Let Jiujiu Search

Jian Mo told the people in the tribe, quickly packed her things, grabbed Wu Jiong, and rode on Jiujiu and Ying'ao, planning to go to the Thick Flow Tribe to look for the Throat Eyeball.

If that little orc can gather it, they certainly can too.

When they arrived at the Thick Flow Tribe, the Thick Flow Tribe had already heard the news.

Chief Yi Sen of the Thick Flow Tribe led his people out to greet them, "We've all heard that Throat Eyeball can heal scars, and we made a special trip to check them out when we went out to collect them recently."

Upon hearing this, Jian Mo asked expectantly, "Did you manage to collect any?"

Yi Sen shook his head regretfully. "We don't have many Throat Eyeball here to begin with. We collected another batch a while ago to use for curing meat, but we haven't been able to find any these past few days. We might have to keep looking."

Another member of the Thick Flow Tribe said, "We only collect Throat Eyeball in familiar places; we've been doing it for generations. We might have to go to places we haven't been to before to find them; we'll have to search slowly."

Jian Mo nodded understandingly. "It really isn't easy."

Yi Sen: "You've come all this way, you must be tired. Please stay here for now, we can talk again tomorrow. You should also try some of our tribe's delicacies, including cured meat made from Throat Eyeball. See if you can get used to it."

Jian Mo Wu Jiong along and said with a smile, "Then we won't stand on ceremony."

Yi Sen: "Don't mention it. Many people in our tribe are feeling unwell and have been looking forward to your visit. We've prepared all the supplies."

Jian Mo nodded. "I will do my best."

Chapter 187 Let Jiujiu Find

The cured meat of the Thick Flow Tribe is a semi-dried, semi-wet cured meat, which is different from that of the Riverside Tribe.

They sliced the cured meat into thin pieces and grilled them on a hot stone slab.

With a sizzle, the cured meat turned golden and curled up, releasing a rich aroma that filled the air.

The people of the Thick Flow Tribe also served Jian Mo and Wu Jiong small round cakes of roasted stems on a stone slab, which they ate with cured meat.

The white stems and golden-brown roasted meat served on a black earthenware plate looked incredibly tempting, and the green spice powder sprinkled on top made it even more enticing.

Yi Sen gestured to Jian Mo and Wu Jiong, "This is our local specialty dinner. Would you like to try it?"

Jian Mo: "Thank you, it smells wonderful."

Jian Mo used her fork to pick up a piece of stem and roasted meat, put it in her mouth and took a bite. The rich meaty aroma and the soft, powdery stem mixed together, and the taste was indeed very good.

When the oil from the cured meat splatters out, it's like the finishing touch, bringing out the aroma of all the food.

Jian Mo couldn't help but repeat, "It's delicious."

Yi Sen said with a hint of smugness, "Take some back with you when you go."

Jian Mo: "Then I won't stand on ceremony, thank you for the hospitality."

Yi Sen: "We've also prepared food for your Flying-Winged Beast, but they don't seem interested in it. You might have to feed them yourselves later."

Jian Mo guessed that Ying'ao might have stopped Jiujiu from eating the food the stranger offered, and said, "We'll feed her ourselves later, thank you for your trouble."

Yi Sen: "You're welcome. It's just a meal. When our tribe visited your tribe, we also ate your spicy hot pot. Your spicy hot pot is so delicious, it's simply a genius recipe."

Jian Mo smiled and said, "It's alright, it's mainly for convenience."

Jian Mo and the others chatted while eating.

After the meal, people from the Thick Flow Tribe who were suffering from illnesses came to Jian Mo for treatment.

Jian Mo showed them the medical records, and many of them were chronic illnesses, such as work-related injuries and inflammations.

If he had encountered this illness before going to the Stored Star Tribe, he wouldn't have been able to cure it and could only provide temporary relief with things like hot compresses. Now, however, he has several prescriptions that can cure it, and he even brought the medicinal herbs with him, so he can prescribe the medicine directly.

Jian Mo is very gentle and patient when treating patients. Most importantly, he charges relatively little for his services, making them affordable for almost everyone.

Some people who hadn't originally planned to come and see the show started queuing up after hearing about it.

Jian Mo stayed up all night treating patients.

The people of the Thick Flow Tribe lit a campfire nearby as a light source so that Jian Mo could examine the patient more carefully.

Later, Jian Mo that the lighting was not good and it was not very clear, and that they should wait until daytime to see it. Only after his persuasion did everyone slowly disperse, planning to come back to see him the next day.

As Yi Sen led his men to their temporary lodgings, he said with great admiration, "Doctor Jian Mo, you are truly remarkable. It is our tribe's good fortune that you have come to our village."

Jian Mo: "Thank you for the compliment. Actually, it's alright. There are many very skilled witch doctors out there."

Yi Sen: "I've met a few witch doctors when I was young, but none of them were as skilled as you."

Jian Mo smiled and said, "Then I'll keep working hard to prove you right."

Yi Sen led them to their lodgings and then left, saying he didn't want to bother them any longer.

The houses in the Thick Flow Tribe are nothing special; they are all ordinary stone houses. The first floor is used for cooking and entertaining guests, while people live on the second floor to avoid dampness and insects, somewhat like Jian Mo's family's house.

The difference is that their houses are much smaller, without bathrooms or toilets; if they want to take a shower, they have to go outside.

Jian Mo said to Wu Jiong, "We've been running for two days, I'm covered in dust. Let's go out and take a shower, and check on Jiujiu and the others while we're at it."

Wu Jiong: "I already checked on the people from the Thick Flow Tribe when you were treating them. I reckon they're asleep now."

Jian Mo stopped in her tracks. "Are they adjusting well here?"

Wu Jiong's eyes crinkled with amusement. "Jiujiu is sleeping on her back, all four limbs outstretched, and she's snoring."

"That means she's adapted perfectly," Jian Mo remarked. "Jiujiu has such a big heart!"

Wu Jiong: "It's very good at reading people's expressions. Seeing that the Thick Flow Tribe respects you, it naturally feels more relaxed. Besides, we're all here, and Ying'ao is sleeping next to it, so it's even more relaxed."