HCB What exactly is Chapter 8 talking about?
What exactly is Chapter 8 talking about?
However, Linni's refusal clearly disappointed the man named Ye. He looked gloomy and lowered his eyes for a long while before saying, "I am very powerful. I am a level six beastman, just one step away from advancing to level seven and becoming a high-level beastman. I am now the most powerful being in this area. I can protect you. By the Beast God, I am telling the truth!"
Lin Ni looked up at him blankly: What was he saying? She already didn't understand much of their language, and now he was using so many strange words. But she could sense Ye's sadness and urgency. She was a little afraid that he would suddenly explode, and if he tried to force himself on her, she was afraid she would be powerless to resist. So she slowly said, "Um, Ye, I know you're very capable, but I don't know you well enough yet. How about you give me some time to think about it?"
Night clearly didn't quite understand what she was saying either: "Think about it?"
“Yes.” Linni nodded vigorously. “We’ve only just met. I’m very grateful to you for saving me, but I need time to think about becoming partners.”
"How long do you want to think about it?" Ye pressed.
"Ten...thirty days, I guess." Thirty days would indeed give Lin Ni time to think things through and decide whether or not to accept this man.
Night asked again, "Will you let me be your second partner in thirty days?"
"I mean, consider it."
"Then it's settled. You can't go back on your word. The Beast God can be my witness." Night said happily, then turned and left: "I'll go find you something to eat."
"No, I just meant—" Linni's words were cut short as Ye had already left the cave. Oh well, at least he didn't force himself on her. Linni reassured herself. She untied her still-dripping braid, guessing she hadn't been unconscious for long. Come to think of it, in such a short time, Ye had chased away that giant python? Was he that powerful?
Linni ran her hand through her chest-length hair as she surveyed the cave. In a corner of the stone platform, she spotted some fabric that looked identical to the little dress Ye was wearing. It felt smooth and breathable. She picked one out and wrapped it around her lower body, tying it around her waist with some tough, dry grass—a cute little skirt! Her soaked sports bra was uncomfortable, so she took it off, picked up another long strip, wrapped it around her chest, draped it diagonally over her left shoulder, and tied a small knot at her right waist. A new outfit was complete! After wearing sportswear for over ten days, Linni finally got to wear a cool little skirt, happily twirling around twice, feeling great about herself!
When Lin Ni stopped, she met Ye's silver eyes, which were filled with love and desire. She lowered her head shyly and fearfully.
Ye suddenly strode over and, as Lin Ni looked up at him with an awkward smile, quickly kissed her forehead, face, and lips several times, saying happily, "I'm so happy you're willing to accept me! I'll wait for you!"
"?" What happened? She really couldn't keep up with the man's thought process.
Ye took two steps back and held up the food in her hand: several different fish weighing several pounds each, and a large seashell containing clam meat, shrimp, and small fish: "Take a look and see which ones you like to eat?"
Linni's stomach rumbled; she was truly hungry. She picked up a shrimp about the size of her phone, peeling it as she asked, "Is there a fire? I want something hot." She took a bite of the raw shrimp; it was sweet but had a faint fishy taste. She was afraid of parasites and the like. Although the world was supposed to be relatively unpolluted, with everything green and natural, her family had insisted for over a decade that she drink hot water and eat cooked food.
“Yes.” Ye placed the seashell next to Linni, then found a large leaf to cushion it before putting the cleaned fish on top. He then gathered dry branches and tidied the woodpile. He placed two stones near the fire, then put the large seashell on top, and finally struck two flints to start a fire. Linni watched him busy himself, her short skirt clinging tightly to his shapely buttocks. She couldn't help but wonder: Did he think she was going to wear matching outfits because she used the same fabric as him? Seriously, is there such a thing as matching outfits?
After finishing the shrimp, Lin Ni stepped down from the stone platform and washed her hands by the pool behind the waterfall. Looking at her reflection in the water, she realized that after ten days in the sun, she hadn't gotten tanned; in fact, she had become a bit fairer. Perhaps it was because she had been eating more meat and sleeping better during this time. Her face was fuller than before, her round face glowing with a rosy hue. The dark circles under her eyes from three years of high school had disappeared, and her large, watery eyes were very beautiful. Lin Ni pouted her pink lips and made all sorts of funny faces at herself when she suddenly heard Ye say behind her, "The food is ready."
"Ah!" Lin Ni was so startled that she almost fell into the pool, but a strong, thick arm caught her steadily. Lin Ni used his hand to help her stand up, her gaze meeting his muscular chest. Her face flushed involuntarily. She had been sitting on the stone platform and hadn't realized how tall he was; he must be close to two meters tall. Lin Ni was only about 1.6 meters tall, and standing next to him, she only reached his chest. Being in the same room with him was incredibly intimidating.
"Are you alright?" Ye asked worriedly, seeing that she kept her head down.
"It's nothing." Lin Ni turned and fled towards the cooking area. She saw river fish being cooked in shellfish on a makeshift stove, with two more fish grilling nearby. Lin Ni went to find two twigs, washed them clean, and then returned to eat. She picked up a piece of shellfish meat about half the size of her palm, blew on it for a while, and then put it in her mouth. A burst of sweetness exploded in her mouth, and Lin Ni happily finished it in a few bites. Having eaten various kinds of wild game meat for a while, she was getting a little tired of it. Suddenly tasting such fresh river fish, Lin Ni immediately picked up another piece.
As she finished her second piece, Ye handed her a peeled shrimp.
"Thank you." Lin Ni took it, put it in her mouth, and found the shrimp meat sweet and slightly chewy. She looked at the bubbling shellfish with three more shrimp inside, then looked up at Ye and said, "I'd like more."
Ye reached out and peeled it.
Linni didn't have time to stop her; all she could say was, "Be careful, it's hot."
"It's not hot." Ye smiled and quickly peeled the shrimp and handed it to her. When Lin Ni took it, it was so hot that she almost threw it away and quickly stuffed the shrimp meat into her mouth. Ye had been watching her the whole time. Seeing her reaction, he snatched the shrimp meat away, then pulled her hand over to look at it. He noticed that the pads of her thumb and forefinger were a little red, so he put those two fingers in his mouth.
Lin Ni blushed unconsciously again. She struggled for a moment, then pulled her hand away and whispered, "It's okay."