Wu Liang decisively refused.
"That won't do."
His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable tone.
Wu Liang lifted a corner of the quilt, his gaze falling on Akomann's pretty face, which still had a lingering flush.
"From today on, this is your room too."
"Akomann, you are my woman, so naturally you should live by my side."
Akomann's body stiffened slightly.
'My woman...' These four words were like a brand, searing into her heart.
"I... Wu Liang..."
Akomann stammered, unable to voice any rebuttal.
Clearly, she hadn't fully adapted to this brand-new identity.
"Alright, get up and eat something first."
Wu Liang's tone softened a bit as he reached out to help her up.
Akomann subconsciously shrank back.
"I'll do it myself!"
She endured the soreness and discomfort from deep within her body, struggling to sit up.
The silky animal skin quilt slid down from her fragrant shoulders, revealing her smooth back and shoulders.
It was covered in marks left by last night's frenzy, like red plum blossoms blooming in the snow.
"You... you turn around."
Akomann's cheeks instantly burned, and she scrambled to find some clothes to cover herself.
Looking at her bashful yet stubborn appearance, a smile played on the corners of Wu Liang's lips, and he didn't press her further.
He took out a set of brand-new fine linen clothes from the cabinet on the side.
"Wear this."
Akomann snatched them, turned around quickly, and began to dress with a rustling sound.
Only when the soft fabric hugged her body did she feel much of the awkwardness dissipate.
"It looks like a good fit."
Wu Liang's voice came from behind, his gaze roaming uninhibitedly over her graceful curves.
Akomann felt her whole body heating up under his gaze, as if even the air had become scorching.
"Okay."
She spoke softly, and just as she was about to stand up, her legs suddenly went weak, and she leaned forward uncontrollably.
Wu Liang was quick to catch her soft and smooth waist.
"What's the rush?"
Wu Liang's low laughter rang in her ear.
"It's normal for your legs to be weak the first time."
His warm palm pressed against the soft flesh of her waist through the fabric, and Akomann's body instantly tensed.
She could feel the strength of Wu Liang's fingers and smell the masculine scent that made her heart race.
"I... I can walk on my own."
Akomann squirmed coyly in Wu Liang's embrace, her bashful act of half-refusal making Wu Liang laugh.
"Relax, I'll carry you."
Wu Liang chuckled. Instead of letting go, he exerted force with his arms and pulled her closer into his embrace.
Akomann let out a cry of surprise as she crashed into Wu Liang's solid chest.
"You!"
Akomann gasped, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck, glaring at him with a mix of shame and anger.
But when she met Wu Liang's eyes, filled with playful laughter, her anger vanished.
"Akomann."
Wu Liang lowered his head and spoke in her ear in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"In front of me, you don't need to be so strong. I prefer your... gentle side from last night."
The warm breath blew against her sensitive earlobe. Akomann's heart skipped a beat, and even the tips of her ears turned red.
"Do you understand?" Wu Liang asked again.
Akomann remained silent for a long time, eventually unable to resist, letting out a very soft 'mm'.
"Very good."
Wu Liang smiled with satisfaction and carried her to the table, setting her down.
On the table were steaming meat porridge and golden wheat cakes. The rich aroma made Akomann's stomach growl, as she hadn't eaten all night.
Her face turned even redder. She picked up a spoon and silently buried her head in the porridge, using the action to hide her embarrassment.
Wu Liang didn't tease her further. He walked to the door and gave a few instructions to the guards outside.
Soon, Eliza and Kaila were called over.
"Lord Wu Liang."
"Wu Liang, were you looking for us?"
When Eliza saw Akomann in the room, her gaze paused for a moment.
Seeing the lingering charm in the woman's expression, a look of realization flashed in her eyes.
This wildest horse of the Bloodfang Tribe had finally been completely tamed by this man.
"Sit."
Wu Liang pointed to the stools on the side.
"I called you here today to talk about military construction and uniform production."
Wu Liang briefly explained the Military Workshop and the creation of new weapons to the two of them.
Eliza and Kaila listened in stunned silence.
tower shields, repeating crossbows, war chariots... When they heard Wu Liang's descriptions and the terrifying lethality, they almost jumped in shock.
Wu Liang ignored their shock and turned his gaze to Eliza.
"The Military Workshop has already begun crafting weapons. Now, I need you, Eliza, to manage the supply of materials and logistics."
"Wood, animal sinew, hides, copper ore... It will be hard work for you to lead people to collect all the materials needed for these weapons."
"Don't worry, leave all of this to me!"
Eliza nodded immediately, her eyes firm.
"Additionally, the new army needs uniform clothing."
Wu Liang continued:
"Use the black linen we've dyed to make durable training uniforms that are easy to move in."
"This is the design. Take a look."
Wu Liang took out a wooden board with a design he had prepared, which showed a simple clothing style similar to modern training uniforms.
Including tops, trousers, and a simple soft cap.
Eliza looked at it and felt that these clothing styles were extremely strange and novel.
"I'll give it to the weaving team and have them rush out some samples as soon as possible."
Eliza accepted the task decisively.
Wu Liang nodded with satisfaction.
Having arranged all this, his gaze turned to Akomann.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Akomann's heart skipped a beat.
"The new army I want to build will be the sharpest sword and the sturdiest shield of the Black Rock Tribe!"
Wu Liang's voice was full of power.
"And you, Akomann..."
Wu Liang paused, saying word by word:
"I appoint you as the... Chief Instructor of this army!"
"What?!"
Akomann stood up abruptly, and because her movement was too sudden, she even knocked over the bowl of porridge in front of her.
Her eyes widened, unable to believe her ears.
Not just her, but even Eliza and Kaila on the side had expressions of unconcealed shock and surprise upon hearing Wu Liang's decision.
"Chief Instructor?"
"He was appointing a newly conquered former arch-enemy to train the core, elite force of the Tribe?"
"Had he gone mad?!"
"Are you... joking?"
Akomann's expression became slightly solemn. "Wu Liang, aren't you afraid that I..."
"Afraid of what?"
Wu Liang interrupted her, a playful smile appearing on his face.
"Afraid that you'll take the army I've armed with new weapons and turn around to kill me?"
He slowly stood up, his face showing absolute confidence and pride.
"Akomann, you are a smart woman."
"Your clansmen are now eating my food and living on my land. Their future is in my hands."
"Without me, they are nothing."
Wu Liang walked up to her step by step, looking down at her.
"Most importantly..."
His smile became meaningful as he reached out and gently stroked her flat lower abdomen.
"You are already my woman."
"Soon, you will have my bloodline within you."
"Tell me, what would you gain by betraying me?"
Every word of Wu Liang's struck Akomann's thoughts perfectly.
"You really are confident, but you're right. Everything of mine is yours now."
Akomann fell silent for a long while before letting out a breath, sitting back down with a bitter smile.
"Tell me, what do you need me to do?"