That noon.

A huge, beautiful island came into view. Crab Red's eyes reddened, tears streaming down his face as he pointed ahead and choked out to Sheng Xia.

"Medical Doctor Xia, that's the island, our Crab Roe Tribe, thank you for your help!"

I wonder how my people are doing. Without a warrior, how have they all fared all these years?

Shengxia's almond-shaped eyes curved into a smile as she nodded earnestly.

"Don't worry, I'll do my best."

The scenery is so beautiful. How could we live in such a wonderful place without newborn cubs...?

Half an hour later, Crab Red walked eagerly to Sheng Xia, pointed to the shore, and looked at her with eager eyes.

"Medical Doctor Xia, you'll arrive just by going up from here."

"Okay~" Sheng Xia smiled gently.

Suddenly, she felt a cool sensation on her waist, and a familiar, cool fragrance wafted over. Shengxia leaned back and snuggled into Jiaosu's arms, turning back to pout and say coquettishly.

"SuSu~ Take me flying there."

"Okay." Jiao Su lowered his head and kissed her cheek, a barely perceptible smile flashing in his eyes.

He carried Shengxia on the wind and flew steadily to the shore. Xie Hong, with great insight, pulled Ren Yuxi to help Yang Yun and the others pack up the raft.

A gentle sea breeze blows, and the sound of waves crashes never ceases.

Summer, who was resting on the shore, looked curiously into the water. She thought she had just seen a giant yellow lemon.

Do islands have lemons?

"Susu, wait a minute, let's go take a look over there."

The females' joyful cries carried far, and several males couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, looking at Sheng Xia with eyes full of affection.

Shengxia was unaware of all this; at that moment, her entire focus was on the yellow object not far away.

The bright yellow oval object, undulating with the water's ripples, looks exactly like an extra-large lemon.

Her almond-shaped eyes sparkled, and she walked lightly on the soft sand towards Lemon.

I had just arrived at the side and was about to squat down to pick up the lemons.

A childish voice came from behind me.

"Hey, little female, don't touch that! It's poisonous, you'll die if you eat it! Don't touch it!"

Shengxia turned around in surprise and met a pair of clear, clean eyes like glass. Looking at the anxious cub, she slowly curled her lips into a gentle smile.

"Thank you for reminding me."

Before I could say anything more, the cub turned and ran away, its face flushed, saying as it ran, "Don't eat it!"

Shengxia looked at the fledgling cub with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. Was she really that scary to the beast?

This little incident passed quickly, and Shengxia found a long stick, squatted on the bank, and stretched it out towards the lemon.

A hint of affection flashed in Jiao Su's golden eyes. He maintained a noble and aloof demeanor, his indifferent gaze sweeping around to make sure there was no danger before looking down at Sheng Xia.

He watched her play with a look of indulgence.

She was excitedly using a stick to nudge the lemon toward her when suddenly a large hand reached out from the side, grabbed the lemon, and picked it up.

Her gaze followed the lemon as she turned and stood up.

Meeting Aoki's bright smile, she couldn't help but smile sweetly back: "Big Lion~ Give it to me quickly."

She wanted to see if it was really poisonous.

Aoki obediently placed the bright yellow object in front of Shengxia and said expectantly.

"Xia, look! Can we eat this?"

With such a beautiful color, it must taste delicious!

Sheng Xia looked down and was startled for a moment. It was a pufferfish. Indeed, if you're not careful, you can die if you eat it.

Cute yet poisonous pufferfish~

Oh dear, she thought it was a lemon...

I was just feeling happy.

The captured pufferfish puffed up in anger, like a round ball, its face screaming "Don't touch me," and even arrogantly spat at Aoki.

In the height of summer, she smiled, her almond-shaped eyes crinkling, and bit her lower lip to suppress a laugh.

Meeting Aoki's bright, sparkling eyes, she tilted her head and smiled mischievously: "You can't eat this."

She can't do it...

Upon hearing this, Aoki smiled brightly, raised his hand, and threw it into the water, creating a beautiful parabola.

"Xiaxia, are you hungry? Have something to eat first." Qingmu strode over and took out a small bag of roasted peanuts.

Shengxia's eyes lit up. She lowered her gaze, picked up a peanut, tossed it high into the air, and then tilted her head back slightly to catch it precisely with her mouth.

Meeting Yang Yun's surprised yet admiring gaze, Sheng Xia blinked and smiled mischievously, her expression carrying a hint of pride...

Fox Snow leaned against a coconut tree, watching Sheng Xia's cheerful appearance, a beautiful smile curving her lips.

Yang Yun's beautiful peach blossom eyes slightly upturned as he handed a delicate little animal skin bag to Sheng Xia, his cool voice carrying a hint of amusement.

"Xia, these are small bread rolls."

After saying that, he blushed, picked one up, put it in her mouth, and looked at her expectantly: "How is it? Is it delicious?"

"Mmm! Delicious! Little Sheep is amazing~" Sheng Xia nodded without hesitation, praising him with a beaming smile.

Yang Yun was pleased with Sheng Xia's praise, and his face was full of happiness: "If you like it, I'll make it again next time."

Jiao Su stood quietly by her side, watching Sheng Xia's mischievous antics, and her mood brightened a bit.

A cub was standing next to her, looking up at Shengxia with longing eyes, swallowing hard.

"Want some?" Sheng Xia's almond-shaped eyes crinkled as she teased.

The cub's face instantly turned red. He deliberately turned his head to the side and stubbornly said, "I didn't! I, a male, would never want to eat a female's food!"

Upon hearing this, Shengxia's smile widened even more. With a gentle expression, she took a small bread roll and, smiling, placed it in Zai Zai's arms.

Here, take one. Thanks for reminding me earlier.

Peanuts are too big for a baby to eat; it would be a problem if they got stuck in their throat. The small bread rolls are soft, sweet, and melt in the mouth, making them perfect for babies.

The little one curiously lowered his head, picked up the bread, and carefully took a bite. His eyes lit up instantly.

sweet!

soft!

He didn't eat much, but took a small, precious bite before putting it away, his eyes sparkling as he thanked her.

"Thank you, it's delicious! I'll take some back for my mom to try!" she said, turning and running away.

Looking at the little one's joyful and excited appearance, Sheng Xia felt a pang of pity.

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After the meal.

Tie Bai and Yang Yun returned to Yafatu, while Hu Xue and Qing Mu, along with A Ge and the others, stayed with Sheng Xia.

The sound of the wind blowing the waves was constant, the scenery was picturesque, and the air was moist.

Crab Red, his heart pounding with excitement, led the way.

Shengxia sat in Jiaosu's arms, leaning on his shoulder, blinking her bright almond-shaped eyes and curiously looking around.

This is a small village, with roofs made of green banana leaves and thin wooden walls.

Each household has a stove in front of its door. Some of the more particular orc stoves are very clean, while others are a mess.

Animals inhabit the island, but inexplicably, there's little sign of life there; a faint, almost imperceptible stench of decay pervades the place.

Shengxia frowned imperceptibly.

Several orcs stared incredulously at Crab Red and Mermaid Xi, while simultaneously rubbing their eyes.

Upon realizing it wasn't a hallucination, their noses tingled with emotion, and they cheered with tears in their eyes.

"It's Elder Hong! Elder Hong is back!"

"Old Hong is back!!"