Chapter 222 - Digging for Bamboo Shoots (1/2)

After piling up a small mountain of ice blocks, Parker cleared out a clean spot for Bai Qingqing to sit behind and be shielded from the wind.

“Done,” Parker said.

Bai Qingqing let out a yawn, tears welling up in her eyes. She rubbed her eyes and looked towards the ground where the roots of the bamboos were.

The ground was nice and even, a patch of dark brown, and not even a hint of green could be seen. As the roots of several bamboos were closely gathered, it was highly possible that there were new offshoots here.

“Try digging next to the roots,” Bai Qingqing said with uncertainty. She recalled that winter bamboo shoots remained hidden underground, and those that grew above ground were called spring winter shoots.

Parker dug next to the old bamboo roots, thinking that perhaps the bamboo roots were like the yellow roots of the sweet potatoes.

With Parker’s sharp and tough nails, he easily clawed away the mud and dug a big hole in no time. Bai Qingqing invigorated herself with some effort as she squatted beside him and watched him. “Be careful, don’t damage the roots.”

“Mm.” Parker acted with more caution now. He dug out a yellow root as thick as a finger and used his fingernails to poke at it. His golden brows slightly furrowed. “The roots are as tough as the bamboo. Are you sure you can chew them?”

“This isn’t what I’m going to eat. I think what I’m looking for can’t be found here. You’ve already dug so deep…” Bai Qingqing said. Suddenly, an idea struck her. She pointed at the root and said, “Try digging along the roots.”

“Alright.” Parker efficiently dug along the roots, and shortly after, suddenly felt something hard. Touching it with his muddy hands, Parker said, “Eh, what’s this? It’s large and soft!”

“Let me take a look!” Bai Qingqing edged closer and looked. Parker dug a bit more with his claws and took out some mud-colored leaves.

Bai Qingqing let out a cry of surprise. “Found it! It’s this one!”