Transmigrating to the Beastman Continent to Live a Happy Life - Chapter 112

“Of course not. I was wondering if you could go outside now. If you can, let’s go look for some pretty flowers to decorate Feng and Bin’s home,” Xiao Kai said with a longing look on his face.

Wu Xiaoyin found Xiao Kai’s enthusiasm amusing and replied, “It seems like you really want to pair up with Kos?”

Xiao Kai quickly denied after hearing this, “How could that be? I’m not of age yet!”

Wu Xiaoyin responded knowingly, “Really? Your expression doesn’t seem to say that.”

Feeling teased by Xiao Xiao’s gaze, Xiao Kai hurriedly changed the topic, “Can you go outside now? Lei Lu is watching you so closely. I haven’t seen you in a long time.”

Wu Xiaoyin looked at Xiao Kai’s shifting eyes and the way he licked his lips, and said, “I think you just want me to cook for you, not that you miss me. Lei Lu has ordered me not to go outside until the Harvest Festival, so I can’t go for a walk with you. But I do want to help with Bin and Feng’s pairing ceremony.”

Xiao Kai looked at him sympathetically. “The pairing ceremony isn’t a big deal. The males are just required to hunt strong prey with vibrant fur, while females make clothes from the animal skins to participate in the pairing ceremony. There will be blessing prayers read by the priest for the newlyweds on the altar, followed by everyone singing blessing songs and then eating and drinking. But…”

“But what? Are there any other activities?” Wu Xiaoyin asked curiously. He hadn’t participated in last year’s harvest festival because of the exchange day, so he had never experienced it.

“Before the pairing ceremony, there will first be a gratitude ritual thanking the Beast God for providing us with abundant food. Then, the strongest prey captured by the beastmen that day will be offered to the Beast God. The blood of the prey will be shared among the beastmen. At that time, the beastmen will be a little excited, uh…”

Wu Xiaoyin stammered, “Excitement doesn’t mean what I think it does, right?”

Xiao Kai rolled his eyes at Xiao Xiao and replied, “What else could it mean?”

Wu Xiaoyin looked at him for help and asked, “How did you get through it before?”

Xiao Kai handed Xiao Xiao a bouquet of flowers called Fran Orchids that he had brought. “Just use this, it’ll be fine.”

“Huh? You’re not joking, are you?” Wu Xiaoyin looked at Xiao Kai doubtfully.

Xiao Kai immediately defended himself, “Don’t doubt me. Besides wanting to find some decorative flowers with you, the most important thing is this Fran Orchid. This flower can make beastmen feel confused and sleep deeply and wake up the next day. It’s really useful!”

Wu Xiaoyin stared at the Fran Orchid thoughtfully. “If that’s the case, that would be great.”

Soon, the eagerly awaited Harvest Festival arrived. Early in the morning, Wu Xiaoyin couldn’t sit still. After finishing breakfast, he eagerly looked at Lei Lu.

Seeing Xiao Xiao look at him like that, how could Lei Lu not soften? He felt a bit restless, so in order to prevent himself from thinking too much, he stuffed a scallion pancake with braised meat into his mouth. After tidying up the dishes, he carried Xiao Xiao outside to see the preparations for the Harvest Festival.

Since Xiao Xiao was not in good health, the priest did not assign Lei Lu to hunt the prey needed for the Harvest Festival. Everyone in the tribe hoped Lei Lu could take care of Xiao Xiao all day instead. Lei Lu was happy to stay by Xiao Xiao’s side, rarely leaving him except when hunting.

Wu Xiaoyin was amazed by the crowded tribe members in the square. He had always known that the Giant Tiger Tribe had the largest population among all the beastman tribes on the Beastman Continent, but he had never felt it so intensely before. After all, the tribesmen were busy with many things and had never been so gathered wholly. Even after experiencing the growth festival, Wu Xiaoyin still found it a bit overwhelming.

Seeing that Xiao Xiao seemed startled, Lei Lu quickly asked, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Should we go back? We can come out when the ceremony starts.”

Wu Xiaoyin came to his senses and said, “No, I just feel like everyone is really excited today.”

Lei Lu glanced at the tribe members bustling around them and turned to Xiao Xiao to say, “This is the last chance to celebrate together before the cold season. Everyone naturally wants to make the most of it. After this, the cold season will arrive and everyone will be cooped up at home for the next five months. This harvest festival is the last grand celebration for the tribe this year.”

Recalling the boredom of being stuck at home for five months during the cold season, Wu Xiaoyin nodded in understanding and said, “Yeah, we really need to make it lively, otherwise we won’t have another chance this year.”

As they continued with the lively preparations, the sun finally set, and the bonfire in the square replaced the sunlight, radiating warmth. The Harvest Festival officially began!