Chapter 34 Honeysuckle: Human Body and Snake Tail - So Shocking!
Feng Gui grabbed a handful of tender green grass and threw it at the lamb's feet.
The lamb bleated twice and began to graze contentedly.
The ewe was a little anxious when she saw her lamb being led away, and she rubbed her hooves slightly on the ground.
Now that the lambs have calmed down, the others have also stopped moving.
Yu Yan stopped at a safe distance, watching the ewes warily to prevent them from suddenly attacking.
"Ahem, I'm going to milk them now," Yu Yan announced, regardless of whether they could understand her.
The ewe moved, but instead of goring him with her horns, she retreated in fear.
The bleating sound was low and non-threatening.
Seeing this, Feng Gui laughed and said, "It seems that in their eyes, you are more terrifying than the orcs."
Yu Yan didn't relax. Dragging the earthenware jar, she slowly approached until she stood beside the ewe.
Feng Gui was just two steps away from him. If the ewe suddenly attacked, he could immediately drag Yu Yan away.
Fortunately, Yu Yan's feat of single-handedly annihilating the entire flock of sheep yesterday completely intimidated them.
He tensed up, listening intently to the sounds, and lowered his head to milk the cows.
It was his first time doing this job, and he was very inexperienced. He didn't dare to use too much force, and the clay pot ended up outside the pot.
The ewe shifted her hoof, leaving him with nothing.
"Don't move." He nudged the ewe's belly with his elbow, clearly annoyed.
The ewe froze, too afraid to move.
Yu Yan continued milking, her movements gradually becoming more skilled.
The still-steaming white goat milk was squeezed into the earthenware jar, wafting a milky aroma and a faint goaty smell.
When one ewe was empty, he switched to another, which took even less time.
Don't be fooled by the fact that there are only two ewes; they produce a lot of milk because they are as big as cows, each one as tall as Yu Yan's chin. The lambs hadn't even had their milk yet in the morning.
After squeezing both containers, the earthenware jar that Yu Yan brought was one-third full.
He bent down, picked up the earthenware jar, and handed it to Feng Gui. Then he led the sheep to the stream and fed them until they had drunk their fill of water.
The sheep were very well-behaved in his hands. After bringing them back, Yu Yan added fresh hay for them.
In just one night, they began to enjoy a life where food was served to them.
The big and little lambs ate heartily for a while, until their bellies were round and full, and then they lay down to sleep again.
Feng Gui saw that most of the grass Xin Yu and the others had cut yesterday had been fed. When Yu Yan returned, he said, "These sheep beasts can really eat. When I go out to gather grass during the day, I need to cut more, otherwise they will go hungry."
Yu Yan: "Thank you for your hard work, Uncle. I will also chop. If the two of us can't handle it, I will ask the tribe for help."
He had already thought it through before he started raising livestock.
Others always ask him to exchange things or see a doctor; he decides what supplies to collect.
So if there's a shortage of fodder, just have someone deliver it.
With so much work to do at home right now, and with metallurgy, building houses, farming, and fishing to do later on... he needs to take it easy, do what needs to be done and let go of what needs to be done, so as not to overwork himself.
They carried the vat to the stone stove, where there were still embers of charcoal burning.
"Father, please add some firewood for me. I'll go wash the pot, and we'll boil the animal milk!"
"good."
The two divided the work. They poured two pots of goat milk and slowly brought them to a boil over a low flame. During this time, Yu Yan held a wooden spatula and stirred the pots in circles.
Although boiling milk will destroy some of its nutrients, there is no other way to sterilize it. For safety's sake, it's best to boil it before drinking.
After the milk was ready, Yu Yan smelled the aroma of the milk, licked her lips, and took two clean ceramic bowls, serving one bowl of milk to him and one to Feng Gui.
"Father, be careful, it's hot."
"Okay." Feng Gui smiled and took the bowl, blowing on the milk in it.
Once it wasn't so hot anymore, he took a sip, his eyes brightening slightly.
"Hmm... It's been a long time since I've had animal milk, it smells so good."
