Chapter 253: Deep Blue Chubby Dumpling

At that moment, the deep blue stone seemed to have fully awakened from its slumber, and the speed of its sway increased.

A clattering sound like shattering glass rang out, and deep blue crystals fell from the "stone's" body.

And what appeared before the beasts' eyes was…

Wu Yue gazed at the little thing sitting in a layer of shattered salt crystal, feeling her whole heart about to melt.

Its fur matched the salt crystal's color, and its four short, stubby paws, when placed on the ground, bent into a plump arc.

Its round, plump body was covered in deep blue fur; after stepping back and lifting to scratch its neck, its chubby little butt sat upon the salt crystal that had just fallen from its own body.

It then opened its round, clear blue eyes, its little head slightly tilted, as if pondering who these unfamiliar beastfolk before it were.

Wu Yue's mind screamed wildly: "Ahhh! So cute, I want to rua!"

The beastfolk, who had just been on high alert, now couldn't help but be somewhat stunned.

Meow?

Could this be someone's young offspring that ran out?

Feeling that these beastman warriors posed no danger, the little cutie lifted its chubby butt, gave a big stretch, then dashed toward the small stove, shaking its soft, inviting flesh.

The salt crystals on the several "stones" by the stove had begun to peel off, revealing one deep blue furball after another.

The little critters huddled together, howling aw aw aw, not knowing what they were saying.

Meanwhile, Wu Yue's attention remained fixed on the first furball that had emerged from the salt crystal.

This little guy ran over to glance at the tribesfolk by the stove, then waddled off on its own, its round body heading toward a corner.

Wu Yue thought it was going to find a spot to relieve itself, so she didn't follow.

But moments later, the little thing had vanished.

Wu Yue felt a surge of joy—so this cavern indeed had another exit?

Just as she was about to summon the beastman warriors to investigate, a deep blue, round, meaty butt poked out again from that corner.

But at that moment, it held in its mouth a somewhat murky, pale yellow stone chunk, crunching away with a satisfied expression.

The whiskers on either side of its small mouth twitched occasionally; its formerly round, clear blue eyes now narrowed in contentment as it gnawed the ore, occasionally emitting pleased humming sounds.

The salt crystal beasts that had just been gathered together howling were instantly drawn to the ore in the dumpling's mouth, swarming over to surround the chubby dumpling, howling and occasionally rubbing against its meaty, chubby belly.

Perhaps annoyed by the rubbing, the chubby dumpling lifted its head and howled twice, raised its plump meaty paw, pointed to that corner, then lowered its head again to continue enjoying its meal.

The other salt crystal beasts seemed to have finally gotten the information they wanted, and they surged en masse toward that corner.

Watching the ore in the dumpling's mouth, Wu Yue narrowed her eyes and once again lifted her gaze to survey the entire cavern.

The whole cavern was wrapped in deep blue salt crystal, appearing especially splendid in daylight.

As if recalling something, she turned and walked toward the cavern where the beastfolk were digging.

The entrance had been widened enough for three beastfolk to walk side by side.

At that moment, she was brushing dirt from the cave wall as she walked inward.