Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 603 I am a Rabbit-Eared Clan 21

Only Yun Chu remained inside the cave. She didn't immediately clean up the clutter in the corner, but instead took a deep breath, as if trying to inhale the tranquility and safety into her lungs.

Then, she raised her slender finger and gently tapped it in the air.

Silently, ripples spread across the space. Like pebbles thrown into water, various objects began to "flow" from the center of the ripples.

A large square stone of just the right size, with clear chisel marks, first appeared inside the cave entrance.

Yun Chu took a quick look and adjusted its position, making it completely seal the entrance of the cave, leaving some ventilation gaps above. This blocked most of the outside light and prying eyes, as well as the cold wind and excessive humidity at night.

She placed a meticulously crafted stone furnace, with an intricate internal structure, in the center of the cave, slightly closer to the rock wall.

The furnace was quickly lined with dry tinder and several pieces of resin-rich, easily combustible pine wood.

A warm, leaping flame instantly ignited, its orange-red light dispelling the darkness and chill, licking the cold stone wall, and casting leaping shadows onto the uneven rock surface.

Several thick, dry wooden planks, exuding the fresh scent of pine, were neatly laid on the stone floor near the hearth and the inside of the cave.

The edges of the floor were deliberately secured with small, round pebbles. This is a place for sleeping and resting.

A simple but sturdy wooden bed appeared on the wooden platform, covered with multiple layers of thick, soft animal hides.

On the stone wall beside the bed, a natural mineral with fluorescent patterns is embedded in the specially smoothed rock, like a primitive night light.

In a deeper corner of the cave, a multi-tiered shelf ingeniously woven from sturdy vines was secured, upon which were placed earthenware jars, water pouches, prepared herbal packets, and durable food wrapped in leaves.

Next to it, against the stone wall, is a large ceramic jar filled with clear mountain spring water.

In a few corners that are not easily noticed by Yun Chu, some functional rock blocks are integrated into the wall, silently purifying the air and removing moisture and odors.

The air in the cave quickly became fresh and comforting.

The enormous yet agile figure moved swiftly through the dense forest. He was not wandering aimlessly, but rather drawing an invisible yet powerful boundary around the cave.

The giant claws left deep scratches on the roots of certain giant trees, like primitive boundary markers.

His powerful tail swept across a thicket, uprooting it and roughly clearing a wide-open area.

A chilling aura (far purer and more primal than the pressure of the Dragon City guards) was deliberately and forcefully released, like an invisible wave crashing against the forest.

A gray-maned giant wolf, lured by the flames and the scent of humans, had just quietly peeked out from among the low-lying ferns when its cold, vertical pupils met Youna's emotionless gaze.

An invisible pressure froze its limbs like ice, and the low growl that hadn't yet escaped its throat turned into a terrified whimper.

The giant wolf barely hesitated, tucked its tail between its legs, and hastily retreated, disappearing instantly into the depths of the dark bushes, completely abandoning its covetousness for this territory.

Further away, giant tree lizards peeking out from tree trunks and small predators rustling in the grass all chose to retreat the moment they sensed this terrifying aura.

The forest has its own cruel rules, and power is its most direct language. The power of the shadows silently proclaims: This place, stay away!

When You stepped back into the cave, covered in damp, cold dew and carrying a faint scent of fresh grass and trees, it had been completely transformed.

The cold, primitive cave has disappeared, replaced by a warm and safe haven.

The fire in the stone hearth burned steadily, filling the room with warmth. The ground was dry, and the animal hide bed exuded comfort.

The items were arranged neatly, and the fluorescent minerals in the corner emitted a soft glow. The air was fresh, with only the crackling of burning firewood and the warmth of the flames.

Yun Chu sat on a stone bench at the edge of the wooden platform, holding a small piece of warm cooked food in her hands, a little oil glistening at the corner of her mouth. When she saw You enter, her eyes curved into a smile, filled with peace and a hint of pride.

His icy blue vertical pupils swept across the entire space, finally settling on Yun Chu. His massive frame seemed to soften somewhat in the warm light.

He didn't speak, but walked to the stone furnace, leaned his huge body against the warm rock wall and slowly sat down, letting out a long breath, the relaxation that came from truly returning home and confirming that the environment was safe.

There were no words. The warm light from the fire flowed between the two, illuminating Yun Chu's contented face and reflecting the play of light and shadow on You Gangyi's profile, where his guard had completely fallen away.

Outside the small cave lies a deep, ancient forest fraught with unknown dangers. But inside, the hearth is warm, the rocks are solid, and the air is fresh.

More importantly, the sense of trust and protection, like an invisible warm current, dispelled all the chill.

This is the first home they built with their own hands deep in the forest, a starting point of freedom that belongs only to them.

There is no noise, no oppression, only the tranquility and safety of relying on each other. The shelter built by the guardians and builders together will be the foundation upon which they stand in this forest full of vitality and danger.

The first frost arrived quietly. Fine ice crystals condensed on the humus in the early morning, and You's breath exhaled white mist in the cold air.

When Yun Chu's rabbit ears sensed the wind shifting to a biting northerly wind, she stuffed the dried herbs into the gaps in the vine storage shelf and spoke softly:

"We need to store more food."

You responded by venturing deeper into the dense forest. The Black Wolf Clan's power revealed its advantage in the dead of winter—its thick-scaled claws shattered the thin ice, and its thunderous power transformed into precise killing weapons.

As a herd of migrating giant deer attempted to cross the stream, You's figure darted into the herd like a black lightning bolt.

Blue and white lightning coalesced into a spear in his palm, and with a sizzle, the air filled with the smell of burning, and three burly stags fell to the ground.

When the sharp claws ripped open the deer's belly, You deliberately preserved the intact fur: "This can cover the ventilation opening in the cave."

Yun Chu nodded and put the prey into her spatial storage.

Yun Chu weaved through the oak forest laden with icicles. Her slender, white fingers touched the ground:

- Pine cones fell in droves, swallowed by spatial ripples. (This is Yun Chu's use of spatial power after mastering it.)

- Sweet potatoes emerging from the frozen soil disappear, covered in mud.

- The nuts in the hollow of the dead tree flowed like a waterfall into the void.

As You used the last deerskin to seal the crack in the rock, Yun Chu was adjusting the fluorescent mineral clusters on the cave ceiling.

When hundreds of ores simultaneously glow with a soft blue-green light, the food on the storage shelves looks like a treasure trove under a galaxy.

You wiped the ice shards off his paws and suddenly placed his fluffy tail on the rabbit-eared girl's lap—his own personal heater.

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Spring arrived quietly, and Yun Chu had You cultivate a piece of land around the cave. Yun Chu planted berries common in this world, some wild vegetables, and fruit trees.

When summer comes, the fruit trees blossom and bear fruit.

In mid-autumn, You once again took Yun Chu to Dragon City to exchange for some salt and other things.

The summer sun scorched the black stone walls of Dragon City, and the air was filled with familiar noise, dust, and a hint of tension that was not easily detected.

At the city gate, the guards' checks seemed even more stringent than last time. The cold metal spears and the scrutinizing gazes of the dragon beastmen made Yun Chu subconsciously pull her tattered hood down even further.

You walked silently ahead, her massive body forming a moving barrier that blocked most of the probing gazes.

He carried in his arms the fruits of their summer's labor—several carefully tanned superior pelts, a jar of precious resin, and some strange minerals that Yun Chu had found deep in the forest, which the old orc had pointed out might be valuable.

These were essential supplies for them to exchange for salt and a small amount of ironware needed to get through the winter.