NFBE Chapter 330 It's still better to go home
Chapter 330 It's still better to go home
After eating and drinking their fill, everyone collapsed on the ground. Most of the orcs had eaten very well today. River delicacies were something they had never tried before; they hadn't dared to eat them before because they didn't know how. But now that they knew how to cook them, they were incredibly delicious!
"We're all exhausted from traveling today! Look at how tired they all are, so let's get some sleep. I have good news for you: the hunting party doesn't have to go out hunting tomorrow, so we can relax! After I wake up, we'll divide up the rich spoils from this trip!"
Ruan Mianmian said with a smile, her voice clear and melodious.
As soon as she finished speaking, a burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from below.
The orcs whispered excitedly to each other, as if they could already see the mouthwatering spoils laid out before them.
Then, Ruan Mianmian turned her gaze to Yong and Zhi and said softly, "We've been traveling all day, and I feel like my whole body is falling apart. I'm so tired. If there's nothing particularly urgent or important, could we talk about it tomorrow?"
Upon hearing this, Zhiyi quickly and respectfully replied, "Of course, that's no problem, Chief! You should go and rest; getting enough rest is the most important thing!"
After saying that, he ran back to his house at an astonishing speed, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.
The speed was astonishing, as if they were afraid of wasting even a second.
After everyone said goodnight to her, Ruan Mianmian and Sen walked slowly towards their cozy little wooden house side by side.
Along the way, the two chatted and laughed, talking about what they had seen and heard in the past few days.
As they stepped into the wooden house, a familiar and warm feeling washed over them.
Although she had been gone for several days, the house remained spotless and clean. The wooden floor was as smooth as a mirror, and not a speck of dust could be found, clearly due to the tireless efforts of Daman and the others who came every day to wipe it clean.
"Wow, I'm finally back! I can finally get a good night's sleep tonight!"
Ruan Mianmian cheered with joy, stretching her slightly tired body as she spoke, and then plopped down heavily on the floor without any hesitation.
Sen smiled and gently closed the door, then gracefully sat down cross-legged.
He gazed tenderly at the adorable little female before him and asked softly, "Ruanruan, you've been traveling for so many days, wouldn't you like to take a bath?"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Mianmian, who was still immersed in the joy of returning home, suddenly exclaimed as if waking from a dream: "Oh dear, if you hadn't mentioned it, I really wouldn't have noticed! I'm probably going to stink!"
She wrinkled her nose, looking quite amusing with her annoyed expression.
In fact, Ruan Mianmian has always been extremely fond of cleanliness. When she lived in the tribe, she would take a nice hot bath almost every day.
However, during this trip, she was either rushing around non-stop or constantly on guard against those annoying mosquitoes, so she had no time to care about personal hygiene and didn't even think about taking a bath.
Just now, Moriichi's casual remark made her realize, as if from a dream, that she really did have an unpleasant odor.
The smell was perhaps something she herself hadn't even noticed, but now that it was pointed out, it became particularly pungent.
"Sen, why didn't you tell me sooner!" she questioned Sen with a hint of annoyance, secretly regretting her actions.
After all, orcs have an exceptionally keen sense of smell, which means that all these days, she has been walking around in front of everyone, covered in this foul, rancid odor.
Especially for Sen, he would carry her in and out almost every day, yet he never showed the slightest disgust for the odor on her body. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but blush and her heart race.
Having decided to take a good shower to get rid of the embarrassing smell, Ruan Mianmian immediately got to work.
With a thought, she quickly took out an exquisite bathtub from her personal space and skillfully poured the prepared hot water into it.
As hot water continued to flow into the wooden tub, the water level gradually rose, creating ripples.
Then, she carefully picked up handfuls of dried herbs and sprinkled them evenly into the water.
In an instant, the herbs and hot water blended together, releasing a delicate and charming fragrance, which rose like a wisp of smoke and quickly filled the entire room.
Feeling the gradually increasing fragrance in the room, Ruan Mianmian happily took off her clothes and eagerly stepped into the wooden tub.
As her body was fully immersed in the warm and pleasant hot water, an indescribable sense of comfort instantly spread throughout her body.
The fatigue and weariness accumulated from the long journey seemed to be gently soothed away by the warm water at this moment, and most of it dissipated.
At this moment, Sen quietly turned his back to her, focusing on tidying up the clothes that Ruan Mianmian had just changed out of.
His movements were gentle and meticulous, as if he were afraid of making the slightest noise to disturb her while she was taking a bath.
The moonlight streamed through the window and fell on his broad back, creating a serene and beautiful scene.
Hearing the rushing water behind him, Sen didn't turn around to look. Even though he was filled with endless longing for all of this deep down, he always clearly understood one fact—the one he loved was a goddess, high above and like a fairy, who was incomparable to those ordinary female beastmen.
That is why, no matter what hardships and difficulties he faced, he was willing to accomplish these seemingly insignificant but meaningful tasks.
After finishing her bath, Ruan Mianmian quickly put on a clean and dry set of clothes.
After the bathtub was put away, only water stains remained on the floor, proving that someone had used the water there.
Sen wiped the water stains on the ground with a rag, as if he had done this many times before.
Since she is now living in a cabin, the tent that once accompanied her has been carefully packed away and will only be used again when she goes camping.
There was an oversized bed in the corner of the wooden house, with soft and comfortable mattresses neatly arranged on it, and a pure cotton four-piece bedding set on top.
"Ah! This bed is definitely the most comfortable!"
With a heartfelt sigh, Ruan Mianmian stretched out her limbs comfortably on the bed, as if all her fatigue had vanished instantly.
Just then, Sen quietly came to the bedside, carefully lay down on his side, and then gently stretched out his arms to tightly embrace his beloved.
The bright moonlight streaming through the window, like a silver veil, quietly enveloped the lovers sleeping in each other's arms, filling the entire room with a dreamlike atmosphere.
"It feels so good to be home!" Ruan Mianmian murmured dreamily, her voice soft yet full of deep affection.
"Yes, Ruanruan, welcome back to our warm home."
Mori responded softly, her tone as gentle as a spring breeze.
In this peaceful and serene atmosphere, time quietly slipped away.
Before long, Ruan Mianmian's soft, even breathing gradually began, indicating that she had entered a sweet dream, and a satisfied smile graced her delicate and lovely face.
Sen looked at her peaceful sleeping face and slowly closed his eyes as well. In the warm and tranquil atmosphere, they both drifted off to sleep.