Chapter 10: Disgust or Hunger?

Perhaps due to his physical injuries, the lingering effects of the poison he had ingested earlier, or simply the sleeping habits of a dragon, Zheng Yichen had dozed throughout the day and still felt sleepy as night fell.

However, he had little desire to sleep now. The town had been eerily empty during the day, and at night, its continued emptiness made the creepiness skyrocket.

As Zheng Yichen idly scratched the ground, his mind wandering through various possibilities, he heard the heavy sound of running footsteps.

Looking toward the direction of the noise, he saw a massive wild boar charging toward him, tears streaming from its eyes, filled with fear. Zheng Yichen had seen this type of boar before—ferocious in temper, capable of hardening and shooting its bristles during a fight, with enough power to easily pierce through trees.

Of course, its meat was also delicious, though it was quite rare. In the past six months, Zheng Yichen had only encountered two. Now, here was another one, and it seemed terrified out of its wits. Was this really the same aggressive wild boar he remembered?

Tilting his head slightly, Zheng Yichen saw, less than ten meters behind the boar, the Little Lolita who had gone out in the evening and was now strolling back as if on a casual walk. Her steps were slow, elegantly so, yet her speed was oddly abnormal. No matter how much the boar accelerated, the distance between them never changed.

Zheng Yichen watched with no emotional reaction, even feeling a bit amused. After all, in terms of size, this boar could easily crush the Little Lolita. Its hardened bristles could pierce trees, so putting holes in a person would probably be just as easy.

Yet, the boar was now solely focused on running faster, even ignoring Zheng Yichen blocking its path.

As the boar charged forward without any intention of stopping, Zheng Yichen swung his claw and smacked its head. The head of the sprinting boar was driven straight into the ground, and the rest of its body twitched slightly before falling completely still.

The Little Lolita, who had driven the boar toward Zheng Yichen, pointed at the boar and then at the campfire. Was she asking him to roast the meat?

Scratching his head with a claw, Zheng Yichen assumed that was the idea. Hooking a claw into the boar’s back, he skillfully peeled off its hide and tossed it aside. The Little Lolita then walked over, pressing down on a massive water vat large enough to completely cover her.

Zheng Yichen’s dragon eyes almost popped out. Chasing the boar was one thing—after all, the combat level in this world wasn’t low, and she might have some special powers. With that thought, he hadn’t been too shocked. He could take on ten such boars himself!

But now… with this new visual comparison, a fresh wave of surprise hit him. He wanted to ask, did this Little Lolita have magnets in her hands? How could pressing on the edge of the vat allow her to lift it?

The whole scene felt utterly incongruous. That vat could fit ten of her!

“Huh? Why is this water a bit dark?” Lowering his head to look at the vat the Little Lolita had set down, Zheng Yichen noticed the water, though clear, had a darkish tint. Puzzled, he dipped a claw into it. Could she have poisoned it?

At this thought, Zheng Yichen couldn’t help but glance suspiciously at the Little Lolita. Shaking the water droplets off his claw, he splattered them on the ground. Hmm, should he use this water or not?

This Little Lolita’s identity was unknown, and her strength seemed extraordinary. Would she get angry and do something if he refused? Thinking this made Zheng Yichen blush with embarrassment.

He was a dragon now! How could he hesitate because of a mere Little Lolita!?

“…” The Little Lolita stared at the water droplets Zheng Yichen had shaken onto the ground, her brow furrowing slightly. Standing on tiptoe, she peered into the vat, let out a soft “hmph,” and pressed on its edge. Under Zheng Yichen’s stunned gaze, the large vat soared through the air in a parabolic arc, flying to the end of the street, followed by the loud sound of shattering.

What… what did that mean?

Had she been caught poisoning the water and was now throwing a tantrum?

Glancing at the Little Lolita, whose face still showed a trace of anger, Zheng Yichen gave a dragon-like grin. He looked at the already skinned boar. He didn’t mind roasting it without washing it—a dragon’s digestive system was incredibly strong. During his first two months here, when he couldn’t find food, he’d even gnawed on stones.

Now, with an extra mouth to feed and the boar having been driven here by her, it wouldn’t be right to keep it all for himself. Fine, he’d go find water himself. With so many houses around, searching door to door would surely yield some. But… where had all the people in this town gone?

An accident? There were no signs of battle here. Honestly, it was as if everyone had just vanished.

“Totally a paranormal event,” he muttered. Using the water he’d collected, he quickly rinsed the boar meat. His claws were the perfect cutting tools, easily tearing the wild boar meat into small pieces, which he placed on a rack he’d scavenged while searching for water, then began roasting.

In this empty town, he’d also found some seasonings. Even though his cooking skills had been basically zero before crossing over, after surviving on his own for so long, he’d picked up some experience.

At the very least, he could ensure the meat wasn’t burnt or half-raw. With the seasonings, a savory aroma soon wafted through the air. The Little Lolita, who had been resting her chin in her hand, seemingly sulking, couldn’t help but turn her head.

What kind of look was that!!

Disgust mixed with anticipation? Even if his cooking skills were poor and he couldn’t produce mouth-watering barbecue just from the smell, was that reaction a sign she wanted to eat or not!?

Carefully skewering a piece of roasted wild boar meat with a wooden stick, Zheng Yichen offered it to the Little Lolita. This was the first piece ready, and though it was rather large, given her earlier feat of lifting the water vat with bare hands, the size should be no problem.

“…” The Little Lolita stared at the skewered piece of meat, roughly the size of a human head, and fell silent for a moment. Instead of taking it, she walked over to Zheng Yichen, signaling for him to put the meat back. Then, she lifted a small hand and flicked the spot where his Scales connected!

At that moment, Zheng Yichen shuddered involuntarily. Anyone suddenly pricked by a needle would flinch. This Little Lolita was truly a fierce and ruthless person!

A simple flick of her finger could achieve such an effect. That sensation he’d felt during the day, like being slapped—that must have been her doing!

Holding a cup she’d produced from who-knows-where, the Little Lolita collected a small half-cup of blood from the spot between Zheng Yichen’s Scales where it had seeped out. His wound stopped bleeding almost instantly due to his healing ability.

What was she doing now? Was this Little Lolita some kind of creature like a Vampire?