Bringing a System to the Beast World

Chapter 456 It's so delicious!
With ample food and a warm kang (heated brick bed), the Snow Tiger Tribe enjoyed a winter as comfortable as if they had entered the territory of the Beast God.

No matter how fierce the wind and snow are outside, as long as you drink a bowl of fragrant and hot dumpling soup, light a brazier in the house, and then go inside to enjoy the warmth, you'll be satisfied.
Lying in bed playing with their partners and cubs, the tribespeople couldn't help but wonder if the winters of the past, filled with hunger and cold, and where many tribespeople would freeze to death, were still real.

As for Nagano and the slaves he led, although their food was not as plentiful as that of the ordinary tribesmen, they had managed to save enough food for the entire winter through their hard work before winter.

Most of the food consisted of taro and various dried vegetables, with cured meat making up only a small portion, since the slaves were not allowed to hunt on their own and could only exchange their labor for food from other tribesmen.

Even so, the slaves in the stone house sat around the brazier inside, talking and laughing.

There were also slaves who were busy preparing food at the stove next to the bedroom, cooking a pot of taro soup, cutting some cured meat, and throwing in a few handfuls of dried wild vegetables.

Each person held a large bowl, sat around the brazier, chatting and slurping down the delicious and hearty sweet potato soup, feeling incredibly satisfied.

The first heavy snowfall lasted for less than a week, and the tribespeople have already fallen in love with this leisurely and wonderful winter life.

But as the saying goes, when adults are at ease, that's when the little monsters in the house are released.

The boys, who usually roamed around the tribe, got bored after less than two days on the kang (heated brick bed). In the past, they would always huddle in their fathers' and mothers' arms for warmth in winter, but this winter, their eyes lit up when they saw the snow outside.

There are always a few mischievous kids who sneak out to play in the snow when their parents aren't looking, and their little faces turn blue from the cold when they're caught.

To teach these little ones a lesson, the Snow Tiger Witch found the bitterest herbs and brewed them into a soup for them to drink. The little rascals, who had just sneaked out to play in the snow, were no longer brave. They cried and wailed, shouting that they would never run out again.

But the reason why mythical beasts are called mythical beasts is because they only remember the good times and never learn the bad times. They are the kind of little brats who forget the pain once the wound has healed.

Once my frostbite had completely healed, I met up with a group of friends and went to the shallow snow area to show off.

And in this winter, the group of people most admired by the cubs was born: the orc warriors patrolling the tribe.

The tall, muscular orc warriors, dressed in down jackets, were either patrolling the city walls or clearing snow from the tribe. They were not only free of frostbite, but were also sweating profusely.

The little cubs watched with shining eyes, their gazes filled with admiration.

Everyone looked forward to growing up and becoming someone who could wear a down jacket, and that's how this great goal was born.

Snow Tiger Witch said that this winter has seen more snow than any previous winter, and the cold winds are even more biting.

For some unknown reason, the heavy snowfall that had been falling like goose feathers suddenly became much lighter. The tribespeople, who had been cooped up indoors for many days, put on thick animal skins and took their families out for a stroll.

The tribe instantly became lively.

Qingcao's little face was red from the cold as she huddled together with Wuyue, talking to her.

In the distance, the orc warriors boasted to each other about how they felt wearing down jackets while on patrol, their spittle flying as they spoke, drawing disdainful glances from the females around them.

It's not like anyone hasn't worn one. When the down jackets were finished, the females in the tribe were the first to try them on and have a go.

"Qingcao, where are Teng Qian and the others?"

Wu Yue looked at Qingcao with a puzzled expression. She remembered very clearly that Yuan Lang and Teng Qian's team was not on patrol today.

Qingcao chuckled and leaned closer to her: "Yue, you want to ask about Yuan Lang, right?"

Wu Yue chuckled: "Isn't it all the same? Their team always acts together."

"They must be training. Teng Qian came to me yesterday complaining that Yuan Lang didn't stop training them even in this cold winter."

That must be in the open space near the city gate.

Wu Yue knew that Yuan Lang was preparing for their departure after winter.

Wu Yue tightened her down jacket, breathed on her hands to warm them slightly, and then walked towards the city gate.

Qingcao was taken aback, then took off running after him: "Yue, are you going to find them?"

