Once such a thought appeared, it spread like wild grass. When winter ended, Zhang Xiaoyu's eyes burned like lava when she saw Mose in front of her.
Even though Zach had worked very hard, and the people in the tribe were secretly saving food for the old orcs who did not have enough food to eat, there were still five orcs who died of starvation.
When they were burying the orcs, Zach's eyes were already red. These orcs were the elders who watched him and Leo grow up together. They had dedicated their lives to the prosperity of the tribe, and now, for the sake of the tribe's future, they refused to eat and starved themselves to death to protect the entire tribe.
Even though they were already old and could not do much, in the eyes of the orcs in the tribe, they would always be the heroes of the tribe.
After the funeral, the orcs who went to the forest to look for traces of animal activity reported to Zach that the animals had started to move out. The orcs in the tribe started to hunt.
At this moment, Jiujiu and Qing Tong took down the animal skin curtain that blocked the cold winter wind for them, and sat at the entrance of the cave to eat barbecued meat.
As if there was magic, in just one night, all the withered branches outside the cave were stained with green. Some of them had even sprouted stamens, blooming with their own beauty.
Jiujiu looked at Qing Tong who had gained a lot of weight after being fed by her for an entire winter. She pursed her lips and smiled, asking, "Are we going out?"
Jiujiu's words woke Qing Tong up from his dream. Only then did Qing Tong realize that spring was here, and it was time for him to go out and fulfill his duties.
Qing Tong followed Jiujiu's gaze and looked at the spring scenery outside the cave. He nodded his head with a heavy expression.
Every year at this time, he would bring the Spring of Life out to treat the orcs who fell sick during winter, or even suffered irreversible injuries.
This was a gift from the Beast Deity, and also his duty.
In the past, Qing Tong would not hesitate to leave the cave at this time, but now, Qing Tong was a little hesitant.
After he left, what would Jiujiu do? Moreover, he was already used to having Jiujiu by his side. Thinking that Jiujiu might leave him for a long time, Qing Tong felt a little reluctant.
Jiujiu was different from the other beastmen. Before, Jiujiu was just like him. She was just a smarter little animal. She also became a beastman after drinking the Spring of Life. Strictly speaking, Jiujiu was just like him. She was the guardian of the Spring of Life and could accompany him for a long time.
However, he had to leave now.
He had to travel to various tribes to treat the sick beastmen. It was very tiring.
It didn't matter if it was tiring for her, but Qingtong couldn't bear to let Jiujiu suffer.
Even though Jiujiu had become a beastman, and her body had become as curvaceous as the other female beastmen, in Qing Tong's eyes, Jiujiu was still that soft and delicate little animal that was only the size of his palm.
Qing Tong thought that he should find a place for Jiujiu to stay, and then go treat the injuries of the other tribes. When everything was over, he would bring Jiujiu back.
With that thought, Qing Tong did just that.
Early the next morning, Qing Tong brought Jiujiu to the largest tribe in the forest, the Spiritual Tiger Tribe.
Most of the beastmen in the Spiritual Tiger Tribe were originally spiritual tigers. Not only were their bodies huge and powerful, but they also had wings under their ribs. Occasionally, when they met an animal that was no match for them, they would be able to escape quickly, causing the other party to grit their teeth in frustration.
Furthermore, because of the spiritual tigers' wings, they had a great advantage in hunting and transporting prey. Hence, the Spiritual Tiger Tribe became the strongest tribe in the forest.
Qing Tong prepared to leave Jiujiu in the Spiritual Tiger Tribe first, and then return to fetch Jiujiu after he had finished visiting all the other tribes.
Before Qing Tong arrived at the Spiritual Tiger Tribe, he used the power of the Spring of Life to transform himself into an old man. Only then did he bring Jiujiu to the Spiritual Tiger Tribe.
Every year, Qing Tong would come to the Spiritual Tiger Tribe to treat the beastmen who had been injured by the harsh winter. Hence, everyone in the Spiritual Tiger Tribe treated Qing Tong with great respect.
After Qing Tong had treated the beastmen of the Spiritual Tiger Tribe, he requested to leave Jiujiu in the Spiritual Tiger Tribe for a period of time. Zach immediately agreed and promised that they would treat Jiujiu with the best treatment.
Qing Tong had been helping their tribe for such a long time and this was the first time she had requested something. Naturally, they would do their best to fulfill her request.
Furthermore, Jiujiu was brought back by Qing Tong. She must be as powerful as Qing Tong. Even if she was not as powerful as Qing Tong, Jiujiu's status as a female was enough for the Spiritual Tiger Tribe to treat her well.
The Spiritual Tiger Tribe arranged for Jiujiu to stay in a small house that was closest to Zach's house. It was fully equipped with daily necessities. Every day, there would be beastmen who would bring the freshest meat to Jiujiu. They really did everything they could to take care of Jiujiu's daily needs.
Before Jiujiu had arrived, Qing Tong had told Jiujiu of her plans. When she heard that Qing Tong wanted her to stay in the Spiritual Tiger Tribe for a period of time, Jiujiu filled up all the seasoning bottles and brought them over.
There were females in the Spiritual Tiger Tribe who were good at roasting meat. Zach's partner, Rowling, was an expert among them.
However, no matter how delicious Rowling's roasted meat was, it was only slightly better than normal beastmen's. Compared to Jiujiu's roasted meat that had been marinated and seasoned with many spices, she was at a disadvantage.
On the first day of Jiujiu's arrival, after Jiujiu had finished roasting her meat, many beastmen had gathered outside the house. They had followed the aroma and came over.
Many of the younger beastmen had even drooled when they saw the golden crispy roasted meat in Jiujiu's hands.
When Zach's partner, Rowling, smelled the mesmerizing aroma of Jiujiu's roasted meat, she instinctively licked her lips and swallowed her saliva. She asked humbly, "Jiujiu, what did you add to your roasted meat? Why is it so fragrant?"
The house that Jiujiu was staying in now had been arranged by Rowling, so Jiujiu had a good impression of Rowling. Hearing Rowling's question, Jiujiu did not keep her in suspense and answered directly, "I used some spices."
"What's spices?" Luo Lin and the other females who came with her were all confused. In their impression, it would be good as long as the meat was cooked and not too burnt. At this moment, Jiujiu suddenly said a word that they had never heard of before — spice. They were instantly confused.
What was spices?
Jiujiu thought for a moment and took out the spices that she had made from the house. "These are some plants that I picked in the forest last year. I dried them and made them into spices. Every time I roast meat, I sprinkled some on it and the roasted meat will taste even better."
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