Chapter 586: Chapter 586: The Old Healer Publicly Acknowledged Her
Especially Xiao Yi and Xiao Er.
The moment they saw another cub, they immediately raised their tiny paws first before even asking questions.
Meanwhile Xiao San silently watched from behind before choosing the perfect moment to cause even bigger chaos.
The three little demons worked together so naturally that sometimes even Xuan Long felt a headache watching them.
Just thinking about the disasters they caused recently made him sigh deeply.
A few days ago, Xiao Yi had fought another tiger cub simply because the other side claimed his father was stronger.
Yesterday Xiao Er bit someone after losing a race.
And Xiao San...
Xuan Long’s eyelid twitched.
That tiny snake had secretly tied several cubs’ tails together while they were sleeping under a tree.
The entire area became chaotic afterward.
Half the tribe almost thought wild beasts had invaded.
Because of them, Xuan Long had spent nearly every day apologizing, pulling them apart from fights, or cleaning up their mess afterward.
He was honestly getting tired.
Ahead of him, the three cubs suddenly stopped near a small open field.
Several other beast cubs were already playing there.
The moment Xiao Yi saw them, his eyes immediately lit up brightly.
"Race!" he shouted excitedly.
"I’ll win this time!" Xiao Er immediately yelled back.
Xiao San hissed proudly before slithering onto Xiao Yi’s head like a commander preparing for battle.
The nearby cubs instantly looked nervous seeing the famous troublemaking trio arrive.
Xuan Long rubbed his forehead tiredly again.
"...Please don’t start another fight today," he muttered under his breath.
Unfortunately...
The heavens clearly did not hear his prayer.
Because only a few breaths later, Xiao Yi suddenly puffed his chest proudly and shouted,
"My mother is the prettiest female in the entire Dragon Beast City!"
Another cub immediately shouted back unwillingly,
"No! My aunt is prettier!"
The atmosphere froze instantly.
Xuan Long: "..."
Oh no, he already knew what was about to happen.
***
The old healer slowly led Su Qinglan through the wide streets of the Dragon Beast City while Shi Feng silently followed behind them like a cold guard. Along the way, many beastmen and females immediately greeted the old healer respectfully the moment they saw him.
"Old Healer!"
"Old Healer, you finally came out today!"
"Please check my mate first!"
"Old Healer, my female has been weak recently!"
Everywhere they passed, voices continuously sounded around them.
Su Qinglan quietly looked around the city with curious eyes.
This was actually the first time she had truly walked through the main center of Dragon Beast City carefully.
Unlike the Fox Tribe, the Dragon Beast City was much larger and more prosperous. There were rows of wooden houses, many beastmen walking around carrying prey, and several females gathering together while talking softly.
But even then, Su Qinglan could clearly feel something strange.
There were very few children.
Sometimes after walking a long distance, she would only see one little cub playing somewhere.
Remembering the words from Xuyu, her heart became slightly heavy.
The birth rate here had already dropped to a terrifying point. Some years did not even produce a single cub.
That was also one of the missions Xuyu had given her.
Improve the living standards of Dragon Beast City. Help increase the survival and birth rates.
But Su Qinglan knew she could not suddenly interfere with everything directly. After all, the people of Dragon Beast City still treated them like outsiders deep down.
So she had been patiently waiting for a chance.
And now...
This old grandpa of hers had directly handed her a golden opportunity.
Soon, the old healer brought her toward a huge ancient tree standing near the center square of the city. The shade beneath the tree was cool, and many females were already gathering there.
The moment the old healer sat down heavily beneath the tree, the surrounding females immediately rushed over excitedly with their beasts husbands following behind them.
"Old Healer, please check me first!"
"My female has not conceived for many years!"
"Old Healer, my body has recently become weak!"
"Please look at my mate!"
The surroundings instantly became noisy.
Su Qinglan quietly stood behind the old healer while observing everyone carefully.
At this moment, the old healer suddenly slammed his wooden staff heavily against the ground.
Bang!
"Quiet!"
His stern roar instantly silenced the entire area. Even Su Qinglan was slightly startled. The old healer looked around arrogantly before snorting.
"One by one! Do you think this old man has eight hands?"
Everyone instantly lowered their heads obediently.
Only then did the old healer nod proudly in satisfaction before suddenly motioning Su Qinglan closer.
"Come here, little granddaughter."
Su Qinglan obediently stepped forward. Then the old healer proudly raised his chin before loudly announcing,
"Listen carefully. This girl here is my new apprentice."
The surroundings instantly exploded into shock.
"What?!"
"Old Healer accepted an apprentice?"
"That’s impossible!"
Even Shi Feng slightly raised his brows.
Everyone in Dragon Beast City knew the old healer’s temper.
Many talented young people had wanted to study medicine under him before, but the old man rejected every single one mercilessly.
But now...
He had suddenly accepted an apprentice?
A female immediately could not hold back and asked carefully.
"Old Healer... then why did you suddenly accept someone now? So many people wanted to become your apprentice before."
The old healer instantly glared at her.
"Did they have talent?" he huffed angrily. "This old man only teaches talented people. I don’t waste time teaching fools who only want fame."
Su Qinglan almost burst into laughter hearing his harsh words. This old grandpa truly did not save anyone’s face while speaking.
But the old healer was completely immersed in his boasting.
He proudly pointed toward Su Qinglan.
"My granddaughter inherited my medical skills perfectly. The talent runs in our blood. Her talent even surprised this old man himself."
Su Qinglan: "..."
She almost wanted to ask when exactly she inherited his skills. They were not even biologically related!
But looking at the old man’s proud face, she could only silently endure it and save him face.
Meanwhile, many people below secretly exchanged doubtful glances. Nobody truly believed the "granddaughter" story.
Everyone knew the old healer had no children.
And now suddenly this outsider female became his granddaughter?
Still, nobody dared say it aloud. After all, offending the old healer was something nobody wanted.
Then suddenly the old healer made another shocking statement.
"Today my apprentice will help check everyone’s pulse."
