The Jintuo Tribe

There was no water source nearby, nor did they need one. They simply used knives to skin the meat off the Arrow-Bone Beast, skewered it with branches, and roasted it over a fire.

The flesh of the Arrow-Bone Beast had a mesmerizing snowflake pattern, making it look incredibly tempting.

When roasted over a fire, it quickly sizzles and releases a rich aroma.

Even Jian Mo's stomach rumbled a few times upon seeing meat of this quality.

This meat is really good; it's much better than the tough, coarse meat of ordinary animals.

The meat of the Arrow-Bone Beast is exceptionally tender and cooks very quickly; in no time, the meat turns brown and a layer of oil appears on the surface.

Jian Mo took out the seasoning powder she carried with her and placed it in a special ceramic dish. "I won't sprinkle it on top. Just dip the meat in the seasoning powder when you eat it, so as not to waste it."

Everyone agreed. Seeing that the meat was almost cooked, they took it off, divided it among themselves, and ate it by hand, dipping the meat strips in the seasoning powder.

They kept switching hands while slurping and eating, even though it was scalding hot.

"Wow, delicious! This seasoning powder tastes amazing!"

"Jian Mo, what's in the seasoning powder? Why is it different from the seasoning powder we usually eat?"

"It smells so good! I've been wanting to come and catch Arrow-Bone Beast for the past few days, but luckily I didn't have time then, otherwise even if I had caught one, I wouldn't have been able to cook such good meat."

Jian Mo listened to their questions and didn't hold back. "The recipe for the seasoning powder is a bit complicated. It's roughly a mixture of pepper powder, honey powder, clam powder, and salt. If you're interested in the specific recipe, come find me when you get home, and I'll make it for you."

Everyone readily agreed.

Ban Ming tore off a large bite of meat and said to Jian Mo, "Jian Mo, you see, we really don't eat raw meat much normally. Grilled meat is so much more delicious."

Remembering that incident, Jian Mo smiled and said, "I understand."

This grilled meat is really delicious. It's juicy, tender, and has a subtle milky flavor. Dipping it in the seasoning powder makes it even more flavorful.

The spiciness of the pepper powder, the sweetness of the honey powder, and the umami of the clam powder are all harmonized by the salt powder, resulting in a savory and salty flavor that enhances the taste of the roasted meat.

The grilled meat is especially hot; blowing on it while eating makes it taste even more delicious.

Jian Mo ate, she wondered if there would be any more.

If you have any, bring some for Wu Jiong. If not, they can take some time to go hunting again. It would be a shame for Wu Jiong not to try such delicious meat.

Jian Mo's thoughts were drifting aimlessly until someone called him.

He snapped out of his daze, Ban Ming said to him, "Jian Mo, isn't this meat delicious?"

Jian Mo: "Delicious."

Ban Ming said, "There are still some Arrow-Bone Beast left. You can take them back and eat them with the clan leader later."

Others chimed in, "Yes, yes, Jian Mo, you should take it back and let the clan leader try it too."

Jian Mo raised an eyebrow at their enthusiasm.

Ban Ming leaned closer. "That's right, look, our hunting skills are already quite good. When you go back, could you tell the chief that we did a very good job?"

The others also looked at Jian Mo with anticipation.

Jian Mo took a slow bite of meat and laughed, "If I don't tell you, you won't let me eat meat?"

A Hu grabbed a few skewers of meat from the other side. "No, we just want you to whisper in the chief's ear."

Ban Ming said with a bitter face, "Yes, yes, the clan chief said that since we have free time in winter, the training is really tough. My skin is almost peeling off."

Jian Mo: "Would it work if I whispered in your ear?"

Ban Ming: "Yeah! Your whispers are the most effective! In the whole tribe, I bet you're the only one whose whispers are effective."

Jian Mo smiled, revealing a set of small white teeth. "Then I definitely can't brag, lest I influence Wu Jiong's judgment."

The surrounding sub-beastmen, having witnessed a spectacular show, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The orcs became frustrated.

Jian Mo patted Ban Ming on the shoulder. "Work hard, you guys."

After everyone finished eating the meat, they carefully extinguished the fire, shoveled snow onto the ashes, and then prepared to go back.

Jian Mo looked back with lingering interest. "The meat of the Arrow-Bone Beast is indeed quite good. I'll try fishing for it again next time."

Ban Ming: "That might not work."

Jian Mo asked curiously, "Why? Since their numbers are relatively small, and they're caught more often, is it easier to exterminate them?"

Ban Ming shook his head. "No, they have excellent memories. If you fish them a couple of times, they won't fall for it anymore, so you can only catch them once or twice a year at most."

Jian Mo: "Understood."

Back at the tribe, the orcs insisted that Jian Mo eat an Arrow-Bone Beast with Wu Jiong. Of course, it would be even better if he could help them by saying a few words after they finished eating.

Seeing their expressions, Jian Mo smiled and told them, "I can't really help you ignore this, but I have some seasoning powder here, would you like some?"

The seasoning powder he concocted was indeed delicious; it was absolutely amazing for dipping grilled meat, and everyone exclaimed, "We want some!"

Jian Mo greeted them, "Come in, I'll give you some."

Chapter 42 Jintuo Tribe

Wu Jiong didn't return until evening.

Before he even got home, he could smell the aroma of roasted meat coming from his house. He knew immediately that it was Jian Mo who had made it.

This made his steps lighter, and the expression on his face softened.

Jian Mo was busy inside the house.

The oil lamp lit in the earthenware bowl emitted a warm yellow light, bathing everything in the room in a cozy glow.

When Wu Jiong returned, he didn't deliberately tiptoe, Jian Mo heard him immediately. "You're back? Quickly wash your hands and eat. Today we're roasting Arrow-Bone Beast meat."

Wu Jiong guessed. "Ban Ming and the others took you out to fish for Arrow-Bone Beast?"

Jian Mo laughed, "They can't hide anything from you. They even said they wanted me to tell you that since their hunting skills are already quite good, could they train a little less?"

Wu Jiong could tell at a glance that he hadn't agreed, "What do you say?"