I've been transported to the orc continent.

Chapter 248 Things to do

Bai Ling added more than ten buckets of water to the iron pot used for cooking, then added firewood to the stove and started pulling the bellows to start the fire.

The flames, which had been half-dead, immediately flared up when the wind blew from the bellows. Once the flames leaped out of the stove, the orc tending the fire added a few more pieces of firewood, and soon the fire in the stove was even stronger.

The fires in both stoves were burning brightly, and the water in the pot was bubbling away. Once the water boiled, Bai Ling put the dumplings into the pot.

He pushed the spoon along the edge of the pot, moving the dumplings along with it: "When putting dumplings in the pot, hold the spoon close to the edge and push it forward. Make sure the dumplings are all moving, otherwise they will stick together."

Following Bai Ling's example, Cai placed the wooden spoon on the side of the pot and pushed it forward, and the dumplings were indeed rolled around.

The fire in the stove was blazing, and the water in the pot quickly boiled again. Bai Ling added a spoonful of cold water, then used the spoon to push it around the edge of the pot twice before putting the lid on.

"To cook dumplings, the water in the pot needs to boil three times before they're done. But our dumplings are frozen, so the water needs to be boiled a little longer."

Even before the dumplings were fully cooked, a delicate aroma wafted out. The aroma of dumplings was different from that of steamed buns; it wasn't as strong, but it was still impossible to ignore.

The dumplings were cooked and scooped into a clay pot with a strainer. Bai Ling carried the pot into the cave, placed it on the kang (heated brick bed), and then called to the villagers to serve the dumplings: "Use chopsticks to put the cooked dumplings into the bowls, otherwise they will stick together."

This large basin of dumplings must have been enough for twenty or thirty bowls. Bai Ling called over the tribespeople to come and serve the dumplings. The first to arrive were the beastmen with young cubs at home.

Bai Ling added, "The dumplings are very hot right after cooking, so please don't eat them yet. Let them cool down first, or you'll burn your mouth."

Bai Ling said the dumplings were delicious, and the beastmen were all looking forward to them. But after they tasted them, they realized that Bai Ling hadn't lied.

The dumplings were indeed delicious, extremely delicious.

The chewy skin and savory filling release a burst of savory juice with every bite, especially the lamb dumplings, which have an indescribable freshness in addition to their aroma.

The flavor was so irresistible to the orcs that before they could even react, a bowl of dumplings was already gone.

The dumplings were started cooking before sunset, and by the time it was completely dark, the beastmen were still not full.

Orcs have huge appetites, and dumplings are a very delicious food. Every orc eats until their bellies are round. The young orcs even burp repeatedly, and can't eat another dumpling before reluctantly putting down their chopsticks.

Dumplings and steamed buns are so delicious, they must grow wheat too, so that they can eat dumplings whenever they want and steamed buns whenever they want, and ideally, they can eat them every day. Just thinking about that kind of life is wonderful.

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Bai Ling left her house and went straight to the front of the clan chief's house.

Zhan Rang Bai Ling came over this afternoon, saying she had something important to discuss.

Zhan's partner was a white wolf beastman. Zhan had a serious personality, but his partner was a joker beastman. When he saw Bai Ling coming over, he greeted her first, and then pointed to the bedroom on the west side: "Zhan is inside, Ling, you can go in."

Besides the exhibit, there were also several elderly orcs present.

These old orcs held relatively high positions in the tribe, and they would discuss and make decisions together with Zhan regarding any major matters in the tribe.

Bai Ling assumed that something big was going to happen again since the exhibition was being held with several old orcs.

Zhan pointed to the bench and said, "Ling, sit down. We called you over because we have something to discuss with you."

Bai Ling sat down on the bench and asked, "Clan leader, you can just say what you need to say."

Ever since Bai Ling started leading the clansmen to farm, Zhan would call Bai Ling over to discuss any important matters that needed to be addressed in the clan.

Without wasting any words, Zhan said directly, "Ling, it's spring now. What do you think we should do to arrange things for the tribespeople?"

An old orc sitting next to the exhibition said, "Ling, it's like this, besides hunting, gathering, and farming, what else do you think our people can do? Or is there anything you want to do that you can arrange for our people to do?"

Is there anything you want to do? Bai Ling actually does.

"Chief, you've seen the vehicles I've made. Whether it's a wheelbarrow or a trolley, they greatly benefit the lives of the orcs. Both types of vehicles share a common characteristic: the smoother the road, the faster they travel."

“I hope that roads can be built in the tribe,” Bai Ling said to Zhan. “After the snow melts, it will take some time before we can start planting. I hope that the tribespeople can make use of this time to build roads and cultivate fields.”

Zhan thought for a moment and said, "That's possible, but how should we build the road? Like the main street in the tribe, can we just pull out the weeds?"

The houses in the tribe were built on a flat area. After the houses were built, the orcs moved in one after another. Without the chieftain saying anything, the orcs who moved in took the initiative to clear the weeds in front of and behind the houses, and the streets in the tribe were cleared up in such a simple way.

Bai Ling shook his head and said, "Not only do we have to pull up all the grass, but we also have to compact it twice. This will make the road more compact. Last year, the streets in the tribe were just simply cleaned up. This year, we have to fix them up again. We'll compact them a few times first."

An old orc said, "Since you think we need to build a road, Ling, then we'll start building it once the snow melts."

Another old orc asked, "Ling, what do you think we still need to do?"

Bai Ling: "When it gets warmer, go to the Greenwood Tribe and transplant as many mulberry and oak trees as possible. These two types of trees are very useful."

Zhan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll make the arrangements."

An old orc said, "Ling, is there anything else you want to do this year? The tribe will try its best to accommodate you."

Bai Ling had already thought about what he wanted to do, and he said directly, "I want to make silk. If possible, I want to go to more distant tribes. The Sky Beastmen brought me a kind of seed that can be used to extract silk threads to weave cloth."

He absolutely had to get the silk white robe; he was truly fed up with wearing animal skins in the sweltering summer heat.

As for the seeds that can produce silk threads, Bai Ling should try to get as many as possible. Silk is beautiful and easy to wear, but it is easy to tear. Cloth woven from those silk threads is very strong and can be used for everyday wear.

If possible, Bai Ling would also like to dig a well in the tribe. The tribe relies on the river for water, and in Bai Ling's memory, that great river has never dried up. But just in case, Bai Ling still wants to dig a well so that they won't have to worry about the river drying up. Moreover, if they could find sweet water around the tribe, it would be much more convenient for the tribespeople to fetch water in the future.