anovelconsole Chapter 599 - 598: Bai Xiao Witch Doctor
Chapter 599 - 598: Bai Xiao Witch Doctor
Parrot Xiao laid out a few key points, and everyone listened intently, diligently committing them to memory. They were terrified of missing any information and jeopardizing this important matter.
When Xiao Cheng returned in disguise, he saw just what he expected: the Beastmen were gathered in small groups, whispering excitedly. Their faces were alight with anticipation, as if they’d already had their cubs.
Naturally, this news soon reached Xu Feng’s ears.
His gaze was lowered, and the hand toying with his Bone Ring stilled. "Is this news reliable?" he asked lightly.
The Mouse Beastman prostrated before him hesitated, then replied honestly, "It should be. All the Beastmen in Ningbei City are saying so, and every one of them is swearing by it.
If there was nothing to it, the rumor wouldn’t have spread."
Xu Feng grunted in acknowledgment. "Make preparations. We’ll go over tonight."
The Mouse Beastman couldn’t help but ask, "Are you bringing your wife?"
Xu Feng frowned and shot him a cold glance. "We don’t even know if this is true or not. We won’t tell my wife for now, to keep her from getting her hopes up for nothing."
Just as the sun dipped below the mountains, the males had already formed a long line along the riverbank. They didn’t know when the Bai Xiao Witch Doctor would arrive, so they lit bonfires and waited quietly, roasting meat as they did.
The night grew dark. The moon slowly rose above the treetops until it hung high in the sky. It was then that the already turbulent river suddenly began to roar. The intense sound made the vigilant males stop in their tracks to watch.
From the center of the river, a column of water lifted a petite female in a large black cloak, carrying her slowly toward the bank.
She was flanked by three male guardians, who followed her by treading steadily upon the waves.
The bright moonlight cast a mysterious halo around them, causing everyone on the shore to grow solemn. They were now mostly convinced of the rumor that had swept through like an autumn wind that evening.
The Bai Xiao Witch Doctor’s face was concealed by the hood of her large cloak, leaving only her fair, delicate chin visible.
Her hand rested on a male’s arm as she stepped steadily onto the shore. The other males quickly set up a tent and blankets from a Storage Ring near one of the bonfires.
The Bai Xiao Witch Doctor sat cross-legged on a cushion over twenty centimeters high, then tilted her head and gave a slight nod.
One of the males, the one wearing a White Bone Mask, stepped forward. His voice was flat and ethereal, but because it was infused with Spiritual Power, many of the males were able to hear him clearly.
"Tsk, I didn’t expect you Beastmen of Guanping to be so... enthusiastic. Where did you manage to dig up news of our Bai Xiao Witch Doctor?"
The Beastmen hurriedly bowed in respectful greeting, but wisely said nothing.
The Bai Xiao Witch Doctor sighed softly, her voice also amplified by Spiritual Power. "I am a Witch Doctor from a certain family in Jiuzhou. I was wandering in search of a breakthrough, but I didn’t expect some loose-lipped individuals to leak my whereabouts.
However, I believe all encounters are fated. Therefore, tonight I shall be merciful and allow ten among you to have your wishes come true!"
Standing rather near the front, Xu Feng couldn’t help but let out a low chuckle. ’As expected of someone from Jiuzhou. Such grand words. I just wonder if this Bai Xiao Witch Doctor’s abilities can live up to all this pomp and circumstance.’
Another male followed up, "Beastmen below Sixteen level who are seeking children may leave now. We must first prioritize the High level Warriors, for whom siring cubs is more difficult."
"Our Bai Xiao Witch Doctor is skilled in concocting elixirs. Warriors seeking the Awakening Pill, Longevity Pill, or Pregnancy Enhancement Pill, prepare your items for trade in advance. Those who have nothing to offer, please leave on your own and do not disrupt the petitions of others.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Without paying a price, how can you expect a reward...?"
As soon as the third male finished speaking, the crowd lined up on the riverbank erupted. Most of them had come for help with having cubs. Some simply wanted to be able to conceive, some wanted to improve the innate talent of their future offspring, and some were hoping for female cubs.
Who could have imagined that this Bai Xiao Witch Doctor could concoct so many elixirs? Each one was a heaven-defying treasure that people would go mad for! They all stood their ground; no one wanted to leave.
"Our Bai Xiao Witch Doctor has limited time. If you all insist on dawdling here, it will be your loss. Only ten Beastmen will have their requests successfully granted, so figure it out amongst yourselves."
After speaking, the Bai Xiao Witch Doctor and her companions also gathered around their bonfire and began roasting meat, eating slowly and methodically, not seeming the least bit hurried.
But the waiting crowd was frantic. It seemed this Bai Xiao Witch Doctor was allergic to sunlight and couldn’t stray far from water. After all the commotion they’d caused, she might just pack up and leave for another place tomorrow. This meant they only had one night.
Immediately, a Beastman stepped forward and announced in a cold voice, "On behalf of the City Lord Mansion and the Rong Prince Mansion, I declare that only Beastmen with an Identity Card of yellow rank or higher are qualified to remain in line. All other Beastmen must leave at once.
Otherwise, we will have the city guards come to maintain order."
No matter how unwilling they were, the Beastmen who had just come to see the spectacle had no choice but to leave, muttering curses under their breath.
Of course, they also knew that they couldn’t have afforded to trade for those treasures anyway.
The long, crowded line was instantly reduced by over ninety percent. The faces of the remaining Beastmen were filled with determination and excitement, as if their wishes had already been granted.
"Bai Xiao Witch Doctor, do you have any other requirements?" the Steward from before asked, stepping forward with a respectful smile. "If not, shall we begin the petitions?"
The Bai Xiao Witch Doctor was sitting inside the tent, completely shielded from the biting cold wind raging along the riverbank. She hummed faintly. "As you wish. However, you only have three Beast Hours."
The Steward froze for a moment, then turned to look at the line. The sheer number of people was still huge. Even after culling over ninety percent, it was by no means a small crowd. However, the corners of his lips curved up slightly. ’The powerful and influential have already been placed at the front, anyway.’
Soon, the first Beastman in line came forward excitedly and said cautiously, "Greetings, Bai Xiao Witch Doctor. I am..."
After stating his name, he presented the item he had been holding. "This is the Crystal Core of a Flood dragon from the Northern Sea. Consuming it will grant the superpower to set up an Illusionary Array!"
Beneath the wide hood, a pair of blue eyes blinked. ’The Beast World Continent is truly full of wonders. People and things that can surprise me are always popping up.’
She tilted her head, and the male beside her reached out to take the Crystal Core. He carefully inspected it with his spiritual power, then nodded.
The Bai Xiao Witch Doctor asked faintly, "So, what is it you wish for?"
"A Longevity Pill!" the Beastman said, his voice trembling with excitement.
’Children? Please. My cultivation isn’t that high; I’ll have cubs sooner or later. But this is my only chance to get a Longevity Pill... I can give it to my little female, so she can be with us for another ten or twenty years...’
Hearing his inner monologue, the corners of the Bai Xiao Witch Doctor’s lips curved up slightly. She passed him a small porcelain vial. "There are three Longevity Pills inside. Each one can extend a life by ten years."
The Beastman carefully put the elixir away. Overcome with emotion, he knelt before the Bai Xiao Witch Doctor and kowtowed heavily twice. "On behalf of all my Couple Brothers, thank you, Bai Xiao Witch Doctor."