Free Wilderness 05

When Ning Ren fell asleep, it was already late at night and the sky was just beginning to brighten.

The Guhuo bird had two dark circles under its eyes. It placed its chick in a small bowl, stuffed it with a small quilt, folded its wings, and completely tucked the chick under its wings.

Since I slept in the bowl yesterday, it shouldn’t be a big deal to sleep in it again today.

Moreover, the guhuo bird discovered that placing the chicks in a bowl under its wings can effectively prevent it from accidentally crushing the chicks, and prevent the chicks from suddenly waking up and standing up to wander around.

After sleeping until noon, the Guhuo bird's daily routine was disrupted.

She pried some food from the old tree, her stomach rumbling. After filling her stomach, she squinted her eyes at the sleeping chick. Well, no matter what, he wouldn't sleep all day and continue to torment her at night.

She must return to this routine!

"Get up, baby!"

The Guhuo bird transformed into a humanoid form, picked up the chick in both hands and swung it around, smiling broadly, "Go out and play with your mother!"

"Go out and play with mom, go out and play with mom, go out and play with..."

The young bird, forcibly pulled back from its dream to reality, couldn't help but cover its ears. The words that were repeated over and over again became, "*&%Mom*%*&...play" to its ears.

He angrily kicked his mother's palm: "Jiji!"

Seeing that its cub had opened its eyes, the Guhuo bird was in a good mood.

She gently pinched the baby bird's soft bones with her thumb to help it relax its muscles and promote blood circulation. Then she picked a leaf, took some cold water, dipped her fingertips in it, and rubbed it back and forth on the baby bird's face.

With the ice-cold water and the persistent massage of the guhuo bird (disturbing), the young bird finally turned over and sat up completely. It was so sleepy that its eyes were blurry and its feathers were in a half-fluffy state.

Guhuo Bird nodded his little head and said, "Sleeping invertedly during the day and at night is not good for your health. You must change this habit as soon as possible. Go out with your mother and I'll pick out a suitable piece of fur for you to wear."

Also, see if you can find something that can serve as an eye mask for the kid. If he is born blind, it is not good for his eyes to be exposed to sunlight all the time.

The young bird understood: "&%...go shopping*&￥...fur...clothes..."

Half confused and half guessing, he lowered his head and plucked the fur on his body. He already had clothes, even though there was a tear in one part, but it suddenly grew back. What nice clothes.

Well, let’s go out for a walk.

"Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp." The young bird made pecking movements.

Guhuo Bird pressed his stomach and said, "I'm not hungry at all."

She muttered something, but still shouted to the people below: "Xiaohong, prepare some nectar for your uncle to take with him. I will take him out to the market."

A voice came from far below: “——Okay!”

After the mother and her child packed up, Guhuo Bird felt that it would not be safe to put her cub anywhere. After hesitating for a long time, she finally put Ning Ren on her head.

Her long hair was tied up so that it could barely be considered a small bird's nest. The baby bird went in to inspect it for a while, then sat down by holding her hair.

Xiaohong prepared the nectar and put it in a mini bamboo tube. She inserted a straw made of rolled-up leaves into it. She made two small handles on both sides of the bamboo tube for easy holding, and also carved small flowers on it.

Ning Ren held the bamboo tube with his little wings, bit the leaf straw, and slowly sucked nectar from it, looking up at the top of the Guhuo bird with great satisfaction.

He's not hungry, he just wants to eat.

I always need something in my mouth to feel comfortable.

Guhuo Bird carried two packages of food, and after the mother and son finished packing, they headed towards the central area along the river.

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In addition to the fixed large markets three times a month along the river basin, there are also small markets formed from time to time by various ethnic groups to welcome the upcoming rainy season.

During the period before the rainy season, storable grains and nuts are the most popular items for exchange, while milk that spoils easily is difficult to exchange.

After the rainy season, the temperature drops, so all kinds of animal skins appear. Often, more items than usual are required to make a successful exchange.

The Guhuo bird only collects protected items at the big market and in the non-rainy season. This time, she brought her cubs to go shopping, and she prepared two bags of food to exchange for things.

Everyone in the market obviously knew her ways and habits. This time, they did not panic and run away. Instead, they smiled warmly at the Guhuo Bird and invited her to come to their stall and take a look.

that is……

Everyone's eyes drifted towards the top of the Guhuo bird from time to time.

What's that thing peeking over this bully's head?

Ning Ren listened to the noise coming from his ears and felt that there were many people around. The young bird was not afraid at all. Instead, it put down the small bamboo tube filled with nectar, stood up with its chest puffed out, and showed it to others with confidence.

Guhuo Bird stopped in front of the animal hide stall and asked, "Do you have any soft leather suitable for cubs?"

