Building a Civilization and Raising Cubs in the Beast World – Chapter 62

Chapter 62

Hei Yan was particularly dissatisfied with the fact that there were many wolves near the Snow Rabbit Tribe. Helplessly, Hei Xiao would never indulge him, so he could only grumble. He thought Bai Tu took Hei Xiao out to check some important items, but he came back smelling like a wolf!

Hei Xiao did not expect that Hei Yan would find out before he brought the things back. He explained helplessly: “I didn’t look for the wolf tribe, I just touched the wool and blanket made of wolf hair. If you don’t believe me, I’ll take you to see it tomorrow.”

Hei Yan looked at Hei Xiao suspiciously, and finally reluctantly accepted this explanation, but repeatedly emphasized: “Don’t get too close to the wolf tribe!” The wolf tribe is not a good person.

“Okay, okay.” Hei Xiao agreed and pushed him aside. “Let’s go eat and rest early tonight.” In order to bring back the next batch of iron stones as soon as possible, they couldn’t stay in the Snow Rabbit Tribe for too long. Hei Xiao was worried about Hei Yan leading the team alone, so he had to follow.

Langze heard from somewhere that Heiyan didn’t allow Heixiao to use the blanket, so he got up during the break and mocked Heiyan. The two almost fought again, but were violently suppressed by Baitu and Heixiao.

Bai Tu could understand Lang Qi more and more, but he usually would not take action, but would use tools, and the punishment should be in place at one time. For example, in the case of deliberate provocation and attempt to cause a fight, Bai Tu mercilessly deducted ten points from Lang Ze, and then told Lang Ze that he would be put on the points deduction list if he committed the same mistake again.

The point deduction list is meant to restrain the orcs, specifically the wolf tribe. Recently, some of the wolf tribe have too many lice and are not afraid of the itch. As the number of points deducted increases, they become less fearless. At worst, they can work overtime to catch a prey to make up for it. Catching two is not a big problem. In order to put an end to this kind of desperate atmosphere, Bai Tu directly set up a reward and punishment list, recorded all the points deducted or rewarded, and posted it at the foot of the tribe mountain. The more points were deducted, the higher the ranking, and the same applies to rewards.

Ten points are not a lot. If a hunting team catches a cow, all members of the hunting team can get at least fifty points. Langze, who acts as the main force, can get more points. But is it a question of points now? No, it is a question of face. Adolescent wolves value face more than anything else. Being deducted points is nothing, but being put on the reward and penalty list is the biggest crisis. Langze immediately stopped provoking. If he were to be on the reward and penalty list, he would definitely be laughed at by other orcs and Heiyan!

After Langze’s actions, Heiyan hated blankets even more, no matter how soft and warm they were.

For the sake of Heixiao’s family harmony, Bai Tu decisively gave up the plan to share the blanket with Heixiao. However, the blanket could not be used, but silk products were fine. No matter how domineering Heiyan was, he would not bother with insects. However, the silk quilt might not be able to be made until next year or the year after.

The Eagle Tribe left with the food early the next morning. It took about half a month to travel back and forth, working day and night. Before iron ore was mined nearby, the Eagle Tribe had to work harder, but for now, both parties were very satisfied with the iron ore cooperation.

What Bai Tu didn’t expect was that when Heiyan came to the Snow Rabbit Tribe again, he not only brought a large amount of iron ore, but also brought two full baskets of feathers. However, the feathers were secretly brought over by other members of the Eagle Tribe. At night, when most people in the tribe were resting, Heiyan found Baitu and handed him a backpack full of feathers: “Are so many feathers enough to make a blanket?”

Baitu: “?”

The two little wolf cubs sensed the breath of a stranger, opened their eyes uneasily, and looked in the direction of Heiyan at the door. The black one, as the older brother, was a little braver and barked at the door twice. The gray brother shrank in Baitu’s arms, sobbing pitifully.

