ushernet Chapter 40 Salt
Chapter 40 Salt
After the group finished speaking, Sen led Ruan Mianmian out of the stone chamber along the winding and intricate road.
"Isn't Zhi coming out to eat barbecue with us?" Ruan Mianmian noticed that Zhi was still standing in the same spot, and a sense of doubt arose in her heart. She couldn't help but ask.
"Zhi's background is somewhat special, and you will find out why later. Usually, he chooses to stay in that stone chamber to perform divination. As for his food, Yu and I will be responsible for bringing the food into the stone chamber for him to eat, so you don't need to worry about that."
After hearing Sen's explanation, Ruan Mianmian's doubts finally subsided.
As they stepped out of the cave, they happened to see Yu leading several small orcs who had already transformed into human form, roasting chunks of meat from some unknown animal.
The roaring campfire cast a bright red glow, illuminating the interior of the massive cave and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
"The cute little female has appeared! Come on over, the delicious roast meat is almost ready."
Yu was intently turning the roasted meat in his hands, and the tempting sizzling sound made the little beastmen around him swallow their saliva involuntarily.
"Wow, this barbecue smells so good!" It had been several days since she had a proper meal, and Ruan Mianmian's eyes lit up as she looked at the sizzling, oily barbecue.
The few humanoid beastmen who had transformed into human form could already understand beast language. Seeing the female's desire for roasted meat, they all retreated in unison.
Orcs' protection and affection for females is ingrained in their very being. Even though they are still young, they already subconsciously have the concept of prioritizing females in everything.
Ruan Mianmian walked over to Yu and looked at the golden and crispy roasted meat. She couldn't help but reach out to take a piece and try it.
Yu quickly stopped her, saying, "Wait, little female, she's not fully ripe yet. Wait a little longer." Ruan Mianmian withdrew her hand shyly and waited expectantly.
Finally, the roast meat was cooked. Yu handed the largest and tenderest piece of meat to Ruan Mianmian, and the other little beastmen also offered up the meat they had roasted.
Ruan Mianmian happily accepted the grilled meat and took a bite. Hmm, why does it taste nothing?
She looked at the other orcs with a puzzled expression; they were all enjoying their roasted meat.
Sen and Yu noticed Ruan Mianmian's unusual behavior and quickly asked her what was wrong. Ruan Mianmian looked at them and said, "Sen, Yu, why does the barbecue taste bland? Don't you put any salt in?"
After hearing what Ruan Mianmian said, Sen and Yu both fell into a brief silence.
After a while, Sen broke the silence and slowly said, "On this vast and boundless continent of beastmen, only those large tribes or those near the sea have the opportunity to obtain the invaluable salt. You must know that salt is extremely scarce here, almost as scarce as females! And we are in a plain valley, where we have always been isolated from the world and lived in seclusion, so it is naturally difficult for us to obtain such a rare thing as salt."
After hearing Sen's words, Ruan Mianmian was speechless with astonishment. She had never expected that using salt in the orc tribe would be such a difficult thing.
At this moment, Yu noticed that Ruan Mianmian seemed to have some difficulty swallowing the unsalted roasted meat, so he said with heartache, "Ruan Ruan, if you really can't get used to the unsalted roasted meat, then tomorrow I will try to fly further away and see if any other tribes are willing to exchange some salt with me."
Although Yu knew in his heart that the hope of finding a tribe willing to trade salt was slim, he was willing to travel to the ends of the earth to satisfy the little female's needs.
Upon hearing Yu say this, Ruan Mianmian quickly shook her head.
Not to mention she has a system that allows her to buy large quantities of salt. Even without it, she wouldn't let Yu go out.
From their words, she learned how precious salt was, and naturally, how difficult it was to obtain it. Yu couldn't risk her life for them.
The system is currently undergoing an upgrade and cannot be redeemed, but once the upgrade is complete, you'll have as much salt as you want, so there's no need to worry about it.
"Yu, thank you for your kindness, but it's alright. There's really no need to go out and exchange."
When Mori and Yu saw what the little female said, they looked at each other and then remained silent.
They all secretly planned to try their best to exchange their earnings for salt after they got out.
Seeing that Sen and Yu had stopped talking, Ruan Mianmian silently started eating the grilled meat in her hand. However, anyone who saw her eating it could tell that she wasn't enjoying it.
"Ruanruan, bring out a Humming Beast, and I'll roast one for you to eat."
Seeing how uncomfortable she was eating, Yu couldn't help but speak up. The animals in the Lala Mountains are difficult to hunt for two main reasons: one is the environmental conditions, and the other is that the animals there seem to contain some kind of energy or component.
Take the Humming Beast, for example. It not only has a milky aroma but also contains natural salt. Its meat contains a certain energy that can help young beastmen advance in their cultivation.
Ruan Mianmian said somewhat awkwardly after hearing Yu's words, "I can't take out the Hum Hum Beast for the time being. Due to some special reasons, I need a day or two before I can take it out."
The system is currently undergoing an upgrade and we can't contact her, so she can't access the items in her storage space. I wonder if the upgraded system will fix this bug.
Hearing the little female say that, Yu didn't ask any further questions. He simply picked out a few wild fruits from the side and handed them to her.
Ruan Mianmian accepted the wild fruit, feeling a surge of warmth in her heart.
She smiled slightly and said to Yu, "Thank you, Yu. Actually, I'm not that hungry, I just miss the taste of barbecue."
Yu nodded gently, a hint of concern in her eyes.
He sat quietly to the side, watching Ruan Mianmian eat wild fruit, pondering how he could make her happier.
Suddenly, Yu had an idea. He stood up, walked to Ruan Mianmian's side, and said softly, "I'll take you somewhere later. There's beautiful scenery there, which might cheer you up."
Ruan Mianmian raised her head, a hint of expectation flashing in her eyes. She smiled and nodded in agreement.
So, Yu led Ruan Mianmian away from the cave and into the depths of the forest. Along the way, Yu took good care of her, constantly clearing branches for her to ensure her safety.
Soon, they arrived at the edge of a tranquil lake. The water was crystal clear, and the lake was surrounded by lush green trees. Drawn by the beautiful scenery, Ruan Mianmian's worries gradually faded. She looked at Yu gratefully and said, "This place is truly beautiful. Thank you for bringing me here."
Yu smiled and replied, "As long as you're happy, I'm happy."
In this wonderful atmosphere, the two gradually grew closer, and Ruan Mianmian was filled with emotion.
In this unfamiliar world, she felt warmth and care she had never experienced before.