Boss Tiger asked, "A bird cub?"

Guhuo Bird pointed to the top of his head: "Yeah, he's this big."

Boss Tiger: “…”

She almost didn't notice the tiny cub.

However, it is so small that it needs to be made of animal skins?

"Well, take a look at this. It's silver-gray squirrel skin, just the right thickness, easy to cut." Boss Tiger rummaged around for a while before finally finding a piece of material suitable for the cub. "This is it. If you think it suits you, take two handfuls of food."

I touched the bird and it felt good, with no peculiar smell, and it was handled very cleanly.

But the fur of the silver-gray mouse is not a precious one. If it were not the wrong time, it would be better for her to go to the mountains to hunt the golden-haired mouse and make clothes for the cubs.

She took out two handfuls of grain and placed them in the basin next to the stall.

After exchanging the skins, I spent another bag of grain to exchange for natural red-veined leaves. There are only ten leaves, which are very precious in this season. They can protect the eyes and improve eyesight. The light astringent taste of the leaves can not only repel insects, but also clear the lungs.

You can buy it during this period, it will lose its efficacy after the rainy season.

The Guhuo bird was busy changing things, but an urgent chirping sound came from above its head.

She took the Ning blade down and asked, "What's wrong?"

The young bird pointed somewhere and said, "Chirp!"

Guhuo Bird looked over and saw that they were roasted chestnuts. The roasted chestnuts had burst open, and the golden chestnut meat exuded a sweet aroma.

Ye Lu whispered: "I can't see, my nose works pretty well..."

After exchanging a handful of grain for a few chestnuts wrapped in leaves, Guhuo Bird said, "Let's go home and eat them. They're too hot."

The young bird refused and kept stepping on her head.

Guhuo Bird had no choice but to take out one and blow it to cool it down before putting it on her head. "Then don't eat it carelessly, or your hair will get messy."

The young bird cheered and chirped in response, and the next second the Guhuo bird heard the sound of him pecking at the chestnut shell.

“…”

Ning Ren pecked at it and fanned it. Although the air cooled it, it was still a bit hot for the cub. He struggled with this chestnut all afternoon.

Seeing that he was having so much fun with a chestnut, Guhuo Bird ignored him. After buying things at the small market, he went to the owl witch doctor and replaced the medicine he originally wanted to drink with soaked medicine.

The latter is slower in effect and will waste more medicine.

After a busy afternoon of flying around, I can finally go home.

In the stone house under the ancient tree, there was one more person besides Hongyang.

The chief of the muskbird tribe also arrived. After seeing the Guhuo bird, he hurried over and said, "Auntie, why didn't you call Xiaohong when you went out? You must be very tired carrying so much by yourself."

Guhuo Bird waved her hand, "Why are you here?"

She sat at the stone table, and the chief of the musk deer tribe sat opposite her. Xiaohong sensibly poured two cups of water mixed with nectar.

The chief of the muskbird tribe: "My uncle was born two nights ago, right?"

Guhuo Bird: "Yeah."

The chief of the Mudbird Clan slapped his thigh and said happily, "Have you heard the news about Purple Star's arrival?"

How would the Guhuo Bird know?

She lives alone, and her life has changed drastically in the past two days. She has no time to adapt. Her mind and eyes are full of this new kid, and she has no time to inquire about what is happening in the outside world.

The chief of the muskbird tribe explained: "Two nights ago, the purple star suddenly brightened, which was an auspicious sign. The babies born that night may have been the descendants of the hidden purple star.

This morning, all the prominent tribesmen, kings, and chiefs from the tribes along the river gathered together to count all the cubs born that night. When they are old enough, we will start the annual talent competition."

"My uncle was also born that night. He might be a purple star too. He'll be able to participate in the competition in two years..."

Guhuo Bird: "No need."

She refused without thinking.

Are you kidding? Her cub is missing a piece of his Nirvana Fire and is weak. Going to compete? That would be like asking for death!

In the brutal competition among tribes, is there any difference between her cub and the silkworms that are eaten?

The chief of the muskbird tribe: "Auntie?"

As the Guhuo Bird cracked nuts, it said, "My son isn't in good health. He was born blind. He's probably not the one born from the Purple Star you're talking about. He just needs to grow up safely. He doesn't need to win any prizes in competitions. There are only two of us in the Guhuo Bird tribe, so we don't need him to revitalize the tribe."

The little cub on top of his head didn't understand what his mother was saying. He was so tired that he struggled hard, and the cold chestnut finally opened with a snap.

The young bird gave a small cheer and stuck its head in. The sharp tip of its beak quickly pecked several small holes in the chestnut flesh, and tiny crumbs splashed around.

