Chapter 238 Lizard 8

Min Xi meant that Yu Mo loved the flowers he had given her. On the way home, Yu Mo held the flowers close, occasionally lowering her head to nuzzle the petals. Min Xi longed to taste the fragrance of the flowers, to see if her nose was tinged with them.

The island hadn't reached its peak heat yet. With the end of the harsh winter and the arrival of spring, he left his mother's side and came to the island, claiming it as his own. He enjoyed the freedom of adulthood, while also enduring the costs that came with it.

The scales on the body covered by the suit have lost their tenderness of childhood and become thick and hard. Min Xi often feels irritable inside. In the past, if he found traces of other animals near the cave, he would be happy to let them go as long as they were well fed and watered. But recently he has become more and more irritable. In the valley far away from the cave, there are countless animals that were torn to pieces because they accidentally entered the territory.

This situation did not improve after he met Yu Mo, and his temper seemed to shift to other parts of his body. However, the female kept rejecting his advances, not only throwing away the grilled fish but also refusing his flowers.

She rejected his advances.

But he wasn't discouraged. He secretly left marks around Yu Mo, marking his territory. If a male approached her, he would attack instantly, even though he appeared to be honest and simple in front of Yu Mo.

But he was possessive. Although Yu Mo rejected him, he cut off the possibility of other males approaching her, and he used every opportunity he could to leave his message around her.

He thought, he would tear apart any male who came near her without hesitation.

Until she accepted his flowers. He roasted his game over the fire. While Yu Mo was getting ready, he quickly returned to the hot springs the same way he'd come. He cleaned himself up inside and out, using mint leaves, but wasn't quite satisfied. So he picked some flowers and sprinkled them in the water. Then, freshly dressed and scented, he returned to Yu Mo's side.

The little female finally accepted him. On the way back, his mouth remained open, revealing his sharp teeth. But because his smile was so bright and warm, those teeth lost some of their intimidating power.

…

Yu Mo instinctively resisted Min Xi's change. It was completely different from the Min Xi she'd known. How had he suddenly become like this? What had gone wrong? She tried to interpret Min Xi's behavior from an animal's perspective; after all, Min Xi wasn't considered a member of society.

She knew she had a wound. Just now, Min Xi had used his tongue and teeth... probably his teeth, otherwise she had no idea how he'd popped the blister. He'd lingered the longest on the spot where she'd been scratched. Perhaps he was licking the wound? This was normal behavior among animals.

"Are you treating my wound? Min Xi, thank you, but I don't need it..." She tried to remain calm, tentatively reaching for the saber hanging from her waist, but her arm was pinned to the stone bed by Min Xi. He was very strong. Min Xi didn't actually use much force; the difference in their size meant that even a slightly stronger force would be unbearable for a human.

The itch in her abdomen moved upwards, and Yu Mo could no longer offer excuses to Min Xi. His intentions were clear and obvious. She began to struggle, cursing, "Min Xi! I know you understand me. Let me go, or I'll kill you!"

The rich fragrance of flowers lingered in her nostrils. Yu Mo lay on the stone bed, glaring fiercely at Min Xi. Her chest, filled with anger, was heaving, and the undulating curve facilitated Min Xi's movements. The cleaned bra had been torn at some point, and with a gentle push, it left her body.

His tongue gradually became gentle from the initial wildness, and he would occasionally rub his cheek against the skin that was wet and sticky from his licking. Anger made Yu Mo ignore the extremely unusual touch. She held Min Xi's arm tightly. His arm was so thick that she couldn't hold it at all. Her nails dug into his flesh, but were blocked by something harder.

Yu Mo was stunned. Before she could think straight, the soft and moist licks touched the side of her face. In the darkness, Min Xi's pupils were surprisingly bright, their emerald eyes like two dazzling gemstones. Yu Mo couldn't connect the dots between a person with such simple eyes and what he had just done.

This is very divisive.

Min Xi made a gentle gurgling sound in her throat. At the same time, his tongue changed position and came under her eyes. His voice was still hoarse, as if it was stuffed with hard stones, but Yu Mo could hear the flattering meaning in his tone, "Yu Mo, Yu Mo, Yu Mo..."

He licked her face repeatedly, stopping after a few licks. He called her name in a tone that was both worried and aggrieved. She was crying, tears silently falling. He pressed down on her completely. Yu Mo didn't feel his weight because he supported her with his palms. His emerald eyes stared at her. The darkness wasn't completely dark; the moonlight was soft, just like the expression he was showing at the moment.

Yu Mo didn't dare move. Her head was buzzing, and cold sweat was dripping down her back, soaking through her clothes. Min Xi kissed her lips. It wasn't quite right to call it a kiss; it was more like simply pressing against her. Perhaps because he knew it was so soft, the force he applied wasn't the same as when he licked other parts of her body.

The soft thorns on the tongue made my lips numb and painful.