What's so interesting about orc training? All that shouting and laughing is utterly boring.

"I gonna go see."

Since the first heavy snowfall, the two have indeed seen each other much less often, except when Yuan Lang is not on patrol.

The snow on the road had already been cleared by the orc warriors. Although some snowflakes were still falling, judging from the speed at which they were falling, they wouldn't accumulate much in a short time.

Before even reaching the training ground, the shouts of the orc warriors and the occasional shouts of Yuan Lang could be heard from afar. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the orc warriors were all shirtless, and even in the cold weather, they were emitting white steam.

"Lord Wuyue!"

Some orc warriors, who had been trained to the extreme, shouted in Wu Yue's direction, their voices filled with excitement, as if they had been saved.

This sound not only caught Wu Yue's attention, but also made Yuan Lang, who was focused on training his orcs, look over.

Two small females stood on the snow-covered ground, and the one standing there with a smile on her lips was none other than her own little female.

He immediately waved his hand and said, "That's enough for today's training. Go back now."

"Ooh!"

"I'm going back to drink several bowls of dumpling soup, hehe!"

"I'll go back and play in the snow with my little one first."

As the orc warriors spoke, they scattered like birds and beasts, as if afraid of being caught by their captain for training again.

When Teng Qian walked up to Wu Yue and the other person, he also took a huge light bulb with him.

The grass was carried away by the orc under her armpits, and this uncomfortable position made her scream all the way.

After the two clowns left, Yuan Lang quickly walked up to the little female standing in the snow: "If you need to find me, just have the orcs come and let me know. What are you doing out here?"

As he spoke, he draped the animal skin coat over Wu Yue's shoulders.

The coat still carried the warmth of the orc's body, warming him to the core.

"The snow is lighter today, so everyone is coming out for some fresh air. I'm coming out for a walk too; I'm getting suffocated staying indoors all day."

The orcs on the city wall were still patrolling. Wu Yue suddenly remembered the wandering orc tribe that Yuan Lang had mentioned before: "We haven't found any trace of the wandering tribe recently, have we?"

"Those guys won't be coming out during the first college session."

Yuan Lang looked up at the sky outside the city wall: "Now, even the fiercest wild beasts in the polar forest dare not come out to roam. They can only stay in their caves and wait for time to pass. Not to mention the wandering orcs."

However, once the snow stops, it should be time for them to become active again. The nomadic orc tribes don't store food, and there are no females to gather it, so their food supply will only last until the first heavy snowfall ends. He put his arm around Wu Yue's shoulder, and the two slowly walked into the tribe. "Besides," he said, "in the past, they could rob smaller tribes of food, but this year all the smaller tribes are in our tribe, so their food problem is even more serious."

As the two passed by the river in the tribe, they suddenly heard the joyful cries of cubs, mixed with the laughter of some adult tribesmen.

"What's going on?"

Yuan Lang raised an eyebrow: "Let's go take a look."

On the riverbank, several baby fish were squatting on the ice, watching a frozen sharp-toothed fish. They would occasionally reach out their chubby little paws to poke it. Although they could only touch the cold ice, it did not affect their observation of the fish at all.

"Father, this fish is eating."

A chubby little baby can't speak properly yet, but that doesn't stop him from looking at his father with expectant eyes and expressing his little wish.

The male, amused, ruffled a handful of his cubs' hair, grabbed a rock from the riverbank, and began to play with them. Afterward, the cubs surrounded the male, who was holding a block of ice containing sharp-toothed fish, and went home to eat fish.

The remaining fry, seeing this, were instantly motivated to search for the frozen sharp-toothed fish and began exploring the ice.

However, there aren't many mentally challenged fish like these that are frozen solid.

Wu Yue turned to the orc warrior beside her: "I once heard that if you make a hole in the frozen river, fish will jump out on their own."

Yuan Lang's heart skipped a beat, and he raised an eyebrow at her: "Want to see?"

Wu Yue nodded, her eyes full of anticipation.

Stunned by the gleam in the little female's eyes, Yuan Lang chuckled and stepped onto the frozen river, his sharp claws lashing out at the thick ice.

A moment later, a perfectly round ice hole appeared on the ice surface.

"Ah! It's Yuyu! Yuyu jumped out by herself!"

