Building a Civilization and Raising Cubs in the Beast World – Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Heiyan was dissatisfied with Langze occupying a good position, but he was scolded by Heixiao for half a night because he almost hurt Baitu while fighting with Langze for meat yesterday. He was also afraid that if he took action again, he would hurt the weak rabbit tribe, so he simply waited on the side.

Although Bai Tu could handle the chaotic scene, it was obviously more convenient now. Bai Tu was like a ruthless boy serving meals. He let the two teams take turns and served each of them half a bowl of steamed egg and minced meat, leaving half a large plate for him and the cubs. After dividing the food, he looked around and saw that one person was missing. He asked Langze, “Isn’t your brother here?”

Langze was eating without even raising his head. He answered in a muffled voice, “Something happened in the tribe. I’ll come back later.” He wanted to have breakfast, so he decisively abandoned his brother and came here early. In fact, they can still eat even if they come late, as Bai Tu usually saves the food for them. But the fun of eating is not just about eating, but also about the waiting process before eating, which is indispensable to Langze, otherwise he will feel uncomfortable all day.

Bai Tu left a bowl for Lang Qi, took one third for himself, and sent the rest to Tu Cai. The other caves were basically redistributed, but several places of great use in the tribe were not moved, such as Bai Tu’s cave, which was filled with many medicines and herbs. Even if Bai Tu was willing, Bai An could not let other people live in it. For example, where Tu Cai lived, there were more than one orcs living there, and the items occupied more than half of the space. Tu Cai had to distribute supplies and take care of the cubs at the same time. He was one of the hardest working orcs in the tribe, so of course he could not change his residence casually.

This cave is the same as the place where Bai Tu lives. It is almost completely surrounded by the Rabbit Tribe. It is basically full of strong young men from the Rabbit Tribe. There is also a layer of Wolf Tribe protection outside. The redistribution of the cave is not random, but takes into account both safety and convenience. Now it is the fastest whether it is defense or protecting the cubs and tribal resources.

The cubs are the most carefree members of the tribe. Before Bai Tu woke up, they might have starved. Now with Bai Tu here, the last layer of worry is gone. Their life is very comfortable. Their daily worries are when Bai Tu will come and what to eat today.

After renovating his own cave, Bai Tu also modified this big cave. Now various tools and weaving materials are placed in different categories, and the area for the cubs to play is also a little bigger.

Tu Cai and several orcs worked together to weave a large bamboo basket that was big enough for an adult orc to lie in. They put the toys that Bai Tu had given to the cubs in it. The old ones had just been played with for two days when new ones were given. Now half of the place was occupied by toys, and one was enough for each cub. However, the cubs who had their own ideas were obviously not happy to play like this. They usually would go over to see what the other cubs were playing, and then start fighting while watching.

When Bai Tu arrived, two cubs were fighting over a tumbler. Bai Tu used wood and lime to make a standing little rabbit, which was about the same size as its original form, but a little smaller than the cubs. This was to train the cubs’ ability to pounce and bite. I don’t know if it was effective, but there were cubs fighting over it every day, and there were fights almost every time they came.

At first, he was worried that they would hurt each other, but now Bai Tu has become accustomed to this scene. He picked up the pair that were fighting the most fiercely and stuffed a small spoonful of steamed egg into each of their mouths.

The cubs who smelled the aroma of food immediately became obedient. They lay on Bai Tu’s legs, called softly, and waited for the next bite. The other cubs who heard the sound found that Bai Tu was coming. Whether they were digging holes, playing on the slide, or fighting, they all stopped, jumped to the edge of the bamboo basket, and called Bai Tu by holding the basket.

“Take your time, we’ve got them all.” Bai Tu fed them one by one. The cubs stopped calling after tasting the food, but their eyes were still on Bai Tu.

Bai Tu scooped out a small amount of the rice and put it in the cubs’ bowls and placed them on the table. He then took the cubs out of the bamboo basket one by one and placed them next to the bowls. The cubs, who had been unable to wait any longer, started eating with their heads down, their little stomachs shaking.