Bai Tu quickly comforted the little wolf cub, and while coaxing the wolf cub, he looked at Hei Yan in confusion.

“These are all my feathers!” Hei Yan snorted, “Xiao can only use my feathers to make a blanket!” Although he doesn’t like the wolf clan, the blankets made by the Snow Rabbit Tribe are indeed comfortable. However, Hei Yan does not admit that this is the work of the wolf clan. He would rather believe that it is the rabbit clan’s excellent craftsmanship that makes it possible. Since wolf hair can be made into blankets, then feathers that are better than wolf hair must be able to do the same!

In order to prevent Hei Xiao from noticing anything wrong, Hei Yan was very careful along the way and carried out two baskets of feathers. These were the feathers that had fallen off since Hei Xiao picked them up. Like the orcs such as the wolf and the rabbit, the eagle tribe also sheds in summer. The difference is that the feather tribe cherishes their feathers very much. Even if they fall off, they will not throw them away casually, nor will they scatter them everywhere like the wolf tribe. Instead, they will collect them specifically.

Hei Yan didn’t know what to do with these feathers before, but now he has a plan. He can ask the rabbit tribe to make a blanket, and then he can give it to Hei Xiao. His feathers will definitely be more comfortable! By then, Hei Xiao’s whole body will be filled with his scent.

Bai Tu: “…”

Bai Tu looked at the other person’s serious expression and explained, “The wolf’s hair is so long. The feathers are not long enough.” After that, he compared the difference between the two kinds of hair with the other person. There is a big difference between the wolf’s fluff and the eagle’s feathers. The only thing they have in common is that they are both protein. It is quite difficult to make a blanket with feathers.

Even though Hei Yan has no tail, Bai Tu gives the feeling that his tail is hanging down to the ground.

Bai Tu has a big problem, which is that he is soft-hearted and cannot stand seeing others looking pitiful. Seeing Hei Yan so disappointed, Bai Tu changed the subject: “If you can’t make the blanket, you can do something else.”

“What to do?” Hei Yan’s eyes were full of expectation, but also a little defensive.

A long time ago, the Feather Tribe used feathers to make nests, but later they found that nests made of feathers were too small and not as warm as caves, so they gradually abandoned this custom. However, what has not changed is the importance the Feather Tribe attaches to feathers. Even if they cannot be used to make nests, they must be kept well and used as a blanket under the eggs after they are laid. You can imagine how important they are. They took them out and asked the Rabbit Tribe to process them into blankets for Hei Xiao. Now, when Hei Yan heard that Bai Tu was going to make other things, he was a little worried.

He has been accumulating these feathers for more than ten years, and it will take him several more years to accumulate so many. In case they are wasted and he happens to have bird eggs, he will have to pluck all his feathers to make enough for laying the feathers.

Bai Tu told the other party about the composition of the down quilt: “It’s made of silk cloth on the outside, and this kind of fine fluff is placed in the middle. It’s better at keeping warm than a blanket.” Heiyan brought a lot of feathers, of which soft fluff accounted for about one-third, weighing about ten kilograms in total, enough to make two double quilts.

“What is silk fabric?” Hearing something unfamiliar, Hei Yan immediately became alert. He did not forget the wool yarn made by the rabbit tribe, which smelled of wolf.

“I’ll take you to see it.” Bai Tu was too lazy to explain this question, and directly took Hei Yan to the cave where silkworms were raised not far away. When there were more silkworms, he would not have to take care of them anymore. There were orcs specifically responsible for taking care of them. They would be fed several times a day and mulberry leaves would be collected in between. Three people had to take turns to look after them.

The orc on duty saw Bai Tu coming and thought he was here to check on the work, so he immediately reported: “The silkworms have begun to make cocoons. Today is the last meal of mulberry leaves.”

Bai Tu nodded, took Hei Yan in, pointed to the front and said: “Let’s go and take a look.”

