Chapter 6 (2/2)

Parker’s words were somewhat exaggerated, but they weren’t completely false. Males died because of this almost every year. Those beastmen went to extreme lengths just to chase after the females they liked. Growing rice required a lot of effort, and males had to remain in the fields at all times. Over time, their bodies would grow weak from a lack of food. Every year, there would be such males who entered the forest to hunt and never returned.

Bai Qingqing was shocked. Was growing rice very dangerous? How could it have killed such strong beastmen? She temporarily brushed aside the doubts in her mind and replied, “Fine, I won’t eat rice. You don’t have to be so fierce.”

Parker’s expression immediately lightened up, and he even reached out to touch Bai Qingqing’s head. “Good girl.”

“Hmph!” Bai Qingqing wordlessly shook off the large hand on her head.

Parker pulled his hand back in disappointment, then smiled upon recalling how her head felt underneath his palm. It really was different with a female around. The dull time spent grilling meat seemed to pass more quickly.

Bai Qingqing massaged her ankle, only realizing then that it had become swollen. She couldn’t help but wince. “Ah.”

“What’s wrong?” Parker immediately asked.

Bai Qingqing continued massaging her ankle and answered indifferently, “It’s fine.”

Parker was alarmed at her swollen ankle. He quickly put down the firewood and lifted up her leg to get a closer look.

“Oh my god, you’re injured!”

Bai Qingqing was stunned at Parker’s horrified reaction.

“I can’t believe I didn’t notice it earlier. I’m sorry.” Parker looked extremely guilty as he kissed and blew at her ankle.

Bai Qingqing’s face turned red. She kicked and prodded at Parker’s chest with her leg, but he didn’t move an inch. Instead, the counterforce caused her to feel immense pain in her ankle and cry out in pain.

Parker instantly freaked out. He carried Bai Qingqing on his back and ran to the village doctor’s place, not caring about the meat.