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Yu Bai slept until the next morning.
Glancing at the hourglass on the table, the sand indicated it was around ten in the morning.
The sun was out, but the high walls of the tribe kept the wind from blowing in.
The door and animal hide curtain were slightly ajar, allowing a beam of light to slip into the room. Squinting, Yu Bai could faintly see the dust particles floating in the air.
With a creak, the little wolf squeezed its fluffy body through the door. It had caught a flying insect from somewhere and was playing with it using its thick paw pads.
The insect fluttered in the wolf's paw, but the little wolf didn’t kill it. Instead, it released the insect and continued to pounce on it, thoroughly enjoying the game.
Yu Bai watched for a while and then asked with a smile, "Did Huo Duo'er go out?"
The little wolf let out an "awoo," realizing that the small two-legged creature was awake. It immediately abandoned the insect game, shook its fur, and nimbly leaped over to Yu Bai.
"Awoo awoo awoo~"
That guy has gone out~
After its howl, the little wolf hesitated for a moment, its paw hovering over the insect, wanting to drag it onto the bed. But then it remembered that the small two-legged creature liked cleanliness, so it slapped the insect half-unconscious and placed it on the floor under the bed.
If it dirtied the bed, the small two-legged creature wouldn’t get angry, but the big two-legged creature might. It would definitely scold the wolf for causing trouble, and the little wolf wasn’t a troublemaker.
The little wolf nudged its big head into Yu Bai’s outstretched palm.
"Awoo~"
Play~
Yu Bai smiled faintly, "I don’t play with insects."
Seeing that the little insect was a vibrant green with translucent, colorful wings, Yu Bai thought it was quite beautiful. He suggested to the little wolf that they release it.
The little wolf swished its tail and used its paw to push the insect out the door. Whether it could fly away or not was up to the insect’s own fate.
Yu Bai got dressed and stepped out of bed. The courtyard was empty, bathed in a thin layer of light.
The melons and fruits planted in the vegetable garden had already been harvested and stored in the cellar. A few leafy vegetables remained in the ground, enough to be eaten before the snow fell. The rest had been pickled and stored in jars.
Huo Duo'er had left warm food in the kitchen: a bowl of pork ribs stewed with taro, a bowl of scallion egg soup, and a dish of stir-fried greens with garlic.
Yu Bai brought the warm food into the room. The portion was just right for him to finish.
The little wolf sat down, wagging its big tail. It had already eaten in the mountains and wasn’t hungry, but the sight of food made its mouth water. Drool dripped from its tongue to the ground.
Yu Bai picked up a piece of pork rib and handed it to the little wolf. The wolf gnawed it clean in a few bites, smacking its lips and savoring the taste.
Yu Bai was about to give it a second piece, but the little wolf pushed his hand back with its head.
"Awoo awoo awoo~"
No more~
It could hunt for itself and even for the small two-legged creature. It was already a capable wolf and didn’t need to steal the small two-legged creature’s meat.
In the household now, both the big two-legged creature and the wolf could hunt. Only the small two-legged creature lacked the skill to hunt.
The little wolf glanced at the pork ribs in the bowl, thinking that such a tiny piece of meat wasn’t even enough to fill its teeth. The small two-legged creature ate too little, which was why its body wasn’t strong or sturdy enough to catch beasts.
But it didn’t matter. The wolf and the big two-legged creature could take care of the small two-legged creature. Even if the big two-legged creature ever became incapable, the wolf, now grown, could easily support both two-legged creatures.
The little wolf felt the weight of responsibility on its shoulders. Its blue eyes widened, and it puffed up the fur on its chest, trying to look serious and dependable, so the small two-legged creature would know it was reliable.
Yu Bai: "..."
After more than half a month apart, the little wolf had become exceptionally clingy.
After the meal, Yu Bai washed the dishes, while the little wolf squatted nearby, its paws occasionally gesturing in the air before reluctantly retracting them.
It wanted to help the small two-legged creature wash the dishes, but its two meat pads could only pat the dishes. If it didn't control the strength properly, it might even shatter the dishes.
Later, Yu Bai sorted out the herbs he had collected during his outing, categorized a portion of them, and hung them on the rack to dry.
Taking advantage of the clear weather, the early winter sun was warm and cozy, without the dryness and heat of summer and autumn, nor the chill of deep winter. The sunlight at this moment was the most comfortable and gentle.
After hanging the herbs to dry, Yu Bai saw that there was still some time before noon, so he carried the animal bedding and pillows from the bed to the drying area and hung them up.
He kept a blanket, moved out a reclining chair, and placed it under the eaves where the light could filter through. He stretched his arms and yawned few times, he lay down in the chair. Before he could make any further movements, the little wolf, who had been following him closely, already knew what to do.
It opened its mouth, grabbed a corner of the blanket, and after a few grunts, managed to cover Yu Bai's neck with it. Its head also nudged the small two-legged creature hands completely under the bedding.
These methods of taking care of the small two-legged creature were all learned from the big two-legged creature. The other didn't teach it, so it just watched from the side, and after observing several times, it gained experience.
For example, it knew that the small two-legged creature liked to bask in the sun. If it was summer, it would use a thin linen blanket to cover the other's stomach. On colder days like today, it had to use a thicker bedding to cover up to the neck.
The trip had indeed drained Yu Bai's energy. His palms covered his slightly full stomach, and his long, dark eyelashes half-closed.
The warm sun soon made him drowsy, and a rosy hue appeared on his cheeks.
His soft lips parted slightly, gently inhaling air. His neck tilted, and soon he was completely immersed in a dream.