There was not even moonlight in the cave, it was darker than outside. It took Hei Yan a while to adapt before he could see clearly what was on the ground. He was so scared that he almost jumped up. His degree of fright was even more than that of Langze at the beginning.

“It’s the silk that this thing spits out that is more comfortable than a blanket.” Bai Tu said. Needless to say, silk fabric is very precious. He might not be willing to give it to anyone else. The backs of two double quilts would probably take several days to weave.

Heiyan grabbed his arm, feeling a little creepy, and said after a moment of hesitation: “Just make the flute.” Since it’s comfortable, he will definitely do it, but he doesn’t plan to use the silk spit out by the insects.

“Okay.” Bai Tu was worried that the double quilt was too big.

Bai Tu promised to make a down quilt for Hei Xiao and kept the two baskets of feathers. He decided to find an orc to help sort them out early tomorrow morning. There were too many feathers of different age groups, and only the down was warm, so he had to pick them carefully.

The two little wolf cubs clung to Bai Tu’s arms, stuck their heads out to sniff the strange scent in the air, and rubbed against Bai Tu’s body uneasily, refusing to sleep.

Bai Tu was helpless and gently tapped the two little heads with a smile in his eyes: “Who did you take this nose from? Other cubs only protect food, but you protect the nest. Can this cave be lived in by you alone?”

The feather blanket was placed on the inside of the cave entrance, quite far away from the resting place. He didn’t smell anything, but the little wolves were too sensitive to unfamiliar orcs. Before, when other people came in, one would warn the other in a fierce manner, and the other would act coquettishly to him in a wronged manner. But now, they can’t even tolerate other people’s things.

It was not known whether the two cubs understood or not. The aggrieved little gray wolf rubbed Bai Tu’s neck, raised his head, and kissed Bai Tu on the face. Bai Tu immediately picked it up and rubbed its head. The furry cubs are definitely the cutest creatures in the world. How can there be such cute creatures?

The little black wolf who was staring outside heard the sound, turned around and stumbled over to Bai Tu, wanting a kiss too.

Bai Tu never showed favoritism and rubbed the little black wolf equally, protecting the two cubs and covering up the smell of their feathers.

After smelling the familiar scent, the two little wolf cubs fell asleep peacefully, and they did not forget to hug Bai Tu’s arm in their dreams.

The next morning, Lang Qi, who had just returned from the Blood Wolf Tribe, stepped into the cave as usual. He smelled a strange scent, and his footsteps paused for a moment, and his face changed.

Because he has to take care of the little wolves, Bai Tu usually doesn’t go to bed late recently. He rests early and wakes up early as well. He was washing the two little wolves’ faces when he heard footsteps outside. The two little wolves didn’t respond, so he knew it was Lang Qi coming. He wiped the two little wolves clean, but he didn’t expect that such a long time had passed and Lang Qi was still at the entrance of the cave. He couldn’t help but wonder: “There are good things outside that Bai Tu is reluctant to let in?”

Recently, the little wolves have become more and more clingy, and Bai Tu doesn’t dare to take them with him when cooking. Lang Qi has been in charge of them during this morning, and he can’t work if Lang Qi doesn’t come.

Lang Qi returned to his calm look and shook his head: “No, I’m wondering when the Eagle Tribe will send the second batch. The market is almost here.”

“Today at noon.” Bai Tu knew the answer to this question. The Eagle Tribe arrived yesterday afternoon, rested for a night and a morning, and went back after lunch to deliver the last batch of iron ore. When they returned, their tribe just set out for the market.

“Like this.” Lang Qi took the wolf cubs. The two wolf cubs in his arms immediately struggled and wanted to go back to Bai Tu, but he held them down. “Tu, little wolf doesn’t like the taste of the Feather Clan. I’ll send the feathers back?”

I calculated that I updated 141,000 words in 17 days this month, so the daily update should be 153,000. I owe everyone a total of 12,000. I will start the daily update tomorrow, and then slowly pay off my debts.