Klu, understanding their difficulty in expressing themselves, steps forward to the stove and scoops a portion for himself, then coughs and eats.
He takes out a small item from a tray on the ground, which is a spoon, and while scooping, blowing, and eating, his expression becomes exceptionally vivid.
Akk and Epx follow suit. As soon as they take their first spoonful, their eyes widen, and the warm, soupy substance enters their mouths, creating a hot and comforting sensation that travels through their chests to their stomachs.
A pleasant feeling spreads throughout their entire bodies, delighting every pore.
And indeed, Akk and Epx devour the porridge like pigs, not stopping for a moment. In less than 2 minutes, their bowls are shiny and their eyes are fixed on the pot.
The members of the Large Stone Tribe look at them with extremely proud and disdainful eyes, considering them as uncultured country folks. "Humph! Do you know the power of our tribe? Humph! Wait for two more days, and I'll see if you come begging to trade or not!"
After about half an hour, the meal concludes.
Epx rubs her satisfied belly, and Akk's eyes sparkle as he gazes at the clay pots on the table.
This is Akk's first time tasting something so delicious.
Not only does it have the sweetness of the Stone Seed, but it also carries a salty flavor, and the dried meat is incredibly tender.
The sensory experience reaches every pore.
Seeing the Tribe Leader's enjoyment, Minh Vu gently laughs and says, "This is a clay pot! Used for cooking, boiling water, and it's very effective for eating and drinking!" Minh Vu points to the large pots.
"And these are bowls, plates, spoons, and cups!" used for eating and drinking.
Minh Vu explains the usage and function of each item meticulously.
Akk and Epx are amazed, as these objects are beyond their imagination.
"Leader Vu, how do you intend to trade?" Akk can't help but ask, as he realizes the value of the clay pot, which is essential for the Dry Tribe at the moment.
With such a pot, the food portion for one person can turn into a meal for three, plus the ability to boil hot water, making it valuable in cold weather.
Minh Vu smiles without answering directly. He wants to elevate the value of his items.
While these may not be rare for the Large Stone Tribe, they are precious for other tribes and could fetch a high price.
"Klu! Gift Akk a large pot! Consider it our repayment for the Op bags Akk gave us." Minh Vu orders.
Klu is a bit puzzled by Minh Vu's decision, but he complies and presents the pot, looking no different from Epx earlier.
Akk holds the pot in his hands, his hands trembling, not knowing what to say.
Nevertheless, he holds it firmly, treating it like a precious treasure.
Without hesitation, one old and one young return to their camp. At this moment, Klu can't resist asking, "Why give them?"
Minh Vu doesn't provide a direct answer but asks in return, "Klu, let me ask you, why do you put fish guts in a separate cage before releasing them into the water?"
Klu ponders for a while before saying, "Fish! They like to eat! Fish love it!"
"To catch fish, you need bait! To catch more fish, you need better bait!" Minh Vu explains.
"So, to get a good deal for the clay pot, you must enhance its value, use attractive bait. When other tribes come, they will offer a higher price."
Klu thinks for a long time before suddenly exclaiming as if he has just discovered a new horizon, "Ha ha, fish, no, Akk is a bunch of fish!" The Orc next to him laughs bizarrely.
...
Upon returning, Akk and Epx immediately experiment with the precious clay pot, following Minh Vu's instructions.
The main food of the Dry Tribe is Op tubers.
Normally, one tuber is enough for one person for a meal.
This time, with the tribe exchanging, they have brought enough for ten people.
Akk, holding three Op tubers in his hand, washes and grinds them.
Then, he adds water to the pot and starts boiling.
Epx also adds some chopped dried meat.
Under the suspicious gaze of their tribe, Akk and Epx quickly finish their task.
About 30 minutes later, the pot of mixture finally boils vigorously, and the scent becomes overwhelming, making empty stomachs since morning itch uncontrollably.
Epx, used to eating with her hands, is about to dig in, but she remembers that she has to use the bowl.
Otherwise, her mouth might get burnt due to the heat.
In the midst of confusion about what to do with her fingers, a flash of inspiration occurs in her mind. She quickly rushes outside to find a large leaf and shapes it into a makeshift bowl that can hold the liquid.
In less than 5 minutes, Epx returns, looking extremely pleased. In her hand is a leaf bowl the size of a hand.
She skillfully scoops a leaf bowl full, blows on it a few times to cool it down, and then puts it into her mouth, experiencing a delightful taste.
"It's edible! Very delicious!" Epx exclaims loudly.
Seeing Epx as an example, the others imitate her.
Eating the hot soup in the cold winter, the group goes crazy, and suddenly, the Dry Tribe becomes the focus of attention for other tribes.
The neighboring Fang Tribe, being curious, is the first to come and inquire.
A peculiar-looking youth from the Fang Tribe steps in, his eyes fixed on something on the fire. "Akk! What's going on?"
This youth, named Lusu, has been the leader of the Fang Tribe for over five years.
Under his leadership, the Fang Tribe has developed rapidly, creating many traps capable of catching large animals.
Hence, the Fang Tribe has been growing stronger.
Although Lusu is an intelligent leader, he is cunning and often exploits the hunting groups of other tribes. The act of killing other tribes to steal their food is a common practice for them.
Akk does not want to engage too deeply with Lusu, so he ignores him.
Only Epx answers him, "This is a clay pot! Used for cooking, and with this, the food portion for one person can turn into a meal for three! Moreover, it's very delicious! Try it!" Epx is very generous.
Hearing this, Lusu's eyes widen in disbelief.
However, when he accepts the bowl handed by Epx, he knows it's true.