After transmigrating, she became the most beloved beast in the world.

Chapter 48 Goodbye Little Squirrel

In these three days, the orcs of the Ink Serpent tribe had already dug up a lot of bamboo shoots. After removing those that were about to grow into bamboo, there were still three large bamboo baskets full.

As Chu Xinyao, supporting her waist, was helped over by Mo, the bamboo shoots had already been sliced ​​into thin slices as she had instructed, and laid out on the woven mat to air dry naturally.

The temperature has been pleasant and the sun has been shining brightly these past few days, so the dried bamboo shoots will be ready soon.

Chu Xinyao smiled as she watched the busy females. She also taught them how to dry fruit. Dried fruit, which can be stored for a long time, doesn't have the crisp texture of fresh fruit, but it can still provide some relief during the cold season when vitamins are scarce.

Dried fruit is Xiaohua's favorite. She has been going out with her brother these past two days. While the big tree is patrolling, she picks fruit nearby. And among the fruit she picked is the kind that Chu Xinyao likes.

Chu Xinyao looked at the unripe fruit in front of her, and smelled it. The fruit was nine-tenths similar to a modern apple. What else could it be but an apple?

"Xiaohua, does this apple tree bear a lot of fruit?" Chu Xinyao took a bite, and the sweet and sour apple juice burst in her mouth.

"There are quite a few, but many of the red ones have been ruined by insects or birds. It took me a long time to choose these few." They mainly looked for signs of nibbling by birds, insects, or wild animals when selecting the fruit. They had never thought that the bamboo saplings were edible, mainly because there were no signs of nibbling on the tightly wrapped bamboo shoots.

The green apple in my hand wasn't large, but it had a soft, mushy texture and a sweet-tart flavor. Unlike the crisp, sweet, and juicy apples of today, this one was rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, which would be incredibly beneficial for orcs who nowadays ate roasted meat all the time.

"Yes, everyone can pick more apples and eat them every day; it's good for your health." Chu Xinyao didn't tell them about vitamins or dietary fiber. She figured they wouldn't understand anyway; as long as she told them it was beneficial, they would follow her advice.

"By the way, apples can not only be eaten raw, but also made into dried fruit, jam, and stewed with beast meat." The male beastman cared more about whether he could eat his fill; nothing was more important than meat.

"You can even stew meat with it? That's great! Anyone want to come with me?"

"me."

"Is it far? I'd like to go too."

"Go ahead," Xiaohua enthusiastically called to her friends. "With my brother here, don't be afraid." She grabbed the big tree that had been guarding Chu Xinyao and led her friends out.

"The mistress?" Big Tree hesitated.

"Go ahead, go ahead, I'll stay right here, I won't go far." Chu Xinyao rubbed her lower back; even if she wanted to leave, she couldn't!

The surrounding area suddenly became quiet. Chu Xinyao was still not used to the sudden silence and was about to get up and walk back to her residence when she saw a familiar small figure.

It was the little squirrel that fell from the tree, Chu Xinyao was somewhat surprised.

The squirrel hopped over to her, as if she were a large tree, and nimbly climbed up to her shoulder. Its fluffy tail brushed against the red marks on her neck as if by accident, and the ticklish feeling made Chu Xinyao shrink her neck and gently pick the squirrel off.

"Are you really that affectionate?" Chu Xinyao opened her palm, giving the little squirrel a place to stand. The little squirrel seemed to understand her words, hopping around on her palm.

"Hehe." The ticklish sensation on her hand amused Chu Xinyao. She placed the squirrel on a nearby branch, expecting it to leave immediately. But the little squirrel, barely settling in, jumped down and landed on the ground. It took a few steps forward, then stopped, turned its head, and looked at Chu Xinyao with its bright eyes. Then, it took a few more steps forward and turned back again.

After several trips back and forth, Chu Xinyao understood that the little squirrel wanted her to follow it.

"Do you want me to come with you?" Chu Xinyao asked, pointing to herself.

I didn't expect to get a response, but to my surprise, the little squirrel nodded in a very human way.

It’s true!

Her lower back was still a little sore, but at least she had rested for a long time. Chu Xinyao rubbed her lower back, trying to relieve the discomfort, and followed the little squirrel to the side.

The little squirrel hopped and skipped ahead, leading the way, with Chu Xinyao following behind. Along the way, she was surprised to find that they hadn't encountered a single person. This puzzled her; usually at this time of year, didn't Mo organize patrols within the tribe?

As time went by, Chu Xinyao realized that she had unknowingly walked out of the tribe's territory. The trees around the tribe were denser, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate the canopy, and the surrounding light became dim.

A strange unease welled up in Chu Xinyao's heart, and her steps involuntarily slowed down. But the squirrel continued to leap happily ahead of her, its fluffy tail swaying, as if telling her that everything was safe.

She hesitated, unsure whether she should continue following; the depth and silence of the forest frightened her. Just as she was wavering, a voice rang out, breaking the surrounding tranquility.

"Yao, what are you doing here?"

Chu Xinyao turned her head and said happily, "Mo." She reached out and wrapped her arms around Mo's neck, feeling pleased with his arrival.

"Look, what did I find?" Chu Xinyao turned her head, wanting to point out the little squirrel to Mo, but the little squirrel had already run off somewhere.

"Huh? Where did it go?" Chu Xinyao looked around, trying to find the little squirrel.

Really weird?

"What's wrong, Yao? Are you looking for something?" Mo asked, staring into the distance.

"A little squirrel led me here, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye." Chu Xinyao frowned, somewhat puzzled.

A little squirrel? An unknown light flashed in Mo's eyes.

He chuckled and looked down, "It probably got scared when it saw me!" He looked around and said seriously, "We're about to leave the tribe's territory, and there's a high chance of danger. You shouldn't have come here alone. Let me take you back!"

Chu Xinyao looked into the depths of the dense forest, where a thin mist had already risen, and the surroundings were completely silent; even the chirping of insects seemed to have faded away.

She nodded, realizing her rashness, and followed Mo back.

The little squirrel suddenly appeared out of nowhere and watched them leave quietly. After a long time, when its fur was all wet, it turned and disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.

The fog in the forest grew thicker and thicker, the veil-like mist seemingly concealing untold secrets.

Their footsteps echoed through the forest, breaking the silence. As the trees thinned out, sunlight streamed through the canopy and fell upon them.

Enveloped in warmth, Chu Xinyao finally breathed a sigh of relief.