135: The monkeys' gratitude

They placed the bananas in front of Lu Fan and An Lan, even enthusiastically handing them directly into their hands.

It turned out that the Monkey troop, to thank Lu Fan for saving them, had gone to pick bananas as a thank-you gift.

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"Wow, this is way too polite!" An Lan said, pleasantly surprised as she took the bananas from a monkey, her face blooming with a smile.

"It looks like your Firecrackers were quite effective; not only did they save them, but we've harvested so many bananas too."

Lu Fan smiled and scratched his head. "I didn't expect them to be this enthusiastic either. This is an unexpected surprise!"

As he spoke, he peeled a banana and took a big bite; the sweet, soft, and glutinous texture instantly spread in his mouth.

"Mmm~ these wild bananas really are different; they're sweeter than any I've eaten before."

An Lan also took a bite and nodded repeatedly. "They really are delicious, and since this is the Monkey troop's sentiment, they feel even sweeter."

Seeing them eating happily, the monkeys also became joyful, jumping up and down nearby.

From time to time, they even imitated the way they ate bananas, making Lu Fan and An Lan burst into laughter.

After eating two bananas, Lu Fan and An Lan began to process the wild boar.

They first cleaned the arrows and Firecracker fragments off the wild boar's body, then used the tools they had brought to skillfully cut the wild boar into small pieces.

During this process, the Monkey troop watched curiously from around them, occasionally leaning in for a sniff before being scared away by the smell of blood—it was a very comical sight.

"This wild boar really is a big fellow; it's enough for us to eat for several days."

Lu Fan said while butchering.

"Besides, this wild boar meat is rich in nutrients; in this wilderness, it's great for replenishing physical strength."

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Having finished processing the wild boar meat, Lu Fan and An Lan just wanted to catch their breath when the leader of the Monkey troop walked out with a proud and valiant air.

This Monkey King had shiny fur all over and a clever glint in his eyes; one could tell at a glance he was the 'boss' of this group of monkeys.

He walked straight up to Lu Fan, reached out a furry paw to grab Lu Fan's hand, and kept tugging him toward the distance.

He kept 'Squeak' (zhi zhi) squeaking, his manner as if saying: "Brother, come with me, I have something good to show you!"

"What is this Monkey King trying to do?" An Lan asked with a look of confusion, leaning in toward Lu Fan.

Lu Fan was also completely baffled, but his curiosity was instantly piqued. He laughed and said, "Whatever, let's follow and see. Maybe there's another surprise."

Although Lu Fan didn't know what the Monkey King wanted to do, he could feel the Monkey King's goodwill.

Thus, accompanied by Da Hei, Lu Fan and An Lan followed the Monkey King on a mysterious journey.

A few monkeys even thoughtfully helped Lu Fan and the others carry the sliced pork.

Along the way, the other monkeys followed behind like a group of little lackeys, jumping and frolicking from time to time, even playing with each other as if celebrating the victory from earlier.

Da Hei also got excited, weaving back and forth between the Monkey troop and the two humans, occasionally barking a couple of times at the monkeys as if communicating with them.

As a result, the Monkey troop was so scared they huddled toward Lu Fan.

Between laughter and tears, Lu Fan scolded Da Hei: "Behave yourself, look how you've scared them."

As they walked, they came to a forest that looked quite ordinary.

If the Monkey King hadn't been leading the way, who would have thought that the Monkey troop's secret base was hidden here.

Behind a massive old tree, there was a rather inconspicuous cave entrance, obscured by some vines and leaves; one wouldn't notice it at all without looking closely.

"So this is the Monkey troop's lair; it's quite well hidden."

As Lu Fan spoke, he carefully pushed aside the vines and followed the Monkey King into the cave.

An Lan and Da Hei also followed closely behind.

As soon as they entered the cave, a scent mixed with fruity aromas rushed toward them.

By the faint light filtering in from the entrance, Lu Fan and An Lan were surprised to find that this naturally formed cave was stored with all kinds of fruits, piled as high as a small mountain.

There were bright red wild apples, golden-yellow wild pears, and some fruits they couldn't name—a dazzling array that made one's mouth water.

"My god, this Monkey troop is practically a fruit wholesaler in the wilderness!" Lu Fan couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

An Lan's eyes also widened, her face full of pleasant surprise. "These fruits all look so fresh; the Monkey troop really knows how to find a place to hide treasures."

Seeing their surprised expressions, the Monkey King proudly hopped back and forth on the fruit pile.

He even picked up a wild apple and handed it to Lu Fan, squeaking 'Squeak' (zhi zhi) as if saying: "These are all for you, eat as much as you want!"

Lu Fan took the apple, rubbed it on his clothes, and took a bite. The sweet and sour juice instantly exploded in his mouth. "Mmm~ so delicious, the taste of this wild apple is just so pure."

An Lan also took a wild pear and tasted it, nodding repeatedly. "This pear is crisp and sweet, and so juicy."

Seeing them eating happily, the monkeys also began to cheer, jumping up and down in the cave.

The Monkey King kept stuffing various fruits into Lu Fan and An Lan's arms, urgently wanting them to accept them.

Lu Fan was also amused by the Monkey King's enthusiasm and laughed heartily. "Alright, alright, then I'll accept your fruit. Thank you."

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...The viewers in the livestream room were also highly amused by this scene.

"Holy crap, this Monkey troop is so loyal; they're showing off their entire family fortune."

"What kind of luck does Brother Lu have? There are benefits wherever he goes."

"I seriously suspect Brother Lu is an off-the-books member of Mount Huaguo; otherwise, why would he get along so well with monkeys?"

Seeing Lu Fan and the others accept the fruit, the Monkey King was so happy he started dancing for joy, looking just like a child who had received praise.

He excitedly jumped up and down in the cave, occasionally letting out a few cheerful cries.

The other monkeys also joined in the cheering, and the entire cave was filled with a lively atmosphere.

"This Monkey King looks even happier than we are," An Lan said with a smile, her eyes full of mirth.

Lu Fan also couldn't help but laugh. "Yeah, it seems they've really taken us as friends."

The Monkey King didn't seem to feel it was enough yet; he grabbed Lu Fan's hand again, signaling for him to follow.

Lu Fan and An Lan glanced at each other, their eyes filled with curiosity. They decided to continue following the Monkey King to explore this mysterious cave.

Led by the Monkey King, they headed toward the deeper parts of the cave.

The light in the cave grew dimmer and dimmer, and Lu Fan and An Lan had to move forward cautiously, for fear of being tripped by something.

Da Hei also followed closely behind them, letting out low whimpers from time to time, seemingly a bit uneasy about this unfamiliar environment.