Become a cat [Zhan Zhao]

When the valley was already vaguely visible, the area within a hundred miles was completely covered by Snow White.The sky always looks very gloomy, showing a gray and lifeless color.Sometimes there will be eagles circling overhead, occasionally making unexplained calls.They're not the only living things that can survive in such a treacherous place—at least the little ones that fall prey to eagles.As far as the eye can see, apart from the white expanse of snow, only the valley can provide some adjustment to the dull and monotonous scenery.

Infatuation Valley, this should be its name.From what's revealed, there's nothing special about the valley that deserves the title - the bare hills are covered in snow, and dense forests of black pine hide within the valley, so that the exterior can only look barren. .Infatuation Valley, if you rely solely on imagination, it should be a place where spring is like all the year round and flowers and plants are luxuriant.However, it only makes people feel quiet and deserted here.

In this kind of place, A Lan had to put on a thick cotton coat very early on, making herself look like a round gray bucket from a distance.Her face was red from the cold, and the fur hat on the cloak could barely cover her forehead. Even if she retracted her chin into the neckline, Alan couldn't keep her nose from losing consciousness in the low temperature.The boots on the feet only ensure that the snow or snow water will not seep in and wet the socks and feet, but they are not warm enough at all.A Lan even felt that her whole body was cold all the time, from her fingers to toes to her chest and back, even her hair was about to freeze.Warmth has long been a luxury here, and the only thing she can hope for is to find a shelter from the wind and light a fire every night, at least it will make her feel less cold.

Compared to Alan who is still young, Zhan Zhao obviously has a great advantage in this aspect.Although he has traveled in the south all year round, he has also traveled in this kind of snow country, so he has some experience.What's more, Zhan Zhao has deep internal energy. When A Lan was still shivering in the cold wearing cotton-padded clothes, cotton boots and a cloak, he didn't even tie the straps on the front of the cloak, so he could still keep his face in the cold wind.

They didn't walk fast, firstly because it was difficult to walk on the snowy ground, and secondly because they wanted to conserve their energy.After all, Ah Lan's body is not strong enough, if she loses her strength to walk in this kind of weather, Zhan Zhao is afraid that she won't be able to change and lose her life.The two of them seldom spoke during the journey, Zhan Zhao was too lazy to speak, and Alan dared not speak—the wind would blow away the last bit of warmth from his body with his mouth.

They just walked forward slowly in the endless snowy field like this, and Zhan Zhao walking in front could also shield A Lan from the wind, which is better than nothing.The snow under your feet is as deep as your knees, and no one knows how deep it will be when you step down.The thick snow covers the land, rocks, and grass roots. If you step on it accidentally, you may sprain your ankle.Therefore, Zhan Zhao kept turning his head, paying attention to Alan's situation.Although the latter walks where he stepped on, Zhan Zhao is still worried.

However, even though Zhan Zhao was always careful, at a certain moment that he didn't notice, Alan still lost his foot and fell headlong into the snow.She leaned her hands on the snow and let out a low grunt. After struggling in the snow for a long time, she couldn't stand up. Part of it was because her body was frozen, and the other part was because her clothes were too thick, making it difficult to move around. .

Just when Ah Lan was trying to stand up on the ground, Zhan Zhao had turned his head in time. He leaned over and put his arms around her armpits, and picked her up in the blink of an eye like a child, effortlessly .A Lan kicked her legs, and Zhan Zhao put her down for a long time, and looked suspiciously at the other party's face.

In such a cold day, Ah Lan felt that his head was frozen and his thinking became slow and dull.

Zhan Zhao's face was close at hand, he lowered his head slightly to look at Alan, and asked, "Does it hurt?" His hands didn't let go yet, as if holding Alan like this was effortless .

"It doesn't hurt." Alan lied, "The clothes are very thick."

Zhan Zhao didn't have any doubts, but he also had his own ideas: "It's getting dark, we have to find a shelter from the wind as soon as possible." He said seriously, "You walk too slowly, shall I carry you?"

"Ah?" Ah Lan suspected that her ears, which had become unconscious from the cold, were broken, "Back, back me?"

Zhan Zhao finally put her down, but as soon as he turned around, he squatted down in front of her and said, "Come on, I might carry you faster."

Alan hesitated for a while, and after carefully patting all the snow off her body, she finally lay down on Zhan Zhao's back.There was also a chill on the opponent's body, but soon there was heat seeping through the thick clothes and sticking to his heart.This is not the first time Zhan Zhao has carried her on his back. Alan has been held in his arms before, but never has it been as warm as this.

Probably because it was really too cold.

After adjusting her posture, Ah Lan quietly lay on Zhan Zhao's back, the breath from her mouth and nose all turned white, blurring her vision.At such a close distance, she could feel Zhan Zhao's heartbeat, which strongly proved her existence through the clothes.Alan had the illusion that her heart was beating very fast, but after comparing it secretly, she felt that it was almost the same as Zhan Zhao's heartbeat.

The cold wind cut his face like a knife, but Ah Lan's face was burning, which mixed into a strange feeling in the ice and snow.She clenched her hands tightly, and she threw herself into the snow just now, and her hands were covered with snow, which turned into water now, and her hands were sore and itchy from the cold.

