| GB | The Best Orc Mate | 63
The sky should be bright by now.
Yu Bai, in a daze, clung to Huo Duo'er's neck. His damp, red eyes caught a glimpse of light seeping through the small ventilation hole in the roof.
He couldn't remember how long he had slept. When he opened his eyes again, he was cradled in Huo Duo'er's arms, and the events of the previous night came flooding back to him.
After just half a night, his entire body, inside and out, felt unusually warm and soft, like a puddle of water.
And now, the scene before him overlapped with that of last night.
His legs and feet were completely limp, so he relied on the orc's strong arms to steady himself.
"Bai," Huo Duo'er lifted him again, his voice rough, "Hold onto my neck tighter."
Yu Bai's slightly furrowed, but still showed obedience as he murmured a response, his lips wet from Huo Duo'er's licking.
He struggled to wrap his arms around the sweaty neck, trying to press himself into the orc's broad chest.
Seeing Yu Bai so obedient, Huo Duo'er's blood boiled, and his deep, chiseled brow twitched.
The little wolf, who had been sleeping soundly in the corner, lifted its head at the sound of heavy growls and glanced toward the bed.
Catching sight of the two-legged creature acting just like it had during the night, the wolf whimpered, tucked its tail, and went back to sleep.
The big two-legged creature was very possessive, completely shielding the small one in his arms, not letting the wolf see, and even ignoring the small one's soft murmurs, just relentlessly bullying the small two-legged creature.
It was unclear how much time had passed when Yu Bai's limp leg slipped from Huo Duo'er's sweaty arm.
Yu Bai's breathing quickened, and Huo Duo'er leaned down, nuzzling his damp cheek, his voice hoarse, "Bai, give me your tongue."
Yu Bai's lips parted slightly, and his soft, slippery tongue was immediately captured by Huo Duo'er's mouth.
He wasn't even sure if it was halfway in or completely in, but when he regained consciousness, he was lying weakly on the bed.
—
The room was quiet. Yu Bai gazed at the faint light coming through the ventilation hole, watching as scattered snowflakes trembled and fell, melting as soon as they touched the ground.
He slowly shifted his body, but after a moment, he blushed and stopped moving.
His hand, resting on his stomach under the orc's fur blanket, pressed gently.
He felt joy, relieved that he and Huo Duo'er had finally become true mates, but he was also puzzled—how could such a thin stomach contain something so large?
The door creaked open, and Huo Duo'er entered, carrying a bowl.
The bowl contained hot chicken soup. Yu Bai disliked greasy food, so Huo Duo'er had skimmed off all the oil.
The soup was nourishing, with meat, mushrooms, wild melons, and medicinal herbs to replenish energy.
"Bai, eat something."
Yu Bai was already starving, his overexerted body too weak to even sit up.
He leaned forward, letting Huo Duo'er feed him the soup.
He drank slowly, and Huo Duo'er patiently fed him, his orc eyes focused and calm as he watched.
When the soup was halfway gone, Yu Bai swallowed the tenderest piece of meat and silently lowered his head.
His lashes fell, and his voice carried a hint of shyness, "Don't just stare at me..."
After becoming true mates, it felt like things had changed, yet they also seemed the same.
Yu Bai recalled the orc's fierce strength and heavy breathing, and now he couldn't bring himself to meet Huo Duo'er's eyes. He spoke less, his thin skin making him easily embarrassed.
"Huo Duo'er, don't you need to go out?"
Huo Duo'er replied, "I'll stay and take care of you."
With that, he set the soup bowl aside and pulled Yu Bai into his lap.
"Bai, I applied some medicinal powder for you. Does it still hurt?"
Yu Bai vaguely shook his head, then nodded.
"Where does it hurt?"
For the convenience of applying medicine, he hadn't put shorts on his mate. With just a lift of the orc robe, it was easy to check.
Huo Duo'er moved too quickly. By the time Yu Bai regained his composure, he was already lying back on the bed in a daze, his legs and feet cradled in the orc's arms.
He brought his knees together, curled his toes, and gently kicked the other's upper arm, then pulled the hemp robe back to cover his bare lower body.
The winter snow was becoming more frequent, and the world was covered in ice and snow. The orcs didn't need to go out every day, and the only ones visible in the city were the male orcs on fixed patrol duty.
