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Chapter 379 Going Out to Search
Xiong Zhi's face was full of joy, "Yes, of course I'm willing!"
Lin Baiyan chuckled, "I haven't even said what kind of job it is yet."
Xiong Zhi realized she had been too hasty, and her delicate face turned red. She stammered, "High Priest, you are considerate of the Giant Bear Clan. Naturally, we will follow your lead."
Lin Baiyan smiled and praised, "It seems you've been doing well in your studies these days." It hasn't been long, and he already knows how to use idioms.
Xiong Zhi was a little shy. "I really enjoy going to class. Words are such wonderful things." He was very happy to be able to learn such profound and extensive language.
Lin Baiyan nodded. "The job I'm going to give you is the Weaving Bureau."
"The Weaving Bureau?"
"Yes, I see you have good skills. Didn't I teach you how to sew animal skin garments at the trading market before?"
At that time, Xiong Zhi's leather garments were sewn with fine and neat stitches, looking very tidy and stylish.
However, what prompted him to have this idea was not that. He looked at the orc in front of him with a teasing expression and said, "I bet you made the animal skin clothing that Xiong Zhan is wearing?"
It's no wonder Lin Baiyan was surprised. He was indeed stunned when he saw Xiong Zhan's clothes. Xiong Zhi had actually figured it out without any instruction, making a hole in a pebble and tying it to the animal skin coat as a button.
Moreover, the animal hide patches were also patched with fine straw ropes in an extremely neat manner, and Lin Baiyan was amazed by the various ways of threading the needle!
"Where did you get such a strong straw rope?" Lin Baiyan asked curiously.
Xiong Zhi blushed and said, "This straw rope was found near our tribe."
“This is something I tore off a blade of grass; I call it a stem leaf.”
"The underside of the leaves of the 'Gengsi' leaf has a layer of white fuzz. After tearing it off, you can roll it into a thread, which I call 'Gengsi'. This 'Gengsi' is fine and strong, and it is very suitable for mending clothes."
"Gengsiye? Why does that sound so familiar?" Lin Baiyan stroked his chin, thinking, but he couldn't figure it out.
He gave up and looked up at Xiong Zhi seriously, "Do you still have any stems made from those stem leaves?"
Xiong Zhi quickly nodded, "Yes, but not much, because fresh leaves are needed to make the stems. Once the leaves dry, the stems can't be pulled out."
Lin Baiyan's curiosity was completely piqued. "Could you take me to see those spiny leaves?"
Xiong Zhi immediately replied, "No problem, it's on the hill near our waterfall."
That's perfect. The berries that Tiger Leap found are also near the waterfall, so we can go together.
However, it's getting late today, so I'll abandon that idea.
The next morning, Lin Baiyan called Hu Yue along, and the three orcs set off together towards the waterfall.
This waterfall was once the place where the Cangyan tribe used to wash themselves. Now everyone has moved to the Beast City, so the houses in the Cangyan tribe are now vacant. However, they all have heated brick beds, and the place is not far from the Beast City.
Lin Baiyan was thinking that he would study the cooking techniques for vegetables cooked on a heated kang bed, so that he wouldn't waste this place.
The three orcs soon arrived at the waterfall. As soon as they climbed the small hill, Hu Yue led Lin Baiyan around to the other side of the hill by dodging and weaving.
He pointed to a patch of low shrubs ahead, "It's over there, but there aren't many fruits here." He had only found five or six last time.
Lin Baiyan took a few steps forward in the direction he pointed, and looked in surprise at the patch of bright red, juicy berries in front of her. "Not many have grown?"
He turned back and gave Xiao Huyue a strange look. "Why don't you come and take a look?"
Xiong Zhi was a little curious, so she and Hu Yue took a few quick steps forward. The two of them stared in astonishment at the cluster of fruit in front of them.
"It wasn't like this when I came here the day before yesterday!" Hu Yue's little face was full of confusion.
Lin Baiyan said with a smile, "Autumn is the time when fruits bear fruit, and it's very common for fruit to ripen overnight."
So many cranberries, they're all getting a great deal!
Lin Baiyan circled the grove of trees. They probably hadn't been to this area before. Adhering to the principle of not missing a single piece of food, he carefully examined the area for a long time and, by sheer luck, found blueberries again.
Today was truly a fruitful day.
Just as Lin Baiyan was happily picking berries, Xiong Zhi also picked a basket full of stem leaves.
“High Priest, look, this is the stalk leaf I was talking about.”
Lin Baiyan curiously placed the leaf he had picked in his palm. Baidu Encyclopedia did not show the modern name of this leaf, so it must be something from the Beastman Continent.
Since that's the case, let's call it Stem Leaf from now on.
Lin Baiyan turned around and asked, "Would you be willing to tell the other people in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts about the 'Gengsi Leaf' you found?"
Xiong Zhi had long heard of the rules of the City of Ten Thousand Beasts. Lin Baiyan was tolerant and kind. Anyone who found novel food or plants, or any new ideas, would receive corresponding compensation if they were willing to hand them over to the City of Ten Thousand Beasts.
Moreover, it would be a great honor in front of other members of the tribe, and everyone wanted to have the chance to shine.
Suppressing her excitement, Xiong Zhi quickly nodded, "I'm willing! It's my duty to contribute to the City of Ten Thousand Beasts!"
Lin Baiyan chuckled at his expression, which suggested he was willing to sacrifice everything for the City of Ten Thousand Beasts. "Relax, I won't force you if you don't want to."
The number of these silk leaves is actually not large, and it's better than nothing for now. His main business is cotton planting, so the establishment of the weaving bureau is imminent.
After Lin Baiyan briefly noted down the address of the hill, he returned to the City of Ten Thousand Beasts with them.
He immediately kept his promise and gave Hu Yue a token. "Take this to your Grandpa Hu Zhen. He will reward you with work points, which you can then exchange for what you want!"
Little Tiger leaped happily, took the small wooden plaque, and carefully tucked it into his arms. Finally, he smiled sweetly at Lin Baiyan, "Thank you, High Priest Brother!"
Great! Now he can squander his work points at the convenience store!
Little Tiger leaped out happily like a bird.
After Hu Yue left, only Lin Baiyan and Xiong Zhi remained in the office.
Lin Baiyan became more and more satisfied with Xiong Zhi. After the incident with Geng Siye, Lin Baiyan felt even more certain that he had indeed made the right choice in appointing Xiong Zhi as the head of the Weaving Bureau.
"So? Have you thought it through as I said yesterday?"
Xiong Zhi nodded very solemnly, "I will listen to the High Priest!"