Transmigrating to the Beastman Continent to Live a Happy Life - Chapter 119

However, the arrival of the harvest season left the atmosphere in the Giant Tiger Tribe somewhat depressed. It wasn’t due to a lack of plants or water, but rather the absence of a bountiful harvest of fruits and wild vegetables. The high temperature of the hot season had prevented some fruit trees from bearing fruit, or the fruits that did grow were sour and unpalatable. Some wild vegetables had even dried up completely. This year marked the lowest yield of fruits and wild vegetables Wu Xiaoyin had seen in his three years on the Beastman Continent.

If females and young females do not consume enough vitamins from fruits and wild vegetables for an extended period, it can lead to weakened immunity and metabolic disorders and so on. This matter caused the entire tribe to worry.

As for water sources, there were no major floods this year, so there were no issues with water contamination. However, the water levels in the rivers in the northern forest had noticeably dropped, with the riverbeds becoming visible. They hoped that the snow from the cold season would replenish some water supply. Regarding food, during the first month of the harvest season when the hunting pressure on beastmen was lighter, the tribe chief organized a team to go east to the ocean to catch prey.

This back-and-forth trip resulted in enough food to satisfy the entire Giant Tiger Tribe’s needs for the cold season. Meanwhile, Wu Xiaoyin taught them how to make sea salt, similar to the coarse salt of the Giant Snake Tribe but with more of a fishy taste. As Wu Xiaoyin tasted the sea salt that was distributed to his family as a reward for him teching the method, he thought about how it could be purified during the cold season, although it could also be used for pickling food without purification.

While Wu Xiaoyin wandered around the house and wondering what else needed to be prepared, Xiao Kai and Bin arrived at his and Lei Lu’s home, with Bin cradling their nine-month-old cub, Kola.

“Why are you two here? Have you finished your chores at home?” Wu Xiaoyin asked while playfully interacting with the squirming Kola in Bin’s arms.

Bin gently stroked Kola and said, “We’ve almost wrapped things up. Thank you so much for your help during this time. Without you, our food supply wouldn’t be so enough this year.”

Xiao Kai waved his hand and said, “No problem. If we need help, you’ll definitely lend a hand without hesitation.”

Wu Xiaoyin handed the rattle in his hand to Kola and added, “Exactly. But will there still be a giant exchange day this year? These foods, herbs, and animal skins are precious resources for our tribe. Is it still necessary to hold an Exchange Day?”

Bin thought for a moment and replied, “It should still happen. After all, it’s not just about exchanging goods, it’s also about sharing techniques and communication.”

Wu Xiaoyin glanced at Bin and Xiao Kai, then finally focused on Kola. “I suppose Bin won’t be able to participate in the Exchange Day this year. Xiao Kai, are you going?”

Xiao Kai replied confidently, “Of course. I didn’t go last year, so I definitely want to see it this year. You see, Kos said our pottery was very popular last year. I made some myself this year with the help of Uncle who does pottery. I want to trade for some light gauze.”

Bin asked curiously, “Why do you want to trade for light gauze? You should have plenty at home, right?”

Xiao Kai sheepishly scratched his head. “I just want to make some summer clothes for Kos. Last hot season, Kos complained about the heat and transformed his fur into a fur skirt. It looked too hot to me, but all the light gauze at home was made into clothes by my dad, and I don’t have any left. So, I want to trade for some.”

Hearing Xiao Kai and Bin’s conversation, Wu Xiaoyin remembered that he had been thinking about finding raw materials to make clothes. If cotton was unavailable, he could also use linen or ramie to weave. He was unsure if those plant-based materials would irritate his skin. Looking at his white and delicate hands, Wu Xiaoyin wondered if they would scratch his skin. He was a bit uncertain.

Xiao Kai looked at Xiao Xiao who was lost in thought. Xiao Xiao suddenly stood up and walked toward the bedroom. After a while, he emerged holding a roll of animal skin. “What’s wrong? Do you want to show us something?”

Wu Xiaoyin unfolded the animal skin and pointed at the doodles, asking, “Have you seen these plants? Or something similar?”

Bin and Xiao Kai exchanged glances at the plants depicted. Bin said uncertainly, “I’ve seen one of these plants before, the spiky one. I got scratched by it once when I went to pick Fran Orchids, so I remember it.”

Wu Xiaoyin and Xiao Kai had completely different focuses. Xiao Kai was teasing while Wu Xiaoyin was concerned. Bin felt the weight of their gazes and held Kola tightly for a bit more security. “What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Fran Orchids! That’s a good thing, right, Bin?” Xiao Kai glanced at Bin.

Wu Xiaoyin interrupted their conversation and asked urgently, “Where did you see this kind of ramie?”

TN: A year in Beastman Continent is divided into 4 seasons: Growth Season, Hot Season, Harvest Season, and Cold Season. Then one season is five months