I woke up to find myself transmigrated into a disabled child.

Chapter 36 Cucumber? Green cucumber!

"Lezhi, Maoqiu did a really good job just now. I didn't expect it to be so smart and obedient."

As Lezhi's most familiar friend within the clan, Leyou took the lead and showered him with praise.

Once someone took the lead, the others stopped being polite and started chatting with him.

"Yes, Lezhi, what kind of bird or beast companion do you have? How can it be so docile and obedient? It can even cooperate with us in formation! It's incredible!"

"Hmm, to be honest, seeing the furry ball makes me want a bird or beast companion too, how cool would that be?"

"I want one too! Sigh, maybe we can form a team of bird and beast companions someday, hahaha~"

After a flight training session, the tribe members completely narrowed the distance between themselves and Lezhi and Maoqiu. Everyone surrounded Lezhi and Maoqiu, who had shrunk and nestled in Lezhi's arms, laughing and joking non-stop, creating an incredibly lively atmosphere.

Seeing this, Le Jing, who was standing outside the group, suppressed the smile on her lips and quickly went to the front to organize the group.

"Alright, alright, stop focusing on the cubs. We can discuss this back in the tribe. Don't forget our purpose for coming here today is to gather resources. Everyone, get your baskets ready, pair up and set off, and keep a close eye on those in front of and behind you."

Anyone with hiking experience knows that when a large group enters the forest, the biggest fear is inexplicably embarrassing themselves, a point the Lingyu tribe members clearly understood as well. So, after Yuejing's reminder, everyone snapped out of their relaxed state and busily took out their gear from their storage spaces, then set off in groups.

Leyou was naturally with Lezhi. One was in the pre-adolescent stage and the other was a cub. They belonged to a group that received special care, so they were pushed and arranged in the middle of the group by the clansmen. In front of them were Le Nian and a few others.

Seeing that everyone had already lined up in an orderly fashion, Le Jing led the way into the Yunmeng Forest via the forest path. Following the group into the forest, Le Zhi looked around at the surrounding plants, feeling a little nostalgic for the first two days after arriving here.

Having only been back in the tribe for a few days, Lezhi already felt as if he had been in another world. Maoqiu seemed to sense Lezhi's thoughts and chirped twice in his arms, as if it also missed the days it spent with Lezhi in the jungle.

"Hey, Lezhi, look, there are berries over there." Completely oblivious to Lezhi's exclamation, Leyou's eyes had been expertly scanning the surroundings ever since they entered the woods.

He was very experienced in gathering, so he knew exactly where to find common foods. They were now in the middle of the group; the members in front had already picked the easy-to-find ones, leaving the rest for them to find in more hidden places, which required a keen eye.

"Where, where, I didn't see it." Hearing Leyou's call, Lezhi couldn't care less about being sentimental; when it came to food, all that was irrelevant.

"It's right to your left, over there. Look, isn't it a huge clump? I told you I wasn't mistaken. Hurry up and pick it."

"Really? Wow, you have such good eyesight."

They hadn't reached their destination yet, and as long as it didn't slow down the group, they were allowed to pick some berries along the way. So, Leyou pulled Lezhi along and they quickly started picking. It was indeed a very lush berry bush, with deep purple berries clustered together, too many for the two of them to pick in one go.

Le Nian, who was on good terms with them, noticed that Le You had made some gains, so he joined in as well.

"Happy Travel, Happy Knowledge, what did you find?"

“The crystal fruit is deep purple.” Leyou answered Le Nian’s question while her hands moved quickly. “There are still many here, come and pick them together.”

"Wow, I love this so much, then we won't be polite!"

With the discoverer's permission, Le Nian and his friends squatted down and began picking berries. "Crystal Fruit" is the tree spirit's general term for this type of berry; they come in various colors and shapes, and each has a different taste, with the deep purple variety being considered one of the more delicious ones.

Moreover, these vines and fruits spread rapidly; once a clump is found, there is a large patch nearby. Therefore, many people in the group joined in picking berries after obtaining Leyou's permission.

No one was greedy; after picking enough for their own consumption, they returned to the main group and continued on their way. The fruit was right here; they picked some now so they would have something to eat at noon, and they would pass by here again on their way back, so if they still had the energy, they could come back and pick more.

The berry-picking team gradually returned to the main group, sharing berries with their friends as they continued on their way. Lezhi did the same, holding a handful of berries to feed Maoqiu, his eyes following Leyou's lead as he looked around, trying to learn how to discover the patterns of plant growth in the forest.

Seeing Lezhi's eager-to-learn eyes, Leyou was happy to share his experience with him. "When you look for food, you need to look for it according to the type and characteristics of the plant. The most common plants in Yunmeng Forest are vines. There are many kinds of them, some tall and some short. For example, the crystal fruit we just saw is a dwarf plant, so you need to pay more attention to where you are."

"The stone fruit we're looking for grows close to the ground. They need plenty of sunlight, so they're usually found in relatively open areas. There are also lichens and mushrooms, which are easier to find after rain. Some types of lichens need sunlight, while others, like mushrooms, can only grow in shade."

While talking non-stop to explain things to Lezhi, Leyou's eyes were also busy. "Look over there, behind that giant vine, do you see it? That's a climbing vine. These vines like to climb on giant vines to grow."

Pulling Lezhi behind the giant vine, Leyou reached out and parted the leaves of the climbing vine to reveal the fruit hidden among them for Lezhi to see.

"This is a cucumber. Although it's not very sweet, it has a refreshing taste, making it perfect for this season." After picking one and wiping it with a leaf, Leyou simply snapped it in two with both hands, splitting the forearm-length cucumber into two pieces.

"Try it, it's pretty good."

Taking the half-cucumber from Leyou, Lezhi stared at the cucumber-like fruit for a second, then took a big bite. The crisp sound of the cucumber breaking with her teeth spurred her on, and the cool juice burst in her mouth along with the tender flesh.

I quickly swallowed the thoroughly chewed fruit, and a faint, cool sensation flowed down my esophagus into my stomach. This cucumber not only looked like a regular cucumber, but it also tasted somewhat similar, though not exactly the same.

The wild cucumbers grown in Jormungand taste far better than the cucumbers cultivated through generations in my previous life. The lack of sweetness in Leyou's mouth is relative to berries; in fact, when Lezhi eats them, the natural sweetness of the cucumbers is more than enough, just enough to give you the satisfaction of eating a sweet fruit, and you won't feel cloying even if you eat a lot.

Moreover, cucumbers have a cooling effect, and having one in the hot summer can immediately relieve the heat without making you feel uncomfortable.

"How is it?" Leyou looked at Lezhi expectantly.

"Delicious, super delicious." Nodding affirmatively, Lezhi took a second bite.

At the same time, he didn't forget about Maoqiu, and handed the remaining cucumber to Maoqiu's mouth. Maoqiu, who had just eaten sweet berries, was still feeling the sweetness in his mouth when a cucumber was offered to him. Maoqiu immediately discovered the wonder of the cucumber and kept chattering about it. Before long, he had picked up every last bit of cucumber from his palm.

"Haha, I knew you guys would like it. There are still some left, let's pick them all!"

"Good~"

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