The chief of the Eyebird tribe was surprised. "...born blind?"

Guhuo Bird: "Yeah."

She pointed to the pile of medicine she had just brought back and said, "My health is not good either. I need to take care of myself."

"I see."

The leader of the Mudbird Clan really didn't expect that there were people in the Guhuo Bird Clan who were in poor health. He said embarrassedly, "Well, sorry to bother you."

Guhuo Bird: "When the Purple Star Competition starts in two years, my mother and I can go and watch it."

Seeing that she didn't blame him, the chief of the muskbird tribe breathed a sigh of relief. "Well, then I won't bother you anymore. Xiaohong will stay here with you. You can go home after the rainy season is over."

After the chief of the musk bird tribe left, Hongyang saw that it was almost dark and began to prepare dinner.

It's past five in the afternoon.

Ning Ren was woken up by the shaking at noon. He struggled with the chestnuts for the entire afternoon, pushing the chestnut meat out of the shell. He took a few light bites and stopped eating. He began to feel sleepy while watching the chestnut meat.

Guhuo Bird felt something was wrong above its head.

She placed the baby bird and the chestnuts on the table, then reached out and stroked her head, feeling a handful of nectar and chestnut residue.

——All the nectar in the bamboo tube has been spilled.

The chestnut residue stuck to my hair.

Ning Ren leaned on the chestnut meat, which rolled twice on the table, and he also fell on the table and rolled once.

After rolling around, the coolness of the stone table made the young bird sober up a little. It rubbed its eyes, smelled the aroma of chestnut meat, and moved over.

The fur on his body was also dirty. After stumbling a few times and touching the chestnut meat, he pushed hard from behind and began to chirp to find her.

“…”

Guhuo Bird took a few deep breaths, clenched his fists slightly, and a fire started in his heart.

Thinking about how she would have to prepare food for the little guy, coax him into taking a medicinal bath, and make clothes for him, she felt a headache.

Before, she would have been nestled comfortably in her own nest, guarding sufficient food and waiting for the rainy season to come. But now, it would be better for her to live comfortably alone!

This guy might be here to collect debts.

With this thought flashing through his mind, the Guhuo Bird held his breath and poked the young bird's forehead.

The young bird thought it was its mother playing with it, so it shook its head happily and tried hard to lift up the piece of chestnut meat that was missing half of it. Its little wings trembled and its two thin legs shook.

“Chi, chi.”

It’s delicious. Give it to mom.

He knew the large bird beside him these past two days was his mother. The sound of the word "mother" had been passed down for ten thousand years, with little change. In Ning Ren's few memories, the sound was a very warm and comforting word.

Just by lifting a chestnut, he exuded a demeanor of overwhelming strength and unparalleled courage.

The Guhuo Bird didn't react immediately and was stunned for several seconds.

Pah.

In the end, the young bird couldn't hold on any longer, its wings loosened, and the chestnut meat hit its belly. It chirped and did sit-ups for a long time without getting up.

The Guhuo bird quickly took the chestnut away to save its cub from the heavy pressure.

The anger in her heart disappeared completely, and she was a little bit unbelievable.

"This... is for me to eat?"

"grumble."

Ning Ren replied weakly. Neither side knew what the other was saying, but that didn't stop the Guhuo Bird from laughing so hard that its teeth couldn't be seen.

“Baby——!”

The bird was deeply moved. It put the chestnut into its mouth and sucked it on the baby bird's head.

"Woo, whose cub is so sensible!"

It's her house!

hey-hey.

The Guhuo bird held the baby bird in its arms and rubbed it for a long time. When it stopped, it found that its baby bird had fallen into a deep sleep.

She immediately shut up and happily did her own thing.

I carefully placed the baby bird in the bowl and tore off the fake fluff on its back. The bald spot started to turn red from being covered, and if I continued covering it, it would probably get small bumps.

Poor thing.

She looked at the bald spot carefully and found that it was not a big deal at the moment.

In fact, you don’t need to worry about the bald areas. They will grow back as they are left. When the young hair falls off, you won’t be able to see anything in the bald areas.

But her kid seems to be born with a love for beauty, there's nothing she can do about it.

Guhuo Bird picked up the needle and thread and the skin of the silver-gray mouse. When she stared at the needle, her eyes became cross-eyed for a moment. Soon she shook her head, her expression serious as if she was going to fight.

This was the first time in her life that she made clothes for others, but it didn’t matter. The Guhuo bird tribe was extremely talented and each one of them was extremely smart.

It’s just a piece of cub clothes, no problem!

She wanted to make the most beautiful little clothes so that the only cub of their Guhuo bird tribe would become the most beautiful cub along the river!