Little Family Treasure of the Apocalyptic Boss

Chapter 15: Envy

“Ye Zi, Ye Zi! Come and see! The seeds in the field have sprouted!”

I know. Last night, I used my ability to fertilize them, so of course, they would sprout today.

A smile appeared at the corner of Ye Ze’s mouth. He stretched his legs, stood up, and walked out of the cave.

In the early morning, sunlight scattered through the thin mist, creating a hazy and ethereal atmosphere. The warm glow illuminated the little snake sub-beast, who was diligently watering the seeds in the field. It looked particularly beautiful.

“Good morning, Nuo Nuo.” Ye Ze waved to the little snake sub-beast. In the joyful gaze of the small snake, he pretended to be surprised as he glanced at the new greenery in the field. With a smile, he rubbed the little snake sub-beast’s head. “Nuo Nuo is amazing.”

Recently, with better food, the little snake sub-beast’s hair had become soft, smooth, and shiny.

It felt amazing to touch.

“N-no, not really.”

He hadn’t done anything yet. The seedlings just sprouted on their own.

The little snake sub-beast blushed all over, overwhelmed by Ye Ze’s rainbow-colored praise. Even his tail swayed shyly, feeling extremely embarrassed.

Ye Ze couldn’t help but chuckle. He rubbed the hand on the little snake sub-beast’s head, removing some of the remaining dust particles. “This morning, Nuo Nuo has already been busy with many things. Take a break. We won’t cook breakfast; we’ll eat something ready-made.”

The little snake sub-beast: “?”

He had just turned on a water valve in the morning. He wasn’t busy, and he didn’t need a break.

In the little snake sub-beast’s bewildered confusion, Ye Ze swiftly took out soup buns, shrimp dumplings, and hot soy milk that he had bought yesterday.

He set up a small vine table in front of them, placed two chairs, and laid soft fluffy cushions on them.

A successful breakfast preparation!

The little snake sub-beast was pressed into a comfortable chair and began to eat. By the time he finished, he still hadn’t recovered from Ye Ze’s logic.

Blurred and dazed.

Truly adorable.

Ye Ze enjoyed teasing the little snake sub-beast with a mischievous interest.

“I’ve roughly checked the inventory. We won’t go out today. Let’s take care of the matters in the field first.” The outermost circle of fields closest to the cave was still empty, suitable for planting some berry snacks for the little snake sub-beast.

“And the apple trees, I’ve chosen the varieties. We’ll plant them today.” The “grafted” fruit trees cultivated from the advanced plant-dimensional plane grew tall and beautiful, capable of producing more than a dozen types of apples.

“We’ll also plant some flowers and shrubs around.” The little snake sub-beast liked basking in the sun. The lawn should not be lonely and should be vibrant and beautiful.

“Let’s tidy up the recent harvest.” Although the dimensional marketplace could meet their basic needs, it was better not to miss anything from the caravan. Moreover, the goods to be exchanged for what the little snake sub-beast eagerly anticipated still needed to be packaged and organized.

Ye Ze pulled the little snake sub-beast and sat on the rattan chair. While discussing future life arrangements, they continued to digest their food. The wood-element ability, with its gentle energy, quietly infiltrated the little snake sub-beast’s body, nurturing the accumulated wear and tear over the years.

Yesterday, Grandma Kanglan’s action had indeed made him more vigilant.

Because the little snake sub-beast always appeared lively and healthy, he had never thought about giving him a physical examination.

The result was truly surprising, and it gave him a shock when he saw it.

Next time, he can’t be so careless.

“Then,” after digestion, Ye Ze supported the little snake sub-beast’s shoulder and led him to the bathroom, “I bought a new shower gel today. Nuo Nuo, try it. If you like it, we’ll use this scent from now on.”

Turning on the water, testing the temperature, squeezing shower gel, and completing the bubble bathwater.

A one-stop service from the beastman, leaving the little snake sub-beast even more confused.

Ye Zi is acting strangely today.

Unconsciously, the little snake sub-beast raised the tip of his tail and gently tapped the ground. His eyes couldn’t help but glance outside the cave.

Actually, he really wanted to tell Ye Zi that it was time to start working after playing so much today.

However, the beastman’s attitude was so gentle, and holding his hand felt so warm.

He didn’t want to refuse, and he couldn’t bear to let go.

Ugh… at this rate, Nuo Nuo will become a lazy and indulgent little snake sub-beast. QAQ

“Jiya—!”

The sound of a small yellow duck was pinched out by Ye Ze, sounding young and playful.

At first, the little snake sub-beast was startled, and he bumped into the strong and powerful arms of the beastman. Only when he heard the low laughter pouring down from above did he react.

With his hand supporting his vibrating chest, he puffed up his cheeks feeling a bit suffocated. However, his eyes curiously inspected the rubber duck making “ji ji” sounds.

“Let it accompany Nuo Nuo in the bath, okay?” Ye Ze put the little yellow duck into the bubbles and flicked the tip of the little snake sub-beast’s nose.

Seeing the little snake sub-beast’s eyes following the small yellow duck, he nodded obediently, silently laughing. He exited the bathroom, considerately closing the wooden door.

The little snake sub-beast who liked children’s toys.

Also very adorable.

Speaking of which, in Jiang Yi Chen’s bunny room, it was filled with many plush toys.

Should he prepare one for the little snake sub-beast too?

