Chapter 544 - Making Salt (2/2)

Winston listened in silence and took note of everything she said.

“Your Majesty, these are the fifty strongest males in our village. In the past, they were the ones who went out to exchange for the salt. Now that our village isn’t under the threat of the scorpion tribe, I called them all back.”

The tribal head said as he led a group of strong and bulky tigers.

Winston was about to nod when Bai Qingqing tugged at his skirt. “There are too many. At the very most, just half of them will do. In fact, I think twenty is sufficient.”

Having heard Bai Qingqing’s two proposals, Winston also felt that there wasn’t a need for so much manpower. Hence, he said, “Pick the twenty strongest amongst them.”

“Yes!” The tribal head answered with vigor. This was a sacred mission, and even at the age of over fifty, he found it hard to suppress his excitement.

Next, Winston said, “I’ll set off after I finish handling the chores at home.”

The tribal head and all the tiger beastmen were stunned to hear this.

As was Bai Qingqing.

“This is not the time to be concerned with making food. Hurry up and go.” Bai Qingqing was unsure whether to laugh or to cry. “It’s not like the stone fruits will rot if you leave them be for a while.”

The tribal head also said, “Just leave such chores to us, so you can handle the important matters with a peace of mind.”

“Just leave it to us. Your Majesty, just instruct us on what to do.”

The tiger beastmen voiced their agreements unanimously.

Just then, Parker, who just came back with a basin of washed stone fruits, squeezed through the crowd rudely. “What are all of you doing at my home? If you’re done discussing, hurry up and leave.”

Winston stared at the stone fruits laid all over the ground reluctantly, before finally taking one last gaze at Bai Qingqing. It was as though he was trying to engrave her in the depths of his heart.