The cubs were too small and the bowls were too light, so they could easily overturn them while eating. Previously, the food was poured into a round plate for the cubs to eat together. Bai Tu used another method. He used the wood used to make tableware to make a long wooden board. He dug out a groove about half a fist long every one fist or so to hold the small bowls. There were clips under the board so that it could be fixed to the middle of the table. In this way, all the little rabbits could line up and eat in an orderly manner. It is very convenient to clean up the dishes after eating, which is much more convenient than before when we had to clean up the dishes everywhere.

The amount of food in each small bowl was the same, without any favoritism. Bai Tu watched from the side, and when he saw a cub starting to move its claws while eating, he would pick it up and put it back. After eating a few bites, it would lose its concentration, and after a while, it would become dizzy and try to snatch food from other cubs, so he would catch it back.

The team, which was neat at the beginning, gradually became chaotic as time passed. When Bai Tu was about to be unable to take care of them all, Tu Cai, who had finished weaving the bamboo basket in his hand, appeared in time and rescued Bai Tu from the pile of cubs.

Looking after a few cubs is completely different from looking after a dozen. Bai Tu could handle the smaller number completely. The last cub to be eaten was a very skinny one. It was not because she was picky about food, but because she was the last one in the litter, born last year, and is still smaller than the other cubs.

This skinny little cub eats very hard every time. At the beginning, all the cubs ate from the same plate, and the skinny one was at a disadvantage. Bai Tu would always give her a special meal at the end. Now each cub has a small bowl and the food is enough, but this one will still stick to Bai Tu for a while after eating.

Bai Tu picked up the little rabbit and touched its belly: “It’s full, it can’t eat anymore.” Many animal cubs don’t know when they are hungry or full, and they will eat as much as they can as long as there is food. This behavior helps to save lives when food is scarce. However, there is enough food in the tribe now, so there is no need to eat like this.

The cub cried out, but because of its size, the cry was smaller than that of the other cubs. Its two front paws held Bai Tu’s hands, which smelled of food.

“Be good, you can’t eat anymore.” Bai Tu rubbed her stomach.

Seeing that he was paying so much attention to the cub, Tu Cai reminded him, “Tu, the cub is full, you go and do your own thing.” After saying that, she picked up the cub and put it in the bamboo basket.

The skinny cubs are either bullied by other cubs or excluded, and it is difficult for them to integrate into the group. This is just the latter case. After being put back into the bamboo basket, the smaller cub was a little confused as to why he suddenly changed his position and stayed alone in the corner.

Tu Cai felt distressed for a moment, but she hardened her heart and stopped looking, urging Bai Tu: “Let’s go find the cat tribe today, don’t be too late.” They

really had to set out this morning. Bai Tu stretched his arms, looked reluctantly at the one that depended on him the most, and then looked at the others: “Then I’m leaving, thank you for your hard work, Cai.” ”

Go.” Tu Cai shook her head, and after Bai Tu went out, her eyes lingered on the skinny cub for a moment, and finally she sighed.

Newborn cubs will grow up slowly, and their size will no longer change after one month until they are three years old. All the cubs in the bamboo basket are from one month to three years old, and they look the same size overall, except for the one that Bai Tu just held, which is the smallest.

Bai Tu didn’t understand what this meant, but Tu Cai knew that this cub would definitely not survive the next snow season. When this cub was born, winter had ended and the temperature was most suitable, so it was able to survive. But this was just luck. The fact that it was thinner than the other cubs proved that it was unhealthy and would definitely not survive the winter.

The rabbit tribe will not abandon their cubs. Even if they are not healthy enough, they will try their best to raise them as long as conditions permit. But giving them food is one thing. Tu Cai couldn’t bear to see Bai Tu accompany the cub for too long, because the cub is destined to die. The longer she accompanies it, the sadder she will be.

