Chapter 224 There is good news
Outside the thick stone wall, every breath of the mutant beast sounded like rolling thunder, and the fishy smell seeped in from the cracks in the stone, irritating Bai Wanwan's nasal cavity and causing pain.

The stone wall trembled slightly in the shadows, and fine gravel fell down.

Bai Wanwan looked at the thin barrier in front of her, knowing that it might not even be able to withstand a single claw attack from the monster.

The mutant beast's footsteps were sometimes far away and sometimes near, and every time it got closer, Bai Wanwan's hair stood on end.

Time passed slowly in agony.

Jin Yi's arms tightened like an iron hoop, and the backs of both men were already soaked with cold sweat.

At this moment, they were like ants hanging on a spider's thread, and even breathing became a luxury.

When the disgusting stench reached its peak, the shadows outside the cave finally slowly receded.

But the two of them still stood there like frozen sculptures until they were sure that the heavy footsteps had completely disappeared into the depths of the forest.

"Are they gone?" Bai Wanwan found her voice again.

"It's time to go." Jin Yi quickly pulled his arm back and subconsciously clenched his knuckles.

Bai Wanwan's feet were almost numb from standing. She relaxed and immediately slid down to sit down, holding onto the wall.

Because of this incident, both of them were in a heavy mood and were in no mood to talk.

They sat on each side of the narrow cave.

She didn't know how she managed to get through the more than ten hours. Bai Wanwan only knew that when she looked outside again, the light coming through the cracks in the stones was getting dimmer and dimmer.

Bai Wanwan didn't dare take out the prey again, as the smell of blood would attract the mutant beast back, so she only took out dried meat.

"Just make do with it for the next two days and eat dried meat to avoid attracting mutant beasts."

"it is good."

In this case, it’s good enough to have something to eat, so why be picky?

He reached out to take it, leaned against the stone wall and began to eat.

Bai Wanwan chewed the dried meat mechanically. The dry and hard fibers scraped across her throat, but she could not taste anything.

The two finished their dinner in silence. Bai Wanwan took out a piece of animal skin from the system space and spread it under herself.

He took out another piece and handed it to Jin Yi, "Spread it out so you can sleep more comfortably."

Jin Yi wasn't that particular, but since the female had already handed it to him, he took it anyway. "Go to bed early. I'll keep an eye on you at night. Don't worry."

Bai Wanwan didn't know that she had a fever last night. After a frightening day today, she was indeed a little tired.

But in this environment, she couldn't relax and fall asleep quickly.

She curled up in the animal skin, the coldness of the stone ground penetrated into her bones through the skin, and she involuntarily turned towards Jin Yi.

The male's figure was like a solid barrier, keeping a perfect distance from her.

Perhaps it was because Bai Wanwan was awake tonight, there was an awkwardness in the silence that could not be ignored.

She simply spoke to break the silence.

"Does this kind of beast tide happen often?"

"Not often. It's only happened twice in my memory." Jin Yi fell into memories. The last time was six years ago, and that beast tide was very short, lasting only three days.

Bai Wanwan continued to ask, "How long does the beast tide usually last?"

Jin Yi stared at the ceiling of the cave and said calmly, "It depends. I heard his father say that when he was young, the longest he lasted was a month."

a month...

How many days has it been?

If she really had to be trapped in this small place for more than 20 days, she would probably go crazy before the beast tide receded.

Forget it...one day at a time.

Sleepiness washed over her like a tide, and her voice gradually became unclear: "You orcs... it's really not easy to survive..."

Ok?
Jin Yi turned to look at her and heard the female mutter a few words. Gradually, the unfinished mumbling turned into even breathing.

That night, Bai Wanwan fell asleep after eating and drinking her fill. When she woke up the next day, she was obviously much more energetic than the day before.

The body no longer feels sore and weak.

She lifted the animal skin and sat up, breathing lightly to drive away the sleepiness, and raised her eyes to see the male standing at the entrance of the cave like a stone sculpture.

"Is there anything going on outside?" "No, it's very quiet."

"The beast tide has receded?"

Bai Wanwan's sleepiness disappeared instantly. She quickly stood up from the animal hide and walked to Jin Yi in two or three steps. "Let me see..."

She lay on her stomach against the stone wall and looked out through the largest crack.

The forest was extremely quiet, without even the most common bird calls.

After observing for a while, she heard Jin Yi say beside her: "I've been watching since I got up this morning, and there haven't been any wild animals outside."

"You mean the beast tide has receded?"

"Not necessarily, but this forest should be safe for the time being."

After Jin Yi finished speaking, he made a decision, "For a while, you stay in the cave and don't go out. I'll go outside to check the situation."

Bai Wanwan knew that she was now a burden, so she had to stay in the cave honestly so that Jin Yi would be safer when he went out.

So she had no objection and immediately nodded in agreement, "Okay, go quickly and come back soon, I'll wait for you."

After Jin Yi finished talking to her, he didn't even bother to eat and directly pushed down the stone wall.

After he quickly got out, he took the trouble to pile the stones up again.

Watching Bai Wanwan's figure gradually disappear behind the stone wall, he hesitated for a moment before adding, "Don't be afraid, I'm nearby and will be back soon."

If it were any other female, she might have been frightened and cried, and might not even have let him leave.

But Bai Wanwan cooperated with him very well from beginning to end. She was really different from other females.

The thought flashed through his mind, and he didn't take it to heart. Jin Yi transformed into a golden lion and quickly slipped into the forest.

Bai Wanwan stayed close to the crevice, and only when Jin Yi's agile figure completely disappeared did she slowly exhale.

It is false to say that I am not afraid.

She and Jin Yi have no relationship, not even friends.

If he never returned, leaving her alone in the heart of the beast tide...

Any beast with teeth could easily tear her bones and eat her flesh.

Just imagining that scene made Bai Wanwan feel her scalp tingle.

"Will not……"

Bai Wanwan immediately shook her head and comforted herself that since he was willing to go deep into danger to find her, he would never abandon her.

But rational reasoning could not suppress the uneasiness surging in her heart, just like the roar of the beast outside the crevice, which sometimes came far and sometimes near, always tearing her nerves inadvertently.

Bai Wanwan began to pace back and forth in the cave, and her footsteps echoed in the narrow space.

One step, two steps... She counted her steps, as if she could measure the speed at which time passed.

After she paced back and forth dozens of times, a dazzling golden color suddenly caught her eye.

Jin Yi!

He is back!

She almost pounced in front of the crevice, watching the golden lion's agile figure breaking through the bushes.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the golden figure appeared outside the cave.

"Bai Wanwan, step back."

A familiar low voice came through the stone wall, and Bai Wanwan immediately took a few steps back.

With a few loud bangs, the rocks blocking the cave entrance fell down one after another.

In the flying dust, Jin Yi's tall outline gradually became clear.

He stood against the light, his outstretched palm still stained with fresh soil.

"Come out quickly." There was a rare urgency in his voice.

Bai Wanwan almost instinctively grasped the hand he extended.

After being pulled out of the cave by him, Bai Wanwan discovered that there was a smile on Jin Yi's lips, and his golden eyes were shining in the sunlight.

"There's good news." The fatigue between his brows could not hide the brilliance in his eyes.


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