The wicked female is extremely fierce, but she's pampered by her seven beast husbands.

Chapter 271 Food Poisoning
Upon hearing this, Ling Chengen couldn't help but turn around and retort, "Are you two bored? This pool is so shallow that it might not even be able to keep a turtle alive, let alone a deep-sea fish! Not to mention, those are two living deep-sea merfolk!"

The fishpond in the courtyard is no more than one meter deep. Wooden planks are laid on the surface of the water, while the bottom is made of stone slabs and bricks. A long boardwalk meanders across the almost still pond. Occasionally, a few red trees can be seen growing out of the water, creating a unique atmosphere.

In terms of landscaping, Shigemasa has figured out his own tricks.

Chongzhen, with his hands clasped together, said, "So you really have absolutely no feelings for those two merfolk?"

Ling Chengen was very sharp-tongued: "No, not even to the two of you."

Chongzhen and Yuheng felt as if their hearts had been pierced instantly, and they both fell silent.

After a while, Ling Chengen's figure gradually disappeared into the distance. Yu Heng glanced at Chong Zhen, who looked sullen, and muttered, "Serves you right for being so talkative."

Chongzhen, of course, was not intimidated. He was no longer a good-for-nothing who lived off his family. The credit for building the city should definitely be attributed to him, so he retorted coldly, "Didn't you start this first?"

The two almost started arguing when Ling Chengen's voice came from deep in the woods ahead: "Are you going to look around or not? Today is a good day to choose your own yards. Decide how you want to decorate them and what kind of furniture you want to prepare. You can each do your own thing."

Yu Heng snorted and took the lead in chasing after them. The coldness on his face vanished, and he said loudly, "You choose first. I want the one next to your yard."

Ling Chengen turned to look at the cunning man, lowered his eyes and said, "I'm not going to choose. If you're so capable, wait until everyone else has chosen before you decide."

Yuheng: "...You don't have to target me like this, do you?"

"Just a few days ago she was kissing and nibbling at me..."

Ling Chengen appeared in front of him in the blink of an eye, raised his hand and pinched his mouth, saying fiercely, "Shut up!"

She peeked into the bamboo grove and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

I'm afraid that if some people start a fight, her life will never be peaceful again.

Ling Chengen raised his hand and warned, "Don't say those things again, or you'll regret it!"

Yu Heng was amused by her low threat, tilted his head slightly, and raised his left eyebrow: "Then you can always..."

Ling Chengen pinched his lips again: "Don't set such a bad precedent. Some secrets are enough for two people to know. If three people know, things will get really bad! Understand?"

Can she admit to her lustful desires?

That is definitely not possible.

A person's willpower cannot be strong at all times; there will always be times when it is weak. She didn't think there was anything wrong with being taken advantage of by beauty, after all, she was not some sage or saint.

Yuheng moved her hand away, rubbed his lips which had been pinched red, and straightened up, saying, "Don't pinch my lips like that, it's making me even more aroused..."

Ling Chengen immediately let go, kicked him in the shin, and angrily shouted, "Pervert!"

Yuheng snorted and whispered, "It's not certain who's the pervert between us."

Ling Chengen: "..."

Threatened by her death stare, Yu Heng raised his hand and made a gesture across his mouth, saying dismissively, "Okay, I'll shut up."

The three of them toured the city lord's mansion. Ling Chengen had actually taken a liking to the courtyard she wanted at first sight, but she didn't intend to express her intentions yet, since it would be some time before she officially moved in.

As they left the city lord's mansion, Ling Chengen said to Chongzhen beside him, "Judging by the days, the hunting team that went south should be back by the end of the month at the latest. Has the problem of installing heating in the building been resolved?"

Chongzhen nodded and said, "It's all resolved. The doors and windows have been installed, but it's difficult to achieve a completely sealed environment. I'm currently discussing with the construction team and figuring out a solution."

The climate in Kitahara during the cold season is similar to that of the Tohoku region in my previous life, and may even be colder.

Therefore, most of the beastmen in the north, even those in animal form, have a certain ability to withstand the cold.

However, over the past thousand years, orcs have evolved to live more in human form, so their ability to withstand the cold is much weaker than before, but their methods of keeping warm have become more and more diverse.

Over the past decade or so, the temperature during the cold season has been getting lower year by year, showing signs of a mini ice age. Therefore, Ling Chengen does not intend to gamble on the temperature rising or remaining at the level of previous years. He only wants to do his best to ensure that more people can survive this cold season.

If the Northern Plains eventually enters an era of extreme cold, becoming unsuitable for orcs to survive, then there will only be one path to take.

We will march to Nanyuan and occupy its land.

