"Lulu, let Baidi take you back to rest. It looks like it's going to rain again," Cheng Mo said worriedly.
The sky had darkened once more.
It seemed like another heavy rain was approaching.
The rainy season was drawing closer and closer.
Fortunately, they had the bamboo house now. Otherwise, traveling would have been impossible.
For the male orcs, traveling wasn't a problem, but it was different for the females.
Their biggest concern was Si Lu.
For now, the bamboo house had solved that issue.
"Alright, I'll head back then. You guys be careful, and if the rain gets too heavy, come back early. We're not in a rush. Once the bamboo house is finished, we'll have plenty of time to travel," Si Lu said with concern.
"Don't worry!" Cheng Mo nodded.
He understood Si Lu's meaning.
But they were all quite stubborn.
After all, once the bamboo house was completed, they would feel more at ease.
It was better to finish the bamboo house quickly to avoid other issues arising later.
Si Lu followed Baidi back.
As soon as she entered the tree hole, Hei Yao, who had appeared to be sleeping soundly, opened his eyes.
"You're back. How's the bamboo house coming along?" Hei Yao asked.
From the look on Si Lu's face, he could tell it was going well.
But he still wanted to hear it from Si Lu herself.
"It's nearly done. Amo is covering the roof with animal skins, and once they seal and reinforce the sides, it'll be finished," Si Lu said happily.
She had originally thought it would take at least four or five days, but she was surprised by their speed. They were almost finished, and it was only halfway through the second day. It was truly amazing.
Not only that, but she also found the orcs to be very clever.
Even if they hadn't seen or heard of something before, as long as she patiently explained it, they would quickly understand and take action.
"In that case, we can continue traveling in the next couple of days. That's great," Hei Yao said.
He was always worried about Si Lu's condition.
With every step they took, they got closer to the sea, making Si Lu safer.
So if possible, he didn't want to stop for even a moment.
They needed to keep moving, getting closer and closer to the coast.
"Yes, that's right. You focus on recovering. You won't have to do anything. Once we're on the bamboo house, you can continue resting for a few more days, and you should be fully healed by then. Your recovery is already impressive," Si Lu said, glancing at Hei Yao's wound.
Indeed.
Such a large wound was already slowly healing. His recovery speed was extraordinary.
"Yes, I'm very good in the water. When the time comes, you can even play in the river if you want," Hei Yao said with a smile, reaching out to gently ruffle Si Lu's hair.
Her silver-white hair made her look even more delicate and precious.
How could he not love such a little female?
"That sounds good. I don't really know how to swim, so it would be great if you could teach me," Si Lu said with a smile.
If she learned to swim, it would be another skill to protect herself.
Although she had the system within her, she couldn't rely on it for everything.
Sometimes, she needed to be strong on her own.
"Of course, I'll teach you," Hei Yao said with a smile.
Baidi, standing to the side, seemed a bit helpless.
Because he couldn't swim either.
So, he couldn't teach her.
"Well, I can't swim either. Once Hei Yao teaches you, can you teach me too?" Baidi asked, looking at Si Lu excitedly.
He couldn't swim.
But wouldn't it be even better if Hei Yao taught Si Lu first, and then Si Lu could teach him? Hehe!
He thought he was quite clever!
He just wanted Si Lu to teach him.
If someone else tried to teach him, he might not even bother learning.
Hei Yao didn't say anything, but gave Baidi a dark, sinister look.
This guy really had a plan! But there wasn't much he could say.
After all, it was up to Si Lu, not him.
So, all he needed to do was teach Si Lu.
"Ah, I haven't even started learning yet. Even if I do learn, I definitely won't be as good as someone more experienced," Si Lu said.
That's right.
Whether she could even learn was a question.
How could she teach someone else?
Even if she did manage to learn, she'd still be a novice!
It would be a miracle if she could teach without making mistakes.
Si Lu was doubtful of her own abilities.
She looked at Baidi, feeling a bit troubled.
"Also, I'm worried I might not teach well, and if something happens, what then?" Si Lu said cautiously.
It wasn't that she didn't want to teach, but she wasn't even sure if she could learn it herself.
Baidi was really putting her in a difficult spot.
Si Lu didn't have much confidence in herself.
"Don't worry, I believe in you. You'll definitely do well!"
"Of course, if you can't learn it, then it must be because swimming is just too difficult. In that case, I wouldn't have much confidence in learning either," Baidi said.
Of course, not learning wasn't an option.
After all, if he got good at swimming, he could catch a lot of seafood for Si Lu when they reached the coast, and he could protect her if they encountered danger.
No matter what, he was determined to learn. It would be best if Si Lu taught him, but if she couldn't, well, he'd have to let someone else do it.
"Uh…" A few sweat drops formed on Si Lu's forehead, but she didn't respond.
If she couldn't learn, then she must be too dumb.
After all, if others could learn but she couldn't, then what could it be other than her being slow?
However, Baidi didn't say she was dumb; instead, he said swimming was too difficult.
This guy, his way of thinking was... a little outrageous.
But, she liked it!
"Alright, you guys stay here and rest. I'll go help Cheng Mo and the others," Baidi said, glancing at the sky outside, suddenly remembering.
If he went over to help, they could finish the bamboo house faster.
Tomorrow, they could use the bamboo house for travel, which he was looking forward to.
If they kept chatting, it would start raining heavily soon.
"Alright, go ahead. Hei Yao, and I will wait for you here in the tree hole. Don't worry!" Si Lu said.
There wasn't any danger nearby.
Earlier, the wild animals had been scared off by the aura they had released.
So, they had all run off long ago.
There was nothing dangerous around.
"Okay, I'll be off then." After saying this, Baidi left.
Of course, before he left, he gave Hei Yao a glance.
The meaning was clear: he was counting on Hei Yao to keep an eye on Si Lu.
Even though Hei Yao was injured, he had no problem taking care of Si Lu.
Once Baidi left, only Hei Yao and Si Lu remained in the tree hole.
Si Lu sighed and pulled out a handful of dried shrimp from her space.
She first fed one to Hei Yao and then ate one herself.
The two of them ate while watching the dark clouds outside.
"There's too much rain," Si Lu said, watching as the rain began to fall again.
"The rainy season is coming; that's how it is," Hei Yao replied.