[Quick Transmigration] The Clingy Spirit of the Blackened Male Supporting Character - Chapter 87

At night, after eating delicious steamed egg custard and chicken soup, Luo Ning lay in a soft grass nest, his little face tilted up as he looked obediently at Lin Ze beside him with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

In the corner, the campfire crackled, casting a soft light in the dim cave. The gentle glow illuminated Lin Ze’s silver hair. Lin Ze was holding a piece of animal skin and making clothes for Luo Ning. The animal skin had dried and softened in the scorching sun after being washed during the day.

Now, Lin Ze was carefully sewing with a bone needle, creating a white spotted animal skin jacket—the style Luo Ning had described. Lin Ze had initially planned to make a white animal skin skirt, but Luo Ning stopped him, saying it would be too embarrassing for a boy like him to wear a skirt.

It would look normal on Lin Ze, but his own legs were fair and slender, and at his small height, wearing a skirt would make him look like a little girl, which he couldn’t accept. Shorts would be much better.

Lin Ze’s expression was very serious as he clumsily threaded the needle, making him look oddly endearing.

Luo Ning snuggled closer, leaning against Lin Ze’s waist comfortably, a slight smile on his lips. He thought Lin Ze was so virtuous.

Not only did he go out hunting and gathering fruit for him, but he also cooked meat, made clothes, watched him bathe, and coaxed him to sleep. He took care of him in every way. Compared to Lin Ze, Luo Ning felt like a lazy bum, only needing to eat and sleep.

Although he felt a bit embarrassed, it felt so good to be spoiled like this. Luo Ning felt warm inside. He didn’t know why he had changed. He used to be a strong person, but now his personality seemed to have softened.

The more Luo Ning got to know Lin Ze, the more he felt his heart flutter. With his eyelashes slightly lowered, he thought that maybe becoming mates wouldn’t be so bad.

Having just tasted the sweetness of love, the whole world seemed to be filled with sweet honey-flavored bubbles, so sweet that it almost overflowed from his heart.

Unable to help himself, Luo Ning reached out to wrap his arms around Lin Ze’s waist, showing his reliance and affection.

Lin Ze paused his needlework, his narrow sharp eyes softened considerably. He reached out his large hand and gently stroked Luo Ning’s hair, coaxing him to sleep.

When Luo Ning woke up in the morning, a set of clothes was laid out beside him. He had fallen asleep yesterday not long after feeling the atmosphere was too warm and comfortable, not knowing when Lin Ze had finished.

Luo Ning unfolded the clothes to take a look. Although the stitches were rough, he really liked the style, and they felt so comfortable to the touch. He quickly changed into the new clothes, which fit him very well.

He crawled out of the cave, where Lin Ze was cooking fish soup, the pot bubbling away.

Lin Ze turned his head, and Luo Ning patted his clothes, smiling as he asked, “How do I look?”

Lin Ze was momentarily stunned. The snow-white color made Luo Ning’s skin look even fairer. The fluffy animal hide, combined with his slightly curled hair falling by his ears, made him look small and adorable. Lin Ze felt a surge of affection. When Luo Ning came over, he couldn’t help but scoop Luo Ning into his arms, giving him a good squeeze.

Lin Ze buried his face in Luo Ning’s neck, breathed in, and praised, “You look beautiful.”

Luo Ning’s lips curved slightly. He felt like Lin Ze was acting like a cat, his breath tickling his neck, making him feel quite itchy.

After Lin Ze had kissed and squeezed him for a while, Luo Ning’s hair was a mess. He felt his legs go weak from the affection.

After eating breakfast in Lin Ze’s arms, they packed their things and prepared to set off. The prey they had caught was tied to Lin Ze’s massive body, and Luo Ning climbed up. The scenery rushed past as they swiftly darted through the forest.

This forest was indeed vast, surrounded by tall trees, vines, and thickets of thorns and wild grasses, filled with vegetation Luo Ning had never seen before, leaving him quite amazed.

For instance, there were star-shaped fruits, flowers glowing with luminescence, white grape-like fruits, birds with four wings, and basketball-sized mice.

There were so many resources, but he hadn’t found them before because he hadn’t ventured far enough. Luo Ning’s eyes almost couldn’t take it all in.

After admiring the sights for too long, Luo Ning gradually lost interest. His eyelashes fluttered, and he felt somewhat drowsy, eventually dozing off on Lin Ze’s back.

When he awoke hazily, he noticed through the thinning vegetation that the sun had risen high in the sky, nearing noon, and the sunlight was quite strong.

But the forest remained relatively cool, with the sound of snakes slithering causing the animals to scatter, presenting no obstacles.

Luo Ning nibbled on a milk fruit, and spotting a patch of lush greenery ahead, he hurriedly tapped Lin Ze, urging him to change direction.

Lin Ze thought he had spotted some wild fruit and headed towards the greenery, only to realize it was just some ordinary bamboo shoots. He felt a bit puzzled. In his memory, the small female would get this excited only when he found something delicious. Could these bamboo shoots be edible too?

Luo Ning excitedly jumped down. He discovered that it was bamboo! It was huge and dense, with tender shoots poking through the fallen leaves.

The bamboo shoots were fresh and tender, just what Luo Ning wanted.

