The Cub Angrily Pecks the Thief

From the very point of view—whether or not to eat humans— Tao Qiu and Black Rabbit had vastly different attitudes towards humans. Therefore, their opinions on other minor issues would certainly differ as well.

The children disliked that human, so they wanted to find common ground by asking Black Rabbit and getting his answers.

However, the cubs' views on humans were similar to Tao Qiu's, so even if they disliked humans, their dislike was significantly different from Black Rabbit's.

Alas, in the end, they will have to rely on themselves to defeat that human!

Inside the car outside the valley, Tao Qiu and Lou Yu had already kissed and cuddled once.

Tao Qiu said his lips hurt from the kiss, Lou Yu held him and didn't dare touch his lips again, only lightly pecking at his chin and neck.

"I miss you," Lou Yu said.

Lou Yu's expression was truly pitiful. Tao Qiu felt a pang of tenderness and heartache, and stroked his head gently like she was soothing a puppy, saying softly, "I miss you too. Take out the photos to look at whenever you have time."

Lou Yu patted his chest and said, "I put the photo in my inner pocket, right here on my chest, and I carry it with me all the time."

"So well-behaved?" Tao Qiu pinched Lou Yu's earlobe, her eyes narrowed as she smiled. "Want to put something else in there?"

Lou Yu's eyes lit up. "What?"

Tao Qiu reached out and plucked a feather, about half the length of an index finger, into his palm. "Here, want it?"

Lou Yu didn't reach for it, but instead looked up at Tao Qiu expectantly, "I want it."

The feather Lou Yu found was too long to carry around, so this down feather completely made up for the previous one's shortcomings.

Tao Qiu said, "Then you're not allowed to throw a tantrum when it's time to go back to base later. Can you do that for me? I'll give it to you, okay?"

Tao Qiu is going to personally escort Lou Yu back to the base. What's there for him to make a fuss about? Actually, Tao Qiu was just teasing him when he said that.

"Okay, whatever Qiuqiu says."

The two lingered for a while longer before finally taking stock of the supplies Lou Yu had brought.

Tao Qiu asked Lou Yu to bring several sets of toiletries, bowls and spoons, a power bank, and a small desk lamp.

With nothing to do in the cave during winter, you'll definitely use your phone more often, so make sure you have plenty of power banks on hand.

The entrance to the cave is blocked by a bamboo door, which will affect the lighting. Although Snow Bird have night vision, they still prefer light. Having a lamp on will make them feel better.

Considering that Black Rabbit was still in the valley, Tao Qiu did not send the supplies back. Instead, he placed them in a secluded corner near the valley entrance, planning to bring them in after Black Rabbit left when he returned at night.

This time, Tao Qiu caught two prey for Lou Yu. One was smaller and was put in the car, while the other was larger and he was responsible for "airlifting" it over.

Winter is approaching, and in preparation for the cold, the prey are all fattening up, which is a boon for them.

As they approached the base's safe zone, it was almost evening. Tao Qiu thought, "After parking, I can spend some time with Lou Yu before heading back, since it will take a while for Lou Yu to notify the people inside to come and pick up the prey."

But to his surprise, when he and Lou Yu arrived at the place they had visited, there were already people and cars waiting there.

When Tao Qiu saw the stranger, he slowed down, and Lou Yu stuck his head out of the car window, telling him to stop there.

Judging from Lou Yu's surprised expression, he was also unaware of this matter.

Tao Qiu landed on the spot, Lou Yu sped up and drove over. Just as he parked, the door of the truck in front opened, and Lou Quan got out.

Lou Yu got out of the car, his expression grim as he walked towards Lou Quan. Several soldiers who recognized Lou Yu and were about to greet him quickly turned away, pretending they didn't exist.

The building manager seems angry.

"What do you want to do?" Lou Yu stared at Lou Quan, a flash of purple light passing through his eyes.

Lou Quan still had a smiling expression, "I knew you were bringing back prey today, so I personally drove over to pick you up, so you wouldn't have to wait."

Lou Yu's gloomy expression did not ease at all because of his explanation, because everyone could tell that it was just an excuse.

As the person in charge of the entire base, Lou Quan has countless matters to handle every day, big and small. Where would he find the time to be a freight driver?

It's obvious that their real intention wasn't what they seemed.

Lou Quan felt that if he didn't tell the truth soon, Lou Yu might actually attack him, so he raised his hands in surrender and said with a smile, "Oh dear, why are you protecting me like this? I'm just curious and want to see him."

Lou Quan's self-serving nature was deeply ingrained in people's minds, and Lou Yu didn't believe that his purpose was really that simple.

Lou Yu's jawline tightened as he warily stared at Lou Quan: "Now that you've seen it, get back in the car."

Lou Quan chuckled, "Me? I was stopped by you as soon as I got out of the car, and the Snow Bird was so far away, I didn't even see a single feather, okay?"

