Chapter 255 Lizard (End)
Yu Mo woke up and Min Xi had already left. She stared at the stone wall in a daze, curled up her fingers for a while, and the tears accumulated in her palms had dried up long ago, and there was no sticky feeling at all. She supported herself on the stone bed and sat up, and the flower vines at the entrance of the cave were lifted up.
The aroma of barbecue wafted in, and Min Xi grinned and said, "You're awake!" He came in with a plate and placed it on the table that Yu Mo had just cleaned yesterday, then squatted beside the table and stared at Yu Mo.
Yu Mo felt embarrassed being stared at, "I want to change clothes." Min Xi whimpered twice, turned around to face the wall, and his tail shook gently twice behind him.
After breakfast, Min Xi hung on a tree to bask in the sun, while Yu Mo fiddled with the crop seeds she brought with her. The seeds were quite diverse and all were improved versions, including tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and Chinese cabbage. Although she had no experience in planting, she chatted with the kitchen staff at the research base and learned that these seeds had been modified and were suitable for growing in the Lizard Islands. Not only did their planting period shorten, but the yield was also increased.
She used the saber she carried with her as a hoe, a task that required Min Xi's help. He cleared the wasteland at the entrance to the cave, clearing weeds and tree roots. Under Yu Mo's direction, he also plowed the soil several times until it was soft and loose. Only then did Yu Mo carefully sow the seeds.
If there are no problems, we can harvest a wave of vegetables before winter comes. Then we don’t have to eat barbecue or seafood all the time, we can eat fresh vegetables.
There were heavy rains in the next few days. When it first rained, Yu Mo secretly praised that the planting time was very suitable. But after it rained for several days in a row, she began to worry. Finally, Min Xi saw her anxiety and brought out a broad-leaved plant from the forest and planted it next to her, which was just enough to block the heavy rain.
Yu Mo didn't dare plant the remaining seeds outside. She found a few large stones and asked Min Xi to hollow out the insides, fill them with soil, plant the seeds inside, and move them into the cave.
Yu Mo wasn't just worried about the seeds; she was also nervous about the boat that had carried her to sea several times. The boat was tied to the beach. Building it wasn't difficult with Min Xi's help, but it was filled with many of her favorite things. The walls were decorated with murals and there was even a particularly soft blanket.
Min Xi had gone hunting, so Yu Mo had to go to the beach and, taking advantage of the lull in the rain, move the boat into the forest. They had lived there for several months, and the scent of Min Xi's presence was everywhere. He had grown stronger, and wherever he moved, it was rare to see other animals. Just in case, Yu Mo took Min Xi's sleeping blanket and draped it over her.
The wind and waves were indeed very strong. Standing on the beach and looking into the distance, I saw that the sky in the east was blocked by accumulated dark clouds, with lightning and thunder, and I could even hear the roar of the waves.
A few days ago, Yu Mo met her senior brothers and their companions on a nearby island. They hadn't left the Lizard Islands, and before reaching the Devil's Sea, they were nearly swept away by a violent storm. They invited Yu Mo to stay, but she declined, agreeing only to exchange information every few days. When they left, they took with them the base's monitoring report on the Devil's Sea, which indicated that the end of the stormy season in the Devil's Sea was at least five years away...
Although five years seemed like a long time, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there was hope, the wait wouldn't be so difficult.
Yu Mo untied the rope and dragged the boat towards the shore. The waves hit her calves, causing her to step back a few steps. She staggered two steps, stood firm, and was about to grab the reef next to her when she looked up and saw a black speck running towards her in the distance.
As she got closer, she could clearly see that the black spot was none other than Min Xi. When they were far away, he was running very fast, and when he was only a few meters away from her, he suddenly stopped, stood on the shore, and stared at her blankly.
"You want to leave..."
The wind and waves were so strong that Min Xi's voice was only a vague murmur when it reached her ears. Yu Mo wiped the water droplets from her face and shouted to him, "Come and help me!"
Min Xi seemed not to hear anything, his eyes became redder and redder, the mottled red marks were like a raging fire that was about to burn away the green in his pupils, his expression gradually changed from sadness to grief, his tail that was raised high fell completely to the ground, dragging along the muddy shore, he took two steps forward, and suddenly fell to the ground.
