Chapter 993 - 992: Hai Cao
Gui Zhuangzhuang’s mate also followed up, quietly walking by his side.
Gui Zhuangzhuang turned to look at Ji Nuan: "Shaman Ji Nuan, this is my mate, Hai Cao."
Hearing her own mate mentioned her, Hai Cao’s face turned somewhat pale.
Even though they are both females, Hai Cao did not dare to act coy in front of Shaman Ji Nuan.
With some nervousness, she bowed to Ji Nuan, her voice trembling slightly: "The woman of the Sea Tribe greets Shaman Ji Nuan."
Ji Nuan smiled and helped her up: "No need to be so formal, our Watson Tribe and the Tortoise Tribe are very good friends."
Seeing the amicable and approachable shaman, void of the strange temper of a priest of the Aquatic Clan, Hai Cao’s nervousness dissipated quite a bit.
She shyly looked at the smiling Shaman Ji Nuan: "I will let Zhuangzhuang take you to the cave, while I prepare some food."
Saying thus, she turned to leave.
However, Ji Nuan caught her arm: "It would be great to taste your food, but we’ve brought our own, which is unique to our tribe. Let’s have a meal together today, and you can also try it."
As she spoke, she released Hai Cao’s arm and turned her head toward Gui Zhuangzhuang: "Chief Zhuangzhuang, please lead the way."
Hai Cao glanced at Gui Zhuangzhuang, saw him nod, and then quietly followed him towards the arranged cave.
At dinner time, the orcs from the Watson Tribe showcased their skills, making purple fruit rice and noodle soup.
A few flying orcs even went to a further sea area to catch some sea beasts and shell beasts. After processing, they stir-fried them with some seasoned fruits, and the taste was simply indescribable.
The young children of the tribe stared with gleaming eyes at the iron pots that kept exuding fragrant smells, drool crystallizing at the corners of their mouths.
Gui Zhuangzhuang and Hai Cao sat by the side, continuously swallowing saliva and occasionally sniffing.
Now and then, females from the tribe would pass by this clearing. Attracted by the irresistible aroma and watching the orcs of the Watson Tribe skillfully prepare the food, their eyes reddened with desire.
At this moment, a singular thought arose in the hearts of the Turtle Tribe’s females: they too wished for a male who could make such delicious food.
The flavor of the purple fruit rice and noodle soup completely captured the hearts of the younglings of the Tortoise Tribe and the Zhuangzhuang couple.
Having been used to raw food, they never knew that food could have such a variety of flavors.
This meal from the Watson Tribe opened a new door to gourmet cuisine for the members of the Tortoise Tribe.
After dinner, everyone went to bed early.
According to Gui Zhuangzhuang, the distance from the Swordfish Tribe to the Sea Tribe was about the same as from the Watson Tribe’s camp to the Tortoise Tribe, meaning if they did not rest during their flight, they would probably arrive around lunchtime tomorrow.
Although the residence of the Tortoise Tribe was on an island, it was still somewhat humid compared to the mainland.
So that night, Ji Nuan didn’t sleep very comfortably, always feeling damp all over.
Early the next day, they all got up.
Some orcs had already lit the stove and were preparing food.
Ji Nuan took out a piece of ginger from her backpack and handed it to the orc, instructing him to prepare a big pot of ginger tea to dispel the chill.
Gui Zhuangzhuang’s breakfast was to be eaten with his family. By the time he came to the clearing, the orcs from the Watson Tribe had already begun to pack up.
"Is Chief Zhuangzhuang ready?" Ji Nuan raised an eyebrow at Gui Zhuangzhuang, who carried a large package.