Why did their stomachs suddenly feel so full? Why didn’t the food smell as appetizing anymore?

One by one, they began to look at Yuan Lang with irritation. Breaking away from their chummy huddles, they slung their arms over each other’s shoulders and dispersed, plotting how to deal with that smug beast.

Seeing his tribesmen gradually leave, Yuan Lang finally took two steps back.

Before Wu Yue could have an outburst, he looked at the two large vats in the courtyard. "Are these two vats for water, or something else? Do you need my help?"

The stream of grumbling Wu Yue was about to unleash was instantly stuck in her throat.

’For cat’s sake, isn’t that a rather quick change of subject?’

Wu Yue shot him a fierce glare. "I want to cure some salt pork, but the temperature is too high right now. I need to move them into the old Storage Cave where we used to keep food."

Yuan Lang nodded. He stretched out his arms, picked up the two large vats, and started walking out. "If there’s anything else you need to bring, just get it ready here. I’ll be back in a bit to carry it all over."

Wu Yue grumbled an unwilling "Oh."

’What else could she do?’

’Such a cunning, sly beastman. How is he not a fox?’

There was salt in the Storage Cave, so Wu Yue didn’t bring any. However, she did take a large bag of Sichuan peppercorns from a basket hanging on a beam in the kitchen.

Yuan Lang was fast. Wu Yue had just finished preparing the things she needed when he reappeared in the courtyard.

Seeing she was only carrying a small, simple backpack, he asked, "Is that all?"

Wu Yue nodded. "The Storage Cave has salt, so I don’t need to bring any. But I do need a Wild Boar Beast."

Yuan Lang raised an eyebrow. "So I guess I wasn’t wrong to hunt a Wild Boar Beast today."

Wu Yue chuckled and looked at him. "Think of it as an investment. Once the salt pork is cured, I’ll give you a share."

Chatting as they went, the two of them headed toward the Storage Cave.

The Half beastman Warriors guarding the Storage Cave saw them approaching and greeted them with great enthusiasm.

"Lord Wuyue, are you here to store the Wild Boar Beast in the Storage Cave? Game is so plentiful right now, you could just eat it directly."

The Half beastman Warrior said, looking curiously at the cleaned Wild Boar Beast on Yuan Lang’s back.

The Half beastman Warrior wasn’t very old, which explained his enthusiasm.

"We’re just here to make a type of food. It needs to be done in a very cold place, and it’s too hot outside, so we came to the Storage Cave to do it."

The Half beastman Warrior hadn’t expected Wu Yue to actually give him a serious answer. He scratched his head, a little embarrassed. "Hehe, well, I won’t disturb you then. Just call me if you need any help."

Wu Yue smiled and nodded, then walked into the Storage Cave with a sour-faced Yuan Lang.

Bouncing over to Yuan Lang’s side, Wu Yue tilted her head to look at him. "Hey, why the long face? Did you eat poop or something?"

The beastman gave her a look from his dark, deep eyes. "Are all the women from your country as flirtatious as you?"

’Flirtatious!!!’

Wu Yue was so shocked her mouth fell open.

"Where did you get the idea that I’m flirtatious?"

’I happen to be a fine young woman who’s completely faithful in love, thank you very much!’

The beastman in front of her snorted coldly. "You smile like a morning glory at any man you see." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Looking at the beastman ahead of her, who was practically radiating a sour, jealous aura, Wu Yue’s dewy eyes couldn’t help but curve into crescents.

But a moment later, as if she’d thought of something, her little face stiffened. "Why a morning glory!"

The beastman just grunted and continued walking deeper into the cave, letting the little female behind him chirp and chatter around him with her questions.

He couldn’t help but nod to himself. ’That’s right. This is how a little female should be, buzzing around me.’

"How should this Wild Boar Beast be handled?"

Seeing the beastman holding a pig’s leg, Wu Yue found the sight inexplicably comical. "The General is so handsome, even when he’s holding a pig’s leg."

"Handsome?"

Wu Yue nodded. "It means you’re dashing and extraordinary."

Hearing this, the beastman’s lips instantly curled up, his eyes overflowing with delight. "I’ll give you that, you’ve got good taste."

Wu Yue: "..."

’Even though I was sincere when I called you handsome, it seems you haven’t mastered the fine quality of humility at all.’

So, she dropped the subject and turned her attention to the Wild Boar Beast. "Split the whole pig in half, and separate the legs and trotters..."

The beastman’s sharp claws were no joke. In just a few moments, under Wu Yue’s direction, the entire pig was broken down into the pieces she needed.

"Help me light the stove over there. I need to toast the salt and Sichuan peppercorns."