Not to mention this one, even the other healthy cubs may not survive the winter. There are cubs dying in every tribe in winter, and this is something that even the cubs’ parents cannot change. Cubs under the age of three do not have names, and the orcs who take care of the cubs will not go out of their way to look at the characteristics of each cub. They just need to count their number once a day. When the weather is warm, this is just a normal thing for everyone, but when the weather gets cold, counting every day becomes a torture.

Tu Cai recalled the previous winters. From the beginning of winter to the end of winter, the number of cubs became fewer and fewer, until a new batch of cubs was born in the tribe. No one remembered which cub was missing, and no one remembered how many fewer cubs there were this year than last year. They were buried under the mountain of the tribe.

The skinny cub finally realized where he was. It was the place where he played before dinner. He tentatively ran forward a few steps. Because he was not strong enough, his steps were a little unsteady. He moved in front of his favorite tumbler and raised his front paw to touch it, but was pinned down by a cub who pounced on him from the other side.

It’s fine for cubs of similar size to play, but it would be dangerous for cubs of a different size to play. Tu Cai came to her senses, rescued the skinny cub from under the normal cub, and put it in a separate small bamboo basket together with the tumbler. She said in a calm tone: “Play.” We’ll see whether it can survive the winter first, but it must not be bullied to death by other cubs.

Feeling like something was missing around him, the cub that had just finished jumping got up and looked around, only to find that its friend was gone and its toy was gone too, so it left in confusion to look for the next toy.

Tu Cai withdrew her gaze and placed the bamboo basket containing the youngest cub at her feet. Bai Tu cared about this cub the most, and she had to watch over it and make sure it didn’t die.

When Bai Tu went back to eat, everyone else had already finished. The wolf tribe was cleaning up the stone pots and steamers. Only Hei Xiao was left from the Eagle tribe, and the others had gone to catch cubs. It was said that when Hei Yan left, he made a harsh statement to Lang Ze, saying that the number of cubs they would catch would definitely be more than that of the wolf tribe.

Langze said briefly that he had a brother, and then was stared at by Langqi who had just returned, and he instantly became quiet.

Even if he didn’t see the scene, Bai Tu could imagine the picture through Bai Qi’s description. Hei Xiao, who also heard it, felt helpless and apologized to Bai Tu: “He is a little naive, but his hunting ability is not bad.” He hoped that Bai Tu would not have too bad impression of the Eagle Clan because of his hunting ability.

“It’s okay, just be more lively.” Bai Tu waved his hands. These were not a problem for him. After all, he had seen more childish behaviors before, and in groups. The surprise brought by Heiyan was nothing compared to the shock he had felt on the way to the market.

As for the quarrel between the two people now, Bai Tu just watched the fun from the side. After all, the rabbit tribe is almost always worried about food and safety. It is rare to see such a bickering scene, and it is quite relaxing to watch it.

Lang Qi, who was eating, glanced at Lang Ze and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Bai Tu once again realized what the other party had not said and nodded: “It’s okay, I know.” Langze is childish, but he can’t do anything about it.

They are really good at fighting. Today, the Langze team brought back no less prey than yesterday. A dozen chickens were just a small portion of the spoils. They caught seven cubs, and the prey they ate was an adult buffalo, which can last for several days.

Don’t say that their childishness doesn’t affect anything. Even if they are more childish, Bai Tu won’t be bothered for the sake of the prey.

As for the energetic little wolves mentioned by Lang Qi, it is not a problem for Bai Tu at all. Didn’t he see that this group of wolves almost fell asleep at the market before? In the future, as long as he put some effort into the food and try to make some food that requires complicated preparation, these wolves will definitely not have the energy to run around. The temptation of food is huge.

After eating and drinking, you can go out if you want, dig some holes and cut some grass, or patrol around the territory if that doesn’t work. There are many ways to vent your energy. In short, what is a problem in the wolf tribe is nothing in the rabbit tribe.

Lang Qi was reluctant to let Lang Ze’s group of little wolves run around in the territory because the scent left during the hunting process was enough to alert the prey. If he allowed them to run around madly, no prey would be willing to enter the wolf’s territory. Occasionally turning around in the rabbit’s territory would not scare away the prey, and it could also remind the nearby lion and bear tribes that there were people protecting them, so the benefits outweighed the disadvantages.