Before that, it is necessary to develop the power of the Northern Plains as much as possible and improve the combat strength of the high-ranking warriors.

To build an invincible and undefeated iron-blooded army.

This army, like bayonets, was precisely thrust into the heart of Nanyuan, shattering the current situation in Nanyuan.

However, there is still a long way to go to achieve this goal.

"Yuheng and I are going back to the tribe tonight, and tomorrow we'll go to the Snow Wolf tribe's territory to investigate the saltpeter mines." Ling Chengen stood on the street. "Are you planning to stay in the city, or come back with us to rest?"

Chongzhen shook his head and said, "I won't go back for now. Although the city is built, there is still a lot of finishing work to be done. When the hunting team returns to the tribe, have someone notify me first, and I will go back a day in advance."

Ling Chengen made no demands of him, nodding and saying, "Alright, go ahead and do as you see fit."

Chongzhen stood at the city gate, looking up at the gate that had no inscription yet: "Are you sure the city will be called the City of Ten Thousand Beasts?"

"Once it's really decided, I'll start carving the lettering tomorrow."

Ling Chengen nodded: "Confirmed, no changes."

"You should organize and arrange the city's defense and patrol teams first. Since the number of cannonballs is limited, try not to use this weapon unless the beasts are large in scale or difficult to deal with."

Because every little bit used is a little less, because supplies are really limited.

Chongzhen: "Leave this to me. I've already arranged for people to take turns on guard duty since the very beginning of construction."

Ling Chengen pondered for a moment and said, "We must not only be wary of inferior beasts."

Yuheng crossed his arms in front of him and said, "We must also be wary of other tribes seizing the city."

"Especially at this critical time, the city has already been built, but since most people haven't moved here yet, it's the time when the city's defenses are at their weakest. If we don't try to capture the city now, we won't have another chance later."

Yuheng cut off a section of the green vine and casually tossed it to Chongzhen: "Remember to keep this with you. If anyone really wants to risk their lives, these rat-clan beastmen alone probably won't be able to hold them off. Be sure to send a message in time, and I can come over to provide support."

"Don't let the painstaking efforts of so many people over several months go to waste just because you're too proud to admit it."

Chongzhen reached out and grabbed the vine, clearly displeased with Yuheng's words.

But he wasn't stupid; he naturally knew that Yuheng and Ling Chengen's concerns were valid.

There are many people in this world who want something for nothing.

"You should leave now. I'll let you know if anything happens."

Ling Chengen found Shu Dan, who was wandering aimlessly in the city, and returned to the tribe with Yu Heng.

When they parted ways, Shudan asked with a curious look, "After you move to Beast City, will it be open to orcs from other tribes? Will we be able to freely enter and leave this city of miracles?"

Shu Dan took a stroll around Beast City today and it was truly an eye-opening experience.

Like most of the natives of the Northern Beast Plains, she had never truly seen a city.

It is simply unimaginable that such a magnificent city, covering an enormous area, could be built using only human labor.

It is like a miracle.

Once the orcs of Stone Forest have truly settled in this beast city, by next spring, it will surely become known to all the orcs of the Northern Plains. If it is willing to accept other tribes or allow other orcs to visit, it will undoubtedly become the most bustling place in the entire Northern Plains.

It could even become the heart of Kitahara.

Ling Chengen shook his head, and Shu Dan's expression instantly changed from expectation to disappointment.

Ling Chengen smiled and said, "I can't give you an answer to that right now."

"Because the management of a city needs to be decided based on the actual situation."

"However, the Beast City will definitely be open to the public in the future, but there will definitely be screening for the orcs who enter, because if people with ill intentions enter and join forces with the tribes outside to seize the city from within... that would be a disaster for us."

Shu Dan understood Ling Chengen's concerns and nodded, saying, "You're right. You've worked so hard to build this city, of course we can't let those treacherous orcs reap the benefits! Yes, I support you! Remember to let me know when your city is open to the orcs!"

"If you need any errands during this time, feel free to call me." Shu Dan really enjoys the feeling of being out and about, seeing different things every day. By running errands with Ling Chengen, her horizons have been gradually broadened.

Ling Chengen took out a small jar of honey from his spatial storage: "This is for you."

"Thank you for your help during this time. I will definitely come to you if I need anything in the future, and I won't hesitate to ask."

Having received her affirmative reply, Shudan left contentedly, clutching the honey jar.

After seeing Shu Dan off, Ling Chengen turned around and saw Yu Heng leaning against a tree trunk. He asked in confusion, "What are you doing standing there?"

"That female crane followed you around a few times, and you just gave her a jar of honey?"

Honey is a very scarce commodity.

They didn't actually have much stock at home.