Zhan Zhao seemed to have sensed Ah Lan's movements, looked down, and found that the girl's two little paws were turning white from the cold.He used to support A Lan's body with both hands, but now he freed up one hand to grab A Lan's hand.Ah Lan jumped, but the next moment, Zhan Zhao grabbed her hand and pressed it directly to his face.

"Is it warm?" There was a smile in his voice, and then it was blown away by the howling north wind, but the temperature seemed to have lasted for a long time.

Ah Lan only felt that the palm of his hand was hot, and he twitched or not, and murmured: "My hands are too cold..."

"Your hands are going to be frozen, what should you do if you won't be able to learn martial arts then? Will I lose my job as a master?" Zhan Zhao was half serious, half nonsense, and then ordered her, "Other What about one hand? Take the initiative yourself." As he spoke, he let go of his hand and supported Ah Lan again.

A Lan froze for a while, then slowly raised her other hand, and pressed it carefully on the side of Zhan Zhao's cheek.His face was warm and soft, and the stubble was still prickly.Alan's heart was beating violently, hitting his chest with a "boom, boom, boom".Her eardrums were numb, so she couldn't hear another equally chaotic heartbeat, echoing and complementing her own.

The strong wind whipped up snowflakes all over the sky, and the accompanying sound of the wind seemed to be whimpering, echoing between the sky and the earth.Every step Zhan Zhao walks on the snow, there will be a "creaking" sound, and every step seems to be stepping on Alan's heart.

Once again, this thought came to her mind: Zhan Zhao treated her so well, he was the best person in the world who treated her.

However, this idea seems not strong enough in such a situation, and it is powerless to deal with another deeper and more exciting emotion.A Lan vaguely felt that her heart was hot, but she couldn't separate her gratitude from her admiration.

Zhan Zhao's feelings are more direct.When he was carrying Ah Lan on his back, an indescribable satisfaction rose in his heart.

It seems that all the meaning and all important existence in this world are carried on his back by him.

Zhan Zhao even had an absurd thought - it would be nice if this journey never ends.

But this is just a thought, if they can't get to the end, they should be frozen to death.The winter night came very early, and soon, the sun with no temperature sank below the western horizon, depriving even the last ray of light.Zhan Zhao carried Alan on his back in time to find a mountain depression. He put Alan down carefully first, and then turned around to surround the place with snow.A Lan wanted to help, so he rushed back.

"If your hand freezes off, I won't be able to find a doctor to fix it for you in this damn place." Zhan Zhao exhaled, and joked, "At that time, you will become a one-armed hero."

Ah Lan has recovered quite a bit, she was rubbing her hands vigorously, when she heard this, she just pursed her lips and smiled.When Zhan Zhao finished her work, she rubbed her hands until they became slightly warm, so she took a step forward and took Zhan Zhao's hands together in her own.

Zhan Zhao was taken aback.

A Lan also frowned slightly - her hands were too small, Bao Zhanzhao's one hand was about the same, and there was always something that couldn't be done with both hands.So she tossed Zhan Zhao's hand back and forth in her own for a while, but in the end she couldn't find a way to wrap it tightly, and she tossed until her hand became cold.

Zhan Zhao suddenly smiled, he flipped his palms to hold Alan's hand, and said, "You are a girl, you can't be asked to do this kind of thing."

Alan lowered her head and said sullenly, "I'm so useless."

"Where is it?" Zhan Zhao said with a chuckle, "With you here, how much fun has it brought me. Ha, you two little paws still want to warm my hands, haha."

Alan: "..."

Zhan Zhao rubbed A Lan's hands, then let go, then pressed her head and said, "You are fine, I am satisfied as a teacher."

Alan's eyes widened.

In this moment of effort, the sky was completely dark.There is no dusk, no sunset, it almost falls from day to night.

Zhan Zhao hurriedly dug a hole in the snow, added some firewood he was carrying, and started a fire.The north wind howled outside the mountain col, but this small world surrounded by ice and snow was illuminated by the dim yellow light of fire, and the faint warmth that was not enough to dispel the cold permeated the air, with a temperature beyond the actual meaning.

Alan spread linoleum and blankets on the floor with her butt pouted, and then sat down with Zhan Zhao.The latter untied the wine gourd from his waist and silently handed it to her.

In the Snow Country, even those who don't know how to drink have to drink.A Lan raised her neck and took a big gulp. The cold wine slid down her throat, but it seemed like it was on fire, which made her shiver.Soon the stomach also caught fire, making the body a little warmer.Alan returned the wine gourd to Zhan Zhao, and watched him drink it several times without changing his expression.

"We should be able to enter the valley tomorrow." Zhan Zhao said, "Rest early tonight."

Alan nodded.The two rested separately.

However, in the middle of the night, Zhan Zhao suddenly woke up A Lan.She opened her eyes and opened her mouth to ask in a daze, but Zhan Zhao covered her mouth.

He pointed lightly not far away.

Alan looked up suspiciously, and glanced there with the faint light of the fire.Then she froze.

In the darkness, countless green light spots floated above the ground, flashing strange lights.

pack of wolves.