In short, sending Langze here would be very beneficial to both the Wolf and Rabbit tribes. Bai Tu even thought that if this group of wolves lived well here, he could receive another group of wolves here every few years. This cooperation plan would be worthwhile.

Even though he hadn’t slept all night, Bai An was very energetic. He came out shortly after Lang Qi appeared, bringing the cats he had captured yesterday and planning to find their residence.

The captured cat was called Mao Kang. When he came out and saw so many wolves, he was scared to death: “What are you going to do?!” There were

so many people, most of whom were wolves, who could easily kill all the cats. Mao Kang looked at Bai An in disbelief: “No! I can’t take you there!” He agreed to lead the way on the premise that the rabbits were willing to accept their tribe, instead of finding a group of wolves to beat them to death like this. Several members of the cat tribe had not yet healed their wounds from attacks by other tribes, and they would definitely not be able to beat so many wolves. Mao Kang gritted his teeth and said, no, even if he was killed by the rabbits, he could not tell the location of his members.

Langze guessed what Maokang was thinking, but did not answer his question. He only said, “Did they hide in the valley behind Xiaobai Mountain today?”

Maokang opened his eyes wide in disbelief. He looked around and did not find any other cat. He began to recall whether he had missed something yesterday.

Langze laughed: “You change your position every day, do you think we will believe it if you tell us a false position?”

“Then you…” Maokang was confused. Since you didn’t believe it, why didn’t you react to all he said yesterday?

“There is a tribe of cats being attacked in the west, it’s your tribe. We didn’t lie about anything else, we just gave you a false address. If you don’t lead the way, it’s useless for us to find the place we lived that day.” Lang Qi exposed the cat tribe’s plan expressionlessly.

Mao Kang froze for a moment. Lang Qi’s words seemed normal, but in fact they revealed the entire plan of their tribe. His voice was a little unstable for a moment: “You… I…” Lang Qi was right. This was their tribe’s plan. When they came to a strange place, even though this was the relatively gentle Rabbit Tribe, the Cat Tribe still did not let down their guard. In order to protect their people, in addition to hiding, they also made another plan.

Every day, several people in the tribe hide in places where the Rabbit Tribe would go, observing the Rabbit Tribe’s true character, and then looking for an opportunity to reveal their whereabouts. When the Rabbit Tribe finds them, they pretend to escape, and after being caught by the Rabbit Tribe, they tell the tribe about what happened and look for an opportunity to join the Rabbit Tribe. The more gentle tribes will not kill all the orcs who invade their territory. At most, they will suffer some injuries. If they can successfully join the new tribe, the other orcs in the tribe will be safe. It can be said that this adventure is worth it.

It was in their plan that Mao Kang was captured by the Wolf Tribe, but there was a slight deviation from the plan. They did not expect that the Rabbit Tribe would have a few more Eagle Tribe members and a few winged orcs to help with observation. Even if prey was common in that area before, Bai An would not go there now that there was no prey. It was not too late to catch those groups of prey while the Eagle Tribe was helping. After all, the Eagle Tribe was not there every day. Mao Kang and others didn’t wait for the Rabbit Tribe and happened to find the Wolf Tribe passing by. Mao Kang deliberately made a noise to let the Wolf Tribe discover him.

No matter how timid you are, you have a greater chance of survival if you keep quiet. What’s more, the cats are not as timid as the rumors say. As an adult orc, how could Mao Kang not even have this little self-control? It’s just a test. If they can enter the rabbit tribe through the wolf tribe, although there will be some changes, they will achieve their goal.

The cats really wanted to join the rabbits, otherwise they would not have told all of their tribe’s experiences. However, the cats were wary by nature and did not absolutely trust the rabbits, so they were a little careful about the address. They found five places to hide in the rabbits’ territory, each of which was some distance away.

