HCB Chapter 10 Uninvited Guest
Chapter 10 Uninvited Guest
Upon hearing this news, Lei Xiu lowered his eyelids and softly hummed in acknowledgment, indicating that he already knew.
Hearing Lei Xiu's indifferent response, Lei En shook his head helplessly. "Sigh, I'm telling you, you're in this state, so you don't need to worry about the cubs. Knowing this news, several clans near the Lingyu Clan have responded positively, and everyone will help search. I believe the Mother Tree will protect the cubs and keep them safe. You should focus on recovering your health. Using your talent again this time must have taken a toll."
"I know it well."
Knowing that Rein was concerned about him, Resius's response this time was a little warmer.
"Okay, you know it yourself, I won't say any more, lest you find me annoying again. You should get some rest, and come find me if you need anything. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, Ryan got up and left.
Lei Xiu was left alone in the dimly lit room. He remained half-lying on the bed, without changing his position. Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating Lei Xiu's face. On the side of his face facing the wall, strange black patterns seemed to be alive, constantly shifting and changing.
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"Furry, it's almost time. We should find a place to stay for the night."
Lezhi stomped out the fire, then used leaves to scoop up stream water and poured it into the ashes. Only after confirming that the fire was completely extinguished did he clap his hands, pick up the clothes he had just washed and hung to dry, and put them on.
After eating, Lezhi thoroughly cleaned herself in the stream, washed her clothes, and then dried them half-dry using the residual heat of the fire before hanging them on the rocks. She didn't know what the clothes were made of; the dirt on them, after being soaked in water and gently rubbed, became clean and new.
After changing into clean clothes, Lezhi felt refreshed and full of energy as she greeted Maoqiu and prepared to leave.
"Tweet~"
The fluffy ball, which was sprawled on the rock sunbathing, perked up at Lezhi's call. Having just seen Lezhi bathe, it had become interested and joined Lezhi in cleaning its fur in the stream, now looking refreshed and energetic.
Upon hearing that they needed to find a place to spend the night, Maoqiu's eyes lit up. It spread its wings and took flight, circling twice above Lezhi's head before choosing a direction and flying straight towards it.
Lezhi, who had already developed a great rapport with Maoqiu, reacted very quickly. Having eaten and drunk her fill and rested thoroughly, her steps were exceptionally light as she caught up.
Following Maoqiu through the winding woods, Lezhi initially tried to figure out the direction, but after getting completely dizzy, she simply gave up.
He didn't have a good sense of direction in his past life, and he thought that starting over would be different, but it seems he was overthinking it.
Discarding unrealistic thoughts, Lezhi adjusted her mindset and focused on tracking the movement of the fur ball. While moving, she also paid attention to her feet and the surrounding environment. After a day of adaptation, Lezhi was now much more composed. Although she was still a little clumsy, she was much better than on the first day.
After a period of trekking, guided by Maoqiu, they successfully found another cave to take shelter in. Although this cave was not as large or as secluded as the last one, it was still a very good place to live in this primeval jungle, so Lezhi was very satisfied.
He busily began tidying up the place he would rest in that night, while Maoqiu stayed by his side, cheering him on. The atmosphere between them was just right, but suddenly Maoqiu fell silent.
As the saying goes, when a child is quiet, they're bound to be up to something. In today's context, this means that if your pet is quiet, there's a high probability that something bad is about to happen.
Having learned from her previous experience, Lezhi quickly put down what she was holding, turned around, and went behind Maoqiu to stand guard with it. By this time, it was almost dusk, and visibility wasn't as good as in broad daylight, so Lezhi couldn't determine the exact direction of the approaching danger.
What stumped Lezhi was clearly no problem for Maoqiu.
In almost an instant, it locked onto the pair of eyes peering from the distant grass. Without hesitation, the fluffy ball spread its wings and flew straight over like a small cannonball, leaving Lezhi standing there dumbfounded.
Not daring to go forward and cause trouble for Maoqiu, Lezhi could only watch the battle from behind the stone wall.
It wasn't until the furball forced the attacker out of its hiding place that Lezhi saw that this time the attacker was also an insect, but this insect was much larger than the one from the daytime, and was dark brown overall, with two long shovels on either side of its head.
