CHAPTER 81: CHAPTER 73 OBTAINING A BUNCH OF MILLET_1

Bai Feng brought over a few logs, then looked curiously at Si Yan.

Si Yan produced a lighter from seemingly nowhere and calmly ignited the firewood.

As the firewood caught fire, Bai Feng watched the flames with even more enthusiasm.

Si Yan found a small red crock in Bai Feng’s house. After washing the rice, she poured in water, placed the crock over the firewood, and covered it with a lid.

Staring at the bubbling lid of the clay crock, it wasn’t long before the fragrance of white rice emerged.

Si Yan’s stomach rumbled as well.

Bai Feng curiously watched the steaming rice, then turned his gaze to Si Yan.

While watching the rice, Si Yan asked, "Do you also eat your meat raw?"

Bai Feng nodded. "I’ll go get some meat."

Si Yan stopped him, her gaze fixed cherishably on the rice that was about to be ready. "No need."

In the chaotic apocalypse, not everyone had the luxury of growing food, nor the privilege to eat rice.

How long had it been since she smelled the aroma of this rice?

That scent sent her thoughts drifting to a faraway place.

She felt a deep yearning.

Bai Feng’s snow-white eyes remained fixed on her, his gaze growing softer.

Noticing her somewhat disheveled hair, he stood up and took out a smooth comb from a box nearby.

The comb had been polished with great care.

While Si Yan’s thoughts wandered, he stood behind her and gently combed her hair.

Si Yan suddenly snapped back to reality. As she turned, she realized he was combing her hair.

Suddenly embarrassed, Si Yan objected, "That’s not necessary."

Bai Feng looked at Si Yan, who was oblivious to his charm, handed her the comb, and said with a smile, "Your hair is beautiful. This is for you."

Si Yan paused, taking the comb.

Since arriving in this Beast World, her entire journey had been about survival.

She had no time to tend to her appearance; she had always deliberately made herself look plain.

When her hair became messy, she’d just run her fingers through it. It had been so long since she last used a comb.

She touched her hair and instinctively began to comb it smooth.

"Would you like to wash your face?" Bai Feng asked.

Si Yan was a bit wary.

Bai Feng said, "Don’t misunderstand. I saw you covering your face with mud. I know you’re a female. You don’t have to disguise yourself here; it must be uncomfortable on your skin."

Feeling the dry mud on her face, Si Yan finally nodded, "Okay."

Bai Feng fetched some water, and while waiting for the rice to cook, Si Yan washed her face clean.

Her glossy black hair, like the finest silk, cascaded down. Her freshly washed cheeks were slightly flushed, her skin as white as snow. She possessed a delicate and exquisite face. Long lashes fluttered like little fans above bright eyes, as clear as the moon. Her small, refined nose still had tiny water droplets clinging to it, and her lips, moist and full, held an unintentional allure.

In an instant, the wistfulness and melancholy that had veiled her features vanished. Her expression turned cool as she gave Bai Feng a composed glance. Bai Feng stood there, momentarily at a loss.

In the Beast World, countless females desperately showcased their beauty.

She, however, had deliberately made herself unattractive to avoid trouble.

He gently touched her silky hair, smiling politely. "You’re very beautiful."

"Thank you," Si Yan responded with equal politeness.

"The rice is done," Bai Feng said with a smile. "Shall we eat now?"

Si Yan nodded.

The girl with luminous eyes and pearly teeth lifted the lid of the red crock; the scent of the food inside instantly invigorated her spirits.

After taking a mouthful of rice, Si Yan turned to Bai Feng and asked, "Will you eat?"

Bai Feng smiled and nodded.

Si Yan served the white rice onto two clean green leaves, one for each of them, and they began to eat.

Si Yan savored each mouthful, eating one portion after another.

Watching Si Yan eat, the fragrant rice seemed even more appetizing to Bai Feng.

When Si Yan started on her fifth portion, Bai Feng couldn’t help but ask, "Won’t you get full eating so much?"

Si Yan shook her head repeatedly. "No, no."

Bai Feng smiled at her satisfied expression and said gently, "There’s no need to eat so quickly. I have plenty of grain here. You can have it all if you want."

Si Yan nodded and smiled. "I don’t want to take advantage of you. How about this: if you need anything, I can trade with you."

These past two days, she’d had two spring dreams.

Perhaps because she had been quite cooperative in last night’s dream, her dimensional space had expanded slightly more than the previous time.

Her space was now 2.6 cubic meters.

Her Wood-based Ability had also grown slightly.

She could store a bit more rice now.

She recalled trading half a Beastman hide for a meager amount of rice.

Si Yan thought for a moment and said, "Do you need insect repellent? I have some. How about one portion of insect repellent for one portion of rice?"

"One portion of insect repellent for one portion of rice." Bai Feng chuckled. "The insect repellent you gave Bai Shou cost many Beastman hides. You’re offering it to me quite cheaply."

A small amount of medicine made from ground pumpkin seeds for so much rice; she certainly wasn’t taking advantage of him.

"You think that’s okay?" Si Yan asked.

Bai Feng replied, "Hmm, let’s trade."

Si Yan put down the leaf, clapped her hands, and continued, "I cooked today, so my labor covers the rice I ate from you. I won’t pay for that part."

Bai Feng smiled helplessly. "Alright."

Si Yan said, "Please deliver the rice to my resting place."

"Okay."

"Deal done, I’m leaving."

"Alright. I’ll walk you out."

Just as Si Yan was preparing to return to the Black Tiger City camp, a white eagle was flapping its wings outside the cave entrance, calling out, "Lord Bai Feng, Miss Jie Ling from Black Tiger City is here searching for Mister Si Yan."

"Jie Ling?" Si Yan looked towards the entrance.

The original story’s female lead is here again.

Si Yan glanced at Bai Feng. Jie Ling probably isn’t here for me, she thought, she’s just using my name as an excuse to see him.

Suddenly, Bai Feng asked in a low, laughing voice, "Don’t you like her?"

Si Yan replied indifferently, "Whether I like her or not isn’t important."

After saying this, Si Yan still gave him a heads-up, "She likes you."

"Hm?" Bai Feng asked, surprised. "How do you know?"

The original novel had a lot about Bai Feng.

The female lead, Jie Ling, fell for him at first sight. He was her ’white moonlight’—the unattainable love she pursued for decades without success.

In the novel, this white eagle beastman was also a ’flower on a high peak,’ aloof and accepting no females. Jie Ling had to orchestrate countless ’chance’ encounters and use numerous schemes just to see him, but all her efforts to win him over—to ’pluck that prized branch’—were futile.

Si Yan chuckled and whispered to Bai Feng, "The look in someone’s eyes when they like a person can’t be hidden."

Bai Feng laughed quietly. "You’re right. So, should I let her in?"

Si Yan grabbed a handful of charcoal ash, smeared it on her face, and nodded.

Bai Feng called to the outside, "Since she’s here, let her in."

The Beastman outside flapped his wings, leading Jie Ling into the cave.

Jie Ling had put on an excellent act. The moment she saw Si Yan, she rushed over, feigning joyful surprise. "Brother Si Yan, you’re here! Ling Ling has been looking for you for ages!"