I've been transported to the orc continent.

Chapter 145 You Pinch My Ear

The white wolf and the snow leopard were only an arrow's distance apart, yet the snow leopard couldn't catch up.

The white wolf ran like the wind, the air currents it created ruffling its fur. It leaped high into the air, its massive body appearing to fly.

The white wolf leaped across a stream, and as soon as its limbs landed, the snow leopard following closely behind it also jumped up.

Just as Yue leaped across the stream, the crowd waiting at the foot of the mountain erupted in loud cheers. Bai Ling shouted "Yue's" name as she rushed towards Yue.

Yue won first place.

Finally reaching the finish line, the moon was exhausted, so it slowed down and slowly walked towards Bai Ling.

Bai Ling ran at the fastest speed he had ever seen in his life. His hair was blown around by the wind, and his expression was one of fervor and excitement, like the most devout believer about to rush to the god he worshipped, as he rushed to Yue's side.

"Yue, Yue, Yue," Bai Ling excitedly called out Yue's name. He rushed forward like a cannonball, hugged Yue's front paws, and looked up at her with a silly grin: "Yue, you're so amazing, you're so amazing."

Moonlight's icy blue eyes stared at Bai Ling, then she suddenly lowered her head and nuzzled her large head against Bai Ling's chest.

Bai Ling was puzzled. He thought Yue probably wanted his praise: "Yue, you are really amazing. When you first appeared over there, I thought it was a white cloud falling from the sky. Yue, you run so fast! I didn't even dare to blink. Then I couldn't help but blink once, and you were already very close to me."

Yue let out two soft "woofs" and nuzzled her big head against Bai Ling's chest.

At this moment, the other beastmen walked over, praising Yue's bravery. Yue, however, seemed anxious and gently nuzzled Bai Ling's chest with her head.

Whenever they have time, Bai Ling and Yue spend all their time together. Sometimes, they only need a glance to understand what the other is thinking.

Yue kept nuzzling Bai Ling with her head, and after Yue let out two "woofs" earlier, Bai Ling understood what Yue meant.

Yue wanted Bai Ling to pinch its ears.

*

Bai Ling was a little incredulous. He asked cautiously, "Yue, do you want me to pinch your ears?"

Yue nodded her big head, and then, as if urging, rubbed her fluffy head against Bai Ling's chest again.

Bai Ling felt as if fireworks had exploded in her head. In the customs of the orcs, only lovers or partners could pinch each other's ears.

When Yue returned from hunting last time, Bai Ling couldn't resist pinching its ears. Although Yue wasn't angry, it seriously told Bai Ling that it shouldn't pinch its ears in front of others in the future.

Even in front of its own people, Yue felt embarrassed. But today, in front of so many beastmen, Yue took the initiative to ask Bai Ling to pinch its ears.

Would Bai Ling feel shy or embarrassed? Of course not. Yue took the initiative to ask him to pinch her, only a fool would let such a good opportunity pass by.

Bai Ling reached out and slowly placed her hand on Yue's ear, gently pinching it.

Compared to its thick fur, the fur on Yue's ears is not thick; it is all fine white down, and Bai Ling can even see the pink skin under the fine down.

Moreover, the pink color became increasingly intense, and just as Bai Ling's hand touched Yue's ear, the peach-blossom pink turned red.

Perhaps because of the recent strenuous exercise, Yue's ears were slightly hot. Bai Ling gently pinched them once, and then couldn't help but pinch them a second time.

The feel was really wonderful, soft and warm. In front of so many people, Bai Ling originally intended to only squeeze it a couple of times and then let go, but the feel of the moon ears was just too good, so Bai Ling couldn't help but squeeze it a few more times.

The moon's ears turned even redder, and they trembled as if startled before it dodged Bai Ling's hand.

When Yue raised her head, Bai Ling could only reluctantly let go of Yue's ear. He felt quite regretful, as Yue usually wouldn't let him touch her ear at all. Today, she took the initiative to let him pinch it, but before he could pinch it a few times, Yue dodged away again.

While feeling regretful, Bai Ling also dreamed that one day he would be able to pinch Yue's ears when he was in his human form.

Bai Ling thought that day must be coming soon.

Once he gets back, he will confess his feelings to Yue, and then they will be a couple, and he can openly pinch Yue's ears.

"Moon, are you thirsty? I've prepared some sugar and salt water for you."

The journey was quite long, involving going up and down mountains, and the weather was so hot. After Yue had just finished a long run, she definitely needed to replenish her fluids. Bai Ling boiled water early in the morning and added maltose and salt that she had brought from the tribe.

At this moment, the other orcs also gathered around. They had all seen the interaction between Yue and Bai Ling just now, and immediately understood Yue's relationship.

Seeing how close the two were, some of the younger orcs had no choice but to give up their ideas.

Yue is brave and beautiful, and many orcs have been pursuing him. Even though Yue rejects them with the reason that he "already has an orc he likes," some young males are still unwilling to give up. As long as Yue does not officially get together with another male, they still have a chance.

Now that Yue and Bai Ling are standing so intimately together, with Yue not only rubbing its head against Bai Ling but also allowing Bai Ling to pinch its ears, the beastmen who still wanted to pursue Yue immediately gave up their thoughts.

Only lovers can touch ears. The fact that this young male can pinch the moon's ear proves that the two are lovers. Orcs who already have lovers or partners cannot pursue him.

Not only did the young males think this way, but some females also wanted to pursue Bai Ling. However, seeing how close Bai Ling and Yue were, they all gave up on the idea.

*

A group of orcs surrounded Yue to congratulate her. Yue nodded slightly and walked with Bai Ling to the foot of the mountain, where a row of ceramic basins were set up, all prepared by Bai Ling.

Yue first found a secluded spot and transformed into human form. Bai Ling then handed him a bowl of water.

The water had maltose and salt added, making it both salty and sweet. Yue drank it rather quickly, and Bai Ling said from the side, "Yue, drink slowly. It's not good to drink too fast."

Yue obediently slowed down her drinking speed, and Bai Ling stopped talking, staring at Yue without blinking, as if Yue were some rare treasure.

For Bai Ling, the moon was indeed a rare treasure, a unique treasure in the world.

*

Yue prepared a lot of water, and the other orcs participating in the competition also came over to drink it. They all noticed that the water tasted different, and many orcs came up to ask what had been added to the water.

Bai Ling said, "Maltose and salt have been added to the water. After strenuous exercise, when you sweat a lot, drinking this water can quickly replenish your fluids."

Upon hearing that sugar had been added to the water, several orcs who were drinking it became cautious. Sugar was the orcs' favorite food, and if they could drink a bowl of water with maltose added today, even if they didn't win a prize, it wouldn't be a wasted effort to participate.