bestfiction Chapter 318 Lala Mountains 3
Chapter 318 Lala Mountains 3
At this moment, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the dense leaves, casting dappled shadows. Having just finished picking mushrooms, they had unknowingly taken a short distance towards the middle of the mountain.
With noon fast approaching, starting a fire to roast meat here was clearly not a wise move.
After some thought, Ruan Mianmian decided to distribute some steamed buns and dried meat to each of the orcs so that they could temporarily stave off hunger.
She said softly, "Come on, warriors, have some steamed buns and dried meat to tide you over. Once we've successfully made it out of the Lala Mountains, we'll enjoy a sumptuous feast."
Upon hearing this, the orcs cheered with unbridled joy.
Although the food was always good when traveling with the leader, what they really longed for was the steamed buns that the leader offered.
That unique energy is something you have to experience to understand!
Sure enough, everyone suddenly had several steamed buns in their hands, how could these beastmen not be extremely excited?
Sen, who was standing to the side, quickly found a stone of suitable size and moved it to the ground.
Then, he gently placed the stone down and smiled at Ruan Mianmian, saying, "Ruan Ruan, sit here and rest for a while."
Then, he happily took the steamed bun from Ruan Mianmian's hand, eagerly opened his mouth and took a big bite, eating it with great relish.
Ruan Mianmian sat on the slightly rough rock and took out her share of steamed buns.
Although the steamed bun looked ordinary, it was a rare delicacy for Ruan Mianmian, who was starving at the moment.
A faint aroma of wheat wafted through the air, and Ruan Mianmian couldn't help but take a deep breath, savoring the enticing fragrance, before slowly bringing the steamed bun to her mouth and chewing it in small bites.
However, just as she was enjoying her meal, a low and muffled roar suddenly came from afar.
The roar seemed to come from the depths of the earth, carrying a chilling power that instantly shattered the previously peaceful atmosphere.
Upon hearing the roar, the orcs, who had been somewhat relaxed, immediately became alert.
They all stared wide-eyed, ears perked up, nervously peering in the direction from which the sound came.
Sen was the quickest to react. Without hesitation, he rushed to Ruan Mianmian's side, his tall figure like an indestructible fortress, firmly protecting Ruan Mianmian behind him.
Everyone's gaze followed the sound, and they saw an enormous black panther slowly walking towards them with elegant and steady steps.
The black panther was covered in a layer of glossy black fur that shimmered with a mysterious light under the sunlight.
His huge eyes, like two burning green flames, were fixed on the steamed bun in Ruan Mianmian's hand, revealing an undisguised longing in his gaze.
It turns out that the black panther was attracted by the aroma of the steamed buns.
Despite the distance, his keen sense of smell allowed him to detect the alluring aroma, and he followed the scent all the way here.
At the same time, Ye and the other wolf-like beastmen standing next to Ruan Mianmian also began to act.
They quickly transformed into beast form, landing on all fours with their bodies slightly leaning forward, assuming an ambush posture.
Sharp claws extended from the paw pads, gleaming coldly; sharp fangs protruded from the mouth, revealing a chilling aura.
As soon as the black panther ahead makes the slightest movement, they will pounce on it like an arrow released from a bow, delivering a fatal blow.
Despite facing so many hostile opponents, Black Panther Rock showed no fear whatsoever.
He stopped, proudly raised his head, and snorted loudly at the orcs, exhaling a white mist from his nostrils.
Then, he opened his blood-red maw and let out a sneer, seemingly mocking the orcs' overestimation of their abilities.
"I'm not here to fight you. Give me what that female is holding, and in exchange, I'll give you the first Humming Beast later." Black Panther Rock, sitting on the ground and swishing his thick tail, suddenly spoke up.
Ruan Mianmian's heart stirred upon hearing Black Panther Rock's words.
She looked at Sen beside her, who frowned and looked at her with disapproval.
Ruan Mianmian gently patted Sen's arm, then stood up.
"Why do you want what I have?" Ruan Mianmian asked curiously.
Black Panther Rock licked his lips. "That thing has a peculiar aroma; it must taste delicious."
Ruan Mianmian's eyes darted around, and she smiled, "I don't need the Humming Beast. I can give you what I have. In exchange, you can take me to find some herbs and special things you recognize around here."
