"Shiraishi?"
Upon hearing this new term, a hint of confusion flashed in Su Tang's eyes.
Orcs tend to name things based on their direct visual perception, and she felt that the "white stone" mentioned by Wolf Nini must be more than just a simple white stone.
"Yeah, Tang, don't you know Bai Shi?" Seeing Su Tang's reaction, Lang Nini also looked curious.
Su Tang shook her head. She didn't know what it was, and it was hard to fool her, so she simply decided not to lie.
To avoid having to cover up one lie with even more lies.
"White stone is something every orc needs to eat. If they don't eat white stone, they will become weak and die. However, white stone is too precious, so it is mostly reserved for females. Males only eat it when their bodies can't take it anymore."
Wolf Nini explained.
Su Tang found the name strangely familiar and asked, "What does Bai Shi look like? What does he taste like?"
"They're small white pebbles. When you eat them, you crush the pebbles, dip them in the powder, and eat them. A little bit will last a long time," Wolf Nini said seriously. "As for the taste, it's not good. It's bitter, and you'll feel thirsty after eating it."
After hearing what Lang Nini said, Su Tang knew what she was talking about.
Isn't this salt?
The crystals are just larger, so it's not the fine salt we eat today.
As for why it was described as a stone, Su Tang wasn't surprised. The ancient continent was different from Earth. Although many things were similar to what she knew, there were also many differences.
"Strange, how could you not know Baishi?" Wolf Nini had barely finished speaking when, before Su Tang could think of a response, she continued, "I know! Your tribe is so far away, Tang, there must be another name for it, right? Or there must be something else that can replace Baishi, right?"
The continent inhabited by orcs is very large, and there are many other races besides orcs. It's normal that they are called differently in different places.
Looking into her big, gentle eyes, Su Tang knew that she was starting to imagine things again.
But this time it did remind her.
“Yes.” Su Tang nodded. “In our tribe, this kind of thing isn’t called white stone.”
"What's your tribe called?" Wolf Nini was full of curiosity about things outside her tribe.
She felt that A-Tang, who came from afar, was a wonderful female. She was different from the females in the gray wolf tribe, and the outside world must be just as wonderful as A-Tang's.
People who are insecure tend to yearn for beautiful people and things.
“Salt, we call it salt where I’m from,” Su Tang replied. Remembering what Lang Nini had just said, she asked, “Where are you going to exchange for white stones?”
Since she transmigrated here, she has never tasted flavorful meat. If only she could have salt to eat, that would be wonderful.
"Naturally, we'll go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain to exchange them."
"Mount Ten Thousand Beasts?" This is another place Su Tang hasn't heard of.
Wolf Nini could tell at a glance that Su Tang didn't know, so she earnestly explained, "Wan Shou Shan is the largest orc territory in our area, and also the most powerful tribe. There are many powerful and formidable orcs there."
"It's not just our Gray Wolf tribe; all the small tribes nearby go to Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain to exchange for white stones."
"Where did the white stone from Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain come from?" Su Tang asked curiously.
Wolf Nini shook her head. "I don't know. No beastman knows where their white stone comes from. The beastmen of Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain never reveal any information to outsiders."
Su Tang thought about it and agreed. The Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain sounded like a major force in the area. Since the White Stone was a very precious resource, it was definitely something they wanted to keep firmly in their hands.
After thinking for a moment, Su Tang asked again, "What do we need to exchange for the white stone? How do we do it? Are we going to Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain together?"
If possible, she would like to change some of them.
Not only is their body suffering without salt, but their mouths have been practically bland lately, so they really need to improve their diet.
"Anything is fine, as long as it's useful: game, fruit, animal hides... but the more precious the item, the more you can get. If it's a divine stone, one can be exchanged for a whole bag of white stones!"
Wolf Nini said with a sigh.
“Before the tribe goes to exchange for white stones every year, the chief will count the number of each orc to exchange. We just need to hand over what we want to exchange, and when they bring the white stones back, they will distribute them to us. If you want to exchange, you can do it with me.”
Su Tang thought about how her relationship with the Gray Wolf Tribe wasn't great, and how she was only grateful to have Wolf Nini.
"Okay, then I'll have to ask for your help." Su Tang nodded, then remembered another unfamiliar term she had just uttered, "What is a divine stone?"
It sounds like something incredibly precious.
This time, Wolf Nini wasn't surprised that she didn't know, and explained:
"It's a stone with magical powers. I've heard that orcs who eat it can go a month without food or water without weakening, and severely injured orcs can recover instantly after eating it. It also has many other amazing abilities..."
Because it is so rare and precious, many orcs have never seen it in their entire lives.
Su Tang looked surprised, "There are such magical things?" This is just as powerful as Lao Tzu's elixir!
"Does the Gray Wolf tribe have them?"
“I heard that the chief’s father once obtained a divine stone, but I’ve never seen it, and the chief never talks about it with other orcs. I don’t know if it’s true or not,” Wolf Nini said, shaking her head.
Such a precious item is certainly not something to be taken out easily.
Su Tang just took it as a story; she didn't believe such a magical thing really existed.
The orc civilization was already backward, so it's normal that some rumors became exaggerated over time.
Su Tang didn't take it to heart. She made a promise with Lang Nini to help her exchange the white stone, and then went back with Su Jianyuan and Da Qing, who were waiting not far away.
When they got home, Su Guodong and his wife Lin Xia were already waiting anxiously.
Su Tang was chatting so enthusiastically that she momentarily forgot that her elderly parents were waiting for news at home.
After calming them down, he told them the results of his test of Lang Kui.
Hearing that Lang Kui was not Xu Zhengqiao, the two elders were relieved. After all, a psychologically twisted psychopath is always a terrifying person, no matter when.
They themselves are fine, but they are worried about their daughter!
"Even if he isn't Xu Zhengqiao, Tangtang, you should still avoid associating with him. A guy who stalks other people while they're showering is either a big pervert or a little pervert!" Lin Xia said angrily.
Su Tang naturally agreed obediently. Even if her mother didn't say anything, she would not have any further connection with Lang Kui.
It's not because of disdain, but because of Ah Tang and Lang Kui's past, which is better for both of them now.
After telling her about Lang Kui, Su Tang then told her family the news she had just gotten from Lang Nini.
The family naturally had no objection to Su Tang's decision to replace Bai Shi.
After explaining all this, Su Tang finally had a moment to herself, remembering that there was still something important she hadn't done.
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