Chapter 77
Night was falling, and a cold wind was blowing.
Xie Juanhan didn't waste any time and examined each fish one by one, and soon found the Split-Fin Fish.
According to his own rules, he doesn't catch small fish, and he doesn't catch high-quality female fish during their breeding season.
He still managed to catch most of the fish in a short time.
"Alright." Xie Juanhan used his claws to lift the fish out of the sea and onto the dragon's back.
Seeing water dripping from his body, the dragon said in a deep voice, "Dry yourself off first."
"Okay." Xie Juanhan, but he still smiled and listened to Telingewei's advice. The first thing he would do after transforming into human form was to condense the seawater into a ball and then throw it back into the sea.
Xie Juanhan carried a cloth bag of Split-Fin Fish and poured the fish into a bucket.
The furry creatures immediately placed their paws on the edge of the bucket and peered inside.
Xie Juanhan blocked the furry creatures, saying, "Don't tip the bucket over!"
The little Demon Wolf closest to him licked the back of his hand. "Awoo."
Xie Juanhan put the bag away. "We have enough Split-Fin Fish, let's go home first."
The furry creatures cheered excitedly.
The Tata Fish that had been swimming around Xie Juanhan in the sea were now floating beside the giant dragon.
The Tata Fish were a little disappointed to see them going back.
Xie Juanhan sensed their reluctance to leave, reached out and touched the bulging forehead of one of the Tata Fish, inviting, "Would you like to come back with us?"
The Tata Fish's expressions instantly lit up. "Crack! Crack?!"
Xie Juanhan chuckled, "We've recently made some delicious food that none of you have tried. Why don't you go and have a taste, and maybe we can exchange some fish milk?"
The Tata Fish became even more excited. "Click-clack!"
Xie Juanhan said with a smile, "Then let's go. If we wait until the river freezes over, it might not be so convenient."
==========Author's Note:=========
See you tonight!
Thanks to Fuli, Feioubuxia, Mango King, and Ancient Spirit Xiaoyatou for their landmines; thanks to Y, Nanzhi, Ji, Nana, Beer Chicken, and Banana Milk for their landmines.
Chapter 77 [VIP]
Just as Xie Juanhan said, when the rivers are frozen, it is difficult to travel.
After they had served the Tata Fish and changed the last batch of fish milk for the year, the weather indeed grew colder day by day.
After the snow fell, it piled up in the Magic Forest and stopped melting, and the rivers gradually froze over.
Xie Juanhan's little house was alright.
He kept the fireplace lit day and night, and with a hot spring nearby, it was very comfortable to warm himself by the fire or soak in the hot spring when it got cold.
That afternoon, the sky was overcast, and it was snowing again.
Xie Juanhan sat by the fireplace, wrapped in a blanket, reading a book.
The little ones couldn't stand being alone, so they all ran out to play.
Harper and the others, being Dragon Companion Beast, are not afraid of the cold at all.
As high-level Demonic Beast, the little Demon Wolf and the little Griffin are not afraid of the cold.
The thick snow covering the fields actually made it easier for them to roll around and frolic in the wild.
Xie Juanhan's thoughts drifted aimlessly.
Moli has now grown from a half-grown Demon Wolf to a size close to that of a full-grown dire Demon Wolf, although he is still a little thin and not fully grown.
But with its weight of over 100 pounds and claws larger than Xie Juanhan's hand, it can hardly be called a little Demon Wolf.
And the baby Griffin has grown quite a bit recently; its size and coat color are almost catching up with a golden retriever, so it's hardly a baby Griffin anymore.
When spring comes next year, its wings will have grown new feathers, and then it can be taught to fly.
Just as Xie Juanhan was dozing off, he suddenly heard a noise.
The sound of footsteps on the fresh snow.
At first, he thought they were little ones.
After listening intently for a moment, he realized that the footsteps were not those of the little ones, but those of Telingewei.
Telingewei has been busy lately, leaving early and returning late.
He couldn't help but smile as he returned home so early.
He put the books aside and went to pick up Telingewei.
Telingewei hurriedly pushed open the door and came in.
Along with him came a faint, fresh scent in the air, a blend of mountain, ocean, and hay aromas.
Xie Juanhan's groggy mind snapped back to reality, and he looked at him.
Telingewei was dressed particularly lightly today, in a shirt and trousers, unlike what one would wear in the dead of winter.
Yet it also made his figure appear exceptionally tall and his waist exceptionally slender.
Xie Juanhan stared intently at it.
This shirt was the same design he had given to the textile Elf, and it looked very neat and handsome on Telingewei.
He reached out to pull at Telingewei's collar, wanting to kiss him.
Telingewei grabbed his wrist with his other hand, his eyes bright and his palms hot, as if he had something to say.
