Some orcs were once intrigued by this and wondered if it could solve their hunger problem, but the results were disappointing...
"Mother, I heard this is poisonous, so no one dares to touch it," the snake cubs said earnestly.
"That's because they don't know how to eat it. Mother knows."
CatDodo's tone was extremely cheerful. She really loves potatoes and is an expert at cooking them in all sorts of ways.
Of course, which modern person doesn't know how to eat potatoes!
She immediately got excited and called on the snake cubs to work together to dig up the stone fruit. After they filled a small bamboo basket, they set off on their way back.
That evening, Maoduoduo genuinely showcased her skills to everyone.
Roasted potato slices. They washed the potatoes again, skewered the slices with a fork, sprinkled on some seasoning, and the aroma of the potatoes filled the air, attracting some orcs.
Upon hearing this, Gal, who had originally planned to finish handling the affairs of White Tiger City as usual, stopped abruptly. CatDodo, seeing people, proactively offered them potato chips to try.
"What is this?" Gal was surprised, but still chose to eat the potato chips based on his trust in CatDodo.
The other orcs waited earnestly for their evaluation. In the end, they saw Gal's pupils shrink, a look of delight appear on his face, and he praised the food as delicious.
The other orcs couldn't help but get excited; this was another thing they could eat!
Seeing everyone's excitement, Maoduoduo smiled and said, "I checked, there are still many down the mountain. You can choose to dig some up and store them properly. You can have plenty to eat during the winter."
Many orcs even fantasized about how, in winter, many orcs hibernate, and when they get hungry, they can just close their eyes and casually roast a potato to eat. How carefree would that be?
They were about to nod in agreement, but at that moment, someone came out to pour cold water on their enthusiasm.
"No way."
"If I'm not mistaken, this is a stone fruit, which is poisonous."
"Cat Duoduo, you wouldn't be deliberately trying to poison everyone, that's why you're telling us to pick up stone fruits to eat, would you?"
When Felie appeared, she seemed suspicious. Coupled with the revelation of Stone Fruit's identity, this did indeed make some of the orcs hesitate.
Seeing this, Fei Li'er added fuel to the fire, her smile carrying a hint of suggestion, "Could this be intentional, trying to trick everyone into eating the poisonous stone fruit? Once everyone is poisoned and unable to move, you can do whatever you want?"
Upon hearing this, Mao Duoduo almost laughed. Before the snake cubs could even speak up for her, she had already retorted without any hesitation.
"Do you understand this fruit? That's why you keep refuting me."
"There have been cases of people getting sick after eating this before—"
Fierce's words were interrupted by Cat Dodo.
CatDodo casually took out a stone fruit and showed it to everyone. "Everyone, I can say I know a lot about this. I believe you all know that some people who ate sprouted stone fruits didn't fare well. Actually, the stone fruit itself is edible, but once it sprouts, it becomes poisonous. Of course, don't rush to dispose of it; you can plant it, and next year you can get a lot of stone fruits again..."
Cat Duoduo speaks sincerely and logically, which makes her more convincing than someone like Fei Lier, who always speaks with hidden meanings.
As a result, many people also chose to speak up and stand on Maoduoduo's side, expressing their interest in the Stone Fruit.
"Hey, what's going on here?"
"It's clearly poisonous..."
Felice was furious, but couldn't find an opportunity to make a move.
Cat Duoduo didn't care how this clown was causing trouble; she focused on explaining how to use and store the Stone Fruit, which is actually a potato.
Potatoes may not store for long, but their timing perfectly aligns with the orcs' current plans to stockpile food for winter. As a result, many orcs readily agreed, indicating they would stockpile stone fruits.
Seeing this, Maoduoduo took the initiative to share the stone fruits she had picked, saying, "If you like them, feel free to take some. Don't be shy, you can try them too."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony..."
Gradually, some orcs started to take action, trying to make simple roasted and stewed potatoes.
It has to be said that potatoes taste better after the skin is removed. In fact, they also need to be seasoned, otherwise the texture becomes too soft and mushy.
Even so, it still provides a strong feeling of fullness, and many orcs genuinely support the Stone Fruit.
As everyone gradually headed down the mountain and into the vicinity, trying to dig up some stone fruits, Maoduoduo couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile.
Everyone likes you very much.
Gal then spoke.
CatDodo was somewhat surprised and looked over directly.
Then Gal smiled faintly and said sincerely, "Everyone respects you now."
"Ahem, thank you then." CatDodo thought this was fine; it seemed like a warm and developing city.
Not far away, Snake Rong, carrying several dozing snake cubs, watched this scene with a flash of dark light in his eyes. He did not take any action at the moment, but instead chose to gently carry the snake cubs back to rest.
As for the orcs in the distance, who seemed to have already gone far away, they waited until they entered the depths of the forest before sneering.
"So, this guy ruined my plans?"
A rough, cold male voice rang out, immediately ordering the orcs following him to kneel down in unison, awaiting his command.
Moonlight broke through the dark clouds and fell on the ground, revealing the orc's face, which had several obvious scars but also gave him a somewhat ruthless air.
Bai Na couldn't help but laugh, "I thought that kid Gal had improved, but now it seems that he just had a female who was a little clever and helped him."
The orc beside him asked nervously, "My lord, what should we do next?"
Bai Na smiled enigmatically, "Wait. Opportunities always come to those who are prepared."
The other orcs didn't understand, but they knew that Bai Na was never one to speak without reason. They quickly showed a hint of admiration in their eyes and echoed his arrangements.
The discovery of the Stone Fruit has made the lives of many orcs even busier during this period.
The joy of a bountiful harvest makes many orcs want to work from dawn till dusk, hoping for a warm and peaceful winter without hunger.
Similarly, during these days, Maoduoduo learned simple medical skills through the space and began to try planting such medicinal herbs nearby.
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