Winter passed and spring arrived, bringing the revival of all things.
The Great Desolate Mountain Range shed its thick snow and was once again draped in new green attire.
Under the leadership of Wu Liang, the Black Rock Tribe entered an unprecedented period of rapid development.
Inside the Military Workshop, Suina led the Artisans, and after initially mastering the principles of the steam engine, they began attempting to manufacture more precise components.
Although they failed countless times, each failure brought them one step closer to success.
The research into alchemical gunpowder and incendiary weapons was also put on the agenda. The blueprints and theories provided by Wu Liang opened a door to a new world for them.
In the Medical Camp, Alesha's medical system had begun to take shape.
She not only trained a batch of qualified medical personnel.
She also began using the knowledge provided by Wu Liang to systematically classify and cultivate herbs, significantly improving the health level of the Tribe members.
The Logistics Department, under the overall coordination of Florgloria, the Great Steward, was running smoothly.
She guided the Tribe members in producing large quantities of jerky, cured meat, and canned goods, ensuring the Tribe's food reserves were more abundant than ever before.
The purified Snowflake Salt became an important strategic resource for the Tribe.
The Ember Assault Squad formed by Ignis became the Tribe's most elite fighting force.
Equipped with the newest weapons, they trained day and night, their morale high.
The conquest on the battlefield made her dedicate all her passion entirely to training and to her loyalty to Wu Liang.
Sa Lan's Scout Team also expanded several times over.
Their reconnaissance range had extended to every corner of the Great Desolate Mountain Range, continuously bringing back various crucial pieces of intelligence.
This spring, the Black Rock Tribe also welcomed a great happy event.
Eliza's belly grew larger day by day. Wu Liang's system notification indicated that Eliza was actually pregnant with twins, which thrilled Wu Liang.
Since these Female Leaders of the various Tribes successively became Wu Liang's women.
They shone brightly in their respective fields, becoming indispensable core strengths of the Tribe.
And every night, Wu Liang's room was always the liveliest place.
These women, varied in personality and full of charm, would take turns or go together.
To conduct research on the origin of life with their shared man, forming a strange yet harmonious balance among the upper echelon of the entire Black Rock Tribe.
However, amidst this thriving scene, one person was forgotten in a corner.
That was the Leader of the Muge Tribe, Lolia.
Lolia was the youngest of all the Leaders.
With the Tribe developing rapidly today, she felt as if Wu Liang had completely forgotten about her.
Seeing that everyone else had gained Wu Liang's favor.
Yet for her, the most obedient Lolia, Wu Liang had never made a move.
In the dead of night, when she saw the other Female Leaders entering Wu Liang's room one by one.
And heard the faint sounds of laughter coming from within, a sense of panic from being abandoned and intense self-doubt began to claw at her heart.
"Am I... too useless?"
"Am I not pretty enough? Is my figure not good enough?"
"Leader Wu Liang... does he hate me?"
Lolia curled up in her room, hugging her knees and burying her face deeply.
She had a cute loli face and a petite yet voluptuous figure, and she felt she should be extremely attractive.
But now, she felt worthless.
This emotional anxiety caused her to grow thinner and increasingly melancholic.
Her change was noticed by the observant Florgloria.
That day, Florgloria specifically came to the Pasture and found Lolia feeding a little lamb.
"Lolia, what's wrong lately? You look down."
Florgloria asked gently; her soft tone always made people feel at ease.
When Lolia saw her, her nose stung.
But she shook her head and forced a smile:
"N-nothing, Sister Florgloria."
"Still saying nothing?"
Florgloria sat down beside her and gently patted her back.
"Look at you, you've gotten so thin."
"If something is troubling you, tell your sister. Don't keep it bottled up inside."
Under Florgloria's gentle gaze, Lolia's emotional defenses finally collapsed.
"Sister Florgloria..."
Sobbing, she poured out all her grievances.
"Why... why does Lord Wu Liang..."
"Does he think I'm too stupid, too useless... is that why he doesn't want me..."
Listening to Lolia's broken sobs, Florgloria sighed.
She had long seen the root of the problem.
That man was like the sun in the sky, attracting the gaze of all women.
And to be conquered by him was the greatest recognition.
It was clear that Lolia, this simple-minded little girl, had gotten stuck in a rut.
"Silly girl, you're overthinking it."
Florgloria embraced her trembling shoulders and comforted her softly.
"Lord Wu Liang isn't that kind of person."
"He has so many things to deal with every day. The Tribe is so big, and he has to worry about every aspect."
"Perhaps... perhaps he just forgot temporarily because he's busy."
"R-really?"
Lolia lifted her tear-filled face, looking at her doubtfully.
"Of course, it's true."
Florgloria wiped away her tears.
But she thought to herself, that man probably didn't forget; he did it on purpose.
Having been close to him for so long, she understood Wu Liang too well.
This man knew too well how to manipulate people's hearts.
For a wild horse like Ignis, he used forceful means to conquer her.
And for a weak little white rabbit like Lolia, he used the method of cold treatment.
Letting her fall into anxiety and yearning, ultimately causing her to deliver herself to him.
What a wicked man through and through.
Thinking of this, Florgloria had an idea.
"How about this..."
Florgloria stood up and said to Lolia.
"Tonight, I will arrange a special meeting for you and Lord Wu Liang."
"If you have any grievances or anything you want to say, why don't you tell him clearly face-to-face?"
"I... I don't dare..."
As soon as Lolia heard she would face Wu Liang alone, she immediately recoiled.
"What is there to be afraid of!"
Florgloria pretended to be stern.
"You are also the Leader of a Tribe!"
"If this continues, what will your Tribe members think when they see you like this?"
"Do you want to continue living like this forever?"
Florgloria's words struck Lolia's weak spot.
She bit her lip and finally made up her mind.
"Alright... alright! I'll listen to Sister Florgloria!"
Night fell, and moonlight poured down like mercury, coating the entire Pasture with a hazy silver glow.
The air was filled with the fragrance of grass and soil, and the low bleating of cattle and sheep in the distance made the scene exceptionally tranquil.
Lolia stood nervously by the Pasture fence, her hands tightly twisting the corner of her clothes.
Her heart was pounding, and her palms were slick with sweat.
Florgloria had told her that Wu Liang would come here tonight to inspect the Pasture, and instructed her to wait here.
Is this really a good opportunity?
Will he find me annoying?
What should I say to him?
Lolia's mind was a complete mess.
Just as she was lost in thought.
A tall figure appeared on the small path in the Pasture, walking steadily toward her.
It was Wu Liang!