After saying that, he made a promise, jokingly saying, "I really, really just wanted to see. I won't compete with you for your favor. I can't win anyway, don't worry."

He walked around Lou Yu, took a few steps forward, and finally the Snow Bird came into view.

The Snow Bird was also looking this way, but it didn't seem shocked or nervous by the sudden situation. Its huge body stood upright beside its bloodied prey, its pale green eyes looking at them calmly and coldly.

It's as if God is looking down upon all living beings, without a trace of emotion.

Chapter 62 The Little Cub Angrily Pecks the Thief

This is the confidence of the strong; they clearly understand that what exists before them poses no threat, so they don't care or care at all.

Lou Quan had been at the Yong'an Base for several years, but he had only seen the Snow Bird a handful of times. As the only mutated monster capable of eating humans but choosing not to, the Snow Bird was the most unique in the entire mutated monster world.

Lou Quan didn't know why Snow Bird favored Lou Yu so much, but he wanted to see where Snow Bird's bottom line was in being good to Lou Yu. If he figured it out, he would have many more opportunities to use her.

Lou Yu was able to obtain the materials from the White Fox without the help of the Snow Bird. He simply doesn't believe it.

Since the Snow Bird likes Lou Yu, could it also extend that affection to other humans? If so, to what extent?

Lou Quan continued forward, seemingly wanting to reach the Snow Bird.

Lou Yu stepped forward to stop him, his face cold, and said, "Now that you've seen the Snow Bird, you can go back now."

Lou Quan said, "I haven't even observed the Snow Bird up close. Getting a closer look? It's alright, isn't it? Don't worry, I won't do anything else."

Lou Yu didn't move aside, and said loudly, "I said no, Snow Bird doesn't like other humans besides me getting close, he'll get angry."

Lou Quan's smile widened, but it also became more insincere. "Then you'll take me there, okay?"

"No!" Lou Yu frowned deeply. "Lou Quan, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Calling him by his full name, it seems Lou Yu is truly enraged.

Lou Quan was about to say something when the Snow Bird suddenly cried out.

The two looked over at the same time, only to see the Snow Bird glance at them indifferently, its eyes calm yet tinged with disappointment.

After exchanging a glance with Lou Yu, he turned and flew away without hesitation. He didn't linger for a moment or look back until his figure disappeared from everyone's sight.

This development took everyone by surprise. Lou Yu shoved Lou Quan, his face as black as the bottom of a pot, his tone full of complaint and resentment. "Fine, I hate him too, are you satisfied now?"

Lou Quan's expression changed, and he said, "This is not my original intention."

"Who cares what your original intention was? The result is entirely your fault!"

Lou Yu's voice grew louder and louder. Under the gaze of the others, he suppressed his rage and said, "I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to drive me to pick up the prey, but sorry, I'd rather let the meat rot and mold than sell it to you."

After saying that, Lou Yu returned to the car and called his team to come and pick up the prey.

Lou Quan stood there for a while, then turned his face away and stared at Lou Yu's car for a few seconds before expressionlessly getting back into the car and leaving the way he came.

After Lou Quan and the others left, the feigned gloom on Lou Yu's face gradually disappeared, but his tightly furrowed brows showed no sign of relaxing.

From the moment Lou Quan insisted on going forward despite his objections, Lou Yu sensed his intention to test him. That's why he deliberately said those things to Tao Qiu, and Tao Qiu understood his meaning and cooperated with him in this charade.

Lou Yu loves Tao Qiu, and Tao Qiu loves him too. Because of this affection, Tao Qiu is willing to help humans as much as possible. For example, she volunteers to become a bridge between humans and the Fox Clan, helping him easily obtain materials from mutated foxes.

Lou Quan has always been opportunistic and is definitely trying to take advantage of Snow Bird's affection for him to gain more benefits from Snow Bird.

Lou Quan had his own selfish motives, but more so for the sake of the Yong'an Base. Lou Yu understood him, but couldn't tolerate his actions because they were also his own selfish motives.

Lou Yu was willing to take on any dangerous mission for the Yong'an Base, even risking his life to defend it, without any regrets.

But he couldn't just stand by and watch his relationship with Tao Qiu be tainted by self-interest.

Although Lou Quan and Lou Yu had a falling out, Lou Quan did not make things difficult for Lou Yu. The prey was successfully transported into the base. Their team kept the smaller ones for themselves, while the larger ones were sold through their own connections.

The price was a little low, but it sold out very quickly.

The grain output of the base in the second half of the year was about the same as in the first half, which did not cause a food panic. The people in the base did not need to spend money to hoard grain, and they had more disposable income, so they occasionally wanted to enjoy themselves.

Just like before the great disaster, some people prefer rare wild game to domesticated livestock.

Many ordinary people are driven by curiosity to buy the rare mutated monster meat, wondering if it might have some special taste or effects, so it's impossible for it not to sell.