Chapter 270: Find a Cool Cave to Sleep In

"Yao, let me see that."

Yao quickly handed her the bottle that had been torn to shreds by the wolf. When she saw the mineral water bottle chewed up by the wolf, Nan Qinghuan's mind exploded.

This... She reached out and took it—she recognized this thing.

There really was someone like her here. This was left by that man called the Priest. What was he trying to do? She picked up the bottle and sniffed it. Sure enough, there was the smell of fresh blood on it. Clearly, the wolf's frenzy just now was no accident—someone had deliberately arranged it.

This person also knew animal behavior well.

Who had come here? Was this a clue left for her, wanting her to go find him? "Goddess, what's wrong? Do you know this strange thing?"

"I do. This must have been left by that man helping the Rongdi."

"Who exactly is that person? He knows everything the Goddess knows. I heard the Snake Tribe was destroyed too."

That was what Nan Qinghuan wanted to know as well. She squeezed the foul-smelling bottle and then looked at the dead wolf.

"Let's go. Back to the Tribe first."

Dusk was falling, and the bright moon hung high.

After Yao safely delivered her back to the Tribe and handed her over to Ying, he hurried back under the stars. Ying and Nan Qinghuan stood at the entrance of the Tribe, watching his towering figure disappear into the Forest.

This Yao, who walked through the forest all year round, could even go out at night. Nan Qinghuan found it strange. "Yao doesn't light a torch—can he see?"

Ying pulled her into his arms, doting on her. "Of course. He's the chief of the Wolf Tribe, so of course he can see. At night, it's just like daytime for him. Qinghuan, what's that in your hand?"

Nan Qinghuan handed the thing to him. "This is what Yao and I picked up in the Forest."

"The Forest?"

When Ying heard about what had happened there, he became very tense. He immediately crouched down and stroked her belly, as if worried that his cub might be in trouble.

"Are you alright?"

"Don't worry, I'm fine. Yao protected me the whole time. Ying, this was left by that man. We need to be careful these next few days."

Not knowing the other party's background was troublesome. But she also knew that the other party was aware of her existence and was using this method to lure her out. Did he want her to go find him? Ying was about to say something when Axi came running over in a hurry from not far away. Behind her were the lights of ten thousand homes, full of the atmosphere of daily life. The tribespeople were no longer savages; they had become the most primitive ancient people, living in the mountains.

"Ying, where did Dashan go? Why isn't he back yet?"

"Axi, don't run. Tell me slowly."

This girl was pregnant and still loved to bounce around. The habits of a savage were hard to change.

When Axi saw Nan Qinghuan, she grabbed her arm, as if she didn't care about the cub at all. "Qinghuan, Dashan still hasn't come back. I'm so scared."

She had just gotten pregnant and was timid and uncomfortable. Staying home alone, she was terrified.

Seeing Axi's fear, Nan Qinghuan quickly looked up at Ying. "Where did Dashan go? Why haven't I seen him?"

It was already dark, and Axi had come looking for her man all the way to her place.

Ying lowered his eyes but didn't intend to tell her about this matter. He just soothed Axi. "Axi, go back first. I sent Dashan to handle something. He won't be back until tomorrow. Go on."

"Ying, what did you send him to do?"

Axi was a bit worried, but when she saw Ying's gaze darken, she didn't dare ask anymore.

She wasn't Qinghuan. If she kept talking, Ying would get angry at her.

"Alright then, I won't ask."

Seeing how fierce he was, Axi didn't dare say more. She quickly looked at Nan Qinghuan. "Qinghuan, you went to Yao's place. What about Youchao Xuan and the others?"

"I left them there to handle some things. Don't be afraid. Dashan will be back soon. If you're scared..."

She thought for a moment. "How about you sleep with me tonight? Okay?"

This made Axi happy. She was afraid of being alone. Before, the tribe had slept together in the Cave with many people. Now that she was alone, she was scared.

"Really? Great, Qinghuan. Thank you. Then I'll..."

"No."

Ying's face was full of refusal. Absolutely not!

Nan Qinghuan looked at this man in confusion. "What's wrong?"

Ying was so angry that his cheeks puffed up, almost grinding his teeth as he looked at her. But remembering that this was his wife and he couldn't yell at her, he could only pitifully pull her arm with a hint of coaxing. After thinking for a long time, he squeezed out a sentence. "If she sleeps, then where do I sleep?"

"You?"

Nan Qinghuan was speechless. Why was this man so jealous? She quickly coaxed him gently. "Axi is a woman. Since Dashan isn't back, can't you sleep outside? Just for one night?"

Sleeping apart from Qinghuan—not even one night was acceptable.

Ying still refused.

"No. Axi, go sleep with A Mu."

Axi knew Ying wouldn't agree, so she said pitifully, "Qinghuan, I'll go find A Mu then. You two go back quickly. A Mu is waiting for you at home."

