Chapter 219 was surrounded by onlookers.
A warm breeze enveloped her from behind, and Jiang Xi's damp hair gradually dried.
Lu Liufeng walked over and sat down cross-legged on the grass in front of the female master.
He had long, dark hair, was shirtless, and wore only an animal skin around his waist. When he sat cross-legged, his muscles bulged out in a powerful arc.
"My lady, spring has arrived."
Lu Liufeng's amber eyes were filled with laughter, and the corners of his lips also turned up.
Jiang Xi laughed along with her.
Yes, spring.
Spring is here.
Jiang Xi looked at the babbling water and the thin layer of green grass on the riverbank, still feeling a sense of unreality.
After all, just a day or two ago, the landscape was covered in snow.
In just two days, the earth has completely transformed.
The temperature was still a bit low in early spring, but the spring breeze was gentle and refreshing, not cold at all.
Most orcs have high body temperatures, and at such temperatures, they can no longer wear their animal skins.
They all took off their shirts, leaving their upper bodies bare except for animal skins wrapped around their waists.
Only Hollen and Yang were wearing white linen shirts, with the collars slightly open, revealing large areas of their bulging pectoral muscles.
But soon, Hollen took off his clothes and walked to the female master, handing them to her.
"Why don't you wear this one to the Chunlai tribe first, and give me a new one when you get one?"
Jiang Xi quickly waved her hand.
"No, no need."
She usually wears two or three layers of animal skins, but now she's only wearing one, which is just right for the cool early spring weather.
"This temperature is still a bit chilly for me; wearing a layer of animal skin would be just right."
Hollen pursed his lips, lowered his turquoise lion eyes, and put his shirt back on.
As always, Yi Yuexi and Mu Ling came to the female master, asking for treatment.
Jiang Xi calmly treated the two of them.
She was used to the bloodstains and bruises on their faces.
After everyone had finished packing, they headed towards the Chunlai tribe before it got dark.
Chunlai Tribe is a medium-sized orc settlement built along the Chunlai River, with several hundred households. Because orcs frequently come and go, there are inns for lodging and meals in the tribe, as well as an office of the royal court located there.
For settlements of this size, transactions are usually conducted through Shell Coins rather than bartering.
Yang knew they had no money, so he spoke up directly.
"Let's go to the royal outpost of the Chunlai tribe first. I do have some shell coins..."
He paused, then looked around at the orcs.
"But this amount of shell coins is not enough for so many people to settle down and eat in the tribe."
The beastmen of the Lion's Roar tribe looked embarrassed.
Hong took out a palm-sized animal skin bag.
I have some.
The other orcs also took out a little and put it into the animal skin pouch in Hong's hand.
Jiang Xi looked at Lu Liufeng and blinked.
"Lu Liufeng, do we have any?"
Lu Liufeng nodded, then shook his head.
"It was previously used for charcoal roasting and grinding."
Jiang Xi's eyes widened, and she instantly realized something.
"You mean, the seashells we use to grind flour are currency?!"
Lu Liufeng nodded.
Jiang Xi was heartbroken.
Why didn't you remind me?!
Lu Liufeng reached out and patted the female master's head, smiling as he spoke.
"There's not much, it's just sitting there anyway. It's not needed in the Lion's Roar tribe, but the female master can use it, so it's considered a waste."
Mu Ling casually patted Yang on the shoulder, but his eyes were fixed on the female master.
“Mistress, since the Royal Court invited us here, all our food and lodging along the way should be covered by the Royal Court. If we have to pay with shell coins, we might as well just go back.”
As he spoke, he looked at Yang.
"You agree, right, Yang?"
"Besides, you were eating and staying at our place for the past few days."
Yang raised his hand, slapped away the hand that was on his shoulder, and stepped out.
"Let's go, I'll take care of everything."
Hong glanced at Yang's retreating figure, then stuffed a bag of seashell coins into Lu Liufeng's hand.
"Take this. If the female servant wants to buy anything, buy it for her."
The Lion Roar tribe is accustomed to bartering. Even when trading with tribes in the Giant Tree Forest, they are only with smaller tribes, and the bartering is the same, never involving the exchange of shell coins.
Therefore, the amount of shell coins stored in the tribe is considerable.
This bag was collected by the chief concubine before he set off, so that he could take it with him on the road and use it when the concubine needed money.
Lu Liufeng did not refuse and accepted it.
He looked at the female master who was about to speak, "Keep it here with me for now, and everyone can draw on it if they need anything."
Jiang Xi thought for a moment and nodded.
"That's fine too."
Lift your leg and follow Yang.
The buildings of the Chunlai tribe are mainly made of stone and wood, but just like the name of the tribe, the rooftops, the sides of the roads, and the walls are covered with many plants and flowers, making it a verdant sight.
Orcs patrolling outside the tribe saw them and went up to ask them questions.
Yang stepped forward, revealed a wooden plaque, and infused it with his supernatural power, causing the plaque to glow slightly.
Upon seeing the wooden sign, the beastmen immediately stepped aside and respectfully allowed them to pass.
Upon entering the tribe, the aroma of food wafted in from all directions, making everyone's stomachs rumble with hunger.
After walking a few steps, there were more shops selling fruits, food, and fabrics on both sides, and there were also more orcs and females.
Some were dressed in animal skins, others in cloth clothes, but the females beside them were all dressed in cloth clothes and long skirts, carrying baskets filled with fruits and flowers, creating a very pastoral scene.
However, most of the orcs and females were rather thin, suggesting they had had a less than pleasant winter.
Therefore, when Jiang Xi and a group of tall, strong, and energetic orcs appeared in the tribe, they instantly became the focus of attention.
Even though Jiang Xi's hearing wasn't particularly good, she still heard their whispers.
Where did it come from?
"Could it have come from outside?"
"Possibly. Recently, many orcs from outside have appeared, but this is the first time I've seen a female."
"With such fair skin, she must be from the Holy City. I've heard that the females in the Holy City all have exceptionally fair skin."
"But the animal hides on these orcs... they're so crudely made, they don't look like they belong in the Holy City..."
Jiang Xi: "..."
The animal skin collar of her dress stood up high, covering half of her face.
She was also glad that she had only shown half of her face; otherwise, she would have heard these orcs unleash their ultimate attacks right up to her face.
Then she heard the females' sounds of regret and excitement.
"This marriage certificate is in effect, this one is in effect, this one is in effect... Wow! This one isn't in effect!"
"That one must be from the fox clan, oh my god, she's so beautiful."
"Fox-fox beastmen are so beautiful! I must marry one of them!"
"I heard that there is a nine-tailed white fox in the Holy City that is very beautiful. I wonder if it is as beautiful as this one."
"What race is that? It feels cold all over."
"That one has big muscles, I like it~"
"I like that; it's full of primal, animalistic energy."
Yi Yuexi remained composed and natural in the face of such adoration.
He took a few steps forward, smiled, took the female's hand, bent down and kissed it.
Instantly, a chorus of "Wow!"s erupted from the surrounding females.
Jiang Xi's pupils dilated in shock, and she was so embarrassed that she scratched her toes on the ground.
She quickly pulled her hand back and snuggled closer to Lu Liufeng.
I just want to find a hole to crawl into!
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