Chapter 22 Take it Home
I didn’t expect it to be true. This water is so magical. After drinking it, the wound really doesn’t hurt anymore.
Qian Jingyao held the bowl steadily, looking at her gently, the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised, his eyes full of doting.
After Qian Jingyao carried Xia Yueke out of the witch doctor's cave, the sunlight gently shone on them, bringing warm warmth.
Xia Yuke rubbed against Qian Jingyao's arms, her little nose twitching slightly, and then she found a comfortable position to lie down, her furry tail occasionally wagging gently.
Qian Jingyao looked down at her, that gentle gaze seemed to be able to drown people, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, outlining a beautiful arc, and then he walked towards his cave.
Along the way, many orcs saw them, their eyes full of curiosity, and they all looked at the man and the fox, whispering to each other.
Qian Jingyao noticed those gazes, frowned, and his eyes became serious and cold, looking back like sharp arrows.
The orcs quickly looked away, not daring to look again.
Xia Yueke originally thought that Qian Jingyao was going to send her to Wu Ya.
But as she walked, she felt more and more wrong. The surrounding environment did not indicate the way to Wuya Cave.
She quickly raised her little head and looked at Qian Jingyao with her big round eyes, her eyes full of confusion.
Qian Jingyao seemed to see through her thoughts, coughed lightly, cleared his throat and said:
"The witch doctor said you need to rest well and it's not suitable to move now. From the witch doctor's cave to Wuya's cave, you have to cross the entire tribe, and the road is bumpy. Your body can't withstand it now. You should stay in my cave for a few days first."
His voice was low and gentle.
Xia Yueke was slightly stunned. Why didn't she hear the witch doctor say that? Could it be because the wound was too painful at the time?
The pain made her head dizzy, so she forgot what the witch doctor said?
She tilted her head and tried hard to recall, but all she could think of was the stinging pain caused by the herbal paste, and she couldn't remember anything else.
Xia Yueke was brought to Qian Jingyao's cave.
The entrance to the cave is not very wide, only enough for one person and one fox to pass through. The stone walls on both sides appear extremely smooth after being polished by time.
Once you step into the cave, you will find a different world inside.
The cave ceiling is high, and there is a natural ventilation hole in the center. Sunlight shines through there, forming a golden light curtain that illuminates the central area of the cave.
On the left side of the cave is a flat stone slab covered with thick animal skins. It looks like a resting place. The animal skins are shiny and extremely soft. There are also several small hand-carved animal bones scattered around, which are exquisite and interesting.
There is a simple stone table on the right, on which are placed some strange little objects, including colorful stones, sharp bone knives, and small baskets woven with rattan, which contain some dried fruits.
Going further in, there are traces of a small fire in the corner of the cave, with some dry firewood piled around it. It seems that this is a place for daily heating and baking food.
And deep in the cave, there was a small niche containing some rolled-up animal skins.
Although the entire cave is not overly decorated, it is neat and tidy.
After returning to the cave, Qian Jingyao gently placed Xia Yueke on his stone bed, which was made of a huge and smooth stone slab covered with several layers of soft animal skins.
Qian Jingyao took out a piece of soft animal skin from the corner and covered her with it.
Xia Yueke blinked her big eyes that were as bright as black gemstones, and Qian Jingyao's busy figure was clearly reflected in her eyes.
Huh? So, it seems that she was brought to his house by Qian Jingyao?
This thought suddenly flashed through Xia Yueke's little head, and she felt a little conflicted.
In fact, she really wanted to go back to her cave. There, she was like a free little bully, unrestrained and happy.
Moreover, there is another important reason.
She and Qian Jingyao didn't seem to be familiar with each other, right? They had only met a few times. How did he bring her home for no apparent reason?
Xia Yueke was full of doubts. She tilted her head and thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out.
This Qian Jingyao, seeing that she was injured, insisted on sending her to the witch doctor. He even refused to allow her brothers, who were as close as brothers, to take her away!
After thinking about it, Xia Yueke finally attributed it all to the fact that she looked too cute now!
That must be the case. She is furry and has big, bright eyes. Sometimes she even wants to touch her own fur when she looks at herself!
Qian Jingyao must have softened his heart when he saw her like this, so he treated her so well and wanted to take better care of her.
Thinking about all these random things, Xia Yueke felt her eyelids getting heavier and heavier, as if a pair of invisible hands were pulling them down.
Fatigue came over her like a tide, wave after wave, and gradually, she fell into a drowsy sleep.
Her petite body rose and fell rhythmically with her breathing.
Qian Jingyao seemed to be busy in the cave, arranging various objects in an orderly manner, but in fact, only he himself knew that he was a little nervous because of Xia Yueke's burning gaze.
That gaze was like a small flame, gently stirring his heart, making this usually calm orc feel a little uncomfortable.
It was not until he saw the little guy falling into a deep sleep, with his eyes tightly closed and his breathing even, that Qian Jingyao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
His eyes inadvertently fell on the wooden table, where the small animal bones he had not finished last time were placed.
He walked over and sat down, picked up the animal bone and looked at it carefully. The shape of the animal bone was surprisingly a small and exquisite little fox, which was extremely cute.
Last time, because he left in a hurry, Qian Jingyao didn't have time to take a closer look at the unique red pattern on the little guy's head, so the corresponding position on the animal bone is still empty.
Now, he brought the little female cub directly home, and finally had the opportunity to make up for this regret and carve the pattern on it!
Qian Jingyao took the fox-shaped animal bone and walked slowly to Xia Yueke's side and sat down.
He stared at the red pattern on her head with a focused and serious look, and the bone knife in his hand began to dance on the animal bones.
His slender fingers seemed to possess magical powers, flying flexibly on the animal bones, and each move was extremely precise.
In a few moments, the red pattern appeared vividly on the head of the little fox made of animal bones.
After carving the pattern, Qian Jingyao paused for a moment, and the image of Xia Yueke's lively big eyes looking at him involuntarily emerged in his mind.
With a thought, Qian Jingyao's mouth corners slightly raised, and a gentle smile flashed in his eyes.
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