Chapter 43 Tree Juice
Before it was bound to a specific owner, it had wondered if its future owner would name it, but lately, it had been so busy with its advancement that it had almost forgotten about it.
But when the host brought it up, it was overjoyed. It was now a named system, and it would show off to the other smaller systems.
Seeing how happy it was, Gu Xinyan and the other two couldn't help but feel happy too.
"Otherwise, you can take my surname, Gu, and be called Gu Xibai! From now on, I'll call you Xiaobai! What do you think? Is this name okay?" Gu Xinyan asked 011 with a smile.
【Okay! Okay! 011, oh no! Gu Xibai! Xiaobai? I really like this name! Thank you, host, love you~ mwah~】
As Xiao Bai spoke, she used what she had learned from surfing the internet to wink at her host.
However, Xiaobai, who hadn't grasped the essence, produced a mess that was a complete charade, making Gu Xinyan and the other two cringe with envy.
"Brothers and sisters, this is fruit juice brewed by our tribe. The fruit used is all from the knotweed tree."
This fruit juice is only available in the summer. After a while, during the rainy season, it won't be available anymore. Try it and see if you like it!
Ke Xing walked in carrying a wooden jar wrapped in animal hide in one arm and a bucket of water in the other.
Only after reaching the group did he place what he was carrying on the stone table in front of them.
After setting it down, before anyone could speak, he lifted the lid of the wooden jar, and instantly, a rich aroma of fruit mixed with a hint of floral fragrance wafted out.
Fruit juice? Beverages? People here actually make their own fruit juice drinks?
After exchanging glances, Gu Xinyan and the other two saw curiosity in each other's eyes and then hurriedly peered into the wooden jar.
The jar contained a milky white paste, but it wasn't entirely milky white, as it also contained small golden fruit pieces. It looked very thick, but it was incredibly tempting.
Ke Xing scooped three spoonfuls of juice from the jar into a bowl, then picked up a bucket of water and poured some into the bowl before pushing it in front of the three people.
Looking at the bowl in front of me, the thick, milky white liquid had been diluted somewhat, but the golden fruits were still plump and exuded a rich floral and fruity aroma.
The three of them picked up the bowl and took a small sip. Instantly, the sweet taste spread in their mouths, and the golden fruit pieces were surprisingly juicy. With each bite, the floral aroma was rich, mixed with a hint of sweet and sour, creating a very novel taste.
It's really just as good as the milk tea there. It even has bursting fruit juice. And after drinking it, I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel a cool sensation all over my body. It's very refreshing in this hot weather, and the three of them couldn't help but take another sip.
"Delicious!"
Hearing this praise, Ke Xing was very happy. This was one of the unique features of their tribe. Every time they went to the big market, they could exchange it for a lot of supplies to get through the cold season.
"This is what my mother and the others did. They picked the fruit of the knotweed tree and then crushed it together with moonflower flowers."
Next, put the crushed fruit and flowers into a bag sewn from animal hide, and wash and filter it repeatedly in clean water until no impurities are visible.
Finally, pour the fruit juice from the bag into a stone pot and boil it for two days until it becomes a viscous paste. Then pour it into a wooden jar, place it in a cool, dark place, seal it, and wait seven days before opening.
When you want to drink it, just take it out and dilute it with water. Plus, a sip of this fruit juice during the hot, warm season can help dispel heat and prevent you from fainting from heatstroke!
Ke Xing spoke proudly as he brewed himself a bowl of tea. After brewing it, he held the bowl and gulped it down. Only after finishing it in one go did he look at the three of them with shining eyes and continue:
"How is it? Isn't it delicious? This knotted tree is a unique tree in our tribe."
There are no other places with knotweed trees or moonflowers; only our tribe has them! Are you here to exchange knotweed juice for our fruit?
Upon hearing this, Gu Xinyan smiled and nodded in response, "We are indeed here to do business, but it's not just about the Jiejie juice; we also want to exchange for some other things."
We've brought quite a few things here too. When your father comes back later, you can take a good look and see if there's anything you like.
"Ah Xing! Ah Xing! Father's back! Where have you been playing, you silly girl?"
Upon hearing this, Ke Xing's eyes lit up. Just as he was about to say something, a deep voice came from outside the treehouse. Hearing this familiar voice, Ke Xing forgot what he was about to say and jumped three feet high as he ran outside.
Seeing this, Gu Xinyan and the other two quickly stood up and followed them outside!
As soon as I stepped out of the treehouse, I saw a burly middle-aged man with an animal skin around his waist, revealing his strong upper body. He looked so strong that he could kill a bull with one punch, and he appeared to be about three meters tall.
They wondered how the orcs of this world could grow so tall. The three looked at each other helplessly, then turned their gaze to another man in the courtyard.
The man looked to be in his early twenties, not as tall as a middle-aged man, but about the same height as the man named Ke Yan from before. However, looking at their somewhat similar faces, it was obvious that they were father and son.
When Ke Zhen saw Ke Xing running out of the house, he laughed and picked her up, spun her around in a circle, and then put her down, muttering to himself.
"You silly girl, you ran home without even telling your mother. She thought you were playing somewhere and is looking for you everywhere. Go to your mother right now."
After being scolded, Ke Xing scratched his head, stuck out his tongue, and said in a coquettish tone:
"I know, Father. I just saw Brother Yan bring people back! I was curious, so I followed them back. I'll go find Mother right now!" After saying that, she ran outside.
Watching Ke Xing rush off in a flurry, Ke Zhen shook his head helplessly, then turned his gaze to the three people and one beast emerging from his house, and asked gently:
"You must be the visitors from outer space that Ah Yan mentioned? I never imagined I would witness such a sight in my lifetime! What a fortunate event! Are you here to do business?"
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