Ling Chengen smiled and said, "It's just a jar of honey. The tribe doesn't lack sugar these days."

"Besides, if you like, we can keep bees ourselves next year."

Yuheng straightened up and asked curiously, "Can you raise bees yourself? Aren't you afraid of getting stung?"

"There's always a way to solve a problem." Ling Chengen reached out and poked his forehead. "Promise me you'll use your water-filled little brain more often, okay?"

Yuheng flicked her forehead with his finger: "Do you think I can't tell you're insulting me? If you keep making sarcastic remarks like this, I'm really going to pin you down and kiss you."

Ling Chengen's face darkened instantly, and he angrily shouted, "...Get out of here!"

Seeing this damn thing gives me a headache.

Yuheng went into the kitchen and turned back to ask, "What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook."

Ling Chengen: "Is what you made edible?"

"Don't underestimate me! Even if you haven't eaten pork, have you never seen a pig run?"

"Besides, Yu Shaochen doesn't come back on time every day. Am I really not going to eat?"

Ling Chengen didn't have high hopes for his cooking skills: "Then just do whatever you're good at."

She had only ever seen Yuheng Barbecue.

to be frank.

It's cooked and edible, but the taste is just so-so.

I wonder if I've made any progress during this time.

As a result of having Yuheng cook, Ling Chengen started having diarrhea that very night.

Exhausted from diarrhea, Ling Chengen climbed onto Yuheng's treehouse, kicked the sleeping man in the buttocks, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Cast a healing spell on me!"

Yuheng sat up from the floor, hugging his blanket, and mumbled sleepily, "What's wrong with you?"

Ling Chengen grabbed his collar, his face dark, and said, "Diarrhea."

"I told you the green beans you made tonight weren't cooked! You insisted that when you were using your powers to accelerate growth, you didn't control them well and used too much, so the green beans grew too old..."

Upon hearing this, Yuheng immediately opened his eyes: "Impossible, I don't have diarrhea."

"You ate something else and it caused the problem!"

Yuheng looked at her pale face and confirmed that her condition was indeed not good. He reached out and placed his hand on her stomach, and the gentle wood-type energy flowed into her body until her complexion gradually became rosy and her cold hands and feet began to warm up.

Ling Chengen breathed a sigh of relief and stood up, saying, "I'll go check on Yu Shaochen. His health is much weaker than ours. What if you really poisoned him to death..."

"You should kneel at his grave and apologize tomorrow!"

Yuheng watched as she opened the window and jumped out. He quickly threw off the covers, got up, and followed her to Yu Shaochen's treehouse.

Sure enough, Yu Shaochen also suffered from food poisoning.

The situation is even more serious than Ling Chengen's.

There was a lot of vomit on the floor of his treehouse. His body was cold, but he was still breathing, and his body was trembling uncontrollably due to discomfort.

Ling Chengen quickly helped him up and began to induce vomiting and wash his stomach.

Fortunately, we always kept soap beans and other similar items at home, and we had made some soap before, so using soapy water to induce vomiting was just right.

After Yu Heng climbed up to Yu Shaochen's treehouse, she saw Ling Chengen working up a sweat and took over her place: "I'll do it. With me here, he won't die."

Ling Chengen stepped aside and watched as Yu Heng channeled his supernatural power into Yu Shaochen's body. Yu Shaochen, who had been in a daze, gradually regained some strength and was even able to support himself as he continued to vomit while leaning against the headboard.

After he vomited everything in his stomach, Ling Chengen started giving him water...

After a long night of trying, Yu Shaochen's condition finally stabilized.

Ling Chengen leaned back wearily on a cushion in the corner of the room, rubbed his forehead, and said, "I survived such a dangerous situation at sea before, but I never thought I would almost die at your hands this time!"

Yu Heng sat on the edge of Yu Shaochen's bed with a blank expression, turned his head slightly, and said, "I don't think it's a problem with the food I cooked."

Ling Chengen stared at him intently: "...Don't try to deny it!"

"Remember to apologize to Xiaoyu tomorrow."

Yuheng was still a little unconvinced.

Ling Chengen took a deep breath: "Luckily, Xiao Xi disliked your cooking because it looked bad and didn't taste good, so she went to the containment area to eat, otherwise we would have had to go through all that trouble tonight..."

Yu Heng looked at Yu Shaochen lying on the bed, stroked his chin and said, "As expected, you two are too weak. I ate so much last night and I'm perfectly fine."

Ling Chengen looked up, his eyes turning extremely fierce: "If you keep trying to argue, believe me, I'll really beat you up!!"

Yuheng immediately shut his mouth obediently.

After a long pause, he whispered, "I was wrong, is that alright?"

(End of this chapter)