Chapter 145 Sleeping Under the Wolf's Belly

Jiang Xi symbolically tasted each of the foods they brought.

Of course, before tasting it, I secretly tested it with my superpower to make sure there were no problems before putting it in my mouth.

Each orc gave only a small amount, but together they amounted to a considerable sum.

After eating a little, she shared it with the three beastmen and Raman by the fire.

Everyone who sees it gets a share.

Since the fruit wine was inconvenient to divide, she didn't divide it; she just held it in her hand, and anyone who wanted to drink could take it from her.

Raman's face lit up with surprise after receiving his share.

"Thank you for the food, female messenger."

Jiang Xi just smiled.

After all, when sitting together by the fire, it's impossible not to share.

Mu Ling crunched the potato pancakes, talking loudly as she ate.

"If only we had prepared some snacks like these! The mistress could have a bite every now and then on the road!"

Jiang Xi glanced at him.

Even eating can't shut him up.

However, each family in the tribe learned from this example and created some convenient dried food products.

Potato pancakes, chicken jerky, spicy quail eggs...

The taste was average, nothing particularly outstanding, but not bad either.

Of all the things Jiang Xi likes best, it's fruit wine.

I don't know what fruits were used to make it, but it tastes sweet and sour with a very weak alcohol flavor.

After taking a few sips, Jiang Xi brought her lips close to Lu Liufeng's and smiled.

"Lu Liufeng, try this fruit wine."

Lu Liufeng lowered his head slightly, then raised his chin, took a sip from the female master's hand, and nodded with a smile.

"good."

After he finished speaking, he added.

"When spring comes, if I have time, I'll go and learn how to make fruit wine."

Jiang Xi was about to mention the wine at home, but then she realized that all she knew were wine and corn wine.

But this world has its own local brewing methods, so it's worth trying them.

Mu Ling's voice rang out softly.

"I want to drink too!"

Jiang Xi turned her head and saw that his wolf eyes were tinged with a hint of green. Helplessly, she handed him the animal skin bag as well.

Mu Ling immediately imitated Lu Liufeng's actions, lowered his head, raised his chin, and took two sips from the female master's hand.

After finishing his drink, he licked his lips and couldn't help but say something.

"There's no smell of alcohol at all!"

Jiang Xi shook her head helplessly.

"Who says that the stronger the flavor of the wine, the better it is? Preserving the original flavor of the ingredients is also a good way to make wine!"

"This is fruit wine, and the most important thing is to preserve the sweet and sour taste of the fruit..."

As she was speaking, Chen Yang suddenly shouted.

"The female envoy is right!"

His shout drew the attention of all the orcs.

Chen Yang realized his rashness and quickly lowered his head, shrinking back inside.

"Fruit wine, fruit wine should retain the original flavor of the fruit..."

Seeing his shyness, Jiang Xi smiled.

"You brewed it very well. When we get back, I might need you to teach Lu Liufeng."

Chen Yang quickly waved his hand.

"No trouble at all! I'm glad the female envoy likes it, I'm glad she likes it."

Jiang Xi smiled and looked away.

But as soon as he looked away, he was met with Hollen's turquoise lion eyes.

She paused for a moment, then instinctively picked up the animal skin bag.

"Would you like to try some?"

Hollen's gaze lingered on Lu Liufeng and Mu Ling for a moment before he nodded.

"Thank you, Mistress."

Jiang Xi was separated from him by Lu Liufeng, so she simply handed him the animal skin bag.

Hollen took it and tasted it.

Just as he was about to hand it back, he saw the female master resting her chin on her hand, looking at him with bright, sparkling dark eyes.

He pursed his lips and then commented.

"It tastes great."

Jiang Xi smiled, her eyes crinkling.

The firelight made her snow-white skin glow with a rosy hue. She was small, but sitting between the tall Lu Liufeng and Mu Ling, she was so captivating that it was impossible to look away.

At this moment, Raman suddenly spoke up.

May I try some?

Jiang Xi turned her head to look and nodded naturally.

"Of course you can."

Why ask her about something like that?

Hollen handed the animal skin bag to Raman.

Raman seemed to have integrated into the family, and after tasting it, he also commented that it was delicious.

In an instant, the beastmen around the various bonfires all had different thoughts.

Could it be that the female envoy... has taken a liking to Raman?

Those unmarried beastmen who were already hoping to seduce female envoys felt incredibly jealous and resentful.

But they all secretly observed Raman's words and actions, preparing to imitate him so that the female servants would also look at them differently.

After dinner, the missing beastmen still hadn't returned.

Jiang Xi was worried, but there was nothing she could do.

She slept in the innermost part of the cave, and Mu Ling transformed into a wolf, using the fur on his belly to keep her warm.

Although Lu Liufeng and Huo Lun also slept next to her, they did not stay close to her because they had to take turns keeping watch at night.

Although Jiang Xi would rather sleep in Lu Liufeng's arms, she also knew that Mu Ling's wolf-shaped warming device would be more effective.

Her belly hair was thick and soft, completely enveloping her. Her cold feet stepped on her warm belly, gradually warming her up.

Nakan's protective scales, though resembling a hot water bottle, are localized rather than affecting the whole body.

So, by the end of the day, Jiang Xi's feet were still freezing.

If your feet are cold, no matter how warm the rest of your body is, it won't stay warm for long.

"The mistress's feet are so cold."

Mu Ling moved his strong limbs, wanting to touch the female master's feet.

However, his limbs were inconvenient in his beast form, so he could only pull the female closer to his belly and cling to her tightly.

The warm and fragrant aroma made him feel quite lightheaded.

I'm so happy I want it to last forever.

When Jiang Xi heard him say it was cold, she thought she had chilled him, so she instinctively tried to pull her foot out a little.

But as she retreated, Mu Ling grabbed her with all four limbs, and after several struggles, her foot suddenly kicked something hot and hard.

Jiang Xi froze on the spot instantly.

Mu Ling stuck out his wolf tongue and licked the female master's hair.

He said in a hoarse voice, "Female master, step on me, it won't be cold."

The wolf's eyes emitted a faint green light in the dim cave, their appearance obscure and unclear.

If it weren't for the other orcs in the cave...

How could he possibly be such a well-behaved and honest wolf!

Jiang Xi was extremely embarrassed.

But she dared not struggle any further, fearing that something terrible might happen in public.

She closed her eyes and forced herself to fall asleep.

She thought she wouldn't be able to sleep.

But perhaps due to the long day's journey, she soon drifted off to sleep, enveloped in the warm wolf fur.

As her breathing calmed down, the beastmen who had been holding their breath in the cave all let out a long exhale.

Some of the young orcs got up; it wasn't their turn to keep watch yet, but they all went out to sober up.

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

As time went by.

Soon, it was Lu Liufeng's turn to keep watch.

After he stood up, he first leaned down to look at the female master in Mu Linglang's arms.

Looking at the female master's peaceful sleeping face, he couldn't help but smile, and reached out to touch her hair.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mistress."