The evil female is weak and the males of the whole continent are out of control and fall.

Chapter 670 Prepare!

“Once a problem is discovered, they can use illusion magic to temporarily control or confuse the other party, giving us time to react. At the same time, they can also use our fox clan’s unique methods to quickly transmit messages.”

Although Yan Lie usually disliked Hua Han, he had to admit that the suggestion was very valuable.

Zhu Xiu, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, his voice deep and powerful: "Jin Yi, Qiu Rong, and I will be responsible for leading and commanding the patrol team. We must ensure that we have the combat power to deal with threats above the Red Rank at all times."

One by one, everyone shared their opinions.

The chieftain concluded, "Alright! It's settled then. Starting tomorrow, we must be even more vigilant!"

The tasks were quickly assigned, and each male understood the responsibilities he bore.

Previous petty squabbles and minor unpleasantness had long been forgotten in the face of the enormous crisis concerning the survival of their mates, cubs, and the tribe.

They are now a cohesive whole, a sharp blade and a strong shield united for a common goal.

The rain was still falling outside, and the air was bitterly cold.

But inside, the burning flames and the unwavering will of the men seemed to dispel all gloom, providing them with a safe haven in the coming storm.

Time slipped away quietly in an atmosphere that was outwardly relaxed but inwardly tense.

For several days, no attacks or anomalies were expected on the outskirts of the tribe. Only the endless rain pounded on the mountains and houses, as if the crisis about the fake beast god was just a false alarm.

However, the males dared not relax their vigilance in the slightest.

They strictly followed the agreed-upon plan, taking turns every day.

One group takes turns leading high-intensity patrols along the tribal borders and in key areas, keeping watch for any unusual signs; the other group is mainly responsible for guarding the area around their home, ensuring the absolute safety of Bai Wanwan and the cubs.

The hunting party still braved the heavy rain to go into the mountains every day. Although the tribe had stored enough food to get through the long rainy season before the rainy season arrived, under Zhu Xiu's strict orders, the addition of the elephant beastmen accelerated the consumption of food. In order to be on the safe side, hunting became a necessary activity to make a living.

The continuous rain brought dampness and chill, but also vitality.

The elephant-like beastmen have fully adapted to tribal life, and their evolved omnivorous habits allow them to survive better.

Plant tubers and fruits also became an important part of their diet, which to some extent alleviated the hunting pressure caused by a purely carnivorous diet.

That day, Yin Mei came to visit Bai Wanwan and told her about something she had forgotten to tell her before, "Wanwan, those potatoes and sweet potatoes that you asked me to take care of are growing very well! Before the rainy season came, Zhu Xiu arranged for the males to dig them all out, and now all three large cellars are full!"

As she spoke, she frowned slightly, "And the cabbages you asked us to plant are growing very well, and we've harvested quite a lot... It's just that the beastmen in the tribe, whether male or female, don't really like them after tasting them."

Bai Wanwan then remembered the vegetable planting she had promoted before. She was happy to hear that potatoes and sweet potatoes had a bumper harvest, but she was not surprised to hear that Chinese cabbage was neglected.

The beastmen are used to the strong smell of meat and are naturally not very interested in bland vegetables.

"Did you harvest a lot of cabbages?"

Yin Mei nodded vigorously: "A lot! It filled the entire cellar!"

The cellar was dug under the supervision of the chieftain at Bai Wanwan's behest. She went to see it after it was completed; it was enormous. If it could be filled to the brim, it could feed quite a few orcs, with meat mixed in.

While the males were busy working outside, protecting their home, the females were not idle either.

Led by Bai Wanwan, Shuanghua, and Yinmei, they gathered together and took the initiative to sew thicker and more durable animal skin clothing for the males, as well as to prepare and store food for the upcoming, potentially more difficult period.

Bai Wanwan knew that large-scale rice cultivation required sophisticated techniques and paddy fields, and the conditions were not yet mature, so for the time being, she could only rely on high-yield potatoes and sweet potatoes for her staple food.

Meat was provided by the hunting party, but when prey was scarce or salt was needed, meat alone was not enough, and additional salt had to be consumed.

Looking at the mountain of cabbages piled up in the cellar, Bai Wanwan had a sudden inspiration.

She immediately called to the two young males who were helping to process the animal hides: "Go to the cellar and bring over some cabbages. Be careful not to get them wet in the rain."

The two males quickly made several trips back and forth, bringing over a hundred large, plump cabbages with tender green leaves, which they piled up like a small mountain under the spacious porch.

Meanwhile, following Bai Wanwan's instructions, some people brought over the salt bricks stored in the tribe. The salt bricks, which were half a person high, were piled together, and the quantity looked quite considerable.

"Are these all the salt bricks we have?" Bai Wanwan asked.

To the orcs, these salt bricks would be enough for the tribe to use for quite some time.

But Bai Wanwan planned to use them to pickle the Chinese cabbage in the cellar.

In this way, even if food becomes scarce in the future, she can exchange rice from the system space to cook porridge and eat it with pickled vegetables. This will not only satisfy her hunger but also replenish her salt, making it a good reserve for dealing with crises.

The male in charge of managing supplies honestly replied, "Holy Mother, there are still some in the cellar, but if we move them all here and use them all, the tribe might not have enough left."

Bai Wanwan hesitated for a moment, realizing that they did not value the cabbages and did not understand her actions of consuming large quantities of precious salt bricks.

She then realized that her system shop allowed her to exchange salt, so she could use these salt bricks as a cover.

"Okay, let's use these for now. We'll pickle most of the cabbage, and I'll make something else for everyone to try tonight."

We have to get them to love Chinese cabbage first, otherwise it would be a waste if all the Chinese cabbage in the cellar went bad.
After the cabbages and salt bricks arrived, Bai Wanwan, along with Shuanghua, Yinmei, and several other females who were usually on good terms with her and were diligent, started getting busy.

In this era, the air is fresh and there is no pollution. In addition, no chemicals are used when the cabbages are grown, so they are very clean and do not even need to be washed.

Following Bai Wanwan's instructions, everyone first broke off the slightly damaged or old leaves to expose the tender inner parts.

Next, Bai Wanwan began to demonstrate the pickling steps: "First, we find some large stone jars or leak-proof wooden buckets, put the cabbage in, one layer of cabbage, one layer of salt... Yes, that's it, make sure each leaf is slightly coated with salt..."

"Then...the cabbage releases water...After a few hours, the cabbage softens, we pour out the water, rinse it briefly with clean water, and squeeze out the excess water..."

As Bai Wanwan explained, she demonstrated, and finally, she evenly spread the prepared sauce made of wild garlic paste, chili powder, and some fruit pulp onto each leaf, then put it into a clean jar and sealed it.

"Alright, let it sit for a while, then you guys try it. I guarantee it'll be delicious!"

(End of this chapter)