Near the Warrior Tribe, there was a river. Tribe members often washed themselves there. Wanting to avoid anyone seeing Yueyue bathe, even females, Went went to a river a bit further away.
This river was much larger than the one they usually frequented. The fish inside were particularly plump and delicious. There were even several types they had never seen before, all looking appetizing.
While Shuyue bathed, Went caught fish on the side. It had been days since they had fish soup, so he was determined to have some today.
Shuyue meticulously scrubbed herself three times until not a trace of dirt could be smelled before stopping.
Looking at her still fair hands, she thought that while her method was a bit clumsy, it was very effective.
After changing into clean clothes, she sat on a rock and used her fingers to comb her wet hair, letting it dry in the sun. Watching the beastman gutting fish downstream, she felt a sense of peaceful tranquility.
Hearing her emerge from the water, Went called out, "Yueyue, I'll wash the dirty clothes. You just sit there and don't move."
Shuyue's lips curved slightly, "Got it~"
Even though there were no nannies or washing machines here, having one beastman was enough.
He filleted four large fish. Three of them weighed twenty to thirty pounds each, and there was one smaller fish commonly used for soup.
After washing the fish, he proceeded to wash the fish skin clothes (including underwear). The fish skin was covered in live mud, which washed off easily with a few rinses.
He separated the fish and washing supplies from the clean leaves, packed everything into a basket, and then flew back to the tribe.
Once Shuyue's hair was dry, she tied it into a high ponytail, which was both cool and neat.
...
Upon returning to the tribe, Went hung the wet clothes on the rocks. The inner garments were hung on rocks inside the cave; such private items could not be seen by others.
Hand in hand, they walked through the tribe, stunning the jaws of many tribespeople!
"Went, she, she, she is the female you brought back?" a beastman stammered, his tongue twisting as he looked at Shuyue's face.
Went's face turned a little green. "Where are you looking!"
The beastman immediately flinched and dared not look again.
A middle-aged female had a similar expression. With a complex inner feeling, she asked, "Went, your female is so beautiful. Why did you cover her in mud before?"
She didn't look like someone who didn't care about cleanliness.
Shuyue, amused, explained, "That was because Went was flying me through the sky, and to avoid getting sunburned, I smeared mud on myself."
The middle-aged female was stunned. She never would have imagined such a reason!
However, seeing no fatigue from the journey on her face or body, she understood the effectiveness of the mud.
But she had no idea that Shuyue had slept all the way back. She wasn't tasked with any strenuous work, ate and drank well every meal, and slept on a cool mat every day, which was more comfortable than in the Uda Tribe.
...
Watching their retreating figures, passing females spontaneously gathered to discuss.
"Did you see? Her hair is so clean and beautiful!" a young female said enviously.
Another female nodded in agreement, "Yes, just like Leite's female. Look, her animal skin skirt is also beautiful, and the shoes she's wearing are different too."
Speaking of Leite's female, several females began to feel something was amiss. "Hey? Don't you think Went's female looks a bit like Leite's female?"
Upon hearing this, others also noticed, "They do look a bit alike. Except for the eyes, their faces look so similar!"
"Do all beautiful females look like this?"
"..." The females exchanged glances, unable to articulate anything conclusive.
...
Wherever they went, people would steal glances, either openly or covertly. Shuyue went from being unaccustomed to being indifferent. Let them look; a few more glances wouldn't hurt. These people hadn't seen a beauty, and she understood!
The two homes were not far apart, about five hundred meters. Before they even got close, Went called out to a dignified beastman outside Leite's cave, "Uncle, why are you here?"
Baron smiled kindly. "Leite said you were back, so Uncle will eat with you tonight." As he spoke, his gaze swept over Shuyue.
He was slightly surprised. Wasn't he told he brought back a dirty female? Then this beautiful female... that brat had lied to his old man again!
Went smiled. "Of course, it's great. But why didn't the grandmothers come?" As they spoke, the two arrived outside the cave and peeked inside, seeing no one.
He then asked, "Where's brother?"
Baron replied, "Leite's cave is small, and it's hot. It's inconvenient for the grandmothers to come. You can see them tomorrow."
"Leite and his female went to the river to wash meat. They'll be back soon."
"Oh, then we'll visit them tomorrow." Went nodded, thinking it would indeed be too lively if the grandmothers came.
Baron had five females in total. Leite's mother passed away in an accident, and another grandmother died from poisoning when he was young. Now, only three females remained.
He set down the bamboo basket he was carrying. "We brought some fish. We'll roast fish and make fish soup later."
"Fish?" Baron looked at the aquatic creatures in the basket with a puzzled expression.
Went explained, "Uncle, these are edible. You'll know how delicious they are when we cook them tonight."
"And this is a bamboo basket. I know how to weave them. When I have time, I'll teach the tribespeople. Bamboo baskets are very convenient." It was better to explain upfront than wait for questions.
Baron opened his mouth, but seeing Went's explanation, he didn't ask further. Instead, he picked up the basket and examined it with affection. He pinched it, then was afraid of breaking it and didn't dare to use much force, but he could tell how sturdy the bamboo basket was.
He nodded in satisfaction and praised, "Went, your experience this time has yielded great rewards!"
He hadn't expected you to even have a female.
Went smiled sheepishly. "Yes, I even saw Father."
"Hmm? Your Father? Where is Bahe!" Baron was still very concerned about his brother.
"He is the chief of the Uda Tribe to the north, but he cannot return for now. After the rainy season, he will lead all the tribespeople of the Uda Tribe to join us."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Baron snorted unhappily. "It's fine if he comes back alone, but why bring useless burdens!"
The Uda Tribe was a small tribe he had never even heard of. How strong could beastmen from a small tribe be!
Went shrugged helplessly, saying, "The Warrior Tribe can expand further."
Baron glanced at him coolly. "I'm already struggling to manage the Warrior Tribe, and you want to add to my burden. Why don't you just give me the chieftain position, Went?"
Went's face instantly changed upon hearing this. He exclaimed in horror, "Uncle, don't joke. Brother Leite is much stronger than me. He is the most suitable to be the chieftain. I can't!"
"A male can't say he can't..." Baron teased.
"..." Went managed a wry smile. Uncle was always so unserious!
"Oh, Uncle, I haven't introduced you yet. This is my mate, Shuyue." He finally remembered he hadn't introduced Yueyue yet!