Chosen Mate of the Beastmen Empire by Lewis Reed

Chapter 330

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“What are you talking about? I’m not making you eat mud. The meat’s inside,” Nyx said, unable to hold back. She ruffled their clueless heads one by one before crouching down and cracking open a mud shell in a few quick moves.

They had just eaten roasted meat and drunk meat soup, so everyone was about seventy to eighty percent full. They thought they wouldn’t be tempted by any more delicious smells.

But the moment the mud shell cracked open, an irresistible fragrance filled the air, making them all instinctively show blissful expressions.

It smelled amazing.

Their hunger resurfaced, their stomachs growling as their cravings kicked in.

Unfortunately, there were only a few chickens in the tribe, so everyone could only have a single bite to taste it.

The chicken, wrapped in leaves, was fully cooked–the meat tender and falling off the bone, with juices overflowing.

For people who had spent their entire lives eating only roasted or boiled meat with a little salt, this was a game–changer.

The chieftain licked the meat juices off his fingers and smacked his lips, savoring the taste.

‘Good thing I gave out that punishment, or those three would’ve hogged all this delicious food for themselves!‘ he thought.

Behind him, three fluffy figures stared at him with resentment.

“Can you make me another one tomorrow?” Lila buried herself in Nyx’s arms, using her cute face and fluffy belly to act pitiful. She whimpered, “I only got a little bit of chicken breast… I didn’t have enough.”

Lila thought that whole chicken should’ve been hers.

Before Nyx could answer, Zayne rejected the request without hesitation. “No.”

He pulled Nyx into his arms, ruthlessly squeezing the tabby cat to the side. “Why don’t you cook for yourself?”

He wouldn’t even let Nyx cook for herself, so there was no way he’d allow some clingy tabby cat to make extra demands on her.

If Nyx agreed, Gina and Beau definitely wouldn’t want to be left out either. The tribe was full of people–if one asked today and another asked tomorrow, she’d never get any rest.

The tabby cat lowered her head in embarrassment, her face turning slightly red. She belatedly realized she really had been troubling Nyx. She actually knew how to cook–she could’ve just made it herself. “Nyx, can you teach me how to make baked chicken?” she asked.

She had already learned how to make meat soup, but when Nyx was cooking the baked chicken earlier, she had been busy getting scolded by everyone and missed the whole process.

It wasn’t just Lila–no one else had seen it either. Now, they all regretted it, sneaking glances at Nyx’s expression.

“Sure,” Nyx said generously with a nod. “In a couple of days, I’ll take you to gather the seasonings first.”

For now, though, everyone was probably more eager to learn pottery–making.

Nyx tapped the hardened mud shell of the baked chicken. “Actually, making pottery is pretty similar to this. Special types of mud become solid when exposed to high heat.”

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Everyone froze on the spot, their understanding of the world shattered. It was a huge shock. They had always thought pottery was made of some special kind of stone. It turned out to be just burned mud.

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“To be precise, it’s clay,” Nyx cleared her throat and reminded them to snap out of it. “You can usually dig it up by the river.

Not only was it available here, but their old tribe had it too.

Squatting by the river, staring at the ordinary–looking mud, Lila was in disbelief–then suddenly burst into tears.

I’ve saved up dried meat for so long just to trade for a small bowl at the

person had told her they were only selling it at a low price because of her father, and she had thought she’d gotten a great deal. Later, she had even treasured it and gifted it to Nyx. But it turned out to be just a lump of mud.

their old tribe were

onto the

how to make pottery,” Nyx said, holding back a laugh as she gently comforted her.

up

we could sell pottery at this year’s Grand Trade Market at really cheap prices. That way, that guy won’t have any business and will learn his

of selling it at high prices to a few rich people, she’d rather spread

lowered the price and didn’t sell it for much, the tribe could still make a decent profit. Besides, they couldn’t rely on this for a living–it was just some extra

Nyx grabbed a handful of clay. With a few skillful movements of her fingers, a lifelike little cat took shape

she was coaxing a child.

Lila’s eyes were glued to it. All her sadness vanished. “I love it!”

to sculpt a little rabbit for Nyx. But no matter how hard she tried, she

excited, she saw Zayne standing beside Nyx, holding

burned with embarrassment. She hid her abstract creation behind her

Zayne had won–completely.

happily wrapped an arm around Nyx, sculpted a Snow Wolf to pair with the rabbit, and was about

little wolf pup and shoving it into his hands.

had no idea what she was getting at, but he nodded anyway. “Yeah… cute.”

is our pup,” she whispered into his ear, arms draped around his

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He thought, ‘Noel… What a strange name… But if Nyx

a smile, taking in his

own special charm. Satisfied, she broke Zayne’s train of thought, hooked his

river, flames roared into the night.

stood close to the fire, while the others

fiercely, its

people grew thirstier, but no one dared move for

moment Nyx spoke, everyone sprang into action.

this. With serious expressions, they poked at the fire with their tools, holding their

a clay pot emerged from the flames-

hands, the chieftain’s eyes widened, and he jumped three feet high. He thought

howls echoed by the river, overflowing with joy.

tight hold on Nyx, shielding her from the frenzy, she might have been tossed into the air

thud, the chieftain dropped to the ground, raising both hands to the sky. “Thank you, Beast

remained locked onto Nyx, as if he saw her as the Beast

they followed the chieftain’s example, kneeling before Nyx and chanting the Beast God’s name, thanking him

suddenly appeared in their tribe, they had gained more food, richer lands, and even learned

origins a mystery. She had taught them so much, led them in their migration during a disaster, survived being buried under an avalanche, and even found them such an incredible place to live… Everything pointed to a single conclusion–she must

quietly took a few steps back, refusing to accept their grand gesture. In her mind,

of the pots, don’t let them burn too long,” she said, clearing her throat as she urged

the chieftain now followed her every word without question. With a wave of his arm, everyone sprang into action–some

was neatly arranged beside

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attempt, so they had been careful not to waste too much clay. Aside from the pieces Nyx and Zayne had made,

was higher than Nyx had expected. Only one pot had cracked during the firing,

planning to take it home as a keepsake–who knew, maybe it could still

tribe were too excited to sleep. The chieftain, in particular, spent the whole night wide awake, clutching a pottery jar in one hand and a lump of salt in his

were divided into two groups–one for boiling salt, the other for making pottery. Those with free time could learn from Nyx how to identify different seasoning plants and

returned to normal.

once lifeless members of the Wolf Tribe seemed reborn. Their gaunt bodies, reduced to skin and

had even managed to fatten Nyx up

The little rabbit felt soft and plush in his arms, her fur fluffy