Chapter 166 Breeding and Farming
In the following days, the cold winter still invaded the land recklessly. The biting cold wind carried snowflakes flying all over the sky.
The people in the tribe were not defeated by the cold at all. Instead, they were filled with hope and beauty because of the abundant food and fresh hot pot.
On this day, Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui sat around the warm fire, enjoying a moment of tranquility.
"Yuxi, look at our tribe, it's more lively now." Shen Minghui said with a smile as he added firewood to the fire pit.
Lin Yuxi narrowed her eyes slightly and replied contentedly, "Yes, it's not easy for everyone to spend the winter peacefully like this."
At this time, a burst of joyous sounds came. The two got up and walked outside the cave, only to see a group of little beastmen outside turned into cute little tigers, playing and frolicking in the snow.
"Haha, you can't catch up with me!" A tiger cub shouted happily as he ran.
"Wait for me, let's build a snowman together!" The other tiger cub followed closely behind, its round body rolling out cute traces on the snow.
Lin Yuxi looked at these little tigers with a gentle smile on her face: "These little guys are really energetic!"
Shen Minghui gently embraced Lin Yuxi in his arms, and looked at the little tigers in the snow with a doting look, saying, "When we have children, they will surely be as lively and cute as this."
Lin Yuxi touched her belly and felt amazing at the thought of giving birth to several little tigers in this life. She looked at the energetic little tiger cubs playing happily in the snow, her eyes full of smiles, "Well, I'm looking forward to it too!"
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After the cold winter of March, the weather suddenly turns warm.
In the Tiger Tribe, Lin Yuxi was lazily leaning on a simple animal skin couch, her belly bulging high, her face filled with happiness and anticipation of becoming a mother.
"Yuxi, how do you feel?" Shen Minghui had just returned from hunting, and the wildness was still on his body. He walked quickly to Lin Yuxi and asked with concern.
Lin Yuxi smiled slightly, "I'm fine, it's just that these two little guys can't wait to come out, and they've been making a lot of noise these past two days." She stroked her belly gently.
Shen Minghui squatted down and put his ears on Lin Yuxi's belly, as if listening to something. "Haha, my little ones, be patient, you will soon be able to come out and see this wonderful world."
As the days passed, Lin Yuxi's delivery period finally arrived. The females in the tribe gathered around her to assist her in childbirth.
"Push harder, Yuxi, push harder!"
Shen Minghui paced anxiously outside the house, his hands clenched into fists and his forehead covered with sweat.
Accompanied by a loud cry, two tiger cubs were born one after another.
"Congratulations Minghui, they are two healthy little tiger cubs!" The good news came from inside the house.
Shen Minghui rushed into the room, looking at the weak Lin Yuxi and the two little babies, his eyes moistened. He knelt in front of the bed and held Lin Yuxi's hand, "Yuxi, you've worked hard."
Lin Yuxi's face was full of fatigue, but her eyes were full of joy and tenderness. "Look at our child, Minghui."
Shen Minghui gently opened the swaddling clothes and looked at the two chubby little tiger cubs, feeling an infinite sense of responsibility and tenderness in his heart.
After that, other females gave birth one after another.
The tribe held a grand celebration for the newborn tiger cubs and females. The chief, Hu Meng, raised his wine bowl high and said loudly: "This is the hope of the tribe. May the gods bless them to grow strong and healthy!"
Everyone cheered and the atmosphere was extremely warm.
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With the birth of the tiger cub, the whole tribe was immersed in joy, and the hunting activities began in full swing.
Shen Minghui's ranch breeding and farm planting plan was officially launched.
It was a sunny day. Shen Minghui gathered some young and middle-aged orcs from the tribe and began to plan the farm area on a piece of vacant land.
"Listen everyone, we need to divide this land into different areas and plant different crops in each area." Shen Minghui said loudly while waving the wooden stick in his hand and gesturing on the ground.
"Minghui, will this work? We have always relied on hunting for a living." An orc scratched his head and asked with some doubt.