He never had a happy day. The fact that Yu Mo would eventually leave him was a daily torture to him. Every time he left her side to hunt, he couldn't help but want to go back quickly, go back quickly, otherwise he would not see her again! Sometimes, when the prey escaped, he had no intention of chasing it. He had to go back and see Yu Mo sleeping soundly, or tending to her seeds in the cave, before he could continue hunting with peace of mind.
The day has finally come...
Min Xi stared at Yu Mo in agony. Dark clouds rolled across the sky, and thunder rumbled in the distance. Even if she wanted to leave him, leave this place, it shouldn't be in weather like this! He'd said he'd help her. Did she distrust him, or was she afraid he'd get her? He felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if it had been ripped apart by bare hands, his bloodied flesh forced to endure the sharp blade's attack. His wide-open eyes were filled with endless tears.
"Take me away..."
Min Xi fell into the water. It was only calf-deep, but he felt as if he was immersed in it, being swept forward without any support. He stumbled and fell at Yu Mo's feet. He didn't dare to touch her. He just grasped the rope that tied the boat, raised his head, and begged bitterly: "Don't leave me, take me away."
Yu Mo was surprised, her heart skipped a beat. She said nothing and looked at Min Xi quietly. She squatted down and held Min Xi's hand that was holding the rope. His hand was cold and his face was stiff. Even with the scales covering it, she seemed to feel the pale and bloodless face behind the mask.
"There are a lot of things in the boat. I just want to take it to a safe place. Now that you are here, help me and drag it behind that rock." Yu Mo pointed in the direction, loosened her hand, and smiled slightly, "Min Xi, can you help me?"
Min Xi was still a little dazed, as if he had not recovered from the message that she did not want to leave. His eyes were still glued to her, but his limbs began to exert force, dragging the boat towards the shore. While walking, he did not forget to protect Yu Mo, swinging his tail to her legs to block the incoming waves.
Back in the cave, Min Xi poured the boiled water into the bathtub. The bathtub was an oval stone that Min Xi had found, hollowed out, just enough for Yu Mo to lie halfway inside.
Yu Mo changed her dirty clothes, and Min Xi used the water she had used to clean herself up. He moved the bathtub to the corner, then took out the barbecue that was still next to the fire, tore off a piece and put it in his mouth to test the temperature. After making sure the temperature was just right, he handed it to Yu Mo with a flattering expression and his tail wagging slightly on the ground.
Yu Mo raised the corners of her mouth, took the barbecue and ate it in a few bites. She had long noticed Min Xi's slightly lost mood. Sometimes his emotions were very exposed, and he stared at her with pleading eyes. Sometimes he was very restrained, so restrained that he only dared to bury his head in her palm and cry at night.
Yu Mo noticed it, but she was busy discussing the Devil's Sea with her senior brothers and others, and also asking for advice on planting. She was very tired and wanted to sleep as soon as she returned to the cave. She didn't have extra time to think deeply about Min Xi's sensitive and fragile mind.
She wrapped her wet hair with a towel and waved to Min Xi, "Come here and help me dry my hair."
Min Xi looked up at her, seemingly unable to believe his ears, his eyes full of doubt. Yu Mo waved, repeating the words tirelessly, and handed the towel to him, smiling slightly. Min Xi was shocked, and slowly but cautiously walked up to her and took the towel.
His hands were meant for hunting, rough, rugged, and strong, not for wiping hair. His movements were stiff. He could skin and bone his prey in a flash, but he wasn't sure how to treat her hair. Her shoulder-length hair, stained with water, hung wetly down her back. Min Xi held his breath and carefully, imitating the way he remembered Yu Mo wiping her hair, gently rubbing it, afraid to tear even a single strand.
Yu Mo changed to a more comfortable position, and Min Xi immediately took her hand away, making a puzzled gurgling sound in her throat, asking if the movement hurt her. Yu Mo closed her eyes, and it didn't look like she was hurt, so Min Xi treated her more carefully.
After using two towels, Yu Mo's hair was finally not so wet anymore. Min Xi wanted to put his fingers into her hair. He had seen her dry her hair that way, but as soon as his fingers touched the hair, they got tangled in his nails and broke two of them. He frowned in pain and cried out, as if he was the one in pain!
