pjbooks Chapter 356 I Don't Like Eating Raw Meat Anymore
Chapter 356 I Don't Like Eating Raw Meat Anymore
The male wolf emerged victorious in its fierce battle with the pack of wolves. Its agile body was now covered in wounds, its once glossy fur stained crimson with blood, a stark contrast against the cold moonlight. Seeing this, Gu Mochen quickly extinguished the burning torch and stored it in his private space. He looked at the exhausted yet still imposing male wolf, his eyes filled with admiration, and exclaimed, "Well done! Those wolves will probably remember this as the most terrifying day of their lives." Then, turning to the defeated wolves lying sprawled on the ground, he asked, "What about these wolves? Why don't you eat them?"
The male wolf dragged its slightly heavy steps over, emitting two simple "oohs" in its throat. Ye Qingchen tilted his head slightly, thoughtfully saying, "I guess it's saying this wolf is a bad guy, but its own pack has rules—it doesn't eat its own kind. These wolves will naturally be dealt with by hunting dogs and crows, while it usually only catches cattle and sheep to eat, don't you think?" The male wolf seemed to truly understand Ye Qingchen's words. Its previously wary gaze softened, and it slowly walked to the female wolf's side, quietly sitting down and nodding slightly, as if acknowledging Ye Qingchen's interpretation.
As night faded and dawn broke, the eastern sky began to lighten. The sky over the grassland seemed to be slowly drawn back by an invisible hand, revealing the approaching light of day. The previously biting cold air seemed to gradually warm with the arrival of dawn. A gentle breeze carried the scent of grass and a faint smell of blood. Gu Mochen gazed at the pile of defeated wolf carcasses, pondered for a moment, and said, "If those two don't eat those wolves, let's skin them and get their fangs—these are all valuable." Ye Qingchen frowned slightly, considered it, and felt that Gu Mochen's words made sense. It would be a waste to just waste them, so she nodded in agreement and asked Gu Mochen to call others for help.
Soon, Bai Zhi, Fu Ling, Bai Yufei, and Song Ming arrived in a hurry. Although slightly surprised by the scene before them, they quickly got to work skinning the wolf and chipping away at its teeth. Bai Zhi moved swiftly, her dagger darting between the wolf skin and meat, quickly peeling off a whole pelt. Fu Ling helped tidy up, neatly stacking the skinned pelts. Bai Yufei, being stronger, was responsible for chipping away at the teeth, each strike delivered with force, and soon he had collected a small pile of sharp fangs. Song Ming assisted, his eyes focused, constantly watching for everyone's needs, handing out tools, moving wolf carcasses, busy and happy.
The wolf's wounds were horrifying, filling Ye Qingchen with worry. She hurriedly rummaged through her bag for anti-inflammatory medicine and carefully approached the wolf. Although injured, the wolf was no longer wary of them. Seeing Ye Qingchen approach, its ears twitched slightly, but it was too lazy to get up. Ye Qingchen said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here to heal your wounds." She then held the anti-inflammatory medicine to the wolf's lips. The wolf hesitated for a moment, then opened its mouth and swallowed the medicine. Ye Qingchen then took out a small bottle containing spatial water, which had miraculous effects. She fed the water to the wolf, and after a few sips, a glimmer of light seemed to return to its previously dim eyes.
After feeding the male wolf, Ye Qingchen thought of the wolf cubs. She quickly found a small pot, boiled some water, and then took out milk powder from her spatial storage, carefully preparing it according to the instructions. The wolf cubs, smelling the milk, happily ran over, surrounding Ye Qingchen and making soft "woof" sounds. Ye Qingchen smiled and fed the prepared milk powder to the wolf cubs one by one using the same bottle she used at night. Watching them eat happily filled her heart with warmth.
Everyone was busy at work, and Ye Qingchen felt a bit bored. Thinking that everyone had been busy all night and the breakfast ingredients weren't plentiful enough, she decided to go hunting nearby. Seeing Ye Qingchen's actions, Song Ming quickly stepped forward to dissuade her, saying, "Empress, you and the Emperor have been busy all night, let me go." Ye Qingchen was about to refuse when Song Ming had already vanished like a shadow. Everyone watched the direction Song Ming had gone, filled with curiosity, wondering if he had found anything.
Time ticked by, and just when everyone thought Song Ming would take a long time, he quickly appeared in their sight. He was carrying several plump rabbits in his hands and a pheasant slung over his shoulder, walking briskly towards them. Everyone was astonished; anyone who didn't know better would have thought Song Ming had some kind of spatial ability, able to catch so much food so quickly. Song Ming walked up to them, put down his prey, and said with a faint smile, "I was lucky; I ran into a group of rabbits and caught a few on the way. I also caught this pheasant."
Bai Zhi and Fu Ling's eyes lit up with joy upon seeing their prey. They quickly took it and prepared to cook. They skillfully prepared the rabbit and pheasant, and soon an enticing aroma filled the grassland. Bai Yufei went to the wolf family to watch over them and prevent any unforeseen events. The male and female wolves lay quietly on the ground, while the cubs played happily around them, occasionally running to Bai Yufei and nuzzling his legs with their noses.
The remaining Gu Mochen, Ye Qingchen, and Song Ming got into the two carriages respectively. Although the carriages weren't spacious, they were decorated very warmly. Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen leaned wearily against each other as soon as they got in. Song Ming was in the other carriage; he was also asleep, but with his eyes closed. They had experienced so much that night—the thrill of battle and the warmth of this moment. Gu Mochen closed his eyes and soon began to snore softly. Ye Qingchen leaned on his shoulder and gradually drifted off to sleep. Listening to the soft snores of the two sleeping soundly in the carriage next to him, Song Ming's lips curled into a slight smile. They must have been really tired last night; he listened and eventually fell asleep too.
After a period of rest, when they woke up, they were surprised to find that all the food had been prepared. The aroma of roasted meat filled the air, making their mouths water.
They roasted all the meat to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an irresistible aroma. The male and female wolves also received special treatment—each had a plump rabbit. Surprisingly, the two wolves no longer preferred raw meat, but instead developed a strong liking for cooked meat, finding it more flavorful and delicious.
Meanwhile, the mother wolf's condition was gradually improving, and she began to produce milk, which was undoubtedly good news for the wolf cubs. Smelling the milk from their mother, the cubs excitedly gathered around, eagerly chasing after her to drink her milk—a truly adorable sight.
Meanwhile, they cooked some fried noodle soup. The steaming soup bubbled in the pot, emitting an enticing aroma. They also prepared some fragrant sesame flatbreads, which, together with the roasted meat, made for a sumptuous meal.
This dinner was absolutely delicious! The savory roast meat, the rich noodle soup, and the crispy sesame flatbread were all incredibly satisfying. Everyone sat together, enjoying the delicious food, and their mood was exceptionally pleasant.
Based on the current itinerary and progress, they estimate that they will be able to successfully leave this vast grassland today and head to a new location.