Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 553: Meeting the Beast King
Shun Yi also knew that Xu Wanying was right, but he still frowned and said, “Young master, I think there’s a place more suitable for upgrading the space.”
Zhao Hai nodded and said, “I know you’re talking about the Elf Forest. I’ve heard it’s full of rare flowers and plants, making it an ideal place for spatial upgrades. However, you must also understand that the Elven Tribe has always been indifferent and they really dislike humans. If we recklessly go there, it might provoke their resentment. So, I think it’s better to make contact with the dwarf clan first. I’ve heard that dwarves sometimes have interactions with the elves, and I want to see if I can learn some information about the elves from the dwarves.”
Shun Yi nodded and said, “So that’s the case. But is it true? I’ve heard that dwarves have very bad tempers, not much better than orcs. They enjoy blacksmithing and drinking, they are essentially crude craftsmen, while the elves are known for their beauty, love for art, and music. Would such beings have any ties with the dwarf clan?”
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, “Who knows? I came across this information in a miscellaneous record; I don’t know if it’s true or not. However, it’s common knowledge that the Elven Tribe dislikes the human race. We should still go to the dwarves first.”
Shun Yi nodded, and Xu Wanying looked at Zhao Hai and asked, “Young master, why do you think the Beast King is in such a hurry to find you?”
Shun Yi chuckled, “It must be a good thing. Young master has helped them so much; with the temperament of the orc tribe, they will certainly reward the young master.”
Xu Wanying shook his head and said, “Not necessarily. That Beast King is quite shrewd. This time he might not be looking for the young master for a good reason. Young master, don’t be fooled by how smoothly things have gone with the Herculean Bull Tribe and others; people at the level of the Beast King think on a much larger scale. He will definitely not fully trust you, even if you’ve helped him greatly. So, we need to be cautious when dealing with them in the future.”
Zhao Hai nodded, saying, “Wanying makes a valid point. Although the Beast King is an orc, he’s still a king, and he has been the Beast King for several years now. His position is quite stable, which itself indicates his power and cunning. We need to be careful around him in the future.”
The three chatted for a while longer before Atai invited Zhao Hai to dinner. After they finished eating, Atai and the others hurried to prepare for the exchange, but Zhao Hai did not show up.
The next morning, after having breakfast, Zhao Hai boarded a carriage heading towards the Beast King's office. The entire Beast God City had very few buildings, with the most famous one being the Beast King Palace.
Although the Beast King Palace was named a palace, the entire structure was not very large, and it was even smaller than a small castle of the human race. There was no alternative; to build houses in the orc tribe, one had to hunt magical beasts, and magical beasts were a continuously appreciating asset for orcs, so they were reluctant to kill too many.
Thus, while the city walls of Beast God City were decent, the buildings inside were primarily tents. The Beast King Palace was one of the few permanent structures in the city, consisting of three small three-story buildings surrounded by a wall. In the context of the orc tribe, this was considered quite an impressive building.
The Beast King Palace did not have a fixed owner; whenever a new Beast King was elected, he would move into the palace, and when he ceased to be the Beast King, he had to move out.
It could be said that the Beast King Palace was a sacred place in the hearts of all orcs, so the guards there were very strict. As soon as Zhao Hai's carriage stopped outside the palace, he immediately got down from the carriage. He looked up at the walls of the Beast King Palace; they were not very high, only about ten meters. Above the main gate, the three characters “Beast King Palace” were carved, and a large tiger-headed flag was flying above the city wall.