Dad, Help! (Second Release)

What Tao Qiu didn't know was that that very night, Black Rabbit ran back to the spot and found that Radish Head was gone. He threw another tantrum, and all the low-level mutated monsters nearby trembled in fear.

Who provoked this person again? How many times have they lost their temper lately?

The next few days were too hot, and Tao Qiu was too lazy to go out on patrol. Anyway, she didn't have much of an appetite, so it didn't matter if she didn't eat meat.

He spends his days taking baths and relaxing in the cool air with the kids, and his evenings watching TV dramas together. Aside from being a bit bored, there's nothing wrong with that.

He had no idea that Black Rabbit was waiting for him, so when he went out again four days later and came to the edge of the territory, he was caught off guard and met those resentful eyes again.

Tao Qiu: "..."

What's wrong now?

Helpless, he stepped forward and asked, "Chirp chirp?"

--What's wrong?

Black Rabbit demanded, "Roar?"

--Why haven't you come out these past few days?

"Chirp, chirp."

--It's too hot, I'm escaping the heat in a cave.

"Roar?"

--That day? Those remaining Stinky Ground Fruit? Did you take them?

"Chirp."

--yes.

Black Rabbit was silent for a moment before finally saying, "Roar?"

--Stinky Ground Fruit? You? Do you have any more? I'll trade you a few.

Tao Qiu said, "Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp."

--The Stinky Ground Fruit and black pear were both found in your territory. If you just want to try them occasionally, you don't need to exchange them; I'll give them to you directly.

Crops have no effect on the Black Rabbit, so they're not a necessity for him. He probably just likes them because they taste good and wants to eat some to satisfy his craving.

The radishes and black pears were Black Rabbit's initial investment. A few radishes were a small amount for Tao Qiu, and giving them to Black Rabbit for free was acceptable.

Black Rabbit glared. "Roar?"

--The Green Python and the Red Fox both traded goods, so why can't I?

Tao Qiu: "?"

Immediately afterwards, Black Rabbit made another startling statement.

--The Green Python Red Fox are trading prey with you, so you shouldn't be short of prey. How about I take care of your babies? Don't underestimate me, I'm really good at taking care of babies. I've taken care of many of the baby rabbits my rabbit parents had before.

Tao Qiu:"!!!"

He tried to remain calm. "Chirp, chirp?"

--You? What nonsense are you talking about? Me? Where did this brat come from?

Black Rabbit looked at him with disdain and contempt. "Roar."

--Stop pretending, I already knew you had a baby.

Tao Qiu still wouldn't admit it. "Chirp chirp."

--You? Want to trade me Stinky Ground Fruit? You don't need to make up such nonsense.

This time it was Black Rabbit's turn to watch? The Snow Bird panicked and ran away.

He explained everything to Tao Qiu in detail.

First of all, if the Green Python was only trying to trade fruit for her baby Little Snake, why didn't she just trade and leave like the Fox Clan? Why did she bring the Little Snake to your valley several times and stay for so long? The Fox Clan also trades fruit for their cubs, but they don't do this. The Little Snake were probably there to play with your bird chicks, weren't they?

--Secondly, you used to live a very rough life, never picking and choosing your prey, but since last year you have consciously started to choose tender prey, because your cubs prefer and are better suited to eating that kind of meat.

--Finally, I found a few very small feathers twice in the place where you often hunt. They were from you and had your scent on them, but mainly the scent of another bird.

--If it were bird prey that you caught and ate, the scent wouldn't be so clean, nor would it be mixed with so much of your scent. And you know, right, that there's a difference between the scent of an adult mutated monster and its cub.

Black Rabbit grew more and more confident as he spoke, and after finishing, he looked smugly at Tao Qiu and said, "Roar."

--See? I wasn't wrong, was I?

Chapter 56 (Second Update) Dad, help!

Tao Qiu didn't respond to whether Black Rabbit was right or wrong, but instead looked at him with a complicated expression. "Chirp, chirp?"

--You know so much about me, don't you? Are you spying on me every day?

Tao Qiu was a little afraid that Black Rabbit had already discovered his ability to transform into human form, as well as his relationship with Lou Yu.

The former is fine, but the latter is a bit troublesome.

Black Rabbit exclaimed in shock, "Roar!"

--What's your focus? And don't worry, I don't peek at you every day, I don't know how many times you poop each day!

Tao Qiu was still a little uneasy, and his suspicious gaze angered Black Rabbit.

And so, the poor ground suffered another devastating blow.

The Black Rabbit roared.

"Your territory is so vast, I basically only wander around the edges, how could I possibly see much? The reason I know about your dealings with the Green Python, the Fox Clan, and humans is because you don't hide your interactions at all; if you just pay a little attention, you can see everything."

--If I were constantly spying on you, and even trespassed on your territory, would I have gone unnoticed for so long that you were planting those Stinky Ground Fruits?

