Shuangshuang planted vegetables that mature quickly, akin to chives that could be harvested multiple times a year, aiming to swiftly resolve the Mammoth tribe’s food issues.

As for the Silver Tiger Clan’s food problem, it was even easier to solve, whether with the ranch, their enhanced Beastman fighting prowess, or the Illusion Beast Incense.

The caves storing piles of untouched cured meat, or the Mammoth tribe’s Beastmen assisting in hunting, offered numerous solutions to the food problem.

With the food problem resolved, city construction could finally commence, but within two days, Wu Yan sought out Shuangshuang.

When Wu Yan came, Shuangshuang was crafting a new medicine, not for treating ailments, but to enhance Beastman strength.

Naturally, this medicine was also from the Great Witch’s legacy, yet this recipe emerged only after Shuangshuang’s witch power further increased.

Beastmen’s bodies and physiological structures differ from pure humans and beasts, with a Beast Core within each Beastman, key to shifting between human and beast forms.

According to Shuangshuang’s inherited records, Beast Cores not only allow conversion between forms but also filter and store power within, enhancing Beastman combat prowess.

Shuangshuang interprets the Beast Core as akin to an optimizer, unleashing Beastman potential and improving physical qualities.

And Shuangshuang researches medicine now to improve the optimizer’s quality, thus empowering a Beastman’s strength.

This medicine is miraculous in effect but difficult to make; as Wu Yan entered, Shuangshuang was troubled by the herb’s dosage.

When she saw Wu Yan coming, Shuangshuang set aside her work, seated him at the table, and casually poured him honey water: "Wu Yan Great Witch is here for anything urgent?"

Wu Yan sipped the honey water: "I came to ask Shuangshuang Great Witch, do we need to accept a new tribe here?"

Regarding whether to accept new population, it’s naturally needed; with Wu Yan asking, he surely wished to introduce a new tribe into the now-renamed Hope City.

A new city requires population, yet extensively assimilating other tribes should wait until Hope City’s completion, with enough defense to suppress any issues the new tribes might cause.

During initial construction, unity is essential; for now, Shuangshuang prefers scarcity over abundance, rather slowing Hope City’s completion than admitting troublesome groups.

Due to concerns, Shuangshuang hesitated regarding Wu Yan’s question, unsure of his judgment; what if the introduced tribe pretends obedience, misleading Wu Yan?

But rarely does Wu Yan speak, rejecting him outright risks awkwardness; besides, with the tribe’s need for people, no idiot would remain oblivious. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Wu Yan knowingly asks, giving Shuangshuang respect; hence she must first inquire about the recommended tribe.

"Our tribe indeed lacks population, yet it’s early days, affairs chaotic, hard to focus—if accepting new tribes, agreeable ones are preferable."

Shuangshuang’s words convey to Wu Yan, given tribal manpower shortage, if introduced tribe isn’t agreeable, he shouldn’t introduce it; if they are, then proceed.

Wu Yan laughed: "The new tribe is certainly agreeable, as they’re also Mammoths; the Great Witch there is my blood brother Wu Hai.

Originally, my brother and I were taught by one Great Witch, later joining separate, distant Mammoth tribes.

Wu Hai’s Mammoth tribe is more than twice as large as mine; as you know, our Mammoth tribe is indeed agreeable.

Seeing Hope City’s progress being slow, I thought to have Wu Hai bring their tribe to join us, speeding Hope City’s construction.

I do have selfish reasons, hoping Wu Hai joins Hope City early for better treatment later on."

Lately, Shuangshuang often discussed Hope City’s post-completion original and new settlers’ treatment concerns with Yan Ming and Wu Yan, and Wu Yan remembers the treatment standards well.

If Mammoth tribe joined, Shuangshuang wholeheartedly welcomes them for their straightforward nature, sparing much adjustment time.

Even post-Hope City completion, Mammoths are perfect for maintaining order; with them present, countless troubles are avoided—the ideal partners warmly embraced by Shuangshuang.

However, understanding Wu Yan’s tone, the other side seems oblivious, Wu Yan’s attempt motivated purely by wishful thinking.

Thus Shuangshuang cautiously asked: "If Mammoths join Hope City, I’m exceedingly welcoming, yet are you sure your brother wishes to unify their tribe with us?"

Directly patting his chest, Wu Yan guaranteed: "Rest assured Shuangshuang Great Witch, as long as I personally visit, I can convince my brother Wu Hai to bring the tribe over to join Hope City wholeheartedly."

Wu Yan firmly decided, by any means necessary, to merge Wu Hai’s Mammoth tribe with Hope City.

Shuangshuang nodded: "Then, please do make the trip, Wu Yan Great Witch; I’ll prepare accommodations for new companions in advance."

Wu Yan always swift in action, having spoken with Shuangshuang, departed next day towards Wu Hai’s Mammoth tribe.

Wu Yan’s speed was commendably fast; while Shuangshuang hastily cleared and expanded caves for new Mammoths, Wu Yan promptly returned with Wu Hai’s Mammoth tribe in full force.

Indeed, Wu Hai’s Mammoth tribe far surpassed Wu Yan’s in population, not slightly, but by thirty thousand plus.

Wu Hai’s tribe numbers over fifty thousand; coupled with Wu Yan’s tribe totaling above twenty thousand, Hope City’s Mammoth population alone nears eighty thousand.

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