lu Ming, how is the investigation I had you conduct going?”

“Young Master, this subordinate is incompetent. I still haven’t found the Second Young Master.”

“The Eastern Continent is only so big. You’ve been searching for so many years and still haven’t found Xiao Luan. You really are a bit useless.”

As if he’d thought of something, his Phoenix Eyes narrowed slightly. “Go and investigate the origins of Su Luoluo’s Wolfman Beast Husband. To think he’s also named Luan Ting.”

“Young Master, you mean…?”

Lu Ming was surprised to hear this, but a moment later he nodded seriously. “I’ll go investigate right away.”

With that, he transformed into a black wolf and disappeared from the great hall.

「City-State Aviary.」

Su Nuannuan’s hair was a mess and her face was weary. With a broom in hand, she was sweeping a thick layer of grayish-white bird droppings that had caked the ground.

This place housed many birds and was both smelly and filthy. However, Su Nuannuan didn’t dare to slack off; if she slowed down even a little, the birds above would start pecking at her.

And that wasn’t even the worst part. The worst part was that just after she’d painstakingly swept an area clean, that flock of annoying birds would just poop from the sky again, splattering on the ground and forcing her to sweep it all over again.

And because that stupid eagle had pooped on her hair, the other birds had all followed suit.

At first, Su Nuannuan had angrily thrown stones at them, but that only attracted a huge flock of birds to circle above her head and poop. They pooped with every step she took, like it was raining.

Su Nuannuan finally couldn’t take it anymore. She frantically called out to her system, “System, save me! If this keeps up, I’m going to stink! Dongfang Luanhe will never like me!”

Hearing this, the system frowned, looking at the person before it with displeasure.

‘This stupid female can’t possibly think she still has a chance to win Dongfang Luanhe’s favor, can she?’

‘He saw her get bird poop on her head in person, and she’s got a bald spot.’

‘No matter how beautiful a female is, no one would be interested after that.’

‘When it first bound itself to her, it thought she was quite smart. After all, she had managed to make Su Luoluo suffer all on her own and had even established a firm foothold in the Black Pig Tribe. It never expected her to be so completely useless now.’

‘She couldn’t even manage to offer the salt purification method to Dongfang Luanhe.’

‘And she still wants revenge? What a pipe dream.’

But it was already bound to her, and it couldn’t unbind unless she died. This female still had some use, so it could only suppress its disgust for the time being and offer a suggestion. “Don’t you know how to cook? Just toss them some food. Wouldn’t that win these birds over?”

“Right! I can cook! Didn’t that nasty bird really like my Warm Chicken last time?”

Thinking of this, Su Nuannuan’s spirits lifted. “Thank you for the reminder, System. I know what to do now.”

Seeing that Su Nuannuan wasn’t completely stupid, the system thought that perhaps she wasn’t a lost cause after all.

After figuring out a way to save herself, Su Nuannuan pleaded with the system again, “System, when will my hair grow back?”

“A full head of hair? You haven’t even completed your mission, and you’re asking for a full head of hair?” the system said sarcastically.

Su Nuannuan swallowed hard. “I know, don’t worry, System. I’ve already thought of a new plan, you…”

Before Su Nuannuan could finish, a Beastman walked over with a disgusted look on his face. “Su Nuannuan, come out. You can leave.”

Hearing this, Su Nuannuan was stunned. “Has the Young Master decided to make use of me again?”

“What does this have to do with the Young Master? The wolves want to take you back. They said they’re going to deal with you, the traitor. Let’s go!”

‘Su Luoluo wants to take me away? No, I absolutely can’t go back. Going back means certain death.’

‘Su Luoluo and Su Yang will never let me go.’

However, no matter how much she resisted moving, she was dragged away.

No, to be precise, she was kicked along. Covered in bird droppings, she was too filthy for anyone to even want to drag her.