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After a period of time, before winter officially came, No. [-] was finally able to get out of the pit alone.

Even though the current food reserves were sufficient, Xu Chu's hunting team still did not stop hunting, but the scale was much smaller.

But the first thing No. [-] did after leaving the pit was not to participate in hunting, but to go to the ruins after the fire alone.

The fire was incredibly powerful.

You know, with his physical condition and defensive equipment at the time, ordinary flames couldn't harm him anyway.But now, he has become a sojourner without even a body.

That weird fire burned almost everything to ashes, leaving nothing behind.Only some parts that were blown away by the explosion at that time still remain around the ruins.Number one checked these things and collected them again.

It wasn't the worst-case scenario for him, he thought.At least he now thinks clearly and knows what he should do.

Then he joined the hunting army again.

There is never too little food for winter, and a good winter environment can greatly increase the survival chance of the entire group.

So when No. [-] found a geothermal source in a crack in the ground far away from the nest, he decided to move the nest without hesitation and let the whole group spend the winter here.

Xu Chu had no objection to this, being able to spend the winter in a warmer place, Xu Chu even wanted to stretch out all his tentacles to express his approval.

However, there is still a lot of preparatory work to do.First of all, they have to find another place to store all the food they store nearby.It is too far away from the new nest, but the new nest is not suitable for storing food because it is relatively warm.

Then there is the water source and guard work.On the [-]st, I went to check that place, and the interior space is very spacious, with many caverns, which can be used by them with a little modification.However, the tunnels inside extend in all directions. If the protection work is not done well, there will be a very big safety hazard.

As for the most important water source, the groundwater that seeps up from the ground fissures is not difficult to solve.

The only problem now is that the seam, such an ideal place to spend the winter, of course cannot be empty.

But it doesn't matter, before moving into a new home, always clean the house of pests.

But when No. [-] gave the order to clean up, he found that not all the clansmen obeyed his order.Part of this is due to a free-spirited nature, or not being afraid of him, while part of it clearly appears to be lacking in IQ and unable to carry out complex orders.This made him frown uncontrollably.

He thought that within this ethnic group, all low-level members should obey the words of high-level members and prohibit them.But this group is obviously different from the creatures he knows, and the internal relationship is quite complicated.

But—for him, this is just another collection of a loose army that does not obey orders.

It took No. [-] a while to teach all the bugs who didn't obey orders.As for those who still disobey the order after the lesson is over, they can only be remade.

After that, he divided all the insect soldiers into teams according to their functions, and handed them over to different adults who had been trained for a period of time in advance, and let them practice.

So after a fight and rectification, No. [-] finally got his wish and trained these free-spirited mimetic beasts, and trained them into a slightly rudimentary army.

After that, it was time to capture the new lair.

No. [-] first sent people to sneak into the cave, and a mimetic beast in their group that could naturally secrete a kind of mucus entered the ground and sealed off part of the cave.

Then No. [-] used the simplest method, spreading dry firewood at the entrances of several caves, and after lighting them, smoked them into the caves.In their newly selected lair, the aborigines are small winged beasts with fierce fighting power, and there are many of them.Adding up with No. [-] and all of them, they are evenly matched.

Moreover, this winged beast has a strong sense of revenge.If they were just driven away, they would come back soon, and a fierce fight would still be inevitable afterwards.So No. [-] planned to kill them all, so as to avoid future troubles.However, the difficulty has increased a lot.

Therefore, in order to reduce casualties, No. [-] took a kind of impenetrable rattan net prepared by them in advance, entered the smoky tunnel, risked suffocation, and sent those winged animals frantically flocking to the only few exits. Beasts, trapped in a very small space.

Then he used part of the fuel taken from the spaceship's accessories and sprayed it inside, completely burning the winged beasts to death in the cave.

After the end, No. [-] ordered people to start cleaning the cave.

The whole process was not very different from his plan, except that on the first day they found a large number of eggs of winged beasts in the cave.He hesitated for a while, and finally decided to give everyone extra meals that night.

Of course, Xu Chu welcomes fresh eggs, and even proposed a lot of egg recipes, such as steamed eggs, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, "you can also fry all kinds of things wrapped in egg liquid, crispy and crispy" , can be made into snacks that can be stored for a period of time!"

As Xu Chu spoke, he couldn't help swallowing.You must know that he is always hungry. When it comes to food, he is quite educated if he can resist licking his fingers.

"However, where did you get so many eggs?" Xu Chu asked curiously.

After recovering from that serious injury, Number One became more silent than before.On the contrary, the others, although not very good at using Xu Chu's language, were very active and willing to answer his questions.

So a few people chattered and used their meager vocabulary, excitedly describing the previous battle.After all, for them, this kind of battle results, compared to their battle losses, is really something worth boasting about.