He pointed at the shoots and said to Lin Ze, “Let’s eat these today. We can use them to make soup.”

Lin Ze furrowed his brows, feeling a twinge of concern. “Ning Ning, did you eat this before? It’s hard enough to break your teeth.”

Luo Ning explained, “The stems are hard, but the shoots are crunchy. You’ll understand when you try them. Let’s dig them out first.”

Luo Ning found a stick and started digging, his bottom raised as he worked hard. These bamboo shoots were robust and couldn’t be broken by hand. They were deeply buried in the soil.

Lin Ze had great strength and quickly unearthed three of them. Luo Ning compared them with his hands. He realized he couldn’t even wrap his palms around them. The bamboo shoots were so big, no wonder the bamboo grew like ancient trees.

It was getting late, and since there was a nearby water source, they decided to eat here. Lin Ze could go without food for half a month, but Luo Ning was used to having a meal every time.

Just bamboo shoots wouldn’t be enough. Lin Ze caught a quail nearby. He cleaned the bird, feathers and skin included, and marinated it with ginger.

Luo Ning was worried that the bamboo shoots might taste bitter, so he boiled them in water first, then added them to the chicken soup, making it even more delicious and bringing out the fresh aroma of the bamboo shoots.

Lin Ze preferred meat and couldn’t appreciate the taste of the vegetables, but he found the soup more delicious. Seeing how much Luo Ning enjoyed it, he decided to take some bamboo shoots with them on their journey.

Luo Ning lost track of how far they had walked that day, but the trees gradually became sparser, and the view seemed to be opening up. Lin Ze mentioned they had already left most of the forest behind.

Unable to find a suitable resting place at night, they laid a layer of animal skin on a pile of grass. It wasn’t going to rain, and they could gaze at the starry sky. With Lin Ze guarding beside him, the dangerous creatures stayed far away.

Luo Ning clutched the animal skin blanket, his round eyes curiously gazing at the starry sky. He had never experienced such a night outdoors before, and it didn’t feel tough at all. Rather, it seemed quite fun.

At dawn, they continued their journey, estimating that they would reach the outskirts of the forest by afternoon. The trees there were shorter, and the strange flowers and grasses were fewer.

Lin Ze stopped, his gaze landing on a large tree with a hollow in the center. The hole was neither too high nor too low, safe from predators.

He approached, urging Luo Ning to hold on tighter, and climbed up the tree.

The hollow was quite spacious, and Luo Ning was sent inside. He asked in confusion, “What are we doing?”

It wasn’t rest time yet, were they going to take a nap?

Lin Ze coaxed, “Ning Ning, stay here for a bit. I’ll go get some sea salt and come right back. It’ll be quick. There’s a tribe nearby.”

Luo Ning widened his eyes and quickly sat up, frowning and complaining, “Are you lying to me? Didn’t you say you’d take me with you?”

He had come here to see what the beast world’s tribe was like, how lively it was, and whether the houses were like those of ancient people. But now he was left behind.

How could this be? Was he supposed to just run around the forest for two days?

Lin Ze patiently reassured him, “Ning Ning, this time it really can’t be done. If you go to the tribe, you might get taken away.”

This was something Lin Ze could not tolerate. In this world, wandering beastmen were the most unwelcome existence, deemed unworthy of possessing females and rejected by various tribes. Females were considered treasures within the tribes, and many beastmen went their whole lives without ever having a female.

If he took Luo Ning over, he worried that those beastmen would covet him, and some tribes might even attempt to snatch him away. Lin Ze didn’t care about those beastmen, but he couldn’t tolerate even the slightest concern.

He patiently explained. After listening, Luo Ning reluctantly gave up, his face looking disappointed. Luo Ning understood the rules of this world.

If a tribe were to learn that a wandering beastman had a female, it could indeed lead to trouble. He decided it was better not to go.

Lin Ze comfortingly licked his face with his snake tongue, thinking how well-behaved his precious one was. He left some fruits in the tree hole for Luo Ning to eat if he got hungry and left the animal skin inside for him to sleep on.

Lin Ze circled around nearby, and after some thought, found a harmless little mouse to toss in for Luo Ning to play with. He also left his scent around the tree hole to deter any predators. “Ning Ning, I’ll be back soon.”

Luo Ning nodded, playing with the fluffy little pet to pass the time.

Lin Ze quickly slipped away. He remembered there was a small tribe not far outside the forest, one that was relatively poor with fewer beastmen and scarce food, so he should be able to trade for sea salt there.

Lin Ze’s massive body stirred up quite a commotion wherever he went.

When the beastmen of the Heila tribe discovered him, they were startled and hurried back to inform their companions.

More than twenty beastmen rushed out, standing ready, hiding the tribe’s females and cubs, fearing that the wandering beast might return to seize them. They transformed into their beast forms, vigilantly keeping watch at the tribe’s entrance.

“What do you want in our tribe?” the chieftain asked, his gaze tense as he looked at Lin Ze. He recognized him as a powerful wandering beastman. He wasn’t sure if the tribe’s warriors could withstand him. If this wandering beastman charged in, it could cause great damage to the tribe.

Just as every beastman was on high alert, a cloud of dust was kicked up, and a pile of prey landed on the ground.