--As for the fact that you have a child, I also deduced that after finding the feather, combined with various previous details.

--I, Black Rabbit, am a woman of my word. If I didn't do it, I didn't do it. You can't accuse me like that!

Tao Qiu's ears were practically deafened by his shouting, so she quickly replied, "Chirp, chirp, chirp."

--I'm sorry, huh? I misunderstood you. Please stop yelling at me.

Black Rabbit's eyes turned even redder with anger.

"Roar."

--You still had a chance to refuse me, but you wronged me. As compensation, you have to agree to let me take care of your cubs in exchange for the Stinky Ground Fruit.

Since Black Rabbit is certain he has a child and has provided compelling evidence, there's no point in Tao Qiu denying it anymore.

But.

Tao Qiu said, "Chirp, chirp."

--My child is very well-behaved and doesn't need you to take care of him.

Black Rabbit's eyes widened. "Roar!"

--You say you don't need it, so you don't need it? How will you know if you don't try? I'll bring you half a month's supply first. If you're not satisfied, you can refuse to give me the Stinky Ground Fruit, and I'll find another way to exchange it with you later.

Tao Qiu thought to herself, "If I take you back, and you see me and the baby birds in human form, wouldn't that expose another one of my secrets?"

"Chirp, chirp, chirp?"

--Really? No need, I can bring them myself. How about I give you all the Stinky Ground Fruit for free from now on?

Black Rabbit: "Roar!"

--You look down on me? I said I want to change, so it's fine? I want to change, I won't accept your charity.

Tao Qiu had a terrible headache. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Chirp, chirp?"

--Can you give me a few days to think about it?

"Roar!"

--Okay? I'll give you three days.

Tao Qiu said, "Chirp chirp."

--I'll bring you some Stinky Ground Fruit later.

Tao Qiu thought she should hide for a few days, perhaps until Black Rabbit calmed down and realized that eating crops for free was neither time-consuming nor laborious, and then he wouldn't think about taking care of his child anymore.

"Roar."

--I don't want to, unless you agree to my request in three days.

Tao Qiu sighed and flew away.

For the next two days, every time Tao Qiu went out, he would see Black Rabbit loitering near his territory. After seeing him, Black Rabbit would not ask him what he had decided, but would just stare at him with its red eyes, like a vengeful ghost.

On the third day, Tao Qiu hesitated to go out, Black Rabbit still wouldn't give up, and how he should respond.

Seeing that Tao Qiu looked worried and couldn't even eat the delicious meat, the children thought he was unwell and quickly ran over to ask him what was wrong.

Tao Qiu covered her face. "I'm not sick, but I've run into a little trouble."

Since it concerned the children, Tao Qiu didn't hide anything and told them everything that had happened these past few days and what Black Rabbit was planning.

Upon hearing this, Second Cub's cheeks puffed up with anger. "Bad rabbit! Hit me? Hit me?!"

The Eldest Cub seemed to be deep in thought, then turned and exchanged a glance with the Third Cub; they both understood what the other was thinking.

The Eldest Cub said, "Dad, don't worry, we'll let him go, he won't dare come again!"

Tao Qiu asked curiously, "What do you plan to do?"

The Third Cub transformed back into bird form, and Chirp chirped out the method he had come up with.

--He only guessed that his father had children, but he didn't know how many, let alone that we could transform into human form. Since he wanted to come so much, let him come. My older brother and sister are hiding in the cave. I'll go see him, and after I've made a huge scene, he'll get annoyed and leave on his own.

Tao Qiu thought this was a good idea.

"Oh my god, how come my babies are all so smart!" Tao Qiu hugged them and showered them with kisses.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Yuanyuan. Do whatever you want, Daddy will be there to protect you."

The Second Cub Eldest Cub together, "Go, little sister!"

The Third Cub proudly puffed out their chests. "Chirp chirp!"

--Mission accomplished!

Now Tao Qiu can finally go out without worry.

As expected, Black Rabbit was still waiting for Tao Qiu.

Tao Qiu over and landed, first launching into a threatening attack.

--I've thought it over. You can give it a try, but I have to tell you in advance that my son has a very bad temper and might bully you. If you can't handle it, leave early and don't hurt him.

Black Rabbit roared.

--I understand. You just need to keep an eye on things. If I don't do well, I'll be fired.

"Chirp, chirp."

--Okay, then follow me.

Tao Qiu carried his prey and returned to the valley with the Black Rabbit.

Just as they entered the valley, a pebble hit the Black Rabbit on the head.

His hair was thick, so the pebble was nothing to him, but it still drew his attention.

He saw a small white Xiao Xue glaring angrily at him from mid-air, and it immediately bristled when it saw him looking over.

"Chirp! Chirp!"

--Don't come into my house! Get out! Get out!