| GB | Barbecue Feast | 105
As night approached, several tall and robust male orcs walked in the middle of the intersection. They were the most powerful elites of the tribe, and their mere presence, with their casual strides and sweeping gazes, instilled a sense of awe in those around them.
The giants were particularly striking, their exposed skin adorned with intricate and mysterious totems.
At the forefront, a slender and flexible sub-female orc sat in the arms of the leading male orc. The last rays of the setting sun fell on his curved eyelashes, and the smile on his lips was warmer and brighter than the late spring breeze.
The orcs scattered around, resting, all looked up at their chief and priest with reverence and a fervent admiration.
Of course, the leader, Man, looked fierce and often intimidated them, so the orcs dared not look at him too much.
The chief was steady and handsome, but he was too aloof. If he glanced at someone for too long, they might be called for an impromptu training session.
The orcs had worked all day and were now hungry and tired, capable of devouring half a wild boar, so they didn’t dare to look too much...
Most of their gazes fell on the priest.
The field was mostly filled with male orcs, and most of them were single. Their priest was the most beautiful and fair-skinned orc they had ever seen. Just a secret glance at him made their hearts feel sweet.
A few female orcs and sub-female orcs looked towards the leader, Ze.
Ze was handsome and charming, and quite resourceful. Even the female orcs who already had mates were not annoyed but rather delighted to cooperate with him when he asked questions, eager to share all their secrets.
A’Li along with a group of orcs, went to the river to fetch water. Carrying several buckets, he passed by the square and caught a glimpse of Bai sitting in Huo's arms. Excitedly, he called out a few times.
Yu Bai waved his arm at him. A’Li ran closer, first greeting Huo Duo'er, then cheerfully looked at Man.
"Man, you're back."
Man reached out and placed his arm around Ze's shoulder, deliberately squeezing him.
"Look, this kid is so happy to see me. Ze, why don’t you smile more?"
A’Li chuckled and followed behind them.
Xiu, carrying a wooden plank, came to discuss something with Huo Duo'er and also joined them.
The bolder orcs from the Yuan clan occasionally chimed in, and Yu Bai responded to their greetings with good temper. The orcs who received his responses were filled with pride and excitement.
His expression seemed to say: Look, the priest talked to me!
The more timid tribesmen were envious and jealous!
The orcs from the Lynx tribe, standing silently at the outermost layer, observed the interactions between everyone and Priest Bai. A’Lie and Da’Mu, along with a few other male orcs, remained silent, but their expressions were particularly earnest. They even secretly rejoiced, glad they hadn’t chosen the wrong new leader and priest.
The Da He and Xiao He eyes widened: "I also want to talk to Priest Bai."
The Lynx tribe had suffered greatly in the Huangyuan tribe. After coming to Fantasy Land, not only were they freed from slavery, but they also felt warmth and care. They were deeply grateful and worked especially hard, fearing they would not live up to Priest Bai's kindness.
Although they were now accepted by the new tribe, it would take some time to fully integrate. Most of the Lynx tribe orcs were still quite reserved.
In the corner, there were two orcs from the Qingtu clan, one of whom was the clan leader, Qing Yun.
Qing Yun looked at the giants who were admired by all the orcs. With just one glance, he was certain that the male orc at the forefront was the tribe's chief, and the sub-female orc in his arms...
Judging from the eager and respectful attitude of the surrounding orcs, must be the tribe's priest, Priest Bai.
Priest Bai was actually a sub-female orc?
According to the orcs here, Priest Bai taught them to identify medicinal herbs and passed on his medical skills. The miraculous bone-setting technique, which even the old priest had never seen before, was mastered by such a young sub-female orc.
Could it be that the Priest Bai truly received special favor from the Orc God?
Qing Yun was initially displeased, especially after expressing his stance but not receiving a response from the chief.
Now, seeing them from afar, he knew that the chief and priest of this tribe were not people he could afford to offend.
The orcs of Fantasy Land were neither hungry nor cold. They were robust and healthy, with a strong sense of unity, far surpassing that of the Huangyuan Tribe.
Such a tribe would never compromise with him. Now, after the attack on the Qingtu Clan's territory, there was nothing left... What strength did he have left to negotiate?
Qing Yun fell into deep thought.
While it was quiet here, the front was still bustling.
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The setting sun cast long shadows of the orcs. The tribe had transplanted some trees along the paths, and as spring was coming to an end, a few clusters of lush green leaves had sprouted on the branches, adding a touch of beauty to the previously barren territory.
Yu Bai, being stared at by so many eyes, couldn't help but feel his face heat up, but he was genuinely happy, maintaining a heartfelt smile of joy.
