Transmigrating to the Beastman Continent to Live a Happy Life - Chapter 108

The harvest season came even faster than Wu Xiaoyin had imagined. As soon as the rain stopped, the fruits on the trees and the wild vegetables in the fields became vibrant and plump. Wu Xiaoyin was amazed that despite the heavy rain for half a month, the fruits and wild vegetables on the Beastman Continent could still thrive!

After a period of rest, the beastmen of the Giant Tiger Tribe began another round of hunting in the second month of the harvest season to prepare for the upcoming cold season. However, many mutated white tigers similar to Bengal tigers that could only be seen in the tropics had appeared. They were likely a result of the abnormality of hot season.

Watching Lei Lu devour the meat of the giant white beast, Wu Xiaoyin couldn’t help but think, didn’t it feel a bit like cannibalism? Especially since some beastmen in the tribe had white-colored beast forms. Aside from their size, he couldn’t see much difference between them. As Lei Lu enjoyed his meal, Wu Xiaoyin could only reassure himself that this was a world where animal protection was not a concern. Finally, he took a bite of the giant white beast meat himself but found it tough to chew.

The meat of the giant white beast had a chewy texture unlike anything he had tasted in his year on the Beastman Continent. He instinctively wondered if they could turn some of it into beef jerky or similar long-lasting food that didn’t require further cooking, especially since he was uncertain whether the situation would improve after the cold season or worsen.

Wu Xiaoyin immediately shared his thoughts with Lei Lu. “I think we should make more processed animal meat jerky. In emergencies or when conditions are poor, we can eat it directly without cooking or additional preparation. What do you think?”

Lei Lu was naturally fascinated by the idea and didn’t refuse. “Of course. Can we use any kind of animal meat?”

Wu Xiaoyin nodded. “There is no big requirements when it comes to meat. I just want something that is a bit chewy. If females and cubs don’t eat it, the beastmen won’t hunt it. Just like the giant white beast, if it weren’t for its nutritional value, you wouldn’t be hunting it, right?”

Lei Lu nodded naturally. “Absolutely. I always consider what you can easily chew when hunting. But since you said so, I can widen the hunting range a bit. After all, the demand for meat is high among the beastmen. I’m not sure if this cold season will be tougher, but we have enough meat to last a long time. Still, it’s good to prepare more.”

Hearing this, Wu Xiaoyin reflected on how males often accommodated females in everything, from food, clothing, and housing to transportation. Excluding the type of meat the females and cubs could only eat from the hunting criteria, the beastmen’s options would greatly expand. Foods like jerky, fried meat, and braised meat had lower quality requirements, and strong seasonings could mask any shortcomings in the meat.

“Next time when you go hunting in a large scale, you should talk to Uncle Kun about hunting some prey that the males think is pretty good but usually ignored because they are not suitable for females and cubs. I have a few ideas for preparing this meat into fried or braised dishes that would suit the males’ tastes. If we run low on prey by then, these could provide a chance of survival for the females and cubs.”

Lei Lu listened and swallowed his food. Seeing that his Xiao Xiao had already put down his chopsticks, he picked him up and carried him back to the bedroom. He then set him comfortably before saying, “I’ll go talk to the tribe chief immediately. Males typically catch fewer types of prey, but expanding the range could yield many more prey, especially given the lack of hunting in recent years.”

Although Wu Xiaoyin had grown accustomed to being unable to walk, he still wondered if resting would really help him gain weight. After nearly a month of not doing anything, he felt a bit doubtful.

“Go ahead quickly. I’ll show Xiao Kai and Bin how to make jerky, fried meat, and braised meat. This will provide the Giant Tiger Tribe with more security,” Wu Xiaoyin said, his words becoming quiet as drowsiness overtook him. Soon, he drifted off to sleep.

Watching Xiao Xiao’s rosy cheeks as he slept, Lei Lu gently stroked his little face. He felt the weight of his responsibilities for the coming cold season. He had just weight Xiao Xiao and noted that it hadn’t changed much. Why was it so difficult to fatten up his Xiao Xiao?

After staring at him for a long time, Lei Lu finally left for the tribe chief’s house and recounted Xiao Xiao’s ideas in full. Once the tribe chief and the elders had discussed the timing for the next hunting in large scale, he hurried back home. He felt anxious about Xiao Xiao’s current physical condition!