Black Panther Rock flicked its tail impatiently. "Orcs usually exchange food. I'm not going to bother with you."
He was a wandering orc who traveled alone around the Lala Mountains, so it was perfectly normal for him to be familiar with the area.
But because the black panther was used to being alone, he was unwilling to bring this group of orcs with him.
In his view, orcs mostly represent trouble.
"Oh, then I'm sorry, what you're exchanging isn't appealing to me," Ruan Mianmian said.
Upon hearing that the female was unwilling, the black panther immediately stood up and angrily swung its tail.
Upon seeing this, Sen suddenly transformed into his beast form and rushed toward him. In his view, if his female was unwilling, the other party could not force her.
It's just a black panther, he doesn't even consider it a threat.
When Black Panther Rock saw Sen charging over, it also crouched down, ready to fight.
Just as the two sides were about to clash, Ruan Mianmian shouted, "Stop!"
Sen abruptly stopped and turned to look at Ruan Mianmian with a puzzled expression.
Black Panther Rock didn't move for the time being, but let out a low growl from its throat.
Ruan Mianmian walked between the two and said to Black Panther Rock, "Look, you don't want to take us, but my food is very tempting to you. How about this, you just take me to three places."
Black Panther Rock thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, deal."
However, at that moment, he suddenly emphasized again in a solemn tone: "Don't misunderstand, I'm not afraid of you, especially that snake-beastman. The only reason I agreed to your request is because of this female."
As he spoke, Black Panther Rock's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Sen.
It turned out that he had always mistakenly believed that Sen was the leader of this group of orcs.
He went to great lengths to explain himself so that he wouldn't lose in terms of momentum.
Ruan Mianmian, who was standing to the side, saw everything. When she heard what the black leopard said, she couldn't help but smile.
In her eyes, the black panther was as adorable as a sulking little child.
Without thinking, Ruan Mianmian immediately took out a plump white steamed bun from her backpack and threw it with all her might, sending it flying accurately toward Black Panther Rock.
Seeing this, Black Panther Rock nimbly opened its mouth and caught the flying steamed bun steadily.
Then, without hesitation, he began to chew vigorously.
In no time, his previously indifferent expression turned into one of great joy, and his eyes shone as brightly as stars in the night sky.
"Wow, I've never even seen this kind of food before! Not only does it taste amazing, but more importantly, it has a very unique texture and aroma!"
Black Panther Rock wolfed down the steamed bun in his mouth while mumbling his praises.
At the same time, his narrow and sharp eyes narrowed slightly as he stared intently at Ruan Mianmian in front of him, as if trying to see through her delicate face to the secrets hidden deep within her heart.
Clearly, after just one bite, the clever Black Panther Rock had already realized that this seemingly ordinary steamed bun actually contained a hidden secret and was by no means an ordinary thing.
Ruan Mianmian naturally noticed Hei Baoyan's inquisitive gaze, but she showed no fear whatsoever.
Instead, faced with Black Panther Rock's almost threatening words, she smiled slightly, but her right hand silently reached behind her back.
The next second, she suddenly pulled her hand back in front of her, and what appeared in her hand was a delicate and small women's pistol!
Immediately afterwards, Ruan Mianmian raised her pistol without hesitation, cleanly and decisively aimed at a towering tree not far behind Black Panther Rock, and pulled the trigger.
With a crisp gunshot, a specially modified bullet, meticulously crafted by the system, shot out like lightning and slammed into the tree trunk with lightning speed.
In an instant, wood chips flew everywhere and dust billowed as the massive tree was blasted into a huge black hole!
Black Panther Rock jumped back in fright, watching the strange object in Ruan Mianmian's hand warily.
Ruan Mianmian said calmly, "That's also one of my strengths. You'd better not have any bad intentions."
Black Panther Rock swallowed hard. "I understand, female. I keep my word."
Sen transformed back into human form, walked to Ruan Mianmian's side, and said worriedly, "Ruan Ruan, this black panther is cunning, it's better to be careful."
Ruan Mianmian nodded.
So the group set off again, with Black Panther Rock leading the way, occasionally looking back at the little females behind them.