Compared to the size of the insect, the fluffy ball looked tiny and almost negligible. Perhaps that's why the insect didn't take the fluffy ball seriously when it came to fight, and swaggered in, ready to treat the fluffy ball as an appetizer and then finish it off. Next up was Lezhi.
To its surprise, this tiny furball, with just one strike, left a noticeable dent on its usually invincible carapace.
If it hadn't flung the fur ball away in pain, its carapace would probably have been pierced with a hole by now.
The insects, who had been somewhat complacent, immediately realized the situation and became serious. If they didn't take it seriously, they would lose their lives.
The small size of the furball, combined with its ability to fly, actually gives it an advantage. It can maneuver flexibly to find opportunities to attack and effectively evade insect attacks.
After going back and forth like this several times, the insect realized that this couldn't go on. Suddenly, the insect's carapace opened, and it also unfolded the wings hidden under its carapace, taking to the air to confront the furball.
Now, most of Maoqiu's advantage has disappeared. Judging from the surface, the battle situation seems to be somewhat unfavorable for Maoqiu. Lezhi, who was hiding behind the stone wall, stepped forward worriedly and looked up to observe. However, he did not notice that not far to his side, a pair of eyes were staring at him intently.
At the same time, by the stream where Lezhi had previously stopped, one of the Lingyu tribe's small teams was examining the remains of the fire Lezhi had left behind.
"Chief, the fire is cold, and the person has been gone for a long time."
One of them tested the temperature inside the fire and reported back to the young man who was observing the dead insects.
"Hmm, I understand. It must have been left by a cub. Let's spread out and search the surrounding area, starting from here." Apart from their own kind, no other creatures in the forest need a fire source.
The young man, referred to as the clan leader, saw the ripped opening in the insect's abdomen and the wound from its broken leg. A smile flashed in his eyes as he methodically made arrangements.
“Hey, Chieftain, could we be mistaken? That cub just hatched not long ago. How could he possibly defeat the Zerg and even learn to make fire all by himself? That’s unbelievable.”
After observing the surroundings, another person nearby asked a knowing question.
"Anything can happen, so we can't let any clues slip by. We've been searching for so long and finally have a clue. Let's keep looking in this direction."
Although he was already 80-90% certain that these were traces left by the cub, he still didn't speak too definitively.
Changing the subject, the young man added, "Besides, who says the cub has to be alone? Maybe something is helping him. Mother Tree, she won't let the cub survive alone in the jungle without any support."
Upon hearing the young man mention the mother tree, the other two looked solemn and, even if they still had questions, said no more.
After determining their direction, the group quickly disappeared into the jungle and soon vanished from sight.
Meanwhile, the furball was locked in a fierce battle with the insect that suddenly leaped into the air, the two exchanging blows in a fierce and unstoppable fight.
The fluffy ball wasn't as weak as Lezhi had thought. Even though the insects could fly, it still fought them off with equal skill, even managing to outmaneuver them, which was clearly beyond the expectations of both humans and insects.
The downside of aerial combat is that the battlefield expands uncontrollably. As their battle intensifies, Lezhi, who can only watch from below, gradually loses sight of Maoqiu and cannot rashly pursue it.
Otherwise, given Lezhi's poor sense of direction, he might not catch the bird and instead get lost in the jungle himself. Therefore, after weighing the options, Lezhi decided to stay put and wait for Maoqiu to return victorious and come back to retrieve him.
The creature observing from the shadows saw that only Lezhi remained, and its eyes gleamed with excitement.
With each light step, the dry branches were crushed. In the quiet environment, even the slightest sound would alert Lezhi, let alone such a noticeable noise.
"Who? Who's there?"
Lezhi's heart clenched at the sudden, strange noise. He nervously turned his head, trying to pinpoint the direction from which the sound came, while simultaneously reaching into his pocket to grab a flint and hold it tightly in his hand, attempting to give himself a sense of security.
Knowing that it had been discovered by Lezhi, the mysterious creature stopped hiding and moved slowly through the dense grass, passing through the plants where it was hiding.
Seeing the unusual movement in the bushes, Lezhi finally realized that something was indeed heading towards him.
Swallowing nervously, Lezhi was tense all over, her eyes wide open, not daring to blink for fear of being attacked if she wasn't careful.
But when he saw the species of creatures that appeared in the grass, his fear was gradually replaced by curiosity. Although his movements were still tense, his fear had faded considerably.
"You are……"