Now having eaten three slices, she was only half full, indicating her appetite was gradually increasing. Perhaps one day she would assimilate with the females here.
The grilled mushrooms were gone, and everyone was still unsatisfied. Just then, the chicken stew with mushrooms was ready, its rich aroma whetting their appetites again.
The result was that the bowls were clean, the pot was clean, and not even a drop of soup was left.
Baron and the three females left patting their bellies. The former was not full, but was savoring the taste.
In the afternoon, Went led his tribesmen to sweep for mushrooms. They returned with large mesh bags at the same time as the hunting party.
The tribal square was lively at dusk. Not only was there sizzling grilled meat on every bonfire, but also large portions of mushrooms. Doubts vanished amidst the aroma of grilled mushrooms.
More than ten oversized stone pots were bubbling, and the large bone soup had been simmering for over three hours, with a thick layer of mushrooms floating on top. The portions were indeed substantial!
They dared not let the tribesmen eat other things to their heart's content, but mushrooms had to be plentiful. If they were all picked today, they would grow back tomorrow until the land completely dried up and the mushrooms disappeared.
This was the first time Baron wished the land would dry up slower, at least until they collected enough mushrooms.
The tribesmen lined up at the stone pots with stone or wooden bowls. The large-handled stone ladle continuously scooped soup from the pots, each ladle full of mushrooms. The tribesmen drank the mushroom and bone soup with their bowls full.
The fragrance and nutrition of the bone soup were all absorbed by the mushrooms. The mushrooms burst with juice in their mouths, tasting even better than meat. Whether it was female cubs or male beastmen, they unanimously gave the mushrooms a perfect score!
The cubs, holding bowls larger than their faces, ate until their bellies were round and bulging. They ran around their elders, acting spoiled, their faces beaming with happy smiles.
Shu Yue watched this scene, wishing she could paint it, but she had no paper or brushes.
Baron walked over with a smile, "Yue Yue, the corn kernels are dried. Can we grind them into flour now?"
"Yes, Uncle. Tomorrow will be good weather. The hunting party doesn't need to hunt, so we can grind flour."
Baron's smile widened, "Yue Yue, thanks to you, the tribesmen are very happy today."
"Uncle, I am a member of the Warrior Tribe. This is what I should do," Shu Yue said sincerely. When the tribesmen heard this, their good feelings towards her soared.
Who wouldn't like a beautiful female who wholeheartedly considered the tribe?
Jiaojiao sat with her parents, looking at Shu Yue, and felt inferior. She didn't know if she should continue. She couldn't compare to Shu Yue's capabilities, and Went liking her was the right thing.
Seeing his daughter unhappy, Hu Qing couldn't help but feel distressed, "Jiaojiao, you still can't let go of Went?"
Jiaojiao covered her face and whispered, "Father, I don't know now. I've tried to talk to Went these past few days, but he ignores me. He truly doesn't like me. I want to give up."
Hong Chun heard this and thought her daughter had come to her senses. She quickly seized the opportunity to persuade her, "Jiaojiao, we can all see that Went doesn't like you. A female who is not valued by a male will often go hungry and have to serve the primary wife. Life will not be easy."
Jiaojiao did not retort fiercely this time but seriously considered her mother's words. She was the most beautiful female in the tribe (formerly). She could have found several male partners and made them all listen to her. Why must it be Went?
His embrace, no matter how warm, could only hold one female. He would definitely not hold her. She imagined Went holding Shu Yue in bed during the cold winter, while she was alone watching. Just thinking about it sent a shiver down her spine.
No, she would cry herself to death!
Jiaojiao raised her head and said to her parents, "Father, Mother, I've changed my mind. I don't want Went anymore."
Hong Chun and Hu Qing exchanged a look, and the stone in their hearts finally fell, "Jiaojiao, it's good that you've figured it out!"
Hu Qing smiled, "Jiaojiao, you've been an adult for several years. You can't drag it out any longer. Father will help you find a better male."
Jiaojiao nodded, "Father, I want to find three males!"
"..."
Hu Qing asked blankly, "Why three?"
Jiaojiao said matter-of-factly, "Because three can support me. I eat a lot!" Actually, in her heart, she thought that three males would have a strength comparable to Went.
When she had three males, she would live better than Shu Yue. No matter who went hunting, someone would be home to accompany her. Shu Yue only had Went. Thinking about it this way, wasn't her life better?
Sometimes, understanding something happens in an instant. Being too persistent is not a good thing.
Hu Qing looked at his daughter, who had regained her smile, and dotingly stroked her head, "Okay, Jiaojiao. You can have as many as you want. Father will hint to the males tomorrow."
"Mhm, thank you, Father." Jiaojiao was already imagining what her future males would look like. She definitely wouldn't want anyone too ugly.
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Shu Yue didn't know yet that her potential love rival had automatically given up, but she would soon find out. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
The red moon illuminated the tribe blood-red. Shu Yue felt a bit eerie staying under such moonlight, so she returned from the square early.
Shu Xin seemed to have something to discuss tonight. The four of them sat in the cave. Lei Te thought they were going to learn writing and took out his small wooden board for practicing calligraphy.
Shu Yue couldn't help but chuckle. Every time she saw the two of them holding small wooden boards to write, she felt a strange sense of amusement.
Shu Xin's mouth twitched, and she went straight to the main point, "I plan to build a house before winter arrives."
"Ah? Not writing?" Lei Te was a little surprised.
Shu Yue's eyes lit up, "Sister, can you build houses?"
"No, but we can try to build one." If she had known she would come here, she would have read some books on architecture.
Shu Yue felt a slight sweat. She thought her sister knew how to build houses too.
Lei Te asked, "What kind of house? Aren't we living in caves anymore?"
Shu Xin shook her head, "Caves are too big. We can't keep warm in winter, and we'll freeze to death."
The word "freeze to death" made Lei Te frown. His Xin'er's body was too weak, and the winter was too cold. This was a problem.
"How do we build a house?"
Shu Xin had been thinking about it for the past two days, "We don't have materials now. Earth houses and wooden houses are relatively easy to build, but there are many troubles later."
Shu Yue first rejected earth houses, "Earth houses won't do. They'll shed dirt every day, and if some beastman steps on the roof, it could collapse!"
"Wooden houses are also afraid of dampness from rain and snow. In winter, we're afraid of starting a fire that's too big and burning down the house. Brick houses are the most stable."
Shu Xin frowned, "But we don't have bricks. Even if we can find materials to make bricks, we'll need to build a brick kiln. Do you know how?"
"..."
Shu Yue touched her chin and said, "Of course not. If I knew these things, you should suspect that my core has been replaced."