The journey that followed was not boring at all; on the contrary, it was full of all sorts of interesting things.
After passing the mountain peaks with their steep and towering cliffs,
From afar, Ling Miao and her group saw a vast expanse of white, which appeared to be ice crystal-like objects. Sunlight shone on them, refracting a faint shimmering light.
Ling Miao's breathing became slightly labored, and she almost started jogging before stopping, staring blankly at the vast forest that was covered in frost.
The tree trunks were dark in color, but without exception, they were all covered with a thin layer of white frost.
It looks sacred and pure white.
Their branches, especially the branches that branch out from the tall trees, were covered with a thin layer of ice crystals.
The crystal-clear, rock candy-like texture was frozen on the originally dark branches.
Upon closer inspection, sunlight gently filters through the transparent material, revealing the shape of the central branch.
On some branches, besides the shapes formed by their own solidified ice crystals, there are other strangely shaped features.
For example, Ling Miao saw a tree covered with tiny ice beads, about the size of red beans.
After listening to the explanation from someone nearby, I learned that the phenomenon of "ice beads" was probably caused by a sudden drop in temperature before the water droplets hanging on the surface had completely dripped off.
It's worth mentioning that the number of tourists here is not much less than that of Mando, and unlike Mando, which is mainly frequented by couples,
The range of tourists here is obviously much larger, and of course, most of them are young adults, but there are also quite a few elderly people.
There were even many strong cubs running around on the snow.
One mischievous cub even kept jumping up from the ground, trying to pick the ice crystals frozen on the branches.
"Don't move, listen to me, do you hear me?"
The mother was seriously instructing her cub, and her cub was the same one that Ling Miao had seen transform into its original form and try to pick the ice crystals from the tree.
It was completely black, with long, fluffy fur that looked quite robust, and big, round, black eyes that looked rather clever and mischievous.
He was squatting on the snow, covering his ears with his two front paws and shaking his head repeatedly.
I won't listen, I won't listen, you're just spouting nonsense.
Ling Miao couldn't help but burst out laughing, and the two people, one big and one small, immediately looked in the direction of the sound.
The mother smiled apologetically at Ling Miao, while the little cub sitting on the ground was not afraid of strangers at all. He tilted his head, opened his dark yet bright round eyes, and ran over curiously.
Who are you?
"Hmm? You're my older sister, you should call me older sister."
The little cub circled Ling Miao a few times on the snow, sniffing around with its pink little nose, looking puzzled.
Why can't I smell your scent?
What race are you?
Ling Miao was stunned and hadn't reacted yet.
This was the first time since she arrived in interstellar space that someone had asked her what race she was.
Just as she was about to answer, the cub in front of her was scooped back by its elderly mother who had caught up with her.
"Excuse me."
"It's okay, your baby is very cute, and I like him very much too."
The cub's mother looked at Ling Miao with even gentler eyes.
No matter how naughty your little one is, in a mother's heart they will always be a good baby.
Can I hug it?
"sure."
The baby's mother nodded readily, then looked down at the baby in her arms.
"Would you like to be hugged by your older sister, Xiaoze?"
During this period, cubs have a natural affinity and curiosity, far less mischievous than they become later in life.
Seeing that someone was praising him and liking him, Xiao Ze naturally opened his arms and fell into Ling Miao's arms without hesitation.
He even rubbed against her, stretched out his four little paws, found a comfortable position to lie down, raised his head, and looked at Ling Miao with his round eyes.
"My sister feels so warm and comfortable!"
"You smell nice too."
Ling Miao looked at him, her hand stroking his back repeatedly. His long black hair was incredibly smooth and shiny, with white underfur showing at the roots.
The little cub in her arms was like a warm furnace; the cub was very active, but fortunately Ling Miao could handle it.
Holding his soft little body in her arms was incredibly warm in this icy and snowy world. Ling Miao couldn't help but stroke him, feeling his warm and soft body emanating from head to toe.
Do you like furry animals?
A deep voice suddenly came to my ear.
Ling Miao nodded contentedly, a smile appearing in her round eyes, which curved into crescent shapes. The under-eye bags made her eyes look even bigger and rounder.
"It feels very comfortable to touch because it's furry."
"That……"
Cedrian pursed his lips, and the air around him involuntarily darkened. Although his cold and stern face did not show any other expression, it made people feel that he was somewhat aggrieved and seemed unhappy.
"What's wrong?"
Noticing the sudden silence in Cedrian's demeanor, Ling Miao asked.
The other person pursed their lips, looking intently at Ling Miao, a hint of stubbornness seemingly in their dark, bright eyes.
"Didn't you say you liked scales before?"
Do you like scales?
When did you say that?
Seeing Ling Miao's bewildered expression, seemingly at a loss, Cedrian realized he might have asked the wrong question, and his lips tightened even more.
Seeing the other person's expression turn disappointed, Ling Miao blurted out without thinking,
"I like them all!"
Both of them were stunned by these words. Ling Miao belatedly realized what was happening and a feeling of embarrassment and annoyance welled up in her heart.
Even if I like them all, what does it have to do with him?
Why are these two discussing such strange things here?
Ling Miao's ears were burning, and her face was incredibly hot. Even without looking in the mirror, she could imagine what she looked like right now.
That's really strange.
At this moment, the little cub in her arms began to wriggle restlessly, its warm body shifting erratically in Ling Miao's embrace, leaving her momentarily flustered.
Cedrian reached out and took the wriggling cub in his hand. The soft, downy fur touched his palm, and his movements paused almost imperceptibly.
But they concealed it without any apparent change.
Ling Miao looked curiously at the cub in his arms, playing with the tiny creature, unaware of Cedrian's lowered gaze.
The touch in my arms was warm and full, soft and fluffy, held in my palms. The soft and fluffy fur touched my palms, bringing a wave of warmth.
Compared to the cool scales, the soft, fluffy down is definitely more appealing.
However, she said she liked them all.
Cedrian's eyes softened, and his movements became more careful. The cubs he usually disliked suddenly became pleasing to the eye.
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