Chapter 31
Shen Tang listened to the continuous system broadcast in her mind, her mood lifted as she curled her lips, then grilled another dozen skewers of meat, intending to head over to Xue Yinzhou to boost some affinity.
But when she arrived at the tree where he usually coiled, she found that the White Snake’s figure was long gone. She had no idea where he had disappeared to.
Xue Yinzhou always moved like a phantom; if he didn’t want to see her, she definitely wouldn’t find him.
Shen Tang sighed, deciding to let it go for now. There’s always another day.
“Such a delicious smell p>
“Shen Tang and the others are grilling meat late at night, and I can’t sleep because I’m so tempted p>
“I’ve never smelled such fragrant grilled meat before, who’s grilling it p>
“It seems Shen Tang and Shen Li are the ones grilling, how did they make it so fragrant? If only I could taste it p>
“Shen Tang, that plump woman, can actually grill meat? We’ve underestimated her before p>
The Beastmen in the camp were all kept awake by the enticing aroma, coming out of their tents to find the source of the smell.
Several females also approached, curiously asking, “Shen Tang, did you grill this meat? It smells so good p>
Shen Tang nodded with a smile, handing them a few freshly grilled skewers, “Try the taste p>
“For me? Thank you p>
The females were somewhat flattered.
After all, their relationship hadn’t been good before; they often mocked Shen Tang in private, never expecting her to offer them grilled meat so willingly.
There was still plenty of meat left from the wild cattle Xiao Jin had hunted; it would be wasted if not eaten tonight. He called on several Beastmen to clean up the leftover meat, skew it as Shen Tang did, coat it in barbecue sauce, and make grilled meat.
The Beastmen’s nutrient liquid was limited; most were hungry more often than not, yet embarrassed to eat the grilled meat for free, they went out to hunt some wild beasts, specifically to ask Shen Tang how to make grilled meat.
The previously quiet camp was now filled with discussion and laughter, the group sitting in clusters by the riverbank fire, eating grilled meat, turning the tense and low atmosphere into one of noise and relaxation.
In contrast to the ease and leisure among Shen Tang’s Beastmen, those who took another route were utterly different.
They had been ambushed by High-level Contaminated Species upon reaching the so-called Crystal Stone Mine!
Only then did everyone suddenly realize, there was no Crystal Stone Mine; it was a complete trap!
The City Lord led the team to break through the siege.
But the once large team was now almost halved.
The remaining Beastmen were injured or crippled.
Despair and sadness filled everyone’s hearts.
Shen Tang was eating grilled meat when her ears twitched, faintly hearing beast roars from afar.
The other Beastmen in the camp also heard it.
“I think I hear Cook’s voice p>
“It sounds like a cry for help p>
“Weren’t they off to find Purification Crystal Ore? Did something happen p>
“Let’s go and take a look p>
Xiao Jin led a team of elite Beastmen over to assist.
Half an hour later, Shen Tang saw hundreds of black dots appear on the distant dim horizon, getting closer and closer, the black dots turning into Beastmen of various shapes.
One group of Beastmen with tattered clothes, bodies covered in wounds, some even missing limbs, morale completely downcast.
While another group of Beastmen had eaten their fill, refreshed and spirited, forming a sharp contrast.
“What happened to you? Why are you so injured? Did you find the Crystal Stones p>
“Don’t even talk about it, there was no Crystal Stone Mine. It was a trap set by those contaminated species!” The injured Beastmen explained the situation, eyes filled with regret and resentment.
The Beastmen who had followed the City Lord regretted it extremely, wishing they had listened to Shen Tang, saving themselves from such a close brush with death, almost losing their lives.
And the group of Beastmen who had originally come with Shen Tang, some had regretted missing the chance to get rich, but now they only felt grateful they hadn’t gone!
Shi Yin was also in a mess, her hair disheveled, face pale and frightened, clothes torn, body covered in bloodstains, not knowing whether from hers or others, her Beast Husband was also missing one.
Seeing Shen Tang step out from the group, Shi Yin’s expression turned grim and twisted, like a fierce ghost, she charged towards Shen Tang, cursing angrily, “You bitch, you knew it was a trap over there and deliberately encouraged me to go, didn’t you p>
“Why are you going crazy p>
Shen Tang had long been guarding against this insane woman. As she charged over, Shen Tang instinctively ran, hiding behind Shen Li quickly, “Block her, this crazy woman wants to bite me to death p>