translator: xiin
editors: apricot & juurensha
After giving the priest the beehive that still contained a lot of honeycomb and some honey, Xiong Ye went to skin and clean the alligator. The alligator’s skin, head, and claws had very little meat, so he gave them to the children as usual.
Then, Zhou Ji watched as the children hacked apart the alligator skin with stone knives and prepared to eat it.
Alligator skin that could be used to make bags should be very useful for staving off hunger…?
They had gone out today and brought many things back but had forgotten to chop firewood. Xiong Ye went to the collective fire in the valley and roasted the alligator whole.
Zhou Ji had been reluctant to come into contact with people from the tribe before and seldom remained in the valley. Now, however, he was much better… He sat by Xiong Ye’s side and used his spiritual powers to observe the people around him.
This was the busiest time in the valley.
Babies that had been born last year who still couldn’t walk nestled in their mother’s arms to breast-fed. Two men were confessing to Xiong Bai, and someone else was bragging about their hunting experience today. Others were talking about Shi Li.
“Shi Li beat his mother and younger brother yesterday!”
“Why would he suddenly hit them?”
“I don’t know. They probably had a row.”
“His mother and brother aren’t very likeable.”
“Shi Li isn’t very popular now either.”
“I used to think that Shi Li was impressive, but after thinking about it, Xiong Ye is still much better.”
“Xiong Ye was always amazing.”
“I haven’t seen Shi Li at all today…”
……
Shi Li hadn’t left his cave at all that day, and nobody had seen him. On the other hand, Xiong Qi who had barely left his cave these past few days had come out, his body a little crooked as he arrived by Xiong Ye’s side, “Xiong Ye, thank you.”
“What are you thanking me for?” Xiong Ye was puzzled as he looked at Xiong Qi.
“I’m very glad that you beat Shi Li.” Xiong Qi said.
Xiong Qi said so, but his face didn’t look happy at all. Instead, it looked like it was full of suppressed pain. Xiong Ye noticed this and asked rather worriedly, “Are you not feeling well?”
“In the future, I might… not be able to hunt.” Xiong Qi gritted his teeth and felt an unspeakable loss. He had once been one of the strongest warriors in the tribe, but in the future… He might soon become a member of the collective cave.
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Xiong Ye was shocked and hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong with you?”
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Xiong Qi’s injury was indeed a little serious––his bones were broken and were now crooked.
A minor injury like this was nothing during modern times. They just needed to put the bones back into place and it would be fine, but during this era, there was probably nobody who knew how to set bones.
The doctor in the tribe, the kindly Grandpa Priest, only knew how to perform some shallow healing.
Since that was the case, Xiong Qi would be done for if his bones healed crooked––there were people in the tribe whose bones had broken and regrown crooked. They had turned into cripples who could no longer participate in the hunts and could only join the gathering team.
If it had been before, Zhou Ji wouldn’t have concerned himself over this kind of thing.
He didn’t like to manage other people’s affairs after experiencing the apocalypse. Previously, he had helped the gathering team by increasing their harvest when they went out to collect things as a way of paying them back for living in the tribe.
Now, however…
There were very few powerful fighters in this tribe and losing a warrior like this would have a great impact on the tribe and on Xiong Ye––Xiong Ye would have to work harder during the hunts in the future in order to support this large tribe of people.
Zhou Ji said, “Xiong Ye, didn’t you learn the art of healing from the priest? Why don’t you give Xiong Qi a look?”
“Alright.” Xiong Ye immediately replied.
Xiong Qi was also willing to let Xiong Ye take a look. He was now already in a state where he urgently needed treatment, “I already looked for the priest, hiss… The priest said that I need to slowly recover on my own, but these past few days… Hiss… I’ve been in too much pain to sleep.”
Xiong Qi’s broken bone was near his hip. He laid down on his side on the ground so that Xiong Ye could take a look at his wound.
His fur was thick and regardless of whether it had been when he had been slapped by the dinosaur’s tail or when he had been attacked by Shi Li, the external injuries hadn’t been serious at all. It was impossible to know whether or not he had broken bones just from looking at the surface.
Xiong Ye wanted to use his hands to probe the area, but Zhou Ji said, “Xiong Ye, don’t we have some healing herbs? Go and bring some of them here.” It was better for Xiong Ye not to touch such an area.
“Good.” Xiong Ye nodded, then went back to get the herbs.
After driving away Xiong Ye who had been about to touch someone else’s rear, Zhou Ji patted Xiong Qi’s waist, “The herbs that Xiong Ye picked are very effective. You’ll definitely get better after you use them.”
His movements as he patted Xiong Qi were very natural and didn’t arouse suspicion at all, but only Zhou Ji knew that he had used his spiritual powers to set Xiong Qi’s bones back into place.
