Good night, my Qiuqiu

Even though there were only three chicks, they didn't consider fighting. If they dragged it out too long, it would be terrible when the Snow Bird returned.

They ignored their pack of wild dogs and turned to run up the mountain.

The Eldest Cub called out, "Chirp chirp!"

--We can't let them leave!

After saying that, he and Second Cub took the lead and chased after them. After Sanzai picked up a stone and smashed the wild dog to death, he also quickly followed.

The goat and the hedgehog had just reached the foot of the mountain when they were stopped by two baby birds. Their eyes were brimming with tears from the spiciness of the birds, and they growled fiercely at the chicks.

Get out of here!

The Second Cub Eldest Cub n't let them, and even tried to scratch the two mutated monsters with their claws.

But the goat's horns are very large, and the chicks will swing their horns as soon as they get close, making it difficult to attack head-on; the hedgehog's quills are already standing upright, hard and shiny like steel cones, so the chicks can't find a place to scratch.

The three mutated monsters had no idea that the Snow Bird already had offspring; they had never even heard of it before.

If they had known, they wouldn't have come so hastily; they would have at least planned it more carefully.

But hindsight is always 20/20. At this moment, all they wanted was to run out of the valley and escape for their lives. Whoever dared to stop them, they would kill, regardless of whose offspring they were.

The goat lowered its head, raised its horns, bleated, and then charged forward recklessly. The hedgehog shot out its quills, and after the baby bird dodged, it seized the opportunity to run up the mountain.

But what they didn't expect was that while they were locked in a stalemate with the two baby birds, the three baby birds had already flown to the mountainside.

Seeing that the two had broken through the defenses, the three little ones grabbed two large rocks and hurled them at the two of them.

The three monsters had thrown the chili water so suddenly that they hadn't even gotten a clear look at her.

At this moment, the goat and the hedgehog were looking at the bird-like creature above them, which resembled both a bird and a human. As low-level mutated monsters, their already not-so-bright brains were almost shutting down.

Although they themselves were monsters, at this moment they really wanted to shout—"There's a monster!"

While they were still stunned and bewildered, the stone had already come crashing down.

The hedgehog was hit on the head, and feeling dizzy, coupled with the steep slope, it tilted its head back and rolled down the slope.

When it fell to the bottom of the valley, it was unlucky enough to land on its back, and the Second Cub Eldest Cub on it, scratching and pecking at its soft belly. After a few cries of pain, the hedgehog gave up.

The goat used its large horns to block the flying stone, and hearing the screams of its companions behind it, it trembled and no longer dared to underestimate these three baby birds.

The Snow Bird, that terrifying monster, actually gave birth to cubs that were also high-level mutated monsters, and they were all so intelligent and powerful.

The goat knew it might perish here, but as long as the Snow Bird hadn't returned, it had a glimmer of hope. Its will to survive compelled it to risk being knocked over by stones and keep running upwards.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Before, when all three of them were still alive, they couldn't even defeat the chicks. Now that only one is left, isn't it just a bird that the chicks can do whatever they want with?

The three chicks continued throwing stones, and the goat was busy dodging them. Naturally, it couldn't pay attention to what was behind it. So when it felt a weight on its body and turned around to see that the two chicks had pounced on it, it was too late to fight back.

The goat's fur is very thick, making it difficult for the goats to scratch or peck at it. So when they pounce on it, it's not to hurt it, but just to scare it.

Their plan went smoothly. The goats were so frightened that they ran around wildly, their horns butting each other haphazardly. The calves dodged nimbly and were not injured.

Haven't goats ever gone crazy? In just two minutes, they slipped on some rocks, fell over, and rolled down the mountainside.

The three cubs gave chase, and before it could react, the Eldest Cub and Second Cub pounced and gouged out its eyes.

The goat was in agony, rooting around on the ground. The three goats, as always, used the same old trick: picking up stones and smashing them.

The Eldest Cub Second Cub also transformed back into human form, enduring the pain of their bare feet stepping on the stones, and followed the third cub to smash the sheep's head with stones.

Soon after, the goat stopped moving, its head submerged under the pile of stones, and red blood flowed all over the ground.

Tao Qiu returned carrying two bundles of firewood, only to find a chaotic wild berry field, mutated monsters lying dead in different locations, and three baby birds helping each other bathe in a pool.

He was gathering firewood quite far from the valley, and he hadn't heard the screams of the three mutated monsters at all. When he first saw the scene and realized what had happened, he was so frightened that his legs went weak.

"Babies, are you alright!" Tao Qiu rushed to the pool and pulled the kids over for a thorough check-up.

The baby birds were all naked, and any marks on their bodies were clearly visible. After discovering that there were only a few small cuts on their palms and soles, and that they were otherwise unharmed, Tao Qiu breathed a sigh of relief.

