Chapter 123 - The Arrival of the Rainy Season (2/2)

Bai Qingqing couldn’t think of any way to preserve the meat, and curing it with salt would be too wasteful. She could only agree with Parker’s idea.

1The rainy season arrived without a warning. That afternoon, the sky suddenly turned dark the moment the temperature dropped. The wind then blew fiercely, causing the air to be full of sand particles. The insects in the air suddenly vanished, and the air pressure was so low that it was difficult to breathe.

Parker and Cortis moved the firewood and grass they had left to dry in the sun into the house. As soon as they were done, there was a loud crack of thunder and rain poured from the sky.

Surprise could be seen in Bai Qingqing’s eyes as she crawled up to the window and looked outside. “What a big downpour!”

She had never seen such heavy rain before. It wasn’t much of a stretch to say that it was raining cats and dogs.

Cortis built his nest next to Parker’s, which was the smaller one. He then said to Bai Qingqing, “Come and sleep here.”

Parker immediately said, “Qingqing’s sleeping with me.”

Feeling the atmosphere between the two grow dangerously explosive, Bai Qingqing stood firmly by the window and pretended to look at the scenery. “I’m not going to sleep. I want to look at the rain.”

The lightning and thunder outside caused light to flash across Bai Qingqing’s face.

“Pa!”

A sudden peal of thunder could be heard from not far away. Then, a tiger was illuminated by strong light. Its wet fur stuck to its skin, causing its bones to stick out. Its face was covered in scars, causing it to look ferocious and terrifying.

“Ah!” Bai Qingqing screamed and stepped backward.

The strong light flashed again. Its strong silhouette seemed to be broken up by the rain.

“Qingqing.”

Parker and Cortis rushed up to her at the same time, but Cortis eventually reached her first and hugged her.

“Don’t worry. I’m here.” Cortis lifted Bai Qingqing’s chin and kissed her face.