The little wolf curled up its big tail and lay down, pretending to sleep. Occasionally, it opened its eyes and, seeing that the small two-legged creature bedding had slipped down a bit, used its mouth to pull it back up and cover him again.
As the sun tilted, it was around two in the afternoon when Huo Duo'er returned from outside.
As soon as he entered the courtyard gate, he softened his movements, his eyes unable to tear away from Yu Bai's face.
After just half a day apart, Huo Duo'er found that he missed Yu Bai terribly. After settling his tribe members, he rushed back without a moment's delay.
His mate's face was flushed with a layer of rosy hue, the flesh on his cheeks delicate, white with a hint of pink. The warm light made the hair down on his face appear exceptionally soft. His lips parted slightly as he inhaled, his tongue resting between his teeth, revealing a glimpse of moist, soft crimson.
Yu Bai was sleeping soundly, unaware that Huo Duo'er leaned down from the chair, his tongue gently licking his upper and lower lips. When it touched the soft, smooth little tongue, it immediately pried open the gap, licking and sucking on the soft, slippery tongue.
Yu Bai regained some consciousness. The sound of wet, sticky noises in his eardrums seemed both real and unreal, adding a layer of hazy, sensual ambiguity.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and in an instant, a soft, hoarse, and sweet voice escaped.
At this moment, Yu Bai's lips were tightly sealed, his nose constantly twitching. Although his breathing became increasingly labored, he didn't resist at all.
Huo Duo'er had already tousled the animal bedding on him. His strong, muscular arms exerted a bit of force, and he simply lifted Yu Bai and held him in his arms.
His rough, large hands couldn't quite control their strength, and his smooth, delicate back was alternately scratched and kneaded with varying intensity.
As his fingertip withdrew, it carried a hint of moisture, which he smeared onto Yu Bai's brows and eyes before licking it off himself.
Yu Bai's face flushed crimson, but he obediently spread his legs wider and opened his mouth even more.
Though shy, he did not shy away.
The two had been on a long journey and had hardly been intimate, so it would be a lie to say they didn't miss each other.
Yu Bai had a soft nature and felt shy expressing what he wanted verbally, but now he was being kneaded into wanting more.
"Huo... Huo Duo'er..."
He called out, and Huo Duo'er quickly understood his meaning.
The male orc, while walking, nuzzled his stubbled chin against his mate's smooth neck, and the momentum had already spread by the time they returned to the room.
Huo Duo'er released his mouth, and it trembled slightly.
He closed his fingertips and gently touched, repeatedly scraping.
After coaxing for a while with both mouth and tongue, Yu Bai finally nodded slightly, responding with a soft "Mm."
He tried his best to prop up his arms, his eyes peeking over his reddened knees, whimpering pitifully.
Huo Duo'er calmed his rapidly rising chest.
"Bai, can you hold yourself for a bit?"
Yu Bai's eyes were filled with moisture, but he still complied with these words, obediently slipping his hands through the bend of his knees.
Huo Duo'er's pupils constricted, his gaze burning red, his Adam's apple rapidly bobbing.
The little wolf, left outside the door, circled in place.
It listened to the deep, heavy growls of the big two-legged creature, interspersed with the pitiful yet somewhat melodious sobs of the smaller two-legged creature, as if crying in discomfort, yet not entirely uncomfortable.
The little wolf raised its big tail and waited, occasionally licking its paw pads anxiously. It wasn't until dusk fell that the door was finally opened from the inside by the large two-legged creature.
A strong scent wafted out, and the little wolf raised its tail in alert, barking a few times. Huo Duo'er told it to be quiet, he boiled some hot water, and cooked some porridge on another stove.
Past six in the afternoon, the sky had already darkened.
After wiping himself clean, Yu Bai was held in Huo Duo'er's arms and fed some hot porridge. His eyes half-closed, and as soon as he swallowed the last mouthful of rice porridge, he involuntarily dozed off for a moment.
The hourglass pointed to the seven o'clock mark, and Yu Bai suddenly woke up.
Huo Duo'er was just about to go out when he saw Yu Bai open the door barefoot and quickly returned.
"Bai, I'm going to the council hall to discuss some matters with the chief. You've been tired all afternoon, so go to bed early. I'll be back soon to accompany you."
Huo Duo'er was full of energy, exuding an indescribable vigor.
He picked up Yu Bai horizontally and walked towards the bed, but heard a soft murmur from the person in his arms: "I don't want to stay at home alone."
"But..."
Now, when Huo Duo'er discussed matters with the chief, he wouldn't avoid Yu Bai, who had the right to participate.
Even if Yu Bai didn't go, Huo Duo'er would tell him everything upon his return.
"Bai, I'm worried you'll get tired."
Yu Bai blushed: "You're so full of energy, I'm not that tired either..."
He stammered: "And I rested before noon..."
Without another word, Huo Duo'er pulled off his animal robe and thick cloak to dress Yu Bai. Since Yu Bai wanted to go, it was more than welcome.
After all, Yu Bai didn't need to walk, Huo Duo'er carried him straight out the door.
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On the cold night of early winter, council hall.
The chief and several elders of the Yuan tribe, along with Man and Xiu from the giant tribe, entered the door one after another.
Huo Duo'er arrived holding Yu Bai shortly after they entered.
When the two tribes met, before anyone could speak, Man sniffed the air, and looked at the energetic Huo Duo'er with surprise and envy, then glanced at Yu Bai, who was wrapped up tightly and carried over.
"Big Huo, it seems you treat Bai really well. You've been at it for so long just after returning!"
Yu Bai: "..."
The chief and several elders twitched their eyes, clearing their throats: "Cough, cough, cough..."
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