Min Xi's expression was a bit confused, a bit aggrieved, but mostly filled with pity. Although he didn't understand why Yu Mo would reject his advances after accepting him, he decided to obey her. Her tears were salty and not very pleasant. He hoped she wouldn't cry again, or he would definitely have to lick them clean again.

"Xihuan..." The newly grown tailbone shook slightly. Min Xi stared at Yu Mo intently. He licked the corners of her moist eyes and said vaguely: "Xihuan...minxixihuan Yu Mo..."

Yu Mo didn't have the energy to think about the meaning of his vague words. She was shocked by the thoughts that popped up in her mind and was speechless! Just as Min Xi leaned close to her face and licked away her tears, her close observation made her realize that something was wrong -

Min Xi's pupils were emerald, which was normal. What was unusual was the rusty red hue surrounding them. She had never been able to stare at his face during her time with him, only glancing politely when he spoke. But this time, Min Xi was towering over her, occupying her entire field of vision.

You can see it even if you don't want to.

His pupils were strange, vertical lines, like a lizard's. He blinked only a few times while staring at her. Or perhaps he didn't blink at all. Even when they expanded outward, becoming round like a human's, they weren't particularly round, but rather a slightly vertical oval.

If that were the case, Yu Mo could still deceive herself and explain it as a special existence. After all, the world is so vast that there are all kinds of strange things. What's so strange about vertical pupils? Well, it is strange, but this is the only way to comfort herself.

What terrified her even more was the lines on his face. They looked like scales! Fine, overlapping scales covered his head and face. Compared to the coarse, hard scales on his chest and arms, those on his face were noticeably softer, creating a subtle demarcation between them. Without close inspection, they were invisible. Even in the sun, they looked like rough, sunburned skin.

Yu Mo's limbs were stiff, and her skin against Min Xi was completely paralyzed, and she could not sense any existence. Even Min Xi noticed her intense emotions and was gurgling. Yu Mo only felt the touch of someone licking her face, and she temporarily lost consciousness due to the intense fear.

She thought of the broken tail, and of the countless strange behaviors Min Xi had displayed, like how he would sometimes climb trees with all fours, and how he would hunt like a real beast, ferociously...

She actually thought he was a wild child raised by wild beasts! And she had lived with such a beast for two whole weeks!

Yu Mo was a very strong person. Even at this moment, she didn't cry, but was immersed in the crisis created by her thoughts. But in fact, her tears flowed uncontrollably. Min Xi licked them clean, and then they flowed again. He could endure the salty tears, but he couldn't endure her sadness.

Min Xi turned over, holding Yu Mo. He believed that Yu Mo's acceptance of his flowers meant she accepted him, even though she rejected his advances. But their relationship was definitely not the same as before. He couldn't bear to sleep at the end of her bed anymore. He felt comfortable holding her, completely embracing her.

He decided to follow his instinct and wrapped his strong arms around Yu Mo's body. Yu Mo was forced to lie on his chest. Min Xi tilted his head back and continued to lick her face, then patted her back in a very humane manner.

"Yu Mo!" After a pause, as if searching for the right words, he said, "Sleep, Yu Mo, sleep."

Yu Mo spent the most terrifying night. When she woke up, Min Xi was still beside her. During the day, the vision was clearer. Min Xi didn't want to be stared at by her, so he turned his head to avoid Yu Mo's observation, but he didn't realize that his neck with thicker and harder scales was exposed to her.

Min Xi grinned at Yu Mo, "Breakfast, wait for me!"

Yu Mo tried to leave, but she didn't know how to get out of the dense forest. She hated herself for wasting these days in the woods, using her leg injury as an excuse to do nothing. The only thing she had done during this time was repairing the satellite phone! But the time for repairs was very little. She found that most of her time was spent teaching Min Xi how to speak and write, and other meaningless things.

She didn't dare take the risk. At least she could communicate with Min Xi. If she encountered an animal like a python, she wouldn't be able to escape even if she wanted to. She took out her satellite phone and continued to tinker with it, but there was still the same crackling sound.

She put away the satellite phone until Min Xi returned with his prey. He didn't keep his distance from her, as he usually did. He first crouched beside Yu Mo, his throat gurgling again. Yu Mo observed his expression, guessing he was asking questions. But they didn't speak the same language, and even after simple instruction, Min Xi could only utter a few words.

Just when Yu Mo was confused, Min Xi picked her up and ran out of the cave, leaving the prey lying at the entrance. While hunting, he discovered a beautiful sea of flowers and hoped that Yu Mo would be happy.

Those flowers were unlike anything Yu Mo had ever seen before. They resembled rapeseed flowers, but larger and emitting a sweeter scent. The sea of flowers briefly made her forget her troubles. Even when she returned to the cave, she was still immersed in the brilliant golden blossoms. Even the look she gave Min Xi was one of calm scrutiny, not outright fear.

She thought, he was different. He had no intention of hurting her, and he could even communicate with her in a simple way. He should be willing to help her leave here...

Right?