After Axi left, Nan Qinghuan was about to say, "Can you stop being so clingy?" But Ying suddenly reached out and hugged her, holding her tightly in his arms.

Nan Qinghuan was startled. "Hey, what are you doing?"

"From now on, don't let anyone else sleep with you. You can only sleep with me, understand?"

This man's jealousy was enough to scare even ghosts. Even though Axi was a woman, he was unhappy.

Nan Qinghuan had no choice but to agree, like a little cat. "Fine, I promise you. I won't ask Axi to sleep with me."

Hearing her compromise, Ying gently set her down. His rough, large hand rubbed her small face. He loved pinching her cheeks the most—soft and smooth.

He couldn't bear to let go.

Not seeing her for even a day made him miserable.

He grinned, revealing a mouthful of clean white teeth.

"This is my Qinghuan."

Ying gently kissed her forehead. The kiss was as sweet as vanilla. A breeze passed by, and the night forest released fresh oxygen. Nan Qinghuan breathed in the fresh air.

It was very pleasant and comfortable.

But... thinking of that drink bottle, her expression soured. That person must be trying to lure her out. Coincidentally, she also wanted to see who this was. So she wanted to convince Ying to let her go out and find out who this person was. Seizing the moment while Ying was happy, she quickly found an opportunity. "Ying, I want to talk to you about something. I..."

"Qinghuan, I'll take you somewhere. Let's talk there."

"Where?"

The mountain forest was pitch black. Ying summoned Xiao Bai and Da Bai, and these two Fireflies illuminated the path ahead, making it very bright.

Amid the thickets, Nan Qinghuan felt very at ease lying on this man's back. What she hadn't expected was that the place Ying carried her to this time was actually a cave.

"It's right here."

Ying gently set her down, then pointed inside. "There's a breeze inside. Follow me."

"Ying, what place is this?"

Were they sleeping in a cave tonight? "Follow me."

Ying seemed mysterious about it, so Nan Qinghuan had no choice but to go in with him. Once inside, it turned out to be a hidden paradise.

There was a natural little bridge over flowing water, and many blooming flowers. As soon as they entered, a refreshing fragrance wafted over.

Truly beautiful.

And walking in, it was very cool.

The weather outside was still scorching hot, but here it felt like autumn.

"Ying, why did you bring me here?"

"Comfortable? How about we sleep here tonight?"

Nan Qinghuan stared at him wide-eyed. So he'd found a place to cool off? The wind here blew very cool. The weather had still been sweltering these past few days; she hadn't been able to sleep from the heat the previous nights. Ying had noticed it all, and she hadn't expected him to find a cave.

Then Ying led her to a large rock, which had been carefully prepared.

Ying had prepared Tiger Skin and Fruit Wine, and also brought some food. It was just like camping. Afraid she'd be bitten by mosquitoes, he lit some Mugwort and applied mosquito-repellent potion on her.

He took care of her thoroughly.

Nan Qinghuan was very surprised. It was hard to imagine that he had prepared this place while carrying her on his back.

She didn't stand on ceremony either. She lay down, stretched out her limbs, and relaxed.

"Qinghuan, do you like it?"

The two lay on the Tiger Skin. Nan Qinghuan looked around. Water ripples cast colorful light on the cave ceiling, very beautiful.

"I like it. When did you find it?"

Ying hugged her. "Today, Ashu chased the Rongdi people here while tracking them. He said there was a comfortable breeze here, so I came to take a look."

This man was constantly looking for ways to make her more comfortable. It moved her deeply. She turned sideways to look at his face. "Thank you, Ying."

Ying just gave her a small kiss, his eyes full of smiles, his gaze filled entirely with her presence.

"You are my treasure. I won't let anyone take you away."

Mentioning this, the smile on Nan Qinghuan's face froze. Right, Ying still lacked confidence.

But why had he suddenly said that? Could it be that he sensed the person helping the Rongdi was someone she knew? Afraid this person would take her away? "Ying, that person helping the Rongdi might have gotten lost and wandered in here, just like me."

Hearing this, Ying had already thought of it and wasn't surprised. He nodded. "I know."

"You know?"

Ying looked down at her, reaching out to gently stroke her long hair. "I know. Didn't you say that yellow thing is called sulfur? This person knows how to use things you understand to harm my strongman. So he's not from here. I know all the people in the nearby tribes. None of them are as formidable as you."

He could be certain it was an outsider!

Nan Qinghuan lay beside him, listening to his breathing. She saw Ying staring wide-eyed at the cave ceiling. This man was really getting smarter and smarter.

He had actually guessed that the person wasn't from here, but had gotten lost and stumbled in, just like her.

"You're right. He's from our place."

Hearing this, Ying's breathing became a little rapid. The thing he feared was about to happen. So... a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes, and his words turned very cold. "No matter where he's from, if he hurts my strongman, he must die."