He hugged his babies, his eyes reddening, and tears instantly streamed down his face.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have gone so far, and I shouldn't have come back so late." Tao Qiu's voice choked with emotion, her body still trembling with fear.

The little boy used his wet little hands to wipe away Tao Qiu's tears and comforted her, "Daddy, don't cry, we'll be alright."

The Eldest Cub said, "We're not injured, thief—no, our opponent."

Second Cub clenched his little fists and said excitedly, "Daddy taught us to be very tough. Those three can be taken down in one hit!"

Tao Qiu wiped away her tears and forced herself to calm down.

He washed the remaining blood off the cubs, and after returning to the cave, he used a towel to dry their bodies and hair, turning them back into bird forms. Then he started a fire to keep warm.

The late autumn sun wasn't as warm anymore; after a cold shower, his whole body was icy cold. Tao Qiu sat by the fire, helping the cubs dry their feathers, and casually asked them what had happened before he returned.

The children recounted the entire incident to Tao Qiu, not missing a single detail. Their lively chatter, with their three little mouths chattering away simultaneously, greatly dispelled the panic in Tao Qiu's heart.

After the children finished speaking, Tao Qiu smiled and said, "My darlings are amazing! They were fearless in the face of danger, brave and resourceful, protecting themselves and the crops. Dad is so proud of you."

The three little ones' eyes sparkled with joy at Tao Qiu's praise, and they snuggled into his arms, chirping happily.

After arranging for the cubs to rest in the cave, Tao Qiu tidied up the wild berry patch, threw the corpses of the three mutated monsters outside the valley as a warning, and then went to the place where the mutated monsters gathered, releasing his aura and flying low for several circles, scaring them all into hiding in their nests, trembling and not daring to even peek out.

For a period of time afterward, Tao Qiu specifically targeted and captured mutated monsters of these three races, regardless of whether they were male, female, old, or young. He wouldn't let them go once he encountered them, even though he hadn't eaten these three races of mutated monsters much before.

The mutated monsters witnessed the terror of the Snow Bird once again, and also foresaw the fate of the three mutated monsters.

Those who had previously entertained theft are now all thankful they didn't go along, otherwise they would have been the ones to die.

Chapter 63 Goodnight, My Qiuqiu

The Green Python and Black Rabbit came to exchange crops for the last time before winter, only to find out that a thief had sneaked into the valley and been killed by the cubs.

Black Rabbit went to check the corpses outside the valley. The three mutated monsters were all quite large, about the same size as the strongest batch that he and Tao Qiu had captured for the kids to practice hunting.

The three cubs actually killed them without getting hurt, which greatly surprised Black Rabbit. It seems that the cubs' teamwork ability is the strongest.

He even went out of his way to find out the whole process from the kids. Hearing that the kids had killed the three mutated monsters with stones, Black Rabbit couldn't help but sigh, "It seems that turning into human form has quite a few advantages."

The Little Snake followed the Green Python to play, and the three little ones bragged to her, telling her stories like a storyteller. The Little Snake listened and exclaimed in amazement.

While praising the cubs, the Green Python also noticed the worry in Tao Qiu's eyes.

She could understand Tao Qiu's thoughts. Just because the chicks were safe this time didn't mean they would be safe next time. The existence of these crops was a hidden danger, making the chicks face more dangers than other mutated monster cubs.

Just like this time, Tao Qiu will always be away; he can't be with the kids every single moment.

The Green Python hissed.

--What are you thinking? You're not going to plant fruit anymore?

The Little Snake had escaped its near-death situation. The Green Python allowed it to continue eating fruit because the fruit was beneficial to its growth.

If Tao Qiu stops planting crops, it won't have much of an impact on the Little Snake. The Green Python is disappointed, but she agrees if Tao Qiu really does that.

Tao Qiu lowered her eyes and chirped, "Chirp, chirp."

--I haven't thought it through yet, I'll think about it some more.

The Green Python hissed.

Whatever decision you make, I will support you.

Tao Qiu smiled and said, "Chirp."

--Thanks.

Before the frost formed, Tao Qiu and her children harvested all the crops and prepared firewood and meat.

The first snowfall of the winter arrived at night. Tao Qiu and the children were still awake. The wind was howling outside. Tao Qiu was about to go out to relieve herself and then tell the children a bedtime story when she opened the bamboo door. As a result, a few snowflakes blew in her face.

Tao Qiu immediately turned and shouted inside, "Babies, is it snowing?"

"Chirp chirp!" The little ones cheered at the sound and excitedly ran over.

We saw snow last year, so snow isn't exactly new to the kids anymore. But just as sprouting green buds represent spring and falling leaves and withered grass represent autumn, the changing seasons prove that time is passing. When we personally experience the changes of time, we can't help but feel emotional fluctuations.

The little boy stared at the snowflakes landing on his pointed beak, his eyes almost turning cross-eyed from looking at them so intently.

She said, "Chirp, chirp chirp."

--Dad, this snow has no Huahua.