Night had already fallen, and bonfires were blazing across the Martial Arts Practice Square. Everything remained as it was, with the village feasting on barbecue tonight to celebrate both the youngsters' achievements today and the bountiful haul brought back by Xiao Shihao and Linhu's hunting party.
It seemed that for quite some time to come, the evenings at Shi Village would consist of roasted lion-tiger meat.
"Xiao Shihao, I brought you some yogurt. This time it's strawberry-flavored, and it's even iced!" Shi Heng stood nearby, watching the one-human-and-three-eagles game of Eagle Catches the Chick. Xiao Shihao played the eagle, while Ziyun, the great roc, and little Qing played the chicks—a game Shi Heng had taught the children of the village.
Chapter 42