Yu Yan was more impatient than him; she had already taken several sips.
In modern times, he didn't crave milk at all. He was so busy with work that the milk he bought often expired before he finished it.
After transmigrating to the beast world for a while, milk became something he longed for day and night.
Pure, natural goat milk, with a slightly unpleasant goaty smell that he can accept, is inherently mellow and rich.
Because he hunted the sheep and milked the cow himself, he felt even more satisfied when tasting the food.
After a few sips of milk, warmth spread from his stomach throughout his body, and his handsome eyebrows relaxed.
Before the novelty wore off, he found the cherry jam he had made earlier and scooped a spoonful into his own and Feng Gui's bowls.
With the addition of sweet and sour flavors, the goaty smell of the goat milk is almost undetectable, making it even more delicious.
After drinking two bowls, Feng Guiyi waved his hand and said he wouldn't drink anymore.
Yu Yan advised him, "There's still so much left. It's hot now, so if you don't finish it quickly, it'll spoil."
Animal milk is rare, but Feng Gui felt it was inappropriate for a grown man like himself to drink milk, so he said, "Lan Xiu hasn't drunk any yet. You two can drink some when he comes back."
As soon as you mention Lanxiu, Lanxiu arrives.
A massive white tiger, nearly eight meters tall, with glossy, oily skin, came running over, steaming hot.
He opened and closed his mouth wide: "Yu Yan, come with me, the yellow smoke from the charcoal is almost gone."
Milking and drinking milk are recreational activities, but burning charcoal is a very important matter.
Yu Yan immediately put down the bowl and ran a few steps forward.
Before he conjured wings, Lanxiu said, "I'll carry you on my back, and we'll run faster."
"OK."
Lan Xiu lowered his fluffy head and said, "Get on."
Yu Yan hesitated for a moment, then nimbly leaped up, grabbed his nose with both hands, and climbed onto his head.
Lan Xiu raised the tiger's head, turned around, and ran towards the charcoal kiln.
Yu Yan stepped steadily on his head and said to Feng Gui, "Father, if we come back late, salt the leftover meat and put the milk in a cool place so it doesn't turn sour!"
Feng Gui stepped forward a few paces and waved, saying, "Got it! Be careful!"
The tiger sped along at breakneck speed, startling the birds in the mountains as the scenery rushed past.
His deep voice came from below: "Yu Yan, did you milk the cows this morning?"
"Mmm. Those few sheep beasts acted like they'd seen their natural enemy when they saw me; they didn't dare move at all."
A smile flickered in the tiger's eyes.
Yu Yan lightly stepped off his head and onto his back, where she sat down cross-legged.
The sun was shining brightly today, and the tiger's fur felt warm and sunny, smelling wonderful.
Soon, Lan Xiu drove Yu Yan to the charcoal kiln.
Cangfeng, Xinyu, Moye, and others also received the news and rushed over.
"Yu Yan, you've arrived."
"Hmm, let me check on the charcoal kiln."
Yu Yan stepped forward and indeed saw that the yellow smoke coming out of the chimneys had become very faint.
"Is the clay ready for sealing the kiln?"
Xin Yu nodded: "It's been dug up, and Xue Fei is handling it with his people."
About half an hour later, the yellow smoke from the first charcoal kiln that was lit grew thinner and thinner until it disappeared completely.
Yu Yan seized the opportunity and shouted, "Seal the kiln!"
Xuefei and the others, carrying the prepared clay, immediately rushed forward and sealed off the air inlet and chimney.
Yu Yan carefully checked: "Make sure to paste it a little more here, and don't let any air in."
"good."
Then, the other charcoal kilns gradually became smokeless or turned into producing blue smoke.
Just like before, everyone sealed off the entire charcoal kiln.
Yu Yan doesn't have many opportunities to do things herself; she mainly plays a supervisory role.
He also used charcoal pencils to record the condition of each charcoal kiln.
When Lan Xiu passed by him, he glanced at the symbols on his notebook but ultimately said nothing.
The sun was fully up, and the air and the ground were hot from the fire burning in the charcoal kiln.