Yu Mo removed the hair stuck in his nails and laughed, her eyes were so blurred that she couldn't see them. When she had finished laughing, she saw Min Xi staring at her in a daze, his eyes shy, his tail wagging twice and secretly wrapping around her legs. Yu Mo stopped laughing and stretched out her hand, "Don't move."
Min Xi indeed stood there obediently.
The lines on his face were clearly visible, but Yu Mo did not feel fear. She was already very familiar with this face. She even felt angry at the disgust implied in the tone of her senior brothers and sisters when they talked about lizardmen. She even refused to be with her senior brothers and sisters, and instead returned to the familiar cave. Doesn't this explain her choice?
Maybe she really has changed, become very strange, and actually wants to live with an alien, or even fall in love with him. Thinking of this, Yu Mo's lips curled up high. She held his face and stroked the edge of the scales with her thumb. Min Xi looked very embarrassed. He tried his best to avoid Yu Mo's touch, but because of her inaction, he didn't dare to make any big movements. He just opened his eyes and begged her.
Don't touch me, don't touch me, this body makes you feel scared, even disgusted...
"It's ugly, don't touch it." Min Xi said hoarsely.
"What's ugly about it?" She touched his face along the thick scales on his neck with her fingertips. The scales on his face were soft and delicate, and she could feel the blood pulsating beneath the scales, and a chill penetrated his bones. She seemed to be addicted to it, touching him over and over again, until Min Xi's eyes turned red and he was about to cry, but he no longer said no. Instead, he looked like a criminal waiting for the final verdict, his face full of despair!
Yu Mo finally removed her fingers, but Min Xi collapsed onto the stone bed, as if he had endured some unbearable torture. He barely held onto the stone surface to steady himself, his head lowered, trying to hide the grief in his eyes. She observed him so clearly, was she trying to recognize his alien identity and abandon him completely? He didn't ask for much, just that she wouldn't abandon him. Even if she had to leave, she would take him with her. He would watch her from afar and never disturb her life...
Min Xi begged in her heart, please don't leave me, please, don't leave me...
"I didn't tell my senior brothers where I live. I just made an agreement with them to visit them every few days. Can you guess why I did that?"
"Min Xi, I'm very happy that you can understand my language. Actually, it's okay if you don't. Some people can't communicate with each other even if they speak the same language, while some people can support each other even though they speak different languages... Do you understand what I mean?"
Min Xi looked puzzled.
Yu Mo kissed his face, her warm lips pressed against the cold scales. Min Xi trembled all over, his tail raised high in excitement, and stiffened in mid-air. Yu Mo saw his silly look and laughed.
"If there is a day when we can leave here, will you leave with me?"
Min Xi widened his eyes.
Yu Mo repeated, "If one day I could leave, would you be willing to go with me?"
Min Xi thought it might be hallucination, but the touch on his lips was very real. Yu Mo even bit him, which hurt a lot, but he smiled with his mouth wide open, his eyes sparkling. His tail had wrapped around her waist without her noticing, and as if afraid that she would regret it, he shouted loudly: "I want it! Don't lie to me..."
Yu Mo wiped his tears helplessly and patted the place beside him, "Sleep here from now on, don't sleep on the floor!"
Min Xi was still a little dazed, and his movements were very cautious, but Yu Mo liked him very much. She liked him so much that she even began to imagine what kind of house she would build to hide him in when she returned to Qingcheng in the future. Or maybe she would take him away from the city after meeting her sister. After all, she felt that although life here was not as convenient as in the city, it was leisurely and happy everywhere...
Yu Mo pondered a great deal. Min Xi was right beside her, quietly reaching out his hand, then withdrawing it. Finally, Yu Mo noticed his movements and rolled into his arms, pillowing the scales and falling asleep. Min Xi held her carefully, cherishing her like a treasure, not daring to close his eyes, fearing he was dreaming. It wasn't until dawn that he realized Yu Mo was in his arms, and then he smiled belatedly, revealing his sharp, white teeth.
Even if she lied to him, he believed it! The moment Yu Mo lay in his arms, he was willing to sacrifice his life!
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