After the awkward silence and Rong Yeβs shameless revelation about their "daily cleaning duties," the men finally took the hint and began to leave one by one.
Han Jue and Hu Yan had already headed off to start the fire for a proper meal.
Rong Ye gave one last playful wink before slipping out, his fox tail swishing with amusement.
Xuan Long followed quietly, though his ears still carried a faint tinge of red.
Shi Feng was the last to move. He returned moments later carrying a large, heavy stone tub filled with steaming hot water. He set it down carefully in the center of the open space inside the hut.
"The water is ready," he said in his calm, deep voice. "Take your time, Lan Lan" With a small nod, he turned and left, letting the hide flap fall shut behind him.
Su Qinglan exhaled in relief once she was finally alone.
The lingering embarrassment from Rong Yeβs words still warmed her cheeks, but the hot water looked far too inviting to dwell on it.
She quickly removed her clothes and stepped into the stone tub.
The heat enveloped her instantly, soothing the stiffness left from days of unconsciousness.
She soaked for a short while, letting the warmth seep into her muscles, before picking up the soft cloth and fragrant paste left nearby to wash herself thoroughly. The water felt luxurious after so long.
Once clean, she stepped out, dried herself with a large, absorbent animal hide, and slipped into one of her comfortable outfits...a soft top paired with a simple skirt made from finely treated beast skins.
Just as she finished adjusting her clothes, Shi Feng returned. He lifted the now-used stone tub with ease andLan." carried it outside to dispose of the water properly.
Now alone and refreshed, Su Qinglan finally took a proper look at her surroundings. The realization came gradually, then all at once.
They had arrived at the Dragon Beast City while she was asleep.
The house she was in was not a cave like those in the smaller tribes. Instead, it was a primitive-style hut built with sturdy wooden poles.
These thick logs had been driven deep into the hard soil and bound tightly together with strong vines and ropes, forming solid walls that enclosed the space. It was simple, functional, and clearly designed for durability in this wild world.
She looked up.
The roof was made of neatly layered straw and thatch, sloped carefully to keep out rain.
Su Qinglan nodded to herself with a small, approving smile.
The Dragon Beast City was noticeably more advanced than the smaller tribes that relied solely on natural caves.
These beastmen had learned how to construct proper houses...sturdy wooden structures that stood independently rather than depending entirely on rock shelters.
Still, it remained very much a product of this primitive world.
The interior was essentially one large, open room with almost no furniture: just the sleeping furs neatly piled in one corner, a few woven baskets, and some basic stone slabs.


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