Cang Feng wiped the sweat from his face and asked Yu Yan, "Is this okay?"
"Yes."
Xin Yu asked curiously, "How long will it take to seal the kiln before we can open it?"
Yu Yan: "It needs to cool down completely."
Lan Xiu: "Then it will probably take another three to five days."
Cang Feng nodded and said to Yu Yan, "Understood. I will continue to send people to keep an eye on things here. I'll call you if anything happens."
Xuefei murmured, "I hope it can be burned successfully."
Mo Ye replied firmly, "Yes, we will."
We don't need so many people here anymore. Leave Senbo to guard the area, and the rest of you head towards the tribe.
Yu Yan didn't ride the tiger carriage; she flapped her wings and flew in the sky.
Not far away, Yin Qing excitedly shared with him, "Yu Yan, I made sure I didn't hold back yesterday. I stir-fried other kinds of meat with garlic sprouts, and also stir-fried some greens. They were all delicious! Garlic is really great. I'm planning to catch a couple of fish to stew next time!"
Yu Yan smiled and said, "This time we don't have to worry about running out of hands."
Yin Qing: "Yes!"
One of the orcs asked Yu Yan, "Could you get me some more sheep meat? We stir-fried some with garlic sprouts yesterday, but we didn't get enough."
Yu Yan nodded: "Yes, anyone who wants to trade can just come to my place. But my house is already full of common supplies, so you can trade with stones or grass instead."
"Stones? Grass?" Many people were puzzled.
Are these two things definitely useful?
Xin Yu, sitting on the peregrine falcon's back, turned to ask Yu Yan, "Isn't the grass for feeding the sheep beasts?"
Yu Yan: "Yes."
Xuefei sat on the golden eagle's back. "What about the stone?"
Yu Yan: "I'm saving them up for later. As for the types of stones..."
He scanned the area below, flew down, stood on the mountainside, and picked up a piece of granite.
"I want it like this!"
He found another piece of bluestone, picked it up, and exclaimed, "There's another one like this! Make sure it's the same size as the one I have."
Everyone said they had taken note.
Granite and bluestone are both very common stones in nature. They have strong load-bearing capacity, making them perfect for building houses.
The peninsula tribe lives by the sea and is prone to typhoons. Yu Yan plans to gather materials and try to build the house before the typhoon hits.
When he got home, he saw that besides Feng Gui, there were other people in the thatched hut.
After landing and straightening his clothes, he and Lanxiu walked over together.
Jiang Kuo and the others, who had been waiting there, stood up to greet her, saying, "Yu Yan."
"Brother Yu Yan!" A crisp, childlike voice came from Shuang Hong, the little leopard.
Judging by the time, it's time for his follow-up appointment.
Yu Yan smiled and nodded to Jiang Kuo and the others, then walked directly to Shuang Hong.
The little leopard must have been in its beast form for the past few days; it hasn't had a bath, and its fur is all matted. However, its pair of golden eyes remain clear and bright, and it looks very energetic.
"Shuanghong, let me see how you're recovering."
Shuanghong nodded emphatically, lifted the leg that was strapped with a splint, and nuzzled her furry head into Yu Yan's arms.
He was quite tall, and Yu Yan almost fell over from his weight.
It was his adoptive father, Meng Yun, whose lower body suddenly transformed into a long snake tail, which "whoosh" wrapped around him!
The snake's tail bound his three intact legs, tightening little by little.
"Shuanghong, stand still," he said sternly.
The little leopard was unhappy, and it howled.
Mengyun restrained him and slammed him to the ground. Of course, the snake tail cushioned the impact, so it didn't hurt Shuanghong.
Shuang Hong shut her mouth sheepishly and looked pitifully at Yu Yan.
He knew Yu Yan liked his ears, so he deliberately shook them back and forth.
Yu Yan no longer cared about his ears; her attention was completely drawn to Meng Yun's snake tail.
That must be the python's tail, with rows of white scales that taper from the waist down.
The snake's tail didn't show any aggression, but when it moved, Yu Yan immediately got goosebumps all over her arm under her clothes.
