Chapter 49 - Snake and Eagle Locked in Battle (2/2)
Moore attacked the snake beastman with his sharp claws and finally broke free from the bite. He flew out in a sorry state, staggering until he eventually landed on a branch.
The domineering snake venom caused his head to feel giddy, and it was hard for him to stand upright. He then caught a glimpse of a bunch of yellow colors through his blurred vision.
“Howl!” The leopard beastmen had finally rushed back.
Cortis wrapped Bai Qingqing up with his tail and transformed his upper body into his human form. He then took her with him into the river.
The leopard beastmen in the water gave chase with all their might, but they could only watch as the snake beastman carried the female with him, getting further and further away from them. After the snake beastman made a turn, they completely lost track of him.
Night came again, and fire sparks rose somewhere in the forest.
Bai Qingqing curled her body as she stayed by the fire to get warm. She had felt very hot back in the village, but here, she always felt cold. It was as if it was a completely different season.
“Cortis.” Bai Qingqing called out softly.
Cortis looked at her and moved a little closer to the fire. The light illuminated his black and red tail, causing his skin to dry up and bringing him pain.
“Is that eagle alright?” Bai Qingqing asked, wrapping her arms around her legs even more tightly, feeling uneasy.
“He’ll die,” Cortis said very simply.
Bai Qingqing suddenly turned her head and looked at Cortis, asking, “Why? He was still fine earlier. He managed to fly off.”
Bai Qingqing’s countenance was very pale, and her eyes were feeling sore and heating up. She raised her head, forcing the tears back in.
Cortis patted Bai Qingqing’s head, thinking that females were really gentle and soft-hearted. This was something he couldn’t understand.
What was so strange about death? If there were no killings, how could they survive? Moreover, didn’t the female eat meat as well? Why would she still cry over the other party’s death?