He suggested, "Since Man is back, and everyone is together, let's eat in our courtyard tonight."
A’Li was the first to agree, and Man didn't hold back either. Ze nodded with a slight smile, and Xiu said to Huo Duo'er, "Thank you, Big Huo."
Xiu was steady and knew how to handle situations and aware that Big Huo didn't like being disturbed when he was with Priest Bai, but...
As Bai had said, it had been more than half a year since the eruption of the Fire God Mountain. They had traveled south and been busy throughout the winter and spring.
Now that the territory was finally taking shape, and they had some free time, even someone as calm as him cherished this hard-won opportunity to be together.
Huo Duo'er shared the same sentiment, so although he wasn't too keen on being disturbed, he didn't stop the gathering tonight.
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The moonlight poured over the entire tribe like water.
The night breeze carried warmth, and everything was thriving, with the chirping of insects.
The little wolf chased Jinjin with a piece of meat in its mouth. Jinjin leaped nimbly and perched on the eaves, too full to eat anymore.
Yu Bai waved at the little wolf with a smile, "Jinjin has gained some weight recently. It will eat when it's hungry."
The little wolf wagged its tail and licked its strong, fluffy paws. Compared to its robust build, the leopard cat was too weak.
Seeing that the leopard cat didn't want to eat, the little wolf had to give up. It returned to the small two-legged creature ‘s feet, lay down, and started gnawing on the meat.
Yu Bai flipped the grilled fish in the pot, which was accompanied by a variety of side dishes. There were scallions and garlic, as well as sour fruits like lemons, spicy roots, and various starchy tubers.
This pot had a strong, sour, and spicy flavor, while the other pot was milder. Huo Duo'er didn't like spicy food, so Yu Bai specially cooked this mild pot for him, using only simple spices and salt.
Some of the spices they had brought earlier had taken root and grown leaves in the vegetable garden. After spring, the leaves were knee-high, so there was no need to be frugal with them.
As for salt, they were making do with the salty stone Man had brought.
The tribe was very short on salt, and they hadn't tasted properly salted food for a long time. Tonight, they gathered to enjoy themselves, eating first and worrying about other things later.
Huo Duo'er and Ze were responsible for cutting the meat and chopping the bones. Man wasn't good at such delicate work, so he was left to tend the fire.
Xiu gave Yu Bai a hand, while A’Li, swallowing his saliva, brought the cooked dishes to the table.
As the moon rose above the treetops, Yu Bai called everyone to the table for dinner.
While serving soup to Huo Duo'er, Yu Bai got scalded. Before he could react, the orc, who had his back turned, seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. He immediately turned around, crouched down, and gently blew on Yu Bai's fingers.
A’Li looked on with envy, while Man felt a pang of jealousy.
Ze handed Man a bowl of soup and smiled as he looked over.
Man said, "If I had an orc partner as good as Bai, I'd surely be as attentive as Big Huo, taking care of everything for them."
Yu Bai glanced at Man and withdrew his fingers.
"It's fine, it doesn't hurt anymore."
Huo Duo'er tested the soup in the bowl and only let Yu Bai drink it when it was no longer hot.
A’Li put away his envious look and, gazing at the table full of sumptuous meat dishes, said earnestly, "Bai, thank you. Big Huo, thank you!"
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have believed that I could bring my orc father and mother to live in such a good tribe."
Ze wholeheartedly agreed.
"It's a good thing we chose you back then. The members of the former Heiyao Tribe have become stronger and healthier than before." He sighed deeply, "Back then, I was really afraid that our tribe members would return to the Orc God’s embrace one by one. Big Huo, Bai, thank you."
Man and Xiu were less reserved.
They had always believed in Huo Duo'er, though they had some immature ideas in the past.
They exchanged glances and softly apologized for their evasive behavior over the past few years.
The barbecue feast that night was very lively, and Yu Bai ate until he was stuffed.
Later, when everyone had left, Huo Duo'er carried the freshly cleaned Yu Bai for another sumptuous feast.
Yu Bai sat on the windowsill padded with animal fur, the moonlight illuminating his back. His legs trembled, he was afraid of falling.
"Bai, don't be afraid, I'm here."
Huo Duo'er lifted his reddened knees, firmly supporting him.
Yu Bai's eyes were moist, his face flushed like fire.
He obediently spread his limbs, tightly entwining the solid, mountain-like body in front of him.
When he couldn't hold on any longer, he gently pushed the other away, pressing his stomach.
Huo Duo'er slowly massaged it for him.
A warm breeze blew over Yu Bai's back, the moonlight illuminating his moist, flushed appearance.
The sound of insects grew more intense; summer had arrived.
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