Good heavens, although he knew that subhumans could partially transform into beastmen, the idea of a human body with a snake tail was still beyond his imagination.
This scene... it's so shocking.
As someone who has lived in modern times for over thirty years, he finds it difficult to control his instinct to fear cold-blooded animals.
He could only try his best to keep his expression steady and shift his gaze to Meng Yun's angular face.
"Let him go, let me see him."
Mengyun immediately nodded, released her tail, and transformed back into legs.
Yu Yan breathed a sigh of relief without showing any emotion.
He walked to the "consultation area" of the thatched shed, sat down, and examined Shuanghong's broken leg.
“It’s clear that Zhong Hai and Meng Yun have put in a lot of effort these past few days. The splints and bandages are dirty, but they haven’t moved, and Shuang Hong’s limbs haven’t shown any abnormalities.”
Yu Yan's praise made the couple very proud.
“We’re taking turns keeping an eye on this kid, just in case he’s not paying attention and runs away with the splint.”
Yu Yan: "As for Shuanghong's leg, it's recovering very well. Bring him in five days to remove the splint."
Zhong Hai and Meng Yun beamed with joy: "That's wonderful!"
Last time, when Yin Qing was stung by a rove beetle, Yu Yan discovered that the people here had very strong constitutions and recovered quickly.
For an injury like Shuanghong's, to heal completely in ten days would be considered a medical miracle in modern times.
Yu Yan gave a few more instructions on what to pay attention to during recovery, and then the follow-up examination ended.
Zhong Hai and Meng Yun thanked them profusely, saying, "Yu Yan, we brought you honeysuckle."
Yu Yan: "Where is it? Let me see it quickly."
Jiang Kuo brought over a basket, opened the lid, and sure enough, inside were freshly picked honeysuckle, their thick roots still covered in soil.
Honeysuckle is vigorous and adaptable; if you plant one patch this year, you can harvest a large patch next year.
"Great, great, this is exactly what I wanted. I'll find a place to plant it for them this evening. Thank you."
The people of Mingyuan tribe were very happy and repeatedly said that they were welcome.
“When people in our tribe have a sore throat, they boil honeysuckle in water and drink it, and it works quite well,” Jiang Kuo said.
Yu Yan: "Yes, besides sore throat, honeysuckle can also treat wind-heat colds."
Feng Gui, who was not far away, asked, "What is a wind-heat cold?"
Yu Yan then explained the difference between wind-heat colds and wind-cold colds to everyone.
The middle-aged men present rarely caught a cold, but they all took his words to heart.
Shuanghong rested her head on Yu Yan's lap, feeling his slender fingers rubbing her ears, and purred comfortably.
After Yu Yan finished speaking, he exclaimed, "Brother Yu Yan, I also brought you flowers!"
"Oh? What kind of flower?" Yu Yan didn't think much of it, assuming it was a gift for him.
As a result, the little leopard turned its head and brought back a blooming pink lotus flower!
Yu Yan took it, her eyes widening slightly, and asked, "Don't tell me you picked this on the way."
Jiang Kuo smiled and replied, "Of course not, this is something we brought for you specially. It's a pink flower that grows in our tribe."
"Pink flowers..."
"Hmm. We originally said we'd hunt a sheep beast for you, but you hunted one first... This pink flower's root grows in the mud, but it's still very small and tender, so it'll be a while before you can pick it."
"Crispy rice noodles can be sliced and stir-fried or used in cold dishes; they taste great. Older rice noodles can be steamed and are very filling."
“You said you wanted food that tasted good and had a high yield. We thought about it and felt that the root of the plant met your requirements, so we brought the flowers over to show you.”
Jiang Kuo looked at Yu Yan and asked hopefully, "Can we say that we've found two kinds of seeds?"
Yu Yan: "Yes! We absolutely must count!"
This is lotus root! He really likes to eat it!
Besides being eaten directly, lotus root can also be processed into lotus root starch, which is a type of starch.
When he made sweet and sour pork tenderloin with cherries last time, he thought that it would be great if there was starch on the surface of the meat, which would make it more tender.
