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Seeing his serious expression, Ran Wu seemed a little better and asked in a hoarse voice, "Is my hair loss because of that camp, malnutrition?"

Jian Mo patted Ran Wu's paw. "It's uncertain right now, but since you're in such poor condition, we definitely need to start by replenishing your nutrition. Starting today, you need to eat more. Are you having trouble eating? Do you ever feel like you don't want to eat, can't eat, or vomit after eating?"

Jian Mo asked the question, but she was thinking about the stray cats and dogs she had rescued in the past.

He has rescued many stray cats and dogs, each with its own problems. Some, like the little fox, shed a lot of fur.

There are many reasons why stray cats and dogs shed fur: it can be caused by external forces, skin diseases, or other illnesses. Both physiological and psychological factors can lead to fur loss.

Among them are also half-grown kittens and puppies. Their shedding may also be due to the fact that during the growth process, the previous batch of fur has already been replaced, and the next batch of fur has not yet grown. When problems arise at this stage, the fur that should have grown out has not grown, so they will shed particularly heavily.

Jian Mo know anything about the little fox; beastmen and beasts weren't exactly the same.

He's not quite clear-headed right now; he'll need to go back to think things through properly.

Jian Mo exchanged a few words with the little fox.

The little fox had already opened up, and what followed was quite "open and honest."

Jian Mo felt a little relieved that he wasn't particularly melancholic, probably just experiencing some life changes that had affected his condition.

After their conversation, Jian Mo told the little fox, "The best-case scenario is that you're going through molting, and for some reason, your new fur isn't growing very smoothly. I suspect it might be due to insufficient food intake. Try eating more and sleeping more, and observe for a while to see if things improve."

The little fox nodded, but looked somewhat disappointed.

Jian Mo continued, "I don't have any medicine on hand right now. I'll go back and get some for you and bring it over."

Some medications may only have a placebo effect, but placebos can be very effective for patients with psychological problems.

After explaining everything to the little fox, Jian Mo's throat became a little dry. He then said, "There are some things I need to tell your parents, is that alright?"

He was just going through the motions, asking a routine question, but to his surprise, the little fox on the other end gently shook her head. "Doctor Jian Mo, could you please not tell my father and the others? They're already upset enough; I don't want them to know."

Jian Mo looked up. "Don't they know you're shedding?"

Little fox. "I didn't let them know. I usually use human form, and they can't tell when I'm wearing a hat."

Hearing this, Jian Mo didn't know what to say, so he could only pat the little fox's leg.

Pretentious children are indeed more likely to have many ideas, but they are also more likely to cause problems.

Jian Mo said, "Then I'll go back to the tribe to get some medicine, and I'll come find you in a couple of days, or I can have Wu Jiong come find you."

Soon, Jian Mo and Wu Jiong bid farewell to the Mengshui Tribe and rode their Flying-Winged Beast towards the Riverside Tribe.

After flying for a while, Jian Mo asked Wu Jiong, "What's the situation with Ran Wu's family? Ran Wu looks very thin, and Brother Min Dang looks very tired. Neither of them seems to be in good condition."

Wu Jiong hugged Jian Mo tightly. "Min Dang's partner was attacked by Cheek-Fanged Beast while hunting last year. He was seriously injured and spent more than half a year recovering. He barely survived, but his front leg is now lame."

Jian Mo: "Huh?"

Wu Jiong: "The people of the Mengshui Tribe actually took care of them, but since their family's breadwinner, the orc, is crippled, their family is definitely not as well off as other families."

Jian Mo knew why Ran Wu was in such a bad state; a major crisis had occurred at home, and they were likely facing a shortage of supplies.

This sensible boy mostly kept his worries to himself, and if there were not enough supplies, he might quietly give his food to his two fathers.

Given the immense physical and mental stress he's under, it's not surprising that he's losing hair.

Back in the tribe, Jian Mo was still thinking about Ran Wu.

He took out the Pack-Pack Beast cheese he had made earlier, took half of the remaining honey blocks, and also took some dried meat, sausages, and other meat products, as well as a pile of herbs and bark for making tea, intending to send them to Ran Wu as medicine.

As Jian Mo finished packing, she wondered again, "Ran Wu's condition is already so bad, can mere dietary supplements really help him recover?"

Even if you rescue a kitten or puppy, simply changing its diet won't have a significant effect.

Thinking of this, Jian Mo withdrew his hand and called to Wu Jiong beside him, "You said before that Min Dang is your father's brother's child?"

Wu Jiong nodded.

Jian Mo: "Actually, shouldn't Min Dang be considered your brother? That's a very close relationship, just like Di Ya?"

Wu Jiong: "Yes, when I was little, Min Dang and the others used to take me to play. After Min Dang's partner had an accident, I also went to deliver supplies a few times."

Jian Mo already knew the extent of their relationship, and suddenly asked, "Do you have the custom of visiting relatives here?"

Wu Jiong was taken aback.

Jian Mo explained, "Where we're from, people who are very close to each other are considered relatives. It's quite common to visit relatives and stay for a while."

Wu Jiong guessed his meaning. "You want Ran Wu to come and stay with you?"

Jian Mo: "Ran Wu might need to leave that environment and recuperate to recover. However, I can't guarantee it; there aren't any diagnostic methods available right now, so we can only rule out the most likely problem."

Wu Jiong understood Jian Mo's meaning and thought for a moment, "Should I go pick up Ran Wu tomorrow and have him stay at our house for a while?"

Jian Mo nodded and explained, "I think it's a bit of a pity about Ran Wu. His problem is a very serious one for orcs. If it can't be treated properly, it could have a huge impact on his entire life."

Wu Jiong patted Jian Mo's shoulder, then put his arm around him and pressed his forehead against Jian Mo's. "How can you be so good to me?"

Jian Mo reached out and grabbed Wu Jiong's wrist. "It's mainly because that kid was so pitiful, and we have plenty of supplies, so we thought we should help him if we could. If we didn't have enough supplies, I probably wouldn't have done this.