The cubs' cries of surprise echoed along the riverbank once more, and at that moment, a ferocious, sharp-toothed fish was hanging from Yuan Lang's trouser leg.

Unfortunately, the orc's hide was quite thick, and the sharp-toothed fish's teeth could not penetrate it.

Thanks to Wu Yue's good fortune, everyone enjoyed a lively fish-catching feast before the snow began to fall heavily again.

Wu Yue made a sauerkraut fish dish with pickled wild vegetables and added more chili peppers. The sour and spicy flavor, combined with the tender texture of the sharp-toothed fish, instantly won over Yuan Lang, Xuehu Wu, Xuehu Clan Chief, and several female grandmothers.

In the following days, when Yuan Lang was not on patrol duty, he would go to the river to catch fish, and then naturally bring his catch to Wu Yue, claiming that eating something fresh was good for his health.

"Tongzi, I've been feeling really unwell with my head these past couple of days. Could it be something serious?"

Sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) in meditation, Wu Yue frowned and pounded her head.

She initially thought it was a cold, but apart from dizziness and occasional headaches, she didn't have any other symptoms.

The chubby paws of the unicorn paused, saying, "Host, please wait a moment. I'll scan you right now."

The system hurriedly returned to the system space in a somewhat panicked manner. Good heavens, ever since the host became a witch, his body has gradually improved, and he had actually forgotten that the host's current body used to be a sick chicken.

"Activate health check mode?"

Tongzi licked its paws, which still tasted of rock and ore: "Activate."

Wu Yue felt a warm sensation enveloping her, and as she was immersed in this comfortable feeling, the mechanical system voice sounded in her mind: "Physical examination complete. Host's physical condition is excellent, with no lesions."

Tongzi let out a heavy sigh: "From now on, we should check it every now and then, just in case something goes wrong."

Wu Yue nodded: "Okay, but what's wrong with my end?"

"Is it because you've been staying up late these past few days? Staying up late is bad for your health!"

Thinking about her routine these past few days, Wu Yue could only frown and nod: "Then I'll meditate for another hour, and you can wake me up then."

What Wu Yue didn't expect was that this time, instead of being awakened by the system, she was awakened by waves of pain.

Upon waking from her meditative state, the excruciating pain, as if she were about to be torn apart, made her cry out in agony: "Ugh!"

"Host, don't stop, continue meditating, you are advancing!"

Tongzi's anxious voice rang in her mind, and Wu Yue, who was about to open her eyes, instantly closed them again.

His body absorbed the surrounding free-floating magical power like a sponge. As the magical power was absorbed, the headache became more and more intense, as if his entire skull was being crushed again and again.

"Dog host, open your mouth!"

A cool touch appeared on her lips along with Tongzi's voice. Wu Yue subconsciously opened her mouth, and something round was inserted. She subconsciously chewed, tasting that familiar flavor.
It's the Witchcraft Elixir!

Dog Tongzi, finally reliable.

Before she could say anything, another pill was offered to her lips. After Yilian ate five Witch Spirit Pills, the absorption of external witch power by her body slowed down, and her severe headache gradually dissipated.

"The most dangerous time has passed, host, you may continue meditating."

The upgrade didn't end until the early hours of the morning. Just as Wu Yue was about to open her eyes, she felt as if her eyelids were glued together.

"Tongzi, why can't I open my eyes? Have I been disfigured?!"

Squeezed at the doorway, Tongzi, covering his nose with a look of disgust, glanced at the dark, murky object on the kang: "You dog host, you have no idea how smelly you are now. The upgrade has eliminated the impurities in your body."

After saying that, she waved her little paws and threw a damp cloth over: "You should wipe your eyes clean first, and then go take a bath quickly, otherwise the skunk beast that has been rumored in the tribe will show its true colors."

Wu Yue's lips twitched; she realized she had such a hidden identity.

Picking up a damp handkerchief, I wiped the impurities from my eyes. Then I looked down at myself and saw that I was completely covered in asphalt. Not only was it unbearable to look at, but the smell was also incredibly alluring.

She immediately let out a strange cry and ran towards the bathroom.

"Luckily, I was quick-witted and had already boiled the water."

Tongzi sighed, feigning maturity, pounded his waist which was now so fat it was almost invisible, and then dashed out of the smelly bedroom.

No, it smells too strong, I can't stand it.

(End of this chapter)