blue whales under the stars

Chapter 17

The things on the beach are not cumbersome, and it is not troublesome to pack them up. The two agreed to leave the day after tomorrow, leaving a day is enough time.Bai Cang put the bamboo basket back into the stone house on the shore, and lit the lamp in the house.The warm light shines through the wooden window, igniting a starlight on the dark seaside.

Mu Ye helped Bai Cang take out the things in the bamboo basket and temporarily put them in an empty place in the house.This stone house was repaired before he came, but Mr. Blue Whale lives in the sea every day, so there are not many things in this room, even the bed and quilt used these days are newly bought .

If they want to travel far, heavy things can be put directly in the storage ring, but according to Bai Cang's intention, he will carry another bag to cover up on the road.

After simply cleaning up, it was completely dark outside the house, and the sound of waves lapping on the beach came over regularly, making this sea area even quieter.Mu Ye knelt on the wooden chair by the window and looked out. In the dark night, the outline of the sea was faintly visible.He hesitated for a while, turned his head to look at Bai Cang who was making the bed several times, and then under the questioning gaze of the man, he whispered: "I want to go to the beach to see."

From the first night when he was swept away by the waves, Mu Ye never went to the beach alone at night.Today's night wind is not too strong, Bai Cang put down the cuffs that were rolled up when making the bed, took a large robe from the hook by the wall, and motioned to people: "Let's go."

Mu Ye jumped off the chair, obediently took the clothes and put them on, and followed Mr. Lanjing out of the stone house.The clouds in the night sky were blown away a bit, and the scattered stars emerged from between the gray clouds, casting a little bit of broken light on the calm sea.

Bai Cang found a suitable place ten steps away from the waves, and lit a fire with dry firewood.Warmth came from the dancing flames, he moved Mu Ye to a place close to the fire, and the two sat side by side on the soft sand.

The shoes had just been taken off, and Mu Ye stepped on the soft sand with his bare feet, burying his toes in the white sand.Bai Cang looked at him sideways, the orange light reflected on the boy's slightly childish cheeks, outlining a soft outline.Mu Ye looked up at the vast and calm sea, his voice was mixed with the sea breeze, and it sounded a bit cool.He asked Bai Cang: "If you leave...will you miss the seaside?"

Bai Cang stretched out his hand to straighten the hood of the man's robe, protecting his neck from the wind.His voice was light: "Yes."

Mu Ye turned his head to look over, he put his face on his knees, his cheeks extruded a soft arc, and he said softly: "I might miss this place too..."

Bai Cang smiled lightly: "Do you like the sea?"

Mu Ye let out a "huh" and said, "This is the first time I've seen the sea."

He remembered that when he was in the forest and listening to Master Sequoia describe the sea, when he got to the beach, he realized that his imagination could not restore the beauty here.Mu Ye said: "The day and night here are beautiful, and the sound of the waves is also very pleasant."

Bai Cang looked at him, turned his right hand upwards, and a round white conch shell appeared in his palm.The shell is spiral, with a small head and a big tail. The creatures inside have disappeared, leaving only a beautiful empty shell.He put the conch mouth next to Mu Ye's ear, motioning him to listen carefully.

The surrounding sounds were cut off, and there was a faint sound of waves coming from the shell. Mu Ye opened his eyes wide and looked at the man beside him in surprise.

Bai Cang asked, "Did you hear the sound of the waves?"

Mu Ye nodded, and Bai Cang said, "This is a nautilus, we can find more and pack Hai away."

Mu Ye was amused by this statement, he held the white conch in his palm, his eyes were bright, with the light reflected from the flames.Mu Ye said softly: "I found Mr. Blue Whale, and I really took the sea away."

Bai Cang froze for a moment, looked at Mu Ye, and suddenly felt that he really wanted to kiss the boy in front