It hadnât been long before the sound of scales rubbing against the floor rang out from inside the cave.
Bai Qingqing beamed and walked in.
âLittle snake!â
âSsssââ
A snake that wasnât very big appeared from the darkness, gradually standing up and turning into a young man with a long and slender figure.
âMommy.â
Bai Qingqing rocked Anâan and said, âIâve told you many times that when you change to your human form, you have to wear an animal skin skirt. Quickly go and put it on.â
âEn.â The little snake was about to turn when he suddenly paused in his footsteps, turned back, and put his head close to Bai Qingqingâs body.
âSsssââ
Bai Qingqing moved away. âWhatâs the matter?â
âYou smell so niceââ The little snakeâs voice sounded a little stupid, and his red lips flicked out a long and slender tongue, touching Bai Qingqingâs arm.
His tongue shrank back into his mouth, and the little snakeâs expression turned into an intoxicated one like that of a drug addict.
Bai Qingqing was stunned. Was even the little snake able to smell the change to her body scent?
Bai Qingqing slapped the little snakeâs head and chided. âQuickly go put on your clothing!â
The little snake swung his head hard and stood up straight, then turned and ran off with a swoosh.
Bai Qingqing assessed the caveâs environment meanwhile. It looked shabby as if no one stayed here. Her heart ached for him.
Placing Anâan down on the grass pile, Bai Qingqing tied her hair back and started to tidy up the cave.
After quite a while, the little snake came out with his animal skin skirt on.
âWhy did it take you so long to put on your clothes?â Bai Qingqing looked at the little snake strangely.
The little snake grabbed onto his smooth red hair that hung down his shoulders, saying, âIâm not too good at it.â
Bai Qingqing smiled and said, âMommy can accompany you for a little longer today. Is there anything you want to eat? Why donât you go look for a nest of bird eggs and Iâll make steamed eggs for you?â
Snake beastmen rarely liked cooked food, but the little snake had eaten steamed egg when he was young. In his memories, it was an amazing delicacy. A large amount of saliva was instantly secreted in the little snakeâs mouth.
Gulping, he said, âIâll go out and play with mommy.â
âAlright.â
Bai Qingqing gave it some thought and agreed. With her trip to the desert, she had no idea when sheâd be able to see the little snake again. She should spend more time with him if she could.
The little snake was overjoyed and quickly picked Anâan up, putting on the vest that was used to carry her.
Anâan didnât even look up when she landed in a pair of unfamiliar arms. She continued chewing on her piece of wood.
The two of them left the cave. The little snake carried Anâan on his back and led the way. Bai Qingqing said, âLittle snake, walk slower. My feet hurt.â
The little snake instantly turned back to look at her, his gaze landing on Bai Qingqingâs fair and tender feet. He then turned back and squatted down in front of her. âIâll carry you on my back.â
When Bai Qingqing saw that the little snake wanted to carry her on his back despite his small figure, she found it amusing.
âWhere are you thinking of bringing me? Letâs just find a clean and cooling piece of grassland. Thereâs no need for you to carry me.â
The little snake said, âThe beastmen in the village will kill me if they find me. I donât dare to let others notice me. Letâs go outside the village.â
Bai Qingqing was stunned and hesitated. âItâs very dangerous outside the village.â
The little snake immediately said, âItâll be fine. Iâll be very careful and not let wild beasts come close. Even if they come, I can defeat them!â
Bai Qingqing understood that males of his age were very complacent as they had just obtained stronger abilities. Therefore, she shouldnât believe the little snake. However, she still agreed.
âThen, you must protect Mommy well.â
Bai Qingqing smiled. She still had her matesâ protection, there was no way that her life would be in danger.
âEn!â
The little snake beamed.