The System was well aware of how much Ye Duo and its host were at odds, so it immediately furrowed its little brow. "Why don’t you go ask the other families first, Host? We can figure something out after that."

Wu Yue nodded. "I guess that’s the only way for now."

Perhaps because the Beastman Warriors all knew of Witch Wu Yue’s status, they were very respectful and polite to her. When they heard she needed the help of slaves before the great rainy season, they all readily agreed.

Moreover, Wu Yue also said that for the period the slaves were working with her, she would be responsible for their food.

Food wasn’t very abundant during the great rainy season to begin with, and now they wouldn’t even have to provide for these slaves. The Beastman Warriors were naturally delighted.

However, Wu Yue’s earlier suspicion had indeed come true.

Two of the slaves really did belong to Ye Duo’s household. Compared to the other gaunt slaves, these two were so emaciated they could rival the desiccated state of her own body when she first transmigrated.

The first time she saw them, she was taken aback.

That evening, Qingcao and Aya came over to freeload a meal again, and Wu Yue brought up the matter of the slaves.

To her surprise, Aya snorted unhappily. "What right does Ye Duo’s family have to own slaves? They were just a gift from the witch back when she became a Witch Disciple.

"Now that she’s no longer a Witch Disciple, the witch probably just forgot about the slaves, and that’s why she hasn’t taken them back."

She sidled up to Wu Yue with a grin, her smile exceptionally sly. "Yue, if you really want those two slaves, the fastest way is to go find the witch."

In order to complete her task, Wu Yue naturally went. It was just a matter of seeing the witch, after all.

Sure enough, after hearing Wu Yue mention the two slaves, the Snow Tiger Witch nodded. "I really did forget about that."

With that said, she directly called in a Half beastman Warrior. "Go and inform Ye Duo and the rest of the tribe that the two slaves previously assigned to Ye Duo are now being reclaimed for Wu Yue."

Wu Yue: "..."

’I have to admit, you have a real talent for making me enemies.’

With the manpower problem solved, a cheerful Wu Yue invited her two friends to roast meat in her home.

With the addition of her homemade sauce, the aroma of the roast meat was so good it could make you swallow your own tongue.

"Yue, what’s that delicious smell?"

Just as the three of them were feasting, a knock suddenly came from the door, followed by the sound of Yuan Lang’s voice.

Wu Yue glanced at the meat in the stone pot. ’This guy must have the nose of a dog. How does he always show up the moment I make something delicious?’

Resigned, she got up and opened the door, only for the corner of her mouth to twitch. It wasn’t just Yuan Lang outside; Teng Qian, Teng Kun, and several unfamiliar Beastman Warriors were also sitting on the ground, looking utterly exhausted.

"Did you guys go out robbing chicken coops? You look so bedraggled."

Teng Qian put down the large bundle on his back before plopping down at a spot far from the two young females. "Don’t even ask. We went to catch Fire..."

Before he could finish, Yuan Lang slapped a hand over the guy’s face. "Shut your mouth."

The appetites of the Beastman Warriors were no joke. They ended up devouring three and a half whole prey animals before rubbing their bellies and lying down in the straw nests to play dead.

Yuan Lang, however, picked up the Beast Skin bundle from the ground and handed it to Wu Yue. "For you."

Wu Yue looked at the bundle. "What is this?"

The Beastman’s deep eyes gazed at her. "Open it and see for yourself."

Glancing at him, Wu Yue was surprised to see a rare trace of nervousness in the beastman’s eyes, and she couldn’t help but feel a little expectant.

Opening the outer layer of Beast Skin, she found perfectly prepared, fiery red pelts inside.

She wasn’t knowledgeable enough to know how precious these pelts were, but there was someone right beside her who was.

Aya let out a shriek and lunged forward, only to be stopped by the quick-footed Yuan Lang, who blocked her path with his large foot, keeping her an entire leg’s length away.

But even so, it did nothing to diminish Aya’s overwhelming enthusiasm for the Beast Skins in Wu Yue’s hands.

"Holy crap! Fire Fox pelts! So many Fire Fox pelts!"

Seeing her so excited that her face was beet red, Wu Yue picked up a Beast Skin to examine it more closely, only to be surprised by the soft and warm sensation at her fingertips.

She looked down, somewhat stunned, at the fiery red fur in her hand. ’Can this Beast Skin actually generate heat?’

"You haven’t been in the tribe for the past two days. Were you out hunting?" Wu Yue asked, looking at Yuan Lang with an oddly profound gaze.

Seeing such a look from the little female for the first time, Yuan Lang was a bit dazed, but he quickly recovered and nodded. "I took everyone out to practice their hunting skills. This time, our target was the Fire Fox."

’Am I the kind of man to deliberately curry favor with a woman? As if!’

"Of course, the most important reason was to hunt Fire Fox pelts for you. The great rainy season is coming, and it’ll get damp and cold. You can make a cloak to keep warm."

’So... this is what the great General calls *not* currying favor with a female?’

Off to the side, Teng Qian grabbed a piece of roasted meat and turned away, unable to watch.

Wu Yue shot Yuan Lang a beaming smile, then gathered up the Beast Skins. "Alright, I’ll accept them."

After sending off the horde of gluttons, Wu Yue looked at the large stack of red pelts in the Beast Skin bundle and sighed internally at Yuan Lang’s shamelessness.

With so many Fire Fox pelts, it was obvious they weren’t just for making a single cloak for her. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Host, that shameless man’s feelings for you are plain as day! There are enough of these Beast Skins to make a cloak for each of you."

The System piped up at the right moment to show its contempt for Yuan Lang.

Wu Yue nodded. "That guy is probably hoping I’ll make one for him, too."

The System stretched out its little paw pads and pressed them on the stack of Beast Skins. "Host, you’re not going to make this cloak yourself, are you?"

Wu Yue nodded. "Of course I am. Don’t underestimate me. Back when I lived in a rental, I even mended my own socks."

Upon hearing this, the System’s fur nearly stood on end. "Host, the Fire Fox is an extremely fast beast! Their speed ranks among the top of all wild animals."

Wu Yue narrowed her eyes at the Blue Fatty, which was squatting like a cat. "So, what exactly are you trying to say?"

The System shrank back. "Host, harsh truths are hard to hear, and you might not like this, but your loyal System still has to say it.

"You really shouldn’t waste these precious Beast Skins."

Wu Yue rolled her eyes. "I knew nothing good could ever come out of that filthy mouth of yours, you damn system."

She put the Beast Skins back in the bundle and said listlessly, "For something like a cloak, isn’t it enough to just sew a string around the collar so you can tie it?"

The System stumbled on its front paws. "Host, if that string is sewn on well, it’s a cloak. If it’s sewn on badly, it’s a noose!"

Wu Yue choked. "Then what do you suggest I do? None of the females in this tribe know how to do this."

The moment her voice fell, the Blue Fatty, who had been listless just a moment ago, instantly sprang up. "The System-Brand Sewing Machine, you deserve to have it! Just provide the raw materials and pay a small processing fee, and we will tailor the perfect garment for you!"