Shen Minghui patted his shoulder, his eyes firm: "It will work! As long as we work hard, we will not be afraid of not having a harvest. And the food we grow will keep us from going hungry in the winter."
Everyone nodded. Although they were still a little uncertain, their trust in Shen Minghui made them willing to give it a try.
Lin Yuxi was looking after the little tiger cub in the witch doctor's house not far away, with a happy smile on her face. At this time, the witch came in.
"Yuxi, judging from your appearance, it seems like being a mother is a great feeling." The Wise Wu said with a smile.
Lin Yuxi stood up to greet her: "Wu, you are here. Minghui and I feel extremely lucky to have your blessing."
The witch looked at the two sleeping tiger cubs with loving eyes: "These two little guys will definitely become the pride of the tribe. By the way, I heard that Minghui's planting plan has already started?"
Lin Yuxi nodded: "Yes, he has always been full of energy, I believe he will bring new hope to the tribe."
Wu pondered for a moment and said, "This is a good thing, but we can't rush it. The traditions of our tribe and the new ways need a process of integration."
Lin Yuxi listened carefully: "Wu, you are right. I will discuss it with Minghui."
On the other side, Shen Minghui was leading everyone to cultivate the land enthusiastically. He was sweating profusely, but he never stopped, and from time to time he instructed other orcs how to use tools correctly.
"Use harder and turn the soil deeper!" Shen Minghui shouted.
"Minghui, the leader is here." an orc shouted.
Shen Minghui straightened up, wiped the sweat off his face, and saw Hu Meng striding towards him.
"Chief!" Shen Minghui went forward.
Hu Meng looked at the cultivated land in front of him with admiration in his eyes: "Minghui, you did a good job. But you also have to pay attention to everyone's health and don't get too tired."
Shen Minghui smiled and said, "Don't worry, Chief. Everyone is very enthusiastic."
Hu Meng nodded and said, "Tell me if you have any difficulties. The tribe will fully support you." After that, he turned and left.
After several days of hard work, the land was finally reclaimed, and Shen Minghui and Lin Yuxi came to the farm with some seeds.
"Yuxi, look, we are about to start sowing." Shen Minghui said excitedly.
Lin Yuxi looked at him gently: "Well, I believe we will succeed."
Together they scattered the seeds in the ground and then carefully covered them with soil.
While waiting for the crops to grow, Shen Minghui was not idle. He started to build a ranch, enclosing a piece of grassland to raise some animals.
Some people in the tribe didn't quite understand his idea, but Shen Minghui patiently explained: "If these animals are well raised, they can provide us with more food and resources."
As the days passed, the crops began to sprout and grow tender green leaves. Shen Minghui and Lin Yuxi came to check on them every day and took good care of them.
One day, Lin Yuxi discovered that the leaves of several crops were turning yellow.
"Minghui, come and see what happened?" Lin Yuxi said anxiously.
Shen Minghui took a closer look and frowned: "It may be due to lack of water or nutrients."
"What should we do then?" Lin Yuxi asked worriedly.
Shen Minghui thought for a moment and said, "We have to find a way to water and fertilize the plants."
So they led the tribesmen to draw water from the river for irrigation and made some simple fertilizers.
With everyone's joint efforts, the crop situation gradually improved.
Finally, it was harvest time. The people in the tribe cheered as they saw the fields full of golden wheat ears and abundant fruits.
"We succeeded!" Shen Minghui hugged Lin Yuxi excitedly.
Tears flashed in Lin Yuxi's eyes: "Yes, our efforts have not been in vain."
The leader Hu Meng and Wu also came to the farm. Seeing the bumper harvest, Hu Meng laughed and said, "Minghui, you have done a great thing for the tribe!"
The witch nodded and said, "This is a new beginning. Our tribe will become stronger and stronger."
In the days to come, Shen Minghui and Lin Yuxi will continue to lead the people of the tribe to innovate, and finally make the tribe more and more powerful, becoming a remarkable existence in the beast world.