This kind of expression would only appear if you yourself had shoved a stick up its ass!

Although the feeling was vague, James Grant knew that this jade token was the most direct reason why he could make Graham Riley bow down and obey!

I've struck it rich! James Grant hugged the jade token and kissed it fiercely, as if he were kissing a beautiful woman lying on the ground.

With such a treasure, it would be much easier for him to move around in this unknown world!

“Come here!” Once Graham Riley had gradually calmed down, James Grant beckoned to it.

The gorilla’s eyes were full of terror; it had just suffered a great deal.

But James Grant’s command was above all else, so it could only shuffle forward step by step, backing up toward James Grant with its rear end, always ready to bolt at the slightest sign of trouble.

James Grant couldn’t help but laugh at the sight. He hadn’t expected this monster to be so human-like, with such a rich array of expressions.

James Grant didn’t want to torment it, he just wanted to pluck some fur from its body.

Seeing the little beauty shivering, and with no extra clothes on himself, James Grant could only set his sights on Graham Riley.

Graham Riley’s fur was thick and black, and just the right length—surely it would be warm to use as a cover. The only downside was that the gorilla didn’t smell very good, but he’d have to bear it. According to Monica Morton, her tribe’s dwelling was fifty li from here, so it would be impossible to find anything else to cover up with for the time being.

Every time James Grant plucked a handful of black fur, Graham Riley whimpered.

When Monica Morton was finally covered in black fur and stopped shivering, James Grant ceased his work.

He gently stroked the little beauty’s hair, a soft and smooth feeling passing through his fingertips.

But when James Grant glanced at the little beauty’s chest, he quickly stood up.

He was afraid that if he looked too long, he wouldn’t be able to control himself and might do something utterly unforgivable.

He instructed Graham Riley to watch over the girl, and with a few leaps, James Grant disappeared into the forest.

As for why he had become so agile, Monica Morton had given a suitable explanation.

Every priest, when using the Divine Prayer, would summon elemental spirits imbued with the power of the Moon Goddess—a generous gift from the Moon Goddess. Although James Grant was not an elemental spirit, the benefits granted by the Moon Goddess were unchanged.

It was precisely thanks to this that James Grant was now brimming with energy, able even to catch wild beasts in the forest with his bare hands.

After taking down a strong stag by a small pond, he gutted and cleaned it on the spot, then carried it back to where he had been.

Monica Morton was still asleep, while Graham Riley sat on the ground carefully grooming its patchy fur. When it saw James Grant return, it immediately grinned ingratiatingly.

Chapter 7: King Kong

He gathered some firewood and dug out a few abandoned bird nests, using the dry leaves as kindling. James Grant took out the lighter from his pants pocket.

What a treasure! James Grant couldn’t help but feel emotional.

Under these conditions, asking James Grant to make fire by rubbing sticks together was just nonsense.

Luckily, when he was summoned over, there was still a half-full lighter in his pocket.

As the fragrant aroma slowly wafted out under James Grant’s efforts, Graham Riley twitched its big nose and inched its head closer, drooling so much it was about to drip onto the ground.

James Grant pushed it away.

Monica Morton was also awakened by the crackling of the firewood. When she saw the black fur covering her, her heart warmed.

“Awake?” James Grant had a cigarette dangling from his mouth and glanced at the little beauty. “Wait a bit, it’ll be ready soon.”

Having often camped out and even stolen farmers’ old hens to roast while wandering alone, these things were second nature to James Grant.

“Thank you!” Monica Morton had already thanked James Grant more than once. She carefully gathered the black fur around her, then took out a piece of animal tendon from her pocket to tie it together. Only then did she take James Grant’s shirt and hand it to him.

The whole time, the little beauty didn’t dare to glance at James Grant’s exposed skin.

“What’s that?” Monica Morton squatted beside James Grant, swallowing her saliva from time to time, but curiously watching the cigarette in his mouth.

“A cigarette!” As James Grant spoke, he exhaled a puff of thick smoke, making the little beauty wrinkle her nose.

“So this is the luxury that nobles love.” Monica Morton suddenly understood.

“Heh heh... I’m no noble.” James Grant put on his clothes, then picked up a red, apple-like fruit from the side and handed it to Monica Morton. He’d found it by chance on the way back, with some birds pecking at it, so it probably wasn’t poisonous.

“Wet your throat first!”

“Mm.” Monica Morton took it, but didn’t eat it. She held it in her arms like a treasure, and her big eyes immediately filled with mist.

“What’s wrong, my dear lady!” James Grant was startled, thinking to himself, I didn’t take advantage of you!