Xie Juanhan was slightly burned by the heat of his palm, paused, and asked at his lips, "What's wrong?"
Telingewei was about to speak, but couldn't resist kissing him first. "Are you free tomorrow?"
Xie Juanhan was also affected by Telingewei's emotions. "Of course."
Telingewei's eyes crinkled with amusement. "Shall we go on a date tomorrow morning? I'd like to take you somewhere."
Xie Juanhan agreed without hesitation, "How early?"
Telingewei: "I'll come to get you before the stars set."
Xie Juanhan, having anticipated something, stammered, "Alright."
That night, Telingewei didn't sleep in the cabin; Xie Juanhan went to bed very early.
But he lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
He lay on the bed for a long time, and finally found a crystal bottle deep in the cabinet, which he quietly slipped into the Dragon Scale Space.
After thinking for a moment, he added two more sets of clothes.
The next morning, Xie Juanhan got up, washed up, and changed several outfits before deciding what to wear that day.
Xie Juanhan quietly went out.
The little ones who came back last night are sleeping soundly in the study.
The Demon Wolf Moli, being the most alert, noticed him standing outside the window and glanced up at him.
He gestured to Moli, virtually pressing the guy's head down.
Moli let out a soft "woof" and lay back down to sleep.
Xie Juanhan was about to go to the kitchen when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of his eye.
It's Telingewei.
At that moment, Telingewei stood outside the fence, his tall figure resembling a statue.
His hair and shoulders were still covered in frost and snow, and it was impossible to tell how long he had been standing silently outside.
He had gotten up early enough, but he hadn't expected Telingewei to get up even earlier.
Xie Juanhan strode towards Telingewei and extended his hand. "Why didn't you call me?"
Telingewei grasped Xie Juanhan's hand firmly and whispered, "I've been waiting here. The longer I wait, the stronger my anticipation grows. Every moment feels wonderful, and I don't want to call you."
Xie Juanhan couldn't resist kissing him while they stood by the fence.
At this moment, birds and beasts disappeared, and all was quiet.
They seemed to be the only couple in the world.
After kissing for a while, Telingewei hugged Xie Juanhan's waist, forehead to forehead, catching his breath. "I want to take you somewhere."
Xie Juanhan looked into his eyes. "Okay, I'll go with you wherever you go."
Telingewei transformed into a giant dragon on the spot.
Xie Juanhan never let go of him the whole time, and when he transformed into a giant dragon, he leaped onto his back.
The giant dragon flapped its wings on the open riverbank and took off carrying Xie Juanhan on its back.
At this moment, the world turned white, with only the black dragon soaring between heaven and earth.
The dragon kept flying west.
Xie Juanhan recognized it; it was the path they had taken to collect Star Berry.
He had already guessed what Telingewei was planning to do.
The dragon indeed flew to the foot of the continuous snow-capped mountains.
He didn't stop, but flew upwards along the ridge at a near-vertical angle.
The snow-capped mountains were covered in rime ice.
The original brown mountains turned white.
The black dragon flew up the mountain, as if it were another mountain.
Upon reaching the mountaintop, they once again witnessed the raging sea of clouds.
This time, however, the dragon did not stop.
They soared directly through the sea of clouds and into the blue sky.
The blue sky above the snow-capped mountains is much bluer than the sky below.
It was almost a transparent, luminous blue.
It has a dazzling color.
After crossing the summit of the highest mountain, the giant dragon swooped down.
High up in the mountains, amidst the rolling hills, the hillside covered with Star Berry remained just like in autumn, the grass still green and the berries still blooming with tiny flowers.
Unlike in autumn, here, a small house has been erected at some point.
The fence, the yard, the cottage, and the slate tiles—this was Xie Juanhan's home in the Magic Forest.
Xie Juanhan was stunned.
He knelt down on the dragon's back. "Is this what you wanted to show me?"
Telingewei: "Hmm."
Xie Juanhan hugged him, pressing his face against his scales. "How long did you build this all by yourself?"
"Not long ago."
"How is that possible?" Xie Juanhan opened his eyes again, his eyelids red. "If it weren't difficult, why would you be out early and back late every day, and why would you only hunt in one area of the sea?"
The dragon gently landed on the grass outside the yard.
Xie Juanhan sat on his back, still holding him tightly.
My feet were on the green grass, and my head was under the azure sky.
Telingewei waited quietly, his back to his beloved.
Xie Juanhan calmed down after a while.
He jumped off the dragon's back, opened his arms, and asked for a hug.
Telingewei transformed back into human form and hugged him without hesitation.
Xie Juanhan felt some pain in Telingewei ribs.
After hugging for a while, Xie Juanhan murmured on his shoulder, "I always wanted to wait, to wait until we had enough down feathers, to wait until we were mentally prepared, to wait until we found the right opportunity... I never expected you to build a house first."