For several days in a row, Huo Duo'er stayed indoors, taking care of Yu Bai without leaving his side.
Huo Duo'er prepared three meals a day and combed Yu Bai's hair.
At this moment, Huo Duo'er had Yu Bai resting his head on his lap, his rough hands wet, scooping up warm water to run through the soft, black strands.
In the orc world, there was no shampoo. Instead, they used water from rinsing rice, mixed with a bit of fragrant herbs, heated up to wash the hair.
The rough fingertips pressed against the scalp with just the right amount of force. Yu Bai let out a comfortable cry his eyes slightly closed, his face pressed against Huo Duo'er's thigh, gradually feeling drowsy.
After washing his hair, Huo Duo'er dried the strands and then found a whetstone. He patiently ran it over each of Yu Bai's fingers and toes, carefully trimming his nails.
In the orc world, there were no sharp tools to cut nails. Most orcs used stones to smooth their nails, which often left them rough. If one wanted them to be more refined, it took a lot of time.
Yu Bai had been asleep and, upon opening his eyes, caught sight of his left foot being cradled in Huo Duo'er's palm, the whetstone scraping against his toenails.
"Huo Duo'er..."
His throat was dry and hoarse. He picked up the water on the table and drank half a cup.
Huo Duo'er had been trimming his nails for most of the morning.
Each nail was neatly rounded, without any rough edges. Yu Bai looked at his clean hands, a warm feeling flowed through his heart. He straightened up, bent over, and half-knelt on the orc bedding to hug the other's neck.
"Huo Duo'er, why are you so good to me..."
"Bai, we are mates."
Yu Bai asked a silly question: "What if we weren't mates?"
Huo Duo'er replied bluntly: "I wouldn't form a bond with any other orc."
Yu Bai shifted his hips, and heard a deep grunt beside his ear.
"..."
Yu Bai's ears grew hot.
It felt like something had sprung up and hit him, but he didn't shy away.
His voice was as soft as a mosquito's: "I... I've rested enough. It's been a while since the last time, and I've recovered..."
Receiving the invitation signal from his mate, Huo Duo'er, who had been staying indoors with Yu Bai every day, could no longer hold back.
On snowy days, when it was inconvenient to go out, orcs were keen on mating with their partners. Even the usually silent Huo Duo'er was no exception.
His orc eyes darkened, and his strong physique pinned down the slender, soft body.
The hot breath brushed against Yu Bai's cheek, neck, and then, with a few low growls, buried itself into the soft, dense place that he was so obsessed with.
For a moment, his mouth was filled with sweetness, as if the best juice in the world was in his mouth.
The little wolf, who had been sleeping through the winter, twitched its nose, sniffing the moist, soft scent in the air. It let out a whimper and lifted its head from the paw pad.
Awoo awoo!
Here we go again!
Can't a wolf get a good night's sleep?
The little wolf couldn't sleep peacefully, and the big two-legged beast wouldn't let it watch!
So it pushed its paws and went to the wooden den built next to the main house, lying down to continue its nap.
This winter passed, and Yu Bai and Huo Duo'er celebrated the Spring Festival together.
It was his third year in this otherworldly realm.
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As the seasons changed, the mountains were filled with the fragrance of fruit.
Ripe fruits fell across the wilderness, their sticky juices emitting a scent that attracted foraging beasts, their tongues licking at the fruit's nectar.
That autumn, Yu Bai followed the hunting party led by Huo Duo'er.
They arrived at a desolate ridge five days' journey from the tribe. Looking westward, the green and yellow trees stretched like an ocean, and beyond them stood countless rugged mountains.
To the north, there was an endless expanse of dark wilderness.
Having lived in the orc world for three years, Yu Bai knew what the unfathomable darkness to the north represented.
It signified unknown dangers, the dwelling place of beast tides.
No orc knew how vast the northern darkness was, for it was a forbidden zone. No one dared to venture there, fearing they would be swallowed by the beast tides.
While the male orcs hunted, Yu Bai followed the group, carrying a basket to gather plants.
As evening approached, the setting sun bathed the mountains, and the stone cliffs glowed with a warm hue.
Huo Duo'er had the orcs set up camp nearby. He put Yu Bai down, opened the pack on his back, and took out a folded animal hide, swiftly setting up a tent.