Xiong Qi heard Zhou Ji’s words and felt a glimmer of hope. He didn’t know if it was due to this that he felt that the area around his injury was no longer as painful. At this time, Xiong Ye came back with some herbs in hand.
They had picked some herbs on the way back, and they had all been put together. There were herbs for reducing bleeding, calming herbs, and even some that contained quite a lot of energy and were good for the body.
Zhou Ji intended to save the last type for Xiong Ye and wouldn’t give it to Xiong Qi. He first gave Xiong Qi some calming herbs, “Chew these.”
He was asking him to eat this grass raw? Xiong Qi was a little puzzled but still obediently chewed and ate it. After swallowing it, he could taste a bitter aftertaste in his mouth, and it was especially uncomfortable.
Xiong Ye looked at Xiong Qi sympathetically. Zhou Ji would also give him this kind of grass to eat, but he would cook it for him first. Now, Xiong Qi actually had to eat it raw… How pitiful!
“You can chew these and then put them on your wound yourself.” Zhou Ji handed Xiong Qi a few herbs that could treat his injuries.
“Oh…” Xiong Qi accepted it and obediently did as he was told.
“You’ll be fine after you go back and sleep.” Zhou Ji instructed. Beastmen were extremely resilient. Although Xiong Qi had broken some bones, he should be alright after a few days of good rest.
Unless he purposely made it difficult for himself and went off to fight again.
Xiong Ye didn’t understand what had happened and naturally wasn’t as optimistic as Zhou Ji, but he still comforted Xiong Qi, “Don’t worry. You’ll definitely be alright.”
Xiong Qi didn’t know that Xiong Ye was merely comforting him. He felt that his injuries no longer hurt so much and suddenly felt very grateful towards Xiong Ye.
In fact, he hadn’t liked Xiong Ye very much before. Xiong Ye was very powerful, and it gave him a sense of crisis.
But at this moment, he felt that he’d been really wrong.
Xiong Ye was truly a good person. He had been so kind to him even knowing that he was injured and might lose his fighting power. He had even gave him some of his precious herbs.
He had to make sure to repay Xiong Ye later on!
With that in mind, Xiong Qi obediently headed back to his cave to sleep. When he walked back towards his cave, his body was no longer as crooked as it had been before.
Xiong Ye didn’t notice this as he grabbed his hair and looked towards Zhou Ji, “Zhou Ji, let’s eat meat.”
“I don’t want to.” Zhou Ji replied.
“Alligator meat is tasty. Really!” Xiong Ye promised repeatedly as he ate a large mouthful of it to show Zhou Ji.
Zhou Ji saw that he was enjoying it so much and also became interested in giving it a try. After tasting it, he found it acceptable and ate a little more.
Xiong Ye was delighted when he saw this.
People who saw this scene couldn’t help but be a little jealous––Zhou Ji’s life was so good!
How come nobody gave them food to eat or tried to persuade them to eat even if they didn’t want to?
Some people were so red-eyed with jealousy that they jumped up and said to Xiong Ye, “Xiong Ye, I’ve always liked you, and I’m willing to become mates with you…”
”I already have a mate.” Xiong Ye replied. He recognized the person in front of him as someone who used to chase after the women of the tribe!
“I’m more powerful than Zhou Ji and am definitely better suited for you.” The man spoke again.
“I like Zhou Ji.” Xiong Ye said, then looked towards Zhou Ji, “Zhou Ji, you are the best in my eyes.”
Zhou Ji burst out laughing.
Xiong Ye saw him laughing and couldn’t help but praise him, “You’re really very good. The food you make is delicious, and you’re so good-looking.” He didn’t know what else to praise about him and could only praise his looks!
Zhou Ji: “……” Fine then, he hadn’t thought that Xiong Ye would care about his looks.
The two of them returned to their cave after finishing off the alligator meat.
Xiong Ye did as Zhou Ji had asked and cut off a portion of the large chunk of wood, then began to carve out a bucket from the wood with a stone knife.
This type of wood was very hard and using a stone knife on it wasn’t easy. He turned into his bear form and used his paws to claw at it… But the effect wasn’t great.
Zhou Ji laughed and then went to ‘sleep’ first, casually making use of his spiritual powers to give Xiong Ye a little help.
Xiong Ye saw that Zhou Ji had gone to sleep and reduced the force behind his actions, but for some reason, the effectiveness of his carving went up.
He must have been too impatient in the beginning. It seemed like this wood simply needed to be carved out slowly.
Carving out a bucket wasn’t difficult. Xiong Ye finished carving out the bucket after an hour or so, then went to the valley to wash it clean and bring back a bucket of fresh water before going to sleep.
Seeing that he’d gone to sleep, Zhou Ji once again began to draw the energy from the surroundings into Xiong Ye’s body.