But when Xu Chu heard that No. [-] had led people into the smoky cave, his expression changed slightly.But then he still hid his emotions, and still shared the delicacy with everyone cheerfully, and kept praising their achievements this time, praising their alertness and bravery, which made everyone in the cave happy endlessly.

But then he found a different reason and dispatched everyone, leaving only number one.

At this time, his face became serious.

"It's very dangerous for you to bring people in like this today, do you know?" Xu Chu asked with a frown.

Number one knew that the other party had something to say, but he didn't expect that he wanted to say this.

He was slightly taken aback, then nodded and replied concisely: "I know."

Of course he knew there was danger, but everything was calculated by him, and the risk factor was very low.Of course he couldn't risk his life on such a thing.He still has a lot of things to do, how could he do such a stupid thing.

But Xu Chu didn't know, he was just thinking about this matter with ordinary people's thinking, and then he felt that it was very serious.

Previously, No. [-] was injured so badly in order to prey on a huge beast that it almost died.And this time, he risked his life and led people to rush in for a new lair.

Before that, No. [-] had many similar performances.It's just that their situation was really dangerous at that time, so at that time Xu Chu could only grit his teeth and watch the other party take risks again and again, full of guilt for him, and couldn't help but scold himself for being useless.

But now, their living conditions are getting better, there is enough food, and the nest is no longer dangerous.He felt that there was no need for the other party to take such a big risk for some small things.

So he thought for a while and said, "I know you did this for everyone's benefit. To reduce everyone's casualties, and to allow everyone to spend the winter in a warm place, but—"

As he spoke, Xu Chu's voice paused.He felt trembling when he thought of the danger that might happen to Number One just today, in places he didn't know.

He didn't want to see the other party lying in his arms dying like that again.

So he couldn't help but say softly: "But you are also very important to me. More important than others—more important than many other people. I don't want you, because of one thing or another, to be unnecessarily hurt."

"I can eat less in winter, or not. I can also just live in this den. We survived the cold last year, and this year there is so much food and fuel we have prepared, it is even less likely that we will die." What happened. So there is no need for you to do such a dangerous thing. To me, you are more important than many other things. If you get hurt because of these small things, I will be very sad about it .”

Xu Chu knew that No. [-] was not very proficient in using and understanding his language.So he tried to slow down his speech as much as possible, and used the simplest vocabulary and the most straightforward way to let the other party understand what he meant.

If it was the former No. [-], it would naturally be very happy to hear such words.But at this time, Number One looked at the strange alien creature in front of him, opened a pair of wet eyes, said words full of tenderness, but just bowed his head silently.

But he wasn't really untouched either.

At that moment, he remembered the extreme grief and despair of the other party when this body was on the verge of death.In his short life, he also experienced countless births and deaths.He has also fantasized more than once, if one day, when he becomes the one who is about to leave, whether someone will really feel sad for him.

It's just that when he really experienced the sudden death moment, what he thought of was his broken family and a political marriage that did not involve personal feelings.

So for his family members, what he left for them may be more loss and complaints caused by the rapid decline in social status.As for the real sadness, he actually felt it from an alien monster—although it wasn't for him either.

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly felt a warm touch on the top of his head.And then a strange hug made him stiffen all over.

Xu Chu actually felt embarrassed when he said those nasty things to No. [-].

But he thought that No. [-] might have grown up, and he would no longer want to hug him like he used to.But he also understands No. [-], who always hides his desire and expectation in his eyes, but never speaks out on his own initiative.And only after getting along for a long time, did he gradually understand that this No. [-] who once gave him a strong sense of protection and security was just a child who had just grown up by his side.

So he showed [-]% patience with him, learning how a mother should look from other places, teaching him patiently and gently.After giving the other party a strong hug, Xu Chu warned again: "So you have to be obedient and don't take any more risks in the future, you understand?"

Until the opponent's body leaves, the body of No. [-] gradually relaxes.Then he looked up at the other party's expectant look, and had no choice but to stiffly nod in response: "Yes."

Then he saw the satisfied smile on the other side, and was generously given a loving kiss.

On this day, No. [-] came out of the nest with a stiff body, fell several times halfway, and then spent a lot of effort to hide the scratches - he didn't want to hear the other party's nagging.

After everything was ready, they started to build the second lair.

For this lair, after the first day, I also spent a lot of thought and arranged it well.I don't even know where I dug up a lot of fluorite, so that this closed underground lair is not only comfortable and warm, but also has its own light source.

According to Xu Chu's habit, he spread a thick layer of fur throughout the entire cave where he was staying.They also asked people to carry all the bits and pieces that Xu Chu had collected in the old nest, one by one, so as not to be damaged by the freezing in winter, and Xu Chu would feel distressed again.

As winter approaches, the temperature drops rapidly.Xu Chu's body was no longer suitable for acting outside, so No. [-] also made a soft and thick fur bag, wrapped Xu Chu tightly, put it on the back of a multi-legged reptile, and carried it to the new nest.

