mtl008 Chapter 202 Red Crane Transformation
Chapter 202 Red Crane Transformation
Chapter 202 Red Crane Transformation
Chu Xinyao leaned back in the large wicker chair in the room, the sunlight shining perfectly on her. Snake Xiaoba and Snake Shilu sat on her lap, the two little ones a bit restless. Chu Xinyao held Snake Xiaoba in her right arm and had to reach out every now and then to pull the restless Snake Xiaoba and Snake Shilu back to their seats.
Beside her, She Yi clung tightly to her arm, his little head resting on it. Chu Xinyao tilted her head slightly and could see the top of She Yi's head. She couldn't help but gently rub it, a tender smile appearing on her lips.
A group of little kids formed a small circle around Chu Xinyao, their faces beaming with smiles, their eyes fixed on her. Chu Xinyao smiled and used her free left hand to touch each of their little faces.
The flying flamingo chicks were the most clever, having already found the best spots. Some perched on Chu Xinyao's head, their light bodies swaying slightly with her movements, occasionally flapping their little wings to push their brothers and sisters off. However, most of them crowded onto Chu Xinyao's shoulders, and only a few, as a second choice, settled for her arms when there was no more room on her shoulders.
Chu Xinyao felt fortunate that these flamingo chicks were all light in weight; otherwise, ten heavy flamingo chicks would have crushed her.
"Hey, all of you come in." Chu Xinyao called out to the four white tiger cubs near the gate. They were crawling around there, and Chu Xinyao was terrified. There was only a simple railing on the platform outside, which was not enough to stop them. She was afraid that if she wasn't careful, one of them would climb out and fall off.
Just then, Crane Feather stopped on the platform, holding the fish tank, and folded its wings. This was the last of its young.
Before he even reached the door, he heard Chu Xinyao's worried words. He bent down and scooped up the four white tiger cubs that were blocked by the threshold.
The white tiger cub, still restless in He Yu's arms, struggled and let out dissatisfied, childish growls. Its fluffy little head kept shaking, as if protesting that He Yu had interrupted their actions of attracting Chu Xinyao's attention.
He Yu understood what the little guys were saying with their "oohs". He smiled helplessly and put them in Chu Xinyao's arms. In the midst of Chu Xinyao's flustered movements, a flock of red crane feathers was startled.
"Xin'er, you have to keep a close eye on them, these little guys are really full of energy."
Chu Xinyao took the white tiger cubs. These creatures were much heavier than the flamingo cubs, but their soft fur made her want to give them a good rub.
The flamingo cubs took flight, but returned to their nests when Chu Xinyao stroked the white tiger cubs.
He Jiu Jiu stood on Chu Xin Yao's shoulder, gently pecking at her earlobe with her pointed little mouth, tickling her and making Chu Xin Yao laugh out loud.
Sensing Chu Xinyao's joy, the white tiger cubs quieted down, their watery eyes curiously looking around.
Seeing this, She Yi got up and walked to He Yu's side with his short legs. His tender little face was full of seriousness. He raised his little head and took the fish tank from He Yu's hands.
"Xiao Yi, are you sure you can do it?" He Yu asked, looking at the small figure with some concern.
The fish tank now is much larger than the one from three years ago. Even the baby ichthyosaurs have grown a lot and are much heavier.
"I can do it. I used to carry it on the way here." This fish tank is so heavy that even She Yi, who is incredibly strong, wouldn't be able to lift it.
"Yu, aren't Hu Xiao and Yu Zijing coming up?" Chu Xinyao carefully turned to look at He Yu and asked.
"Hmm, there are two unfamiliar beastmen in the vehicle, which isn't very convenient." He Yu had only descended in beast form to retrieve the cub and then flew back, so he hadn't actually seen Hai Yan and Hai Yu. He had only smelled an unfamiliar, extremely strong ocean scent. He frowned, seemingly deep in thought.
"A strange orc?" Chu Xinyao's hands remained still, but she was puzzled.
Why would a strange beastman follow Hu Xiao and Yu Zijing back with the cubs at this time? A look of worry appeared on her face, and she couldn't help but hug the cubs in her arms even tighter.
"Mermaids?" she guessed uncertainly.
He Yu shook his head and said, "No, although it has a strong ocean scent, I am still very familiar with the scent of merfolk. It's not a merfolk."
Aren't they merfolk either?
Chu Xinyao's doubts deepened. What kind of beastman was that? And why did it come along?
Various guesses and ideas floated through her mind, but she could never find a definite answer.
"Alright, don't worry. Hu Xiao just told me that he came here to take you back." He Yu took out a few of Chu Xinyao's usual clothes from the inner room.
"Can we go back now?" A look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he even seemed a little incredulous.
"Yes, it should be. He mentioned it in his previous letter, saying that there aren't as many powerful outsiders in the tribe now. And Mo has already arranged guards to protect you and the cubs." After packing the clothes, He Yu went to prepare some dry rations.
Hearing this, Chu Xinyao felt a weight lifted from her heart. Thank goodness, she could finally go back. Looking at the adorable cubs around her, her heart was filled with warmth and happiness.
He Yu stood at the door, his gaze tenderly fixed on Chu Xinyao, who was surrounded by the cubs. A happy smile graced her face, and seeing this, he couldn't help but smile as well, before continuing to prepare the supplies needed for the journey.
Just then, He Yi's voice came: "Mommy, Er Er and I seem to have a fever, chirp."
The object in her hand fell to the ground with a "thud," and He Yu said in a somewhat shrill voice, "He Yi, what did you just say?"
His voice was filled with panic, which startled Chu Xinyao and the cubs on her body.
The snake suddenly looked up, its eyes filled with confusion.
Snake Xiao Ba, who wasn't sitting properly, almost fell off.
"Yu, what's wrong with you?"
He Yu ignored her, quickly walked to her side, and reached out to grab He Yi and He Er Er, who were standing on her head. He held He Er Er in his arms, his right hand feeling the warmth of He Yi's body.
His brows were furrowed, and he seemed somewhat uneasy. Seeing this, Chu Xinyao became even more puzzled. She carefully put all the cubs down, stood up, and asked with concern, "Yu, what's wrong?"
He Yu raised his head, looked at Chu Xinyao, and said in a low voice, "He Yi and He Er Er seem to have a fever. They should be about to transform into human form."
"Transformation?" Having experienced the transformation of the black snake cubs twice, Chu Xinyao immediately felt relieved upon hearing this.
"Don't worry, you stay here and watch over things. I'll go see the priest to prepare the potion." After saying that, she turned to the eldest snake, Sheyi, and She'er and said, "Sheyi, She'er, you are the eldest. Can you help Mommy look after your younger siblings? Can you take them to that room to play?" She pointed to a room inside, a large room that could easily accommodate them.
"Okay!" the two children said in unison.
"So good!"