Chapter 69: Chapter Seventy: Snake Shed

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunshine fell on this golden-yellow continent, Zhang Fan and Ba Ke Er also got up and had breakfast; just as Zhang Fan and his wife had just finished eating, Fei Er pulled Mo De over to find Zhang Fan.

After packing up, Zhang Fan and Ba Ke Er went out together with Fei Er and his wife. Since Mo De had heard that a few more distant tribes would also be coming to take part in the Tiger Tribe's gathering, though he didn't yet know which ones, the curious Fei Er ran over to find Zhang Fan, hoping he would accompany him to see what was happening at the gathering. Perhaps something new would show up.

With curiosity in their hearts, the four of them hurried together to the place of the tribal gathering.

Upon arrival, the four saw several more stalls packed with people. Seeing the crowds, Zhang Fan and Fei Er's already curious hearts were further stirred. Unable to hold back, they began to push toward the stall with the most people. Ba Ke Er and Mo De, seeing their loved ones straining to get inside to look, also couldn't stay put. They hurried after them, using their bodies to clear a path for the two females.

Seeing how considerate their own beastmen were, Zhang Fan and Fei Er couldn't help smiling happily at them, then took their hands and walked forward, feeling warm and sweet inside. After pushing through the crowd, they saw that the stall was actually selling snake sheds. As soon as Zhang Fan saw the snake shed, he instinctively grabbed Ba Ke Er's hand tightly, his legs went weak, his face turned pale, and his whole body seemed to lean onto Ba Ke Er. Indeed! Zhang Fan is terrified of snakes—and extremely so!

Ba Ke Er saw Zhang Fan suddenly leaning into his arms and immediately understood—his own Fan Fan also had things he feared. Unable to hold back, he felt pity and said softly to Zhang Fan, 'All right, don't be afraid, Fan Fan—I'm here! I'll protect you. Besides, these snake sheds aren't ordinary snake sheds; they're from the snake tribe beastmen. They're a rare medicinal herb that can cure many ailments.'

Hearing Ba Ke Er's explanation made Zhang Fan tremble with fear even more. 'Good heavens,' he exclaimed, 'you said these are all snake tribe beastmen's sheds—does that mean the ones selling them are all snake tribe beastmen?'

'Of course!' Fei Er, standing beside Zhang Fan, interjected.

Zhang Fan watched Fei Er, who was then holding a piece of snake shed and rubbing it excitedly over his face, swallowed hard with difficulty, and silently admired him. Fei Er hadn't realized that Zhang Fan feared snakes—even feared snake sheds—and seeing Zhang Fan continually staring at the shed in his hand, he assumed Zhang Fan also liked it. Somewhat reluctantly, he handed the snake shed to Zhang Fan and said:

'Fan Fan, don't you think this piece of snake shed looks especially nice? I already had Mo De buy it for you. If you want it, I can give it to you.'

When Zhang Fan saw the snake shed placed before him, goosebumps rose all over his body. He hurriedly said, 'No, Fei Er, I don't want this piece of snake shed—I'm just afraid of snakes. Seeing you holding a piece of snake shed and being so happy, I really admire you! Since you like this shed so much, just keep it for yourself—just don't let me see it.'

Only then did Fei Er realize that Zhang Fan was afraid of snakes.

'Fan Fan, don't be afraid—snake tribe beastmen are just like ordinary beastmen, very friendly toward females!'

'Ah, Fei Er, I actually know all that, but I really am afraid of snakes. Just the thought of having something snake-related near me makes my body go weak and gives me goosebumps.'

Upon hearing Zhang Fan's words, Fei Er finally grasped just how afraid Zhang Fan was of snakes! He quickly handed the snake shed in his hand to Mo De to put away, then said to Zhang Fan:

'Ah? That serious! Then let's hurry out and go elsewhere to stroll.' Having said that, he pulled Zhang Fan toward the outside of the crowd.