"What do you mean 'you'? Get out of the way!"

Arthur froze instantly. Guo Xiaoxiao's body was very hot, and when they were pressed together, he could feel the heat emanating from her body.

"What's wrong? Are you sick?"

Arthur tentatively stroked Guo Xiaoxiao's forehead.

"You're the one who's sick; I'm perfectly healthy."

Guo Xiaoxiao pushed Arthur away, determined to get far away from him.

Arthur looked at her, didn't stop her, but felt a little worried, and followed her out.

Guo Xiaoxiao saw that Arthur had followed her out, but she didn't chase him away and continued walking forward on her own.

Where are we going?

Arthur asked

"None of your business"

Guo Xiaoxiao replied that they were in the middle of nowhere, with no clear road ahead, because her heart was still racing and she hadn't calmed down yet, but it would be soon.

When Arthur saw Guo Xiaoxiao stop, he followed her gaze.

An ancient tree, with lush branches and verdant leaves, clearly hadn't been pruned in a long time.

Arthur asked, puzzled, "Aren't you leaving?"

Guo Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at him, not knowing where to go. As her fever gradually subsided, she began to feel dizzy and lightheaded, and now she even had difficulty taking a step.

The aftereffects kicked in; Arthur noticed her unusual behavior and quickly caught her, causing Guo Xiaoxiao to lean against him.

Arthur looked at the delicate body in his arms; she really was sick. Guo Xiaoxiao closed her eyes and fainted.

"Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao"

Guo Xiaoxiao's body was ice cold. Arthur picked her up and quickly ran back to the original cave.

Arthur held Guo Xiaoxiao, laid her flat on her back, and covered her with his own animal skin to keep her warm. After a while, Guo Xiaoxiao's breathing became steady, and her body temperature returned to normal.

Arthur breathed a sigh of relief; the little thing's sudden fainting had terrified him.

Xiaoxiao

Arthur called her name, but Guo Xiaoxiao didn't respond. He reached out and grasped her wrist, placing her hand on his chest, and sighed.