The Orc's figure shook, and with his arms spread wide, he pulled his little companion tightly into his embrace. As Orcs are tall with broad chests, Ji Nuan being held like this felt completely enveloped, filled with a sense of security.
After the two beasts cozied up for a while, Xiu Yan took Ji Nuan to fetch and boil water, while the triumphant Maomao began to enjoy the big feast Xiu Yan prepared for him—a lavish meal of grass.
With this, Xiu Yan had accepted Maomao into their party since, in crucial moments, this beast proved to be quite useful.
That evening, Xiu Yan found a large tree and hollowed it out into the shape of a bathtub for Ji Nuan to bathe in.
Having been out for such a long time, Ji Nuan was extremely excited to finally be able to enjoy a proper bath.
Although this enjoyment was cut short by a certain thick-skinned Orc who intruded, turning it into somewhat of a steamy love bath...