If the Rabbit Tribe really wants them to join, Mao Kang will take them to find their real residence. If the Rabbit Tribe intends to beat or expel them, Mao Kang will take them to the residence that was revealed at the beginning. The cats who are staying secretly will know the danger and can move away quietly without suffering any harm.

The cat tribe thought of these two possibilities, but they didn’t think of the third one. The wolf tribe actually sent so many people to join the rabbit tribe. They might not be able to defeat the rabbit tribe alone. With so many wolves, it would not be surprising that the entire tribe was killed. Mao Kang was young after all, and he had held on until now according to the words of the tribe leader. He was shocked when he saw the more than 30 people from the wolf tribe. When he heard Lang Qi tell him the location of the tribe members today, he fell into despair.

“If we don’t expose it, of course we can find the real residence by ourselves.” Langze said casually, “We are not interested in killing people, we just warn you not to think about annexing the rabbit tribe.” Bai Tu

said gently: “Don’t worry, we won’t hurt you. There must be a lot of wounded in your tribe. Let’s apply medicine to the wounded first.”

Seeing that Mao Kang didn’t say anything, Langze snorted, and then thought that this behavior was too dark, and added unhappily: “If you don’t lead the way, we will find it by ourselves. Don’t cry if we step on the cubs you hid.”

It was similar to what Bai Tu worried about last night. The small tribe did not dare to accept too many orcs at will, because the more people there were, the more dangerous it was. At the same time, the large number of another race would easily distract the orcs in the tribe. The cats are at a disadvantage now, so their attitude is of course good, but when they gain a firm foothold in this territory, they will inevitably have other ideas.

Tu Cheng, who was also from the Rabbit Tribe, had attacked Bai An, Bai Tu and Bai Chen in order to eliminate dissidents, not to mention the cats. They were orcs who had moved out from another tribe. They had experienced disasters and their cohesion was not inferior to that of the Rabbit Tribe. After settling down in the Rabbit Tribe, they would definitely seize power. As for how much power they would seize, it would depend on the abilities of both sides. In the end, the Rabbit Tribe would definitely be the ones whose interests would be harmed.

Lang Qi did not make any promises after Mao Kang’s questioning, just to express an attitude that they unconditionally support the Rabbit Clan. Whether he tells the truth or not, they can find the location of the Cat Clan. It’s just a matter of cooperation or not.

The wolf tribe and the rabbit tribe were intimidating and comforting each other. Mao Kang was sweating profusely and didn’t know what to do. Of course he knew it was best not to take the rabbit tribe and the wolf tribe with him at this time, but the wolf tribe had already accurately revealed the location of the cat tribe. He gritted his teeth and said nothing, as it would only waste more time searching. The wolf tribe might be more ferocious by then. Lang Ze’s threat was real. What if the fragile cubs were hurt during the search…

Thinking of the few cubs in the tribe, Mao Kang gritted his teeth and said, “I’ll take you there.”

Lang Qi knew the approximate location, so Mao Kang didn’t need to lead the team for the first half of the journey until they reached the so-called Little White Mountain. Then Mao Kang walked out of the team and knocked on the outermost tree a few times.

Bai Tu looked around. The cats’ ability to hide was indeed strong. This place was not big, but no matter how he looked, he could not find any cats.

This is why everyone needs Mao Kang’s cooperation. If Mao Kang doesn’t cooperate, even if they can find this place, they won’t be able to find all the cats. It is very likely that they will only find a part of them, and the rest of the cats will escape, or they may accidentally hurt the orcs of the other tribe. In either case, the two tribes will never be able to get along in a friendly manner in the future. Letting Mao Kang take the initiative to introduce is the best way. As for attitude, being tough at the beginning is to intimidate the other party. After getting along with each other, the two tribes will certainly be able to recognize each other’s true character. If the cat tribe is unwilling to join, the rabbit tribe will not force it.

About two minutes later, there was a faint sound of leaves being trampled in the woods. Bai Tu looked closely and was stunned for a moment.

In the originally empty bushes, one, two, three… a whole group of black-footed cats appeared!