When the snake and human returned to the cave, the food was still there. Bai Qingqing held onto the food but had no appetite.
Curtis said, "Let's go. We'll leave the rice here in case it gets wet."
"En."
The moment they stepped out of the cave, a black shadow flashed past quickly on the ground.
Bai Qingqing immediately looked up toward the sky, facing the sun. A huge black eagle was circling in the sky, staring at them with its sharp gaze. Suddenly, the black eagle swooped down, letting out a high-pitched cry.
"Screech—!"
Curtis pushed Bai Qingqing into the cave and transformed his upper body into his snake form as well.
The black eagle came with strong and fast momentum, swooping toward the ground like a meteor. However, Curtis swiftly avoided the eagle's attack. He swept out fiercely with his tail, sending the eagle flying out.
