The next day.
The blizzard had passed, but the sky was still somewhat overcast.
"Midsummer Little Female, Cat Ning, Team Leader!"
"The chief is calling you to a cattle slaughter feast! Everyone come quickly, he's waiting for you in the square."
Hearing the sound, Shengxia opened her eyes in confusion and curiously lifted her head from the wolf king's arms.
"A cow-slaughtering feast? What's that?"
"Xiaxia is awake?" Yang Yun turned around in surprise.
“I know about the cattle slaughter feast!” Aoki strode over the door, ignoring the astonished males, pushed open the vine-covered door, slipped inside, and quickly closed it.
When Aoki rushed to the bedside and saw Shengxia, he was stunned.
The little female had rosy cheeks, a cute little tuft of hair sticking out playfully in front of her forehead, and her big, wet eyes revealed a hint of naivety.
So cute! So cute! So cute!
Shengxia turned her head and met a pair of bright little eyes, startled: "Qingmu, what are you doing so close to me...?"
As they were talking, Aoki leaned in and grabbed her wrist with his strong hand, his handsome face magnified in front of her.
Before she could react, a wave of male hormones washed over her.
She looked up, her breathing slightly rapid, and saw a pair of long, deep-set phoenix eyes, and a strong chest almost pressed against hers.
As Shengxia looked at the lips that were within reach of her own, her heart raced. She gently closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling.
The kiss I imagined never came...
A sharp pain shot through her cheek, and when she opened her eyes, she saw Aoki grinning with his bright white teeth, his hands gripping both sides of her face.
Squeeze it like you're squeezing a stress ball.
That's it?
His eyes were closed and this is it??
Summer blushed, and she couldn't help but push his hand away, playfully scolding him.
"Get away from me, you're going to pinch my face out of shape."
"Okay, okay, I won't pinch anymore." Aoki agreed, then wrapped his arms around her waist, pressed her against his chest, and kissed her for a while, until Shengxia was panting before letting go.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Xia, let me tell you, that cow-slaughtering feast is where every season they slaughter a cow or sheep, take out its stomach and take turns smelling it, then eat the meat to celebrate..."
He had already found out all this important information when he was selling the goods, and he was going to tell it, but then he got distracted and forgot about it.
Smell the stomach?
What a strange custom.
Shengxia glanced curiously at Qingmu, then scrambled to her feet. Yangyun immediately brought over some clothes, and Tiebai smiled as he put a tooth-cleaning twig in her mouth and wiped the water from the corners of her lips.
Xingmu knelt down with adoring eyes and carefully helped Shengxia put on her shoes and socks. Jiaosu, carrying a cup of warm water, strode over...
Soon, dressed in new clothes, he went to the square with his clansmen.
Everywhere was filled with laughter and joy. The cubs frolicked and played around the campfire, while the fully wrapped females sat in their mates' laps, being carefully cared for.
At a glance, there were countless bonfires of all sizes, and in the very center was a cow lying on the ground, staring wide-eyed at them.
In the height of summer, she accidentally made eye contact with a cow and was startled.
"Is the cow still alive?"
“Yes, they’re alive. Our witch doctor said that they’re only effective if they’re killed alive.” A little boy looked up and said matter-of-factly after hearing Sheng Xia’s words.
After saying that, he ran off, playfully fighting with his friends.
Suddenly, Shengxia didn't want to go anymore. She leaned against Jiaosu's chest, blinked, and didn't say anything.
Wolf's End glanced around and saw that most of his clansmen had arrived. When he saw Sheng Xia, his eyes lit up, and he waved frantically.
"Xiaxia is here! Cat Ning Wolf Lord, and all the males behind, hurry up, it's about to start."
Unable to refuse their hospitality, Shengxia and her partner sat in the front row...
They then performed a ritualistic dance around the cow. After the dance ended, the dancing males stepped back, and three strong, tall males strode forward.
Bare-chested, revealing their muscular chests covered in scars, they strode forward with resolute eyes, their hands transforming into claws as they expertly dissected the cow…
The orcs cheered.
The air was thick with the smell of blood, and Sheng Xia frowned, not daring to look directly ahead.
A breeze blew by, carrying the familiar scent of jasmine.
"Sister Xiaxia~ If you don't want to watch, then don't watch."
The voice of the fox spirit came from above her head. Before she knew it, she had moved from Jiao Su's arms to the fox spirit's arms.
The stench of blood was masked by the fragrance of jasmine. Summer's almond-shaped eyes crinkled as she nestled into Fox Snow's arms, tilting her head back to kiss his chin.
"Thank you, my little fox~"
"Is that all you're going to say thank you for?" The fox's eyes narrowed, and a fiery red fox tail emerged from behind, nimbly reaching her lower back, before slowly tracing its way down Shengxia's back.
Shengxia felt a tingling sensation all over her body from his teasing. She grabbed the tip of the mischievous tail and saw Hu Xue tremble, her cheeks instantly turning red.
Suddenly, I remembered his unusual sensitivity...
Like grabbing a hot potato, he immediately let go.
"Fox...Fox, don't do anything reckless..."
Fox Snow leaned closer and chuckled softly, squeezing Sheng Xia's hand tightly, her warm fingertips caressing the smooth back of her hand.
"What is Sister Xiaxia afraid of?"
Amidst the cheers and noise, Sheng Xia clearly heard Hu Xue's every word. Blushing, she grabbed his hand and gently twisted it.
"Stop fooling around~ It's over there."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone fell silent.
Wolf's End stood solemnly on the high platform in the center and said in a strong voice, "Now, let's begin the blessing of the Beast God. The weaker females will come up first."
Everyone took turns holding their partners in their arms and stood in a circle at the edge of the platform.
Shengxia sat on Hu Xue's arm, her arms wrapped around his neck, her eyes wide with curiosity as she looked at the stage.
The blessing of the Beast God?
Meeting her bright eyes, Wolf's serious expression remained unchanged, but his eyes lit up: "Xiaxia, little female, you come too."
I almost forgot about her when I got busy.
The beastmen of the Wolf Den tribe all looked over and cheered them on with friendly expressions.
"Little female! Come up and get baptized together, it will strengthen your body."
"Yes, yes, females can go too."
"Don't worry, have your partner carry you over, it'll be over soon. If you want me to carry you, I'd be happy to."
"You wish!" Wolf's glare sent a dagger through the man's eyes, and the male shut his mouth with a grin.
Suddenly being called upon, Sheng Xia looked surprised, instinctively shook her head, and politely declined with a smile.
"Thank you all for your kindness, but I won't go up. Let's get started and not delay the ceremony."
She would never participate in any strange rituals, and could enhancing one's physique be as effective as her spiritual spring?
She won't take advantage of anyone who doesn't know the reason behind her actions.
Wolf's End wanted to tell Sheng Xia to go up and receive the baptism, but in the end, he opened his mouth but didn't say anything, instead letting out a hearty laugh.
"Okay, let's begin!"
Let Xiaxia, the little female, take a look first. She can come back later if she wants. It's a good thing to improve her physique. The beastmen from outside the tribe can't be enjoyed by non-females...
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