I've been transported to the orc continent.

Chapter 269 Fish Stew with Tofu

Yue hesitated for a moment. The two sky orcs remained silent, but finally said, "Ling, let's not make wild vegetables. They don't taste very good."

Those wild vegetables didn't taste good. They weren't good even when stir-fried, and they were even worse when served cold. Even though Ling was the best cook in the whole tribe, it didn't change the fact that the wild vegetables didn't taste good.

Zhong spoke up, and the two Sky Beastmen nodded repeatedly. Yue also said, "Ling, we won't eat wild vegetables anymore. If you like vegetables, I'll pick some for you when we get back."

Bai Ling was amused by Yue's words. He said, "Who said I like to eat wild vegetables? We didn't bring any vegetables with us when we went out. I was worried that you would have stomach upset from eating too much meat, so I picked some wild vegetables to cook for you. If you don't want to eat them, then we won't eat them. Anyway, it's okay if we don't eat vegetables for two or three days."

Hearing that they no longer needed to eat wild vegetables, the beastmen were very happy. At this time, the fish and meat stewed together also produced a fragrant aroma. The beastmen did not mind the heat and sat around the fire pit, chatting while smelling the aroma from the pot.

Bai Ling and Yue sat together and started talking about building a house. When the two Sky Beastmen heard that Bai Ling and Yue were planning to build a house, they quickly stopped talking and began to ask Bai Ling and Yue about the house-building project.

Bai Ling said, "Well, Yue and I plan to build the house first. As you know, a house can't be built in a day or two. We'll build the house first, and when Yue's father and father come back, we'll get married immediately."

When the topic of their upcoming marriage came up, Yue showed no shyness whatsoever, but readily nodded in agreement: "Ling is right. We've finished building the house, and we're just waiting for my father and father to come back."

Bai Ling and Yue's good relationship was a fact acknowledged by all the beastmen in the tribe. Zhong once again expressed his blessings to the two of them, and then asked when they planned to build a house, saying that he would definitely come to help when the time came.

The two Sky Orcs also said they would definitely help. Although they couldn't build houses, they could help move bricks, lay mortar, and run errands.

Bai Ling smiled and said, "Well, if you have time then, come and help me build the house. I'll cook you something delicious."

Zhong laughed and said, "Ling, if you build a house, all the orcs in the tribe will come to help. If the orcs from the surrounding tribes find out, they will also come to help."

Bai Ling laughed and said, "I'm just building a few houses. How can I expect the entire tribe of beastmen to come? That would be too much trouble."

Zhong said, "Ling, you've helped everyone so much. Now that you're building a house, everyone will definitely come to help you. Even if they're busy with their own work, they'll definitely put down their work and come help you."

The two sky beastmen echoed his sentiments, and Bai Ling said nothing more. He decided to discuss the matter with Yue after dinner.

*

The fish and tofu stew was ready, and the aroma alone was enough to make the beastmen's mouths water.

Bai Ling poured the fish and tofu into the earthenware pot, and Yue put the steamed buns from the steamer onto a plate. Since there were no tables or chairs when they were out, Zhong spread a few large leaves on the ground to serve as a table, and placed the earthenware pot and plate on the leaves. Several orcs sat on the rocks, and Bai Ling called out "Dinner is served," and the orcs started to eat together.

Including Bai Ling, the first thing the orcs picked up with their chopsticks was tofu.

Tofu made with brine has a slightly yellowish color, but the taste is surprisingly good. Although it is not very smooth, the bean flavor is quite strong, and it is delicious even when eaten raw.

Now, after being stewed in fish soup, the tofu has turned white and become smooth. It also has the freshness of fish and the aroma of sauce. These two flavors make the originally bland tofu delicious and palatable.

The fish tastes great too. Because of the sauce, compared to stewing with just salt and spices, the fish itself has a slightly less fresh flavor, but it has a richer, more savory sauce flavor. Plus, this type of fish has a lot of meat and few bones, making it extremely delicious.

Summer weather is already very hot, and everyone was eating quickly, which caused fine beads of sweat to appear on the foreheads of every orc. However, the orcs did not care about this at all and ate heartily.

There was still some fish soup left in the iron pot. He scooped out more than half a bowl with a wooden spoon and then drank it all in one go.

After finishing his drink, he placed the earthenware bowl on a leaf, then let out a loud burp. He patted his stomach and said, "This tofu is absolutely delicious. When we have the Chada Conference, Ling, make some tofu to exchange for it. It'll definitely sell very well."

The two Sky Beastmen nodded in agreement, indicating that if Bai Ling were to make tofu in exchange, they would definitely line up to do so.

Bai Ling waved his hand and said, "Yue and I have already agreed that we will make sugar figurines during the Chada Festival."

Bai Ling's family lacked nothing, and there was nothing they absolutely needed to exchange. They were going to the Chada Conference more for fun. Both of them liked the cubs, so they decided to make sugar figurines at the Chada Conference and only exchange them with the cubs.

Upon hearing that Bai Ling and Yue were going to make sugar figurines, the eyes of the two Sky Beastmen lit up immediately. However, when Bai Ling said that the sugar figurines could only be exchanged with cubs, the light in the eyes of the three beastmen dimmed again.

*

When the Sky Beastmen flew, they would occasionally let out a cry or two. Bai Ling was familiar with the cries of these two Sky Beastmen, so when the cries of other Sky Beastmen joined in, Bai Ling noticed them immediately.

This place is quite far from the tribe, so how could there be Sky Orcs here?

Bai Ling was surprised and couldn't help but look towards the east, where two black dots were approaching.

The black dots moved very quickly, and Bai Ling soon saw them clearly. They were also two Sky Beastmen, and the Sky Beastmen seemed to be carrying something on their backs.

As the sky orcs drew closer, Bai Ling realized that the two sky orcs were also carrying other orcs on their backs.

The four sky beasts cried out, nodding their heads to each other from a distance of several dozen meters. Yue, sitting next to Bai Ling, also waved in that direction.

Bai Ling was a little confused. After the Sky Beastman's speed returned to normal, Yue said to Bai Ling, "Ling, that beastman over there is my brother. He is my uncle's son, named Zhu. He used to live in the Great River Tribe for two years."

Bai Ling said, "Yue, isn't your uncle's tribe a small tribe? How come there are so many orcs here?"

On the backs of the two Sky Orcs were fifteen or sixteen other Orcs. Uncle Yue's tribe only had a total of forty-odd Orcs, so these many Orcs must not be from just that small tribe.

Could it be that orcs from other tribes have also come?

Bai Ling had questions in his mind, but no one could answer them.