Xiong Ye had done a lot of work today and gone to sleep late. If Zhou Ji didn’t do this, Xiong Ye might be low on energy tomorrow.
The next day, Xiong Ye woke up and was as energetic as ever.
He felt that he was in particularly high spirits and had a lot of energy lately… Having a family and someone taking care of him really made a difference!
Even just considering food alone––he never used to eat in the mornings, but now? Zhou Ji had actually used the bird eggs to make honeycomb scrambled eggs for him to eat!
It was really too fragrant and far too delicious! However, Zhou Ji didn’t like honeycomb and just ate the eggs on their own.
After Xiong Ye was satiated, he left the cave to meet up with everyone in the valley––today was another collective hunting day.
There weren’t many people in the valley yet when Xiong Ye went down. He was working on loosening his body when he heard Xiong Qi’s voice, “Xiong Ye!”
Xiong Ye turned his head and saw Xiong Qi coming towards him in excitement. He opened his arms to give him a hug, and his eyes were red as he said, “Xiong Ye, thank you…”
Xiong Ye dodged away without a second thought.
Juurensha: XY, forcing his hubby to be social and help the tribe.
xiin: XY gets his first crazyfan~
I really like how Zhou Ji keeps taking care of Xiong Ye on the side by secretly passing spiritual energy into his body. It’s so heartwarming to see them taking care of each other’s needs and well-being. I think Zhou Ji has just become the tribe’s impromptu healer without even realising it. Can’t wait to see more cute interactions between Zhou Ji and his teddy bear~
Thanks for chapter ^^
Thank you for the chapter.
Is this a typo?
Zhou Ji intended to save the last type for Xiong Qi (is this supposed to be Xiong Ye?)and wouldn’t give it to Xiong Qi. He first gave Xiong Qi some calming herbs, “Chew these.”
yep, thanks for catching that~
Lmao, dodged without thinking! He’s loyal even subconsciously!
Thanks for the chapter! ^ ^
Lindo xion ye😍😍😍
As deal or how jealous it is and how to take care of XY helps others are so beautiful and sweet that they give me cavities haha. Thank you for the translation and your work. I love this couple and history
Xiong Ye is going to be seen as a supreme healer, fufufu. Zhou Ji, your husband was well liked but now with your help he’ll be adored.
Thanks for the chapter!
Omg, im dying in the meng! So much delicious dog food!! (≧ω≦) Thank you for the chapter!
This novel is my new reason for getting through the day! I love it 💙
dodges XD XD XD
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!!!!!!!!!
ZJ is possevive of his wife xD
No one should see his wife’s body. His wife should touch other people so casually.
Such a warm couple, like
Xiong Qi: “Xiong Ye, thank you…”
*Xiong He evades successfully*
Xiong Qi: “…”
Xiong He: I’m married (I have a mate)
Xiong Qi: “…”
Thanks for the chapter ^_^
Hm according to the translators, it’s actually Xiong Ye that’s the wifey? I just naturally thought of him as the hubby because of he’s a bear 😯
Thank you for the update!
Well, looking at the photo of a mammoth hmm understandable
XY: “I’m one of the strongest in the tribe!”
Random confessor: “I’m wayou stronger than ZJ!”
ZJ: Thinks to himself “If you weren’t part of my husband’s tribe, I would have smacked you with a tree.”
their relationship is so wholesome aaa
(:з」∠) fed dog food every single day
thanks for the chapter ☺
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Thanks for the chapter! ZJ is slowly getting used to the tribe thanks to them being his fiancé’s people.
Thanks for the hard work love the story ^_^
I wonder what will happen when Zhou Ji’s father arrives. 🤔
Thanks for the chapter \(≧▽≦)/~
ZJ needs to feed the little bear some of his mammoth milk 🤔🥰
Why I had some really disturbing image of a mammoth and bear? ahemm…my gutter brain
Omg this brings back back memories. And it’s time for me to re-read this (ㆁωㆁ)
nah, not only you…. After reading this comment, I am the same as you…
ZJ: I won’t interfere with the tribe affair. Just let the people doing anything in the usual way.
XY: But he is injured….
ZJ: Let me help him then. I don’t want my wifey to busy with work.
😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the chapter! 😊
Thank you very much for the chapter ❤❤❤❤
Poor Xiong Qi he just wanted to give Xiong Ye a hug
😂 “ It was better for Xiong Ye not to touch such an area.” — ZJ eating vinegar again. Isn’t XQ one of XY’s half-brothers anyway?
Thank you for the chapter~~! 💜
So glad Xiong Qi recovered. Thanks for the chapter!
ok, more foraging dates! that was so cute <3
This book, it’s other name for me is dog food because every interaction between ML & MC is nothing but dog food…