Once inside the lair, Xu Chu couldn't help but sighed contentedly.He had a rough time last winter.Although he also discovered later that his body might just be afraid of the cold, but his ability to withstand cold was not weaker than No. [-] and the others.

But who wouldn't like to be able to spend the winter in a comfortable environment?

With the help of several people, he came to the very center of the room and chose a comfortable place to sit down.While adjusting his sitting posture, he couldn't help but said: "I've been walking all the way today, why do I feel that those little ones are more obedient? I haven't seen any sudden jumping out to tease cats and birds."

No. [-] didn't answer when he heard the words, but just picked up a big basket on the side and put it next to Xu Chu again.

Most of the time, Xu Chu was talking to himself in the nest all the time. After all, it was difficult for others to understand, let alone respond.So it's not that he didn't care, he just stretched out a few tentacles habitually, touched No. [-]'s head with appreciation, and said to him with a smile: "No. [-], thank you for your hard work. I like this place so much gone."

The moment he was touched by the soft tentacles, No. [-] froze, and then he looked up at the other party's slightly smiling eyes.Beyond that, there was nothing about the other person that enabled him to recognize emotions.But he still couldn't ignore the gentle emotion in the other's bright black eyes.

No. [-] was stunned for a moment, then lowered his eyes again, acting very silent.Xu Chu didn't take it seriously either, and after the compliment was over, he began to eat and drink heartlessly again.

During this period of time, his life was unexpectedly quite peaceful, and everyone around him made him very worry-free.Even Xiao Yezi gradually became obedient and no longer obsessed about eating.Although the other party couldn't rely on his own strength to eat after all, he gradually learned to restrain his appetite.

So after that, and because the food reserves were quite abundant, Xu Chu began to eat and drink with a little appetite.

On this day, while happily eating the roasted warm fruit, he started knitting again when he was idle and bored, enjoying this hard-won comfortable time.

He didn't understand why the aunts downstairs always liked to bask in the sun while chatting and knitting sweaters with both hands.But now he found that when he had enough tentacles to do many things, he just wanted something to do.Otherwise, what can he do with so many tentacles?Do you want to dance Avalokitesvara?

Thinking of this, Xu Chu couldn't help but burst out laughing again.

The little leaf on him who was diligently pulling wool for him at this time heard the sound, and made a decent look of being a little puzzled, and looked up at him, although in fact it didn't have eyes at all.But then it quickly turned the leaves vigilantly, and looked at Xiaolu who was carefully walking over with the barbecue.

Xiao Ye Zi quickly turned her weird mouth, and grinned threateningly at Xiao Lu.Xiaolu gave a big meal when she saw this, but then the flesh in her hand was knocked to the ground by Xiao Qi who rushed over, staining a large piece of fur.

Seeing this, Xiao Yezi immediately waved the two branches, making a belly laugh and gloating.Xu Chu, who watched this mime, found it very interesting.

But then he waved his hand, and a small group of small black beetles ran up, nimbly avoiding Xiaoqi and Xiaolu's play, and quickly cleaned up the soiled blanket and the dropped food.This is a big meal for them, and they can clean it up without leaving a trace of stains.

Look at that new rug.Xu Chu couldn't help being happy.If he really returned to the previous world, these little bugs might become the best housekeeping staff.

Thinking of this, Xu Chu was happy again, and happily stretched out his tentacles to wave aside, cheering for Xiaolu: "Come on, Xiaolu, peck him! Peck his neck! Press him to the ground!"

"Press—press—" Xiao Yezi, who wished for chaos in the world, also danced and booed.

And No. [-], who came back with wounds all over, stood at the entrance of the corridor, and what he saw was this warm and lively scene.

He couldn't help standing against the wall and stopped to watch for a long time.

It wasn't until Xu Chu smelled a faint scent of blood that he turned his head and saw No. [-] standing there.He bent his bright black eyes habitually, and greeted cheerfully: "Are you back? If you don't come back, these little guys will go to heaven."

At that moment, Number One was in a trance for a moment.

It was as if he was back home years ago, when his mother opened the door to welcome him as she prepared dinner, complaining to him and his father about his brother's naughty mischief.And the father behind him will put away his serious expression when he was outside, show a gentle side, and talk to his family with a smile on his face.

Even at that time they lived in a small grid house, living in poverty, and occasionally had to go hungry.But at that time, happiness is always more than sadness.

Now looking at the familiar scene in front of him, No. [-] was stunned for a while, then turned sideways, using mimicry to hide the large wound on the tail.Facing the other party's dark eyes, he tried his best to twitch the corner of his mouth, and responded jerky: "I - I'm back."

Afterwards, No. [-] seemed to see the joy in the other party's eyes.At that moment, he couldn't help but feel a little warmth in his heart.

But in the next instant, his face changed suddenly.