Chapter 217 - 216, Breakthrough _1
The chubby cub, his sleepy eyes suddenly sparkling, rested his plump little paw on Ji Nuan’s shoulder, his round head turned towards the window.
Ji Nuan slightly opened the window, letting the damp, cold air rush in immediately. The cub’s tiny black nose twitched, and his bright eyes widened: "Roar!" It was really raining!
His adorable appearance reminded Ji Nuan of his time nursing his injuries back home. He raised his hand to stroke the smooth fur of the cub, feeling a warm sensation in his heart.
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Although the morning weather was still gloomy, everyone’s mood was exceptionally good. The harsh winter had passed, and the new year was about to begin, a time of revival and renewed hope.
"Roar!"
"Rawr!"
"Awooo!"
The peaceful and serene atmosphere didn’t last long, as a succession of beast roars from outside shattered the atmosphere of the Watson Tribe. Orcs rushed out of their houses, running towards the city gate under the command of Chief Ge Xing.
Wearing a thin piece of beast skin clothing, Xiu Yan quickly embraced Ji Nuan by the window before swiftly disappearing into the rain curtain.
Waiting time was torture. At Ji Nuan’s doorway, several Orcs assigned to protect the females and cubs stood, sometimes glancing towards the tribe’s gate. The serene mood of the early morning was gone, replaced by an atmosphere filled with tension and unease engulfing the hearts of the clan members.
By noon, the roars of beasts outside the tribe gradually faded before disappearing completely.
Ji Nuan walked into the kitchen, took out the last Giggle Beast from the food storage house, washed it and cut it into pieces with a stone knife, then put it back into the pot to simmer a fragrant chicken soup.
As time slowly passed, the aroma of the chicken soup gradually drifted out. The Orcs outside would occasionally sniff the air, their eyes filled with longing as they gazed in the direction of the kitchen.
Ji Nuan’s culinary skills were amazing. No wonder she was the best cook among the females in the tribe. Xiu Yan was truly lucky.
Envy, jealousy and hate were overflowing.
Xiu Yan, who couldn’t help but mutter to himself, entered the yard amidst the grudges of the Orcs. He took a quick bath, then changed into clean beast skin clothing, following the delicious smell towards the kitchen.
The aroma of the chicken soup wafted up to Xiu Yan’s nose, making him, who had not eaten all morning, swallow hard.
Ji Nuan brought over a bowl, which was bigger than his face, filled it with golden chicken soup, handed him a pair of chopsticks, and said, "Drink some soup to warm up."
Taking the bowl, which was twice as big as his face, Xiu Yan held it with both hands and took a sip. The warm, flavorful soup flowed down his throat, causing Xiu Yan to shudder. His body immediately warmed up, feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Picking up a piece of chicken and biting into it, the tender meat melted in his mouth. Xiu Yan slurped soup and chewed meat in the kitchen, while the Orcs outside swallowed their saliva incessantly.
Ji Nuan took another bowl, filled it with soup and meat, and handed it to the Orcs outside, "You’ve worked hard today, come in and have some soup and meat, warm yourself up."
The simple-minded Orc, with tears in his eyes, was about to step into the kitchen with his enticing bowl when he caught a glimpse of Xiu Yan’s jealous gaze and promptly changed his course, "I’ll eat in the other room." And with that, he scampered away faster than a rabbit.
Knowing Xiu Yan’s domineering nature, Ji Nuan gave him a helpless look, rolled her eyes at him, and reluctantly walked into the kitchen. Taking a small stool, she sat down and asked him, "Were there beasts attacking the tribe this morning?"