Following the principle of not letting his people fall behind what others have, Ye Ze entered the dimensional marketplace and purchased a batch of variously sized and shaped Q-version snake plush toys.

Then, he eagerly waited. However, before the little snake sub-beast opened the door, he hadn’t yet seen him joyfully pounce into the plush toys.

“Nuo Nuo? Are you done with your bath?”

An anxious rushing sound of water came from the bathroom.

“Ah, um! I’m done! I’ll be out in a moment!” The little snake sub-beast tried hard to make his voice loud and confident.

In reality, it sounded soft and timid, with a touch of urgency almost bordering on tears.

Ye Ze felt like his old father’s heart was touched.

The little snake sub-beast was still at the age where “playing with rubber ducks would make bath time last longer.”

Ye Ze chuckled softly, welcoming the hurried little snake sub-beast who ran out.

“Take it slow. If you’re in such a hurry, what if you slip and fall?” Ye Ze was both angry and amused. He reached out and took the towel from the little snake sub-beast, gently wiping the water droplets from the tips of his hair.

A faint floral fragrance wafted through the tip of the nose, blending elegantly with nature.

The strange powder from yesterday didn’t stick to the little snake sub-beast’s body anymore.

Hmm. It seems that the purification water purchased at a high price from the elves is quite effective.

A positive review when he gets back.

“Um. Ye Zi, why are you covering my eyes again? I can’t see anything like this!”

“Because there’s a small gift today too. It won’t be a surprise if you see it.”

The snake-shaped steamed buns were emitting steam this time. (Effects of hot water after bathing)

“Father, Father~, I want that beastman. Please say yes!”

The chief of the Black Snake tribe was pestered by his youngest son for a full two days, revealing a helpless expression. “Haven’t you always wanted to marry into a medium-sized tribe? It won’t be possible with this beastman.”

“Father, you haven’t seen the way he killed the magic beast! Even if he’s not from a medium-sized tribe now, he’ll definitely be able to join one in the future! I just want him!”

Watching Wei Man’s stubborn appearance, the chief felt a headache coming on. However, he was moved by Wei Man’s description.

Residents of a medium-sized tribe from their own tribe are more reliable than native-born beastmen from a medium-sized tribe. This is beyond doubt.

But about the hunting location that day…

The chief showed a pensive expression. “Can you remember what the magic beast looked like that day?”

“It was a huge black lion!”

“Did it have horns on its head?”

“No.” Wei Man answered affirmatively.

The chief’s tense nerves relaxed, shaking his head and secretly laughing at himself for thinking too much.

Someone capable of single-handedly dealing with a Level 6 magic beast like the Horned Black Lion wouldn’t possibly appear near their remote tribe, let alone be with that outsider from the mountains.

However, according to Wei Man, the age of that beastman isn’t very old, yet he can hunt Level 2 magic beasts like Giant Black Lions on his own. At least, he possesses the strength of an advanced beast warrior.

Such achievements easily surpass the young generation of the Black Snake tribe. Moreover, from what he knows, there are few geniuses like him even in the medium-sized tribes.

Indeed, he is a valuable beastman to attract.

“In recent years, disasters have been frequent on the Beast God’s Continent, and all tribes are struggling. He should be a wandering beastman from a disbanded tribe. Go with Hei Qing to check it out. If he is indeed a young beastman in the growth stage, bring him back.”

After pondering for a moment, the chief finally agreed.

In the chief’s eyes, a young beastman must be incapable, which is why he would choose to live outside the tribe with an outsider.

If there’s a chance for him to enter the tribe and act together with a large group, a beastman would never give it up.

So, the chief was confident and never considered that Ye Ze would refuse.

“All right! I will definitely bring him back!” Wei Man’s eyes lit up, shouting at the beastman next to the chief, and excitedly ran out of the wooden house.

A shadow of resentment crossed the eyes of the beastman. He strongly disagreed with the chief’s decision to recruit a strange beastman. However, his strength was far from being able to question the chief’s decision at this point. He could only suppress the unwillingness in his heart and follow Wei Man to the cave outside the tribe.

However, the situation far exceeded their expectations.

In their imagination, the place inhabited by the cursed and underdeveloped outsiders should be poor, dirty, and so beneath them that it’s so dark that no one would willingly stay there…

In short, all the negative terms should apply to it.

But who could tell them that this bird-chirping, flower-scented, clean, and gorgeous dwelling is going on?!

—Yes, gorgeous! It’s even more luxurious than the chief’s wooden house!

On the wooden poles in front of the cave, beautiful fabrics with vibrant colors, never seen by them before, were hanging to dry. Vines with green leaves were woven into armchairs, topped with cushions softer and fluffier than the best beast skins in the tribe. In the bushes, colorful flowers bloomed, emitting a sweet fragrance—a beauty and charm they had never encountered before.

Is this the cave where that outsider lives?!

Wei Man couldn’t help but glance at his own dusty clothes.

The material and workmanship that used to make him proud seemed worthless in comparison to these items before his eyes. He wasn’t even worthy of playing the role of a shoe carrier!

And these things are enjoyed by that outsider whom he had always looked down upon!

Wei Man’s nails dug into the palm of his hand, consumed by jealousy.

It wasn’t until Ye Ze walked out of the cave, like finding some outlet for emotional release, that the twisted sense of satisfaction surged out.

Right. All of this couldn’t possibly be something An Nuo, that outsider, could have.

As long as he takes away the god who saved him, all of this will be his!

Completely unrelated to this lowly outsider!