Caring for Cubs

So at noon today, everyone brought back the prey to process it, and they can go back this afternoon. If all goes well, they will return to their respective tribes with a large amount of prey by evening.

Chapter 92 Taking Care of the Kids

When Jian Mo and the others returned, it was a little later than expected; they didn't arrive at the tribe until it was almost dark.

Besides the patrolling orcs, the little kids playing in the tribe were the first to spot them, howling and rushing over, calling out to their respective fathers and grandfathers.

Even though they were only gone for a few days, the little ones missed their fathers terribly, and would hug their legs and beg for affection as soon as they saw them.

The fathers couldn't bear the scene either, especially the older fathers, who couldn't help but pick up their own children by the back of their collars or necks and hand them to their partners.

For a moment, the scene was very warm and touching.

Jian Mo looked at the scene before her and pressed her face against the back of the giant wolf's neck.

The Jiujiu that had landed on the ground rubbed against the little ones, trying to snuggle up to them too.

Jian Mo smiled, patted Jiujiu's head, and felt a warm feeling in her heart.

Having a pet that can read people's expressions is definitely different.

However, when Jiujiu tried to climb onto the giant wolf's back, Jian Mo couldn't take it anymore and pushed it away, saying, "No!"

This little Jiujiu seems to have a bit of a competitive streak with the little ones. It wants everything the little ones have, but with its enormous size, Jian Mo feels it's really not up to the task.

Jiujiu, sounding aggrieved.

Jian Mo rubbed it. "Quickly carry the meat back; we'll have a good meal tonight."

The people who went out brought back a large amount of meat. Apart from sharing some with the tribe, the rest was left to each family to decide.

Jian Mo's family also has a lot of meat.

Although the meat has undergone preliminary processing, it is not completely dry and requires further processing.

Jian Mo took out the salted meat that had already been dried and continued to dry it. The meat he caught today was cut into strips and slowly fried in oil over low heat, with the intention of making it into hand-shredded jerky for preservation.

Fried meat can be stored in a cool, dry place for at least a month, making it more convenient to eat and improving its taste.

They were busy until midnight before they finished processing all the food they had brought back.

Jian Mo couldn't stand the stickiness on her body, so the two of them went outside to the river to take a bath.

Looking at the moon overhead, Jian Mo, "Isn't it almost the second full moon night of the month?"

The second full moon of spring is Ten Thousand Beasts Festival, Jian Mo was quite looking forward to this lively day. Unfortunately, the natural moon here is much longer than on Earth, so she could never wait for the full moon.

Wu Jiong calculated. "Six or seven days left."

Jian Mo, sleepy, rested her face on his arm. "Let's rest well for the next few days. We got a lot of food on this trip, but it was too tiring."

Wu Jiong patted Jian Mo's nape. "Rest if you want, we have plenty of food."

Jian Mo was very tempted, but still declined the suggestion. "Forget it, we can't live like this."

After taking a shower, Wu Jiong carried Jian Mo home to sleep.

Jian Mo slept until the sun was high in the sky before getting up. He yawned and wandered around the house, only to find that Wu Jiong was already up and had gone hunting with the tribe.

There was food left for him in the cupboard.

Jian Mo took out her food and started eating, thinking as she ate.

Life here is relatively simple, but thankfully there aren't many insects, let alone cockroaches.

If you have one, go to the tribe and bring back a cub, then let the cub have sex with you.

Whether it's a kitten or a canine, catching an insect should be a piece of cake. Thinking of this, Jian Mo sat on the chair and chuckled for a long time.

After two days of rest, Jian Mo finally recovered her energy.

He found the nest of the Green Downy Insect, squeezed out the juice with gauze to filter it, and then took a new earthenware pot that he had never used before and put it in the pot to cook.

This is a rare find, and he was afraid it would spoil if he didn't deal with it soon.

After boiling, there was only a little bit left, not even half a jar. He looked at it and, imitating the local sub-orcs, added some beast oil to it and boiled it together, along with some herbs to clear heat and reduce inflammation.

After cooking it again, it tasted much better.

This ointment is delicate and smooth, and it definitely feels better to the touch than the ointment I got from the Mengshui Tribe before.

Jian Mo Wu Jiong along.

Wu Jiong grabbed Jian Mo's wrists, kissing him as he whispered, "Will using it cause a baby? Your body isn't healthy enough to get pregnant."

Jian Mo waved her finger in front of his face. "My claws can't even spring out, I'm not fit to have a baby at all, don't worry. Besides, we can't just not do it forever, can we?"

Lately, Jian Mo's fingertips have only been a little itchy. If you pinch them hard, you can see the claws developing inside, but it will probably be a while before they are fully developed.

In response to Jian Mo's enthusiasm, Wu Jiong kissed his ear.

The two spent a night that was both pleasurable and unbearable.

The unbearable pain stemmed from Wu Jiong's constant exploration of Jian Mo's reproductive cavity, which made Jian Mo want to kick him.

However, Wu Jiong meticulously confirmed that the reproductive cavity had indeed not yet developed, consisting of only a shallow slit, making pregnancy impossible for the time being.

Jian Mo bit Wu Jiong several times, leaving clear teeth marks with each bite.

Before the second full moon night arrived, Jian Mo cooked two hot pot meals at home.

With more spices and better conditions at home, the hot pot broth he makes is also more fragrant.

After the hot pot base solidifies, it turns a beautiful greenish-yellow color, looking somewhat like Sichuan peppercorn hot pot base. Because it contains a lot of peppercorns, it also tastes a bit similar, both being spicy and stimulating. The aroma of the garlic powder is particularly prominent.

Jian Mo looked at the hot pot broth and suddenly felt a craving for crayfish.

Hot pot broth isn't just for hot pot; it's also delicious when used to stir-fry crayfish.

Besides, summer is almost here, and every summer he can't live without crayfish. Although there's no beer or watermelon in this world, maybe he can find a substitute for crayfish.

Jian Mo asked Wu Jiong if there were any crayfish or similar creatures here, and even described what crayfish looked like.