He brought the lotus flower to his nose, took a deep sniff, and exclaimed, "It smells so good!"
Jiang Kuo and the others were relieved to receive a positive response.
"There's one more thing... This year's paper-making plants can only be harvested in the fall. Can we learn the papermaking method from you beforehand?"
Yu Yan: "Sure. And lotus root... the starchy root isn't only for autumn, right? There should be tender shoots in the mud now, right? They look like lotus roots, very small and crunchy."
Just thinking about lotus root makes Yu Yan's mouth water.
Lotus root shoots are only available for this period of the year. Stir-fry them with some pickled peppers, and they're absolutely delicious!
Jiang Kuo and the others nodded: "Yes, there is, but we don't eat it. We think it's not enough to fill a tooth gap."
Zhong Hai: "If you like, we'll pick them and bring them to you."
Yu Yan waved her hand: "There's plenty of food at home these days, let me eat first."
Moreover, lotus root shoots just don't taste right without being stir-fried with chili peppers.
Chili pepper, oh chili pepper, where are you?
Finally, everyone discussed it and decided that Yu Yan would take some time in a few days to personally go to the Mingyuan tribe to dig lotus roots.
Upon hearing this, Shuanghong shook her head happily: "That's great! That's great! Brother Yuyan is going to our tribe!"
Jiang Kuo smiled and said, "Everyone is looking forward to your arrival."
Yu Yan also smiled.
He then told Jiang Kuo and others about the papermaking method.
"So we didn't use alkaline water..."
They finally understood where the problem lay and thanked Yu Yan repeatedly.
After finishing their business, Jiang Kuo and the others were in a hurry to go back to the paper mill, and Yu Yan accompanied them for part of the way.
"We've come so many times already, no need to see us off, you go ahead and get busy."
"Brother Yu Yan, you have to come to our tribe soon!!"
Yu Yan smiled and said, "Yes!"
He watched as Jiang Kuo and the others, transformed into a large wolf, a large leopard, and a large fox, carried the sub-beastmen and their cubs away.
Turning my head, I saw that Lan Xiu had disappeared again.
He hasn't drunk the goat milk I left for him yet.
Feng Gui explained knowingly, "He said he was going to find a place to catch up on his sleep and asked me to let you know."
Okay, big cats all like to sleep.
Yu Yan thought of the taste of goat's milk and muttered greedily, "I hope he comes back soon."
Feng Gui then said, "I just went to check, and it seems that the two sheep beasts can be milked again."
Yu Yan was surprised: "So fast? Does that mean you can squeeze in two or three times a day?"
He went to see for himself, and it was indeed true.
The milk production of these two sheep is about the same as that of modern high-quality dairy cows.
It's more than enough for the three of them to drink.
It was past noon and the sun was at its strongest, so he felt sluggish and didn't really want to move.
Feng Gui wasn't afraid of the sun and wanted to milk the sheep, but as soon as he got close, they became aggressive.
Yu Yan gave a cold shout, and they finally cowered.
"Father, I'll milk it later. Let's drink the animal milk from this morning first, so it doesn't spoil."
"good."
After drinking the milk, Yu Yan felt sleepy, climbed back into the bird's nest, and took a nap.
When I woke up in the afternoon, the sun was setting in the west, and the temperature in the woods had dropped considerably.
Seeing that Feng Gui wasn't home, but since the sheep had already been fed, Yu Yan only milked them and gave them water.
After boiling the milk over a fire, he didn't drink it. Instead, he put on a straw hat, carried a basket on his back, and went to plant the honeysuckle.
They brought water again and watered them once more.
He chose a sunny hill not far south of the forest as the planting site.
Honeysuckle has a well-developed root system, and when it grows up, it can also help prevent sand and stabilize soil.
He hadn't forgotten that Lanxiu's cave had been washed away by a flash flood.
As they flew back, they saw Wen Lie dumping a large basket of wool into a pit.
Yu Yan quickly stopped her: "Hey, don't throw it! Don't throw it!"
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