Yu Bai, meanwhile, took out the pots and bowls and walked around the area.
The autumn air was dry, and he quickly gathered some dry firewood.
Using tree fluff as kindling, he struck flint a few times, and sparks ignited the fluff, which soon set the firewood ablaze.
The meat they ate along the way was all hunted by the orcs, seasoned with a spice-infused dipping sauce, making it quite palatable.
Vitamins were supplemented with the fruits they picked. Though not as varied as in the tribe, the nutrition was still well-rounded.
Yu Bai sat inside the tent while Huo Duo'er stayed by the fire outside, turning the roasting meat.
This time, the group had brought fifty male orcs.
These orcs, having undergone rigorous training for over half a year, could handle most beast attacks under Huo Duo'er's leadership. As long as they didn't encounter large-scale beast tides, there was little danger.
Yu Bai finished half a piece of roasted meat, and Huo Duo'er ate the rest.
After brushing his teeth and washing up, he leaned against Huo Duo'er, ready to sleep.
The autumn night wind was fierce. Even though the animal hide tent was set up in a sheltered spot, Yu Bai could still hear the rustling of stones around him.
He turned over, and Huo Duo'er held him. "Bai."
Yu Bai stared at the tent ceiling, feeling inexplicably uneasy.
"Huo Duo'er, I’m a bit out of breath."
Huo Duo'er immediately turned over, opened the pack by the firelight, and took out the medicinal herbs he consumed.
The orc spoke carefully, "Bai, take a little."
Yu Bai stuffed the herbs into his mouth, holding them there.
He noticed the sky was unusually red tonight, and his restlessness grew more pronounced. He vaguely recalled the night two years ago when they encountered a beast tide.
This wasn't the first time Huo Duo'er had taken him out. Over the past half year, he had followed the group on several trips to gather supplies without incident.
But tonight, his heart felt uneasy.
"I..."
Yu Bai suddenly widened his eyes, staring at the darkness spreading to the right of the mountains, and let out a startled cry.
Huo Duo'er sprang up, and the on-duty male orcs had already sounded the alert.
They had unexpectedly encountered a medium-sized beast tide heading their way.
Huo Duo'er stood in front of the tent, his body like a mountain blocking the way.
He raised his left arm, and in an instant, the earth shook.
Countless vines and branches violently converged towards the darkness, attacking.
The male orcs formed a dense net with their bodies, surrounding the encampment, backs to each other, spears pointed outward, ready to defend against any beasts that might suddenly attack.
The howls of the beast tide and the deafening roar of the mountain rocks made their eardrums ache. Not only from the right, but darkness accompanied by howls also spread from behind.
Red clouds surged; this beast tide was at least of medium scale.
Huo Duo'er shouted sharply, "Hold the line—!"
Yu Bai covered his ears, clenching his teeth.
At this moment, he couldn't help, but he tried his best to suppress the fear in his heart, stifling the urge to scream to avoid distracting Huo Duo'er.
The male orc warriors switched to bows and arrows, shooting into the darkness that continuously rose ahead.
The autumn wind was bleak, carrying the scent of blood.
Many beasts opened their large mouths and charged towards them, while rising vines formed walls.
After about a quarter of an hour, Huo Duo'er, who had overused the mountain god's power to resist the beast tide, was drenched in cold sweat.
Thud—
Howl—
A breach opened in the defensive wall, and the beasts rushed in.
Just as the beasts were about to reach the circle formed by the orcs' bodies, several pits rose from the ground, the mud enveloping their legs and bodies!
Huo Duo'er's spirit surged, the totem patterns on his arm deepened to the extreme, and sharp vines burst out from the mud, forming a net of thorns under the darkness. Leaves like rain turned into blades, a storm of sharp leaves raining down, piercing through the beast tide in the darkness.
The male orcs holding spears watched as many mounds of earth and stones surrounded the beast tide, seemingly cooperating with Huo Duo'er, expanding the killing field of the vines.
The orcs of the Yuan tribe still didn't know what was happening.
Only Huo Duo'er.
His silver-gray beast eyes shone with light, as if trying to penetrate the darkness behind the beast tide.
It’s been three years.
His best battle companions, his tribesman, had finally arrived.
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