newbobooks Chapter 401 sent a basket of longevity fruits
Chapter 401 sent a basket of longevity fruits
It seems the three parties have reached some kind of consensus. Wow, Huangfu Zique is really something; he resolved the conflict in just one day.
As soon as Mu Zhen voiced his thoughts, Huangfu Zique, who was already standing very straight, straightened his back even more.
It looks like a peacock spreading its tail.
"Go, go, go!" Tiger Claw waved his hand to shoo people away, and instructed his wife, who was standing at the front, "Roast all the remaining good meat from the tribe."
Tonight I'm going to treat all our distinguished guests to a lavish meal!
"Alright!" The chief's wife hurried off to prepare.
Time flew by, and half a month later, it was the day that Mu Zhen and the others decided to leave.
Tiger Ferocious, Bear Overlord, and Leopard Prisoner, along with generals from various tribes, saw them off.
In just half a month, the three of them were no longer covered in animal skins as they had when they first met, but were now wearing coarse linen clothes woven by their respective tribes according to the methods taught by Mu Zhen and the others.
For the past two weeks, the three major forces have not launched any further wars, and have been working day and night to learn various skills from Mu Zhen and his group.
The Hundred Beasts Tribe set up a large furnace, and Huangfu Zique led them to forge three bronze swords and one iron sword.
When they first received these weapons, the three leaders were so happy they almost burst into tears.
Especially the iron knife, which is simple to manufacture and inexpensive, and there are many metal mines in the forest.
If everyone could have a piece of iron in the future, perhaps Taihe Forest could really realize its dream of expanding its territory.
The iron knife was the most appealing; it could cut through their prized stone knives with just a few strokes without dulling its edge.
Emperor Tianhuang had extensive knowledge of agriculture. He found many grains suitable for the beastmen to eat in the forest and then taught them how to cultivate and plant them.
Orcs find vegetarian food unpalatable because they don't know how to cook it.
They also developed more than ten kinds of seasonings by using local ingredients and researching them according to the local tastes.
After Mu Zhen cooked, fried, stir-fried, and braised each dish with them, everyone finally experienced what an irresistible temptation for the taste buds truly is.
There is no cotton here, but there are many novel plants that resemble cotton, such as a gray velvet tree in the forest, with dense, fluffy flowers blooming all over its branches.
It can't keep you warm as well as cotton, but it still provides some warmth.
When Emperor Tianhuang left, he even took a handful of seeds with him, which was truly astonishing in terms of yield.
Wouldn't it keep you warm in winter if you filled linen with fleece flowers?
There was also a kind of black velvet flower, whose texture was even smoother than silk. Emperor Tianhuang loved it so much that he had to bring some back to the Eastern Kingdom to cultivate.
Of the six, only Mu Zhen knew how to tinker with looms, and he was the one who built almost all of them.
Who says men can't weave? His martial arts instructor loves to tinker with these things all the time.
He was even forced by his master to weave several complete bolts of cloth with a wooden shuttle, which were later turned into bed sheets by the fox girl.
What is something of great commemorative significance?
The master said that while practicing martial arts, one should also cultivate one's mind and character, and weaving is a very good way to do so.
Martial arts emphasizes the balance of strength and gentleness.
Besides weaving, the master, a grown man, also enjoyed embroidery, something Mu Zhen didn't learn.
His mind isn't calm enough yet.
Sometimes when Mu Zhen watched her master embroidering, she would think of the highly skilled Eastern Depot governor in the TV series.
Fu Tingyu then taught the animal husbandry techniques, including raising wild boars, wild cattle, wild sheep, pheasants, wild ducks, and other easy-to-raise and fast-growing herbivores.
Oxen can plow fields and pull carts, which can greatly reduce their burden in planting.
With one technology after another being passed down, no ethnic group has the mind to fight any wars anymore. Focusing on production is the only way forward.
When Huangfu Zique discovered that they did not want to force them to stay because of these technologies, he even taught them some methods of firing vessels.
In short, within the limited resources available, they shared everything they could teach without reservation.
Mu Zhen is right when he said that once you decide to do something, you should see it through to the end. That can be considered a good deed.
However, if these orcs weren't so naive, they wouldn't have been so willing to share their knowledge so generously.
"Thank you to the six heroes for leaving us these precious skills; they are more worthy of our protection than the Divine Tree."
Huangfu Warrior is right. Only by uniting as one can we maintain peace in the forest forever.
As you said, from now on, there will be no more leopard or bear tribes dominating; the Taihe Forest will only have a kingdom of beasts, supported by all tribes.
We will erect statues for the six warriors and offer them daily worship. Xiong Ba placed his right hand on his heart and bowed deeply to the six men.
These six people brought them so much hope; he believed that with those warm clothes and bedding, everyone would have a very warm winter this year.
Just then, the rat boy who had been spared from being hit by a car because of Longyuan presented a bamboo basket with both hands.
The basket was filled to the brim with colorful fruits, which were small and round like cherries.
The boy held his head high, his two small, dark eyes filled with reluctance, glistening with tears. He said to Long Yuan, "Big brother,"
This is the divine fruit that we have protected for generations. It was supposed to bear a lot of fruit this year, but…” He glanced weakly at Xiong Ba and Bao Qiu.
They've almost stolen them all. The divine fruit tastes really sweet, and he likes it very much, but his parents say they can't eat them like ordinary fresh fruit.
Instead, we should place our hopes on the newborn cubs in the forest.
"There's hardly any left, just this basket. You can have it all!" The little boy shoved the basket toward Long Yuan.
Long Yuan wouldn't stand on ceremony with the other party at this point, because he found that the orcs' straightforwardness was so frustrating that it made him want to cry.
Completely lacking in social skills and understanding of human relationships.
If he pretends to refuse, people might think he doesn't like the gift and take it back.
He quickly accepted it, thinking, "Isn't all this effort for such a treasure?"
Wow! I thought I'd only get six, but it turned out to be a whole basketful.
How many are there?
She ruffled the boy's fluffy head: "Thank you! We love this gift!"
Mu Zhen used his mind to urge the little giant pit: "Is it a longevity fruit?"
Little Giant Pit had already reached for the basket, his nose twitching incessantly, looking hesitant: "It tastes like this, but the color seems a little off. Shouldn't it be blood red?"
How could it be colorful? I've been to many advanced worlds, and all the longevity fruits I've seen are red.
"Really, colorful longevity fruit, I've never even heard of it, but the taste is absolutely amazing." As he spoke, he picked one up and put it into his pocket, rummaged around in it for a bit, then took it out and popped it into his mouth to savor it carefully.
"Wow! It's so delicious! No wonder it doesn't have the life-extending effect anymore."
They would still sneak a bite; it was sweet with a hint of sourness, and after one bite, the fragrance lingered in their mouths for a long time.
Mu Zhen's hands were itching: "I'm asking if it can extend our lifespan, not what it tastes like!"
Seeing that the little giant was about to grab it again, Long Yuan blocked it with the back of his hand, pushing the little guy away. It wouldn't do anything to her lifespan anyway, so why should she eat? What a glutton!
"They all say it can prolong life, and it tastes the same, so it must be useful for you. Is there any need to ask?" Little Giant Pit complained.
She glared at Long Yuan. What's wrong with letting her eat half a basket of this? Humph! You stingy little thing!
The group felt relieved; as long as the effect was the same, that was fine!
Leopard Prisoner awkwardly rubbed his nose: "Ahem, it's okay, there will be fruit again next year. If you don't have enough to eat, just come and ask us for more then."
"Yes, just bring some other sweet fruits to exchange for them."
But before we've developed our power, I hope you won't spread the secrets of the Divine Tree." Xiong Ba chuckled awkwardly.
If he had known there would be this, he wouldn't have let his clansmen steal the food.
"May I ask how long the divine fruit has a shelf life?" Emperor Tianhuang was now more concerned about this question.
What is an expiration date?
The three of them were puzzled.
Fu Tingyu stepped forward with a smile: "If it's just put in this basket, how long will it be before it can't be eaten again?"
"Oh!" Tiger-like beast straightened its back and said proudly, "Divine Fruit is different from other fresh fruits that are difficult to preserve for long."
It can remain intact for three months without rotting.
Three months...
Emperor Tianhuang was worried. Would they be able to return to the Eastern Kingdom within three months?
"Can't you really stay and have a few babies with us?" The snake girl looked at Long Yuan and the other three with a mournful expression.