After transmigrating, she became the most beloved beast in the world.

"Hu Xiao, you've chopped so much firewood!" Chu Xinyao exclaimed, looking at the mountain of firewood piled up neatly at the door. In such a short time, Hu Xiao, an orc, had single-handedly completed such a massive amount of work.

Hu Xiao was shirtless, rainwater mingling with sweat as it slid down his strong muscles. The straw rope he had twisted in his hands moved like a nimble snake, flying up and down with his movements. With a strong pull, he neatly tied the mountain of firewood. "This is still far from enough," Hu Xiao looked up and smiled at Chu Xinyao, "We need more firewood for the three months of the cold season to keep warm."

Chu Xinyao nodded, looked around, and saw lush trees everywhere. "That's good. There are trees everywhere here, which is convenient for us."

"Yes, that's right." Hu Xiao responded briefly, his gaze returning to his work. Although it seemed like a lot now, this amount of firewood was far from enough for the four of them to get through the long, cold season.

"Let me help you!" Chu Xinyao said, preparing to roll up her sleeves and join in the work. She couldn't help with He Yu, but gathering some firewood was no problem for her.

"Please don't!" Tiger Roar hurriedly stopped him. "Don't let your clothes get wet. There aren't any dry animal hides for you to change into. I'm going over there to cut some more. You go inside and rest!"

Chu Xinyao was driven back into the cave by the tiger's roar. She stared blankly at the flickering firelight and sat on the animal skin, lost in thought.

[Sister Ting, where can we find food here now?] Although Shemo had already set off to buy supplies, she was still very worried. It was freezing cold, and if they were short of food and clothing, they would be in dire straits. Besides, she was getting tired of eating the same old dried beast meat soup for two days in a row.

[Don't worry, when you give birth, you'll receive not only points as a reward, but also food, clothing, and other items.]

[Really?] Chu Xinyao's eyes lit up instantly; this news was undoubtedly a godsend for her.

[What kind of food is included? Are there any staple foods?]

[I don't know what the rewards are right now, but they should be quite generous.]

That would be great.

Just then, a tiger's roar broke the silence inside the cave. "Yaoyao, look what I found!"

"A tiger's roar?"

Tiger Roar appeared at the cave entrance, a smile on his face, holding something in his hand.

Chu Xinyao quickly approached and saw clearly what Hu Xiao was holding. It was... a mushroom?

"Mushrooms?" Chu Xinyao frowned slightly. It was normal for mushrooms to grow in the forest, especially on a rainy day, but she didn't recognize them! Mushrooms shouldn't be eaten indiscriminately; eating them could cause problems.

Hu Xiao noticed Chu Xinyao's hesitation and said with a smile, "These were found in the forest. I remember an old beastman in the tribe saying that these mushrooms are edible and taste quite delicious. Didn't you say that drinking dried beast meat soup is too monotonous? We can add a few mushrooms to it today and try it."

Chu Xinyao carefully examined the mushrooms. They had brown caps and white stems, and they certainly didn't look poisonous.

"Are you sure?" Chu Xinyao was still a little worried; she didn't want to die from accidentally eating poisonous mushrooms.

Hu Xiao nodded, his eyes firm: "I'm sure these are foods that our people eat regularly, there won't be any problems."

Chu Xinyao breathed a sigh of relief; she trusted Hu Xiao's judgment. Finding a new food source in such harsh conditions was undoubtedly a fortunate thing.

She took the mushrooms from Hu Xiao's hand, already planning how to cook these fresh ingredients.

“We can make soup with them, or stir-fry them.” Chu Xinyao’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as she imagined the mushrooms tumbling in the pot, releasing an enticing aroma.

Hu Xiao nodded in agreement. "I've washed these mushrooms carefully, now I'll leave them to you." As he spoke, he began to busy himself preparing to start a fire.

He skillfully piled up dry firewood, lit the fire with flint, and the temperature inside the cave gradually rose and warmed up.

Chu Xinyao took the washed mushrooms and put them into the stone pot. She added water and some dried animal meat, then slowly started to cook them.

As the firelight flickered, the water in the stone pot began to boil, and the aromas of mushrooms and meat gradually blended together, releasing an irresistible and delicious fragrance that permeated the entire cave, making one's mouth water.

"Mmm, it smells so good! Xin'er, you're amazing!" He Yu couldn't help but exclaim, sniffing the delicious soup deeply. A satisfied smile appeared on his face, clearly praising Chu Xinyao's cooking skills.

Chu Xinyao smiled slightly and replied, "It's not that I'm so great. Hu Xiao worked hard to dig these mushrooms back. I just did some simple processing."

As she spoke, she used a wooden spoon, which He Yu had made in her spare time, to scoop up a little soup and taste it to check the saltiness. She closed her eyes, savoring the flavor of the soup, and then nodded in satisfaction. "Mmm, these mushrooms are so fresh, I don't even need to add any extra seasoning," she remarked, clearly very pleased with this wild game feast.

A hint of anticipation flickered in Chu Xinyao's eyes as she softly said, "Alright, let's eat when Shemo comes back!" She put down the wooden spoon and covered the stone pot with the wooden lid.

"No need, let's eat first. Shemo said before that he might not be able to come back today." Hu Xiao didn't want Chu Xinyao to go hungry while waiting for Shemo.

Chu Xinyao was somewhat disappointed. "Oh, really?"

"Yes, Xin'er, let's eat first, so you and the cubs don't go hungry."

Chu Xinyao had no choice but to compromise, and the three of them sat on the stones that He Yu had brought over and began to enjoy the delicious meat soup.

Chu Xinyao scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it gently, and put it in her mouth. The moment she swallowed it, her body, which had felt a little cold, instantly warmed up. The warmth spread from her stomach throughout her body, making her feel incredibly comfortable.

The broth in the stone pot simmered gently in the firelight, gleaming enticingly. The meat and mushrooms blended perfectly, each bite a supreme temptation for the taste buds.

Crane Feather and Tiger Roar also drank the soup in big gulps, and their faces showed a satisfied expression.

After finishing her meal, Chu Xinyao looked at the torrential rain outside the cave and said worriedly, "Mo hasn't returned yet. Could he be in danger?"

The white giant tiger yawned and lay down next to the animal skin. "Don't worry, he's a beastman who's even more powerful than the two of us. He's been famous for many years and is also good at procuring ingredients like this. Yao Yao, you don't need to worry."

The crane feather on the other side of the animal skin also transformed into its animal form and said to Chu Xinyao, "Yes, Xin'er, come here quickly, don't get cold." Tonight, they were afraid that she would get cold, so the two beastmen specially transformed into their animal forms to keep her warm.