Chapter 40 - Signal for Help (1/2)

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Although Bai Qingqing had thoughts of killing herself, she didn’t want to die this way. She said to the sheep beastman, “I caught a cold because I wore wet clothes to sleep. But I don’t have other clothes. Do you have clothes you no longer want?”

The old sheep beastman’s small eyes glared at Cortis and he bellowed. “You let the female sleep in wet clothes? Do you wish for her to die faster?”

Bai Qingqing was speechless.

I… really am fine.

Cortis had a confused look in his eyes as he made a mental note: Can’t let females wear wet clothes to sleep.

“What else do you want, little female? Feel free to ask. If I can help you, I’ll certainly do so,” the old sheep beastman said to Bai Qingqing in a regretful tone.

Delighted, Bai Qingqing asked, “Thank you. Can you give me some medicinal herbs?”

“Sure.” The old sheep beastman nodded his head in understanding. This little female roamed in the forests with the snake beastman and was bound to fall sick every so often. She should indeed bring some herbs along with her.

He went out and plucked several large tree leaves and used them to wrap the chill-dispelling yellow root and round garlic, which could be used to repel bugs and stop itching. Then, he motioned for Bai Qingqing to come over. “See what else you need.”

The old sheep beastman merely said this as an excuse to call the female over—what did a female know about medicinal herbs? But to his surprise, this little female really looked carefully at each and every one of his herbs.

After taking a proper look, Bai Qingqing realized that the level of medical care here was clearly lower than that of Camel Hump Valley. The types of medicinal herbs were few, and the only kind that could be used as seasoning was the dried chili.

Bai Qingqing pointed at the dried chilies and said, “I also want this.”

“Red spikes generate heat and have a strong medicinal effect. It’s generally used on males. Do be careful with it and don’t touch it with your hands directly.” The old sheep beastman then grabbed a few dried chilies and wrapped them up, thinking to himself that the female might actually have use for them if one day she caught a more severe cold.

Bai Qingqing replied smilingly, “I know.”

He’s exaggerating things! I’ve been eating chili for sixteen years. It was a common affair for me to feel the spicy sensation on my hands when I helped my mom cut it.

With their backs facing Cortis, when the old sheep beastman handed those stuff to Bai Qingqing, he suddenly patted the back of Bai Qingqing’s hand in a reassuring manner.

“?” Bai Qingqing raised her head, looked towards the old sheep beastman, and saw him mouth the words “don’t be scared.”