"That's not it; don't overthink it; I don't mean to drive you away!"
"Bai Di, Bai Yueguang, I really don't mean that. I'm just worried that you're missing your family, especially since it was because of me that you were forced by Hei Yao to come here. So, I'm just concerned about you, worried that you miss your family or that your family is worried about you!"
"Really, I don't mean to drive you away."
"I have to thank you for taking care of me, really." Si Lu immediately explained in a panic.
For some reason, she felt a pang of heartache for this Bai Yueguang boy.
Moreover, she didn't know why, but if she were to explain, she felt that this innocent, beautiful boy would cry.
She felt a bit reluctant to do so!
"Really?" Bai Di looked up and said weakly.
Although Si Lu couldn't see the other person's eyes, she could sense that this boy in front of her was very fragile, as if he would shatter at a mere touch.
If she didn't clarify things, leaving him with the misunderstanding that she disliked him and wanted to cast him away, he might really end up shedding little pearls of tears.
"Really, don't cry." Si Lu comforted in a panicky and anxious manner.
Oh dear, she almost made such a beautiful boy cry.
At this moment, Si Lu felt somewhat like she was bullying this beautiful boy.
"Um, I won't cry. I have no family; no one cares about me. In the eyes of beastmen, I'm actually a different kind; you're the first beastman to treat me so kindly." Bai Di raised his head, his pale face filled with gentleness.
Although Bai Di's eyes were covered, she could feel the genuine sincerity in his words.
He was telling the truth!
No family, no beastman who cares for him.
A different kind?
That must be because he can't see.
Her heart added more pity for such a boy; he was truly heartbreaking. Maybe he really hasn't had it easy all this way, enduring many injustices and unfairness.
"Please don't drive me away, okay? I can take care of you; I can be your follower. I'm a shaman; I have wood attribute abilities; I can protect you with my life." Bai Di's voice trembled as he grasped Si Lu's hand and said.
He didn't want to be abandoned again.
He didn't want to give up on his god!
This time, he boldly and proactively approached her for the first time.
He really didn't want to leave her.
"Bai Di, but this isn't fair to you, I..." Si Lu said with a twinge of reluctance.
"Don't drive me away; guarding you is my supreme honor!" he declared firmly, lifting Si Lu's hand and leaving a kiss on the inner side of her wrist.
It represented his loyalty and protection like life itself.
"You're not fully healed yet, and I'm not a shaman; I can't help you get better, so keeping him is good too. Besides, he isn't happy in the tribe, and it's not good for him!" Hei Yao, who was roasting meat, spoke up.
He cast a very complicated look at Bai Di while secretly feeling a bit of admiration for this slender boy.
He was surprisingly bold and straightforward.
At the same time he felt envious.
Of course, him speaking up for the other was also helping himself.
"Okay." Si Lu glanced at Hei Yao and then turned to Bai Di and nodded.
He was so humble; how could she refuse him?
Si Lu could sense the plea so humble it reached to the bone from the other party, and she really couldn't bear to say no.
So...
She also remembered what Hei Yao had said.
Hei Yao seemed to know something about Bai Di.
"Thank you, my god!" Bai Di said directly, shaking with excitement.
He really did it!
It turned out he could indeed be cared for.
"Um, you can call me Si Lu, or Xiao Lu, and Hei Yao, you can call me that too." Si Lu said.
"Okay." Bai Di obediently nodded. Hei Yao gave Si Lu a serious glance without speaking, focusing intently on roasting the meat. Soon, the meat was sizzling and dripping oil, and the aroma spread.
"It smells so good; I'm so hot! Hei Yao, is it done? I really feel like I'm going to starve." Si Lu instantly touched her belly, feigning a pitiful expression.
Before, she hadn't felt very hungry, but once she smelled that fragrance, it felt like every cell in her body was screaming.
"Mm, the meat soup is ready; the roasted meat will take a little longer." Hei Yao said.
"I'll get you the meat soup." Bai Di quickly got up and went to the fire, carrying over a small stone bowl of meat soup.
Hei Yao watched Bai Di with dissatisfaction.
This guy actually took credit for his work; this was supposed to be his task.
Well now!
It had been taken by Bai Di.
He shouldn't have spoken up for Bai Di earlier.
Hmph, whatever, he couldn't be bothered to fuss over it.
There was still roasted meat to deal with.
"Lu Lu, I'll feed you since you're weak; it's better not to move around too much." Bai Di said to Si Lu.
Of course, he genuinely wanted to feed her himself.
"Alright!" Si Lu really wanted to refuse, but feeling the way he was looking at her in expectation, she agreed.
Moreover, Bai Di was right.
She had no strength, and how could she manage to serve herself?
She was swaying even while sitting, so she might as well!
She got tired of putting on a brave front.
She also worried that if she couldn't hold it steady and spilled it, it would be a hassle for them.
Upon hearing Si Lu agree, Bai Di's heart was filled with joy.
He carefully blew on the stone bowl's meat soup, scooped up a spoonful with a spoon, blew on it again, and then held it to Si Lu's mouth.
Si Lu shyly opened her mouth and drank a spoonful of meat soup.
However, she quickly regained her composure.
What was there to be shy about? Bai Di couldn't see her, and she sighed in relief.
At the same time, she wasn't so tense anymore.
Hmm, the taste was quite good.
Hei Yao's cooking skills were decent.
"Very nice; the saltiness is just right." Si Lu praised.
Upon hearing this, Hei Yao's mouth curled up.
Hearing the little female acknowledge him made him very proud.
"Drink more," Bai Di said, continuing to feed her.
Hei Yao, while roasting the meat, also grew more serious.
He had heard that females need salt in their food, so he had exchanged some for it from his prey, and now, receiving her praise, he felt that all of it was worth it.
"Sizzle" the roasted meat was done.
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it smelled incredible.
"Xiao Lu, I've roasted the meat; it smells great. I've cut it into small pieces so it won't be too hot." Saying this, Hei Yao took down the roasted meat, placed it in the stone bowl, and cut it into small pieces.
"Thank you." Si Lu felt very moved seeing the two of them taking such serious care of her.
She truly was fortunate.
To have successfully escaped being captured by the wandering beast and still encounter such kind-hearted male beastmen was indeed very lucky.
"Come, I'll feed you this roasted meat; I specially timed it just right." Hei Yao said earnestly.
He used a clean wooden branch to poke a piece of the small roasted meat and held it to her mouth, his purple eyes filled with expectation.
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Si Lu was taken aback and opened her mouth under his eager gaze!
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