Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Just as Bai Qingqing was feeling baffled, she saw Curtisâs head suddenly fall limp on the ground. The entire snake body too, abruptly collapsed on the ground, stirring up sand into the air.
Bai Qingqing subconsciously slowed down her pace from a sprint to a slow walk.
After a long while did she manage to let out a murmur, âCurtis?â
Is Curtis dead? Why is he lying there and not moving an inch?
Bai Qingqing absent-mindedly blocked out everything around, unable to sense the scorching sun above her head nor the scalding heat under her feet nor the piercing sunlight... in her eyes, there was only that giant snake lying stationary.
She mechanically moved both legs as she edged closer to the snake, with disbelief and refusal to accept it in her heart. However, tears flowed down from her eyes uncontrollably.
Sensing something was amiss, Parker turned around and woke up Winston, before chasing after them. On the way, he hauled up Bai Qingqing and brought her to Curtisâs side.
Bai Qingqing dazedly stared at the snakeâs head at her feet, her body not moving at all while the tears blurred her eyes.
She didnât even dare to check. She only hoped that in her watery vision, the snake beastman could get up on his own.
Parker glanced at her. It was no big deal to him initially, for if Curtis were dead, he would have one less rival in love. But seeing Bai Qingqing in such great sorrow, his heartache far exceeded his jealousy, and he, too, hoped that Curtis would be fine.
He ran to Curtisâs head and listened, then transformed into a human and said urgently, âQingqing, donât cry. Heâs not dead.â
Immediately, Bai Qingqingâs eyes lit up, and she crouched down and placed a finger under Curtisâs nose.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Indeed, a chilly air current was emitted from within. Bai Qingqingâs tense heart suddenly relaxed, and her body turned limp, making her fall sitting on the ground. She wiped her eyes with the back of her hands and ultimately wasnât able to resist sobbing out loud.
Parker licked Bai Qingqingâs face and, tasting the salty taste of tears, felt yet more intense heartache.
âStop crying. Iâll drag him back. Curtis is so scared of heat. Surely you donât wish for him to continue staying under the sun?â
Bai Qingqing got to her feet right away and urged, âHurry, letâs go back now.â
Parker caressed the top of her head with an aching heart. He then circled his arms around the snake beastman as he dragged him back with difficulty, making a long trail on the sand as they moved.
On the way back, Bai Qingqing finally felt the scorching heat of the sand under her feet, so she briskly ran towards the grotto.
Although it was strenuous for Parker, he wasnât any slower than Bai Qingqing, and the duo ended up reaching the grotto at the same time.
Having taken a short nap, Winstonâs eyes were much more normal now. He merely cast a glance at Curtis and determined in a resolute tone, âAlthough there are no injuries on his body, heâs still unconscious. He must be poisoned.â
Bai Qingqingâs tears, which had finally stopped flowing, fell down her cheeks once more. She grabbed Winstonâs hand and asked as she stared at him with teary eyes, âYouâve been poisoned before, so you should understand Curtisâs condition. Will he die?â
Winston fell silent for a moment, and his tightly creased brows didnât relax even slightly. Yet, his words were filled with hope.
âThankfully, Curtis is also a stripeless beast, making him of the same level as Saint Zachary, so he still has a chance of survival. If it were me or Parker, we would surely have died.â
Bai Qingqing returned to Curtisâs side once more, rubbing her face against the chilly and dry cracked skin on his head as she said, âYou wanted a female baby so badly. You mustnât die before you see the birth of our female baby.â
As she spoke, she could feel the dry and withered state of Curtisâs skin. She raised her head and looked at Parker and Curtis. âMove him to the lake and soak him in it. Heâll feel better.â
Parker and Winston were also incredibly thirsty. With one carrying the child and Bai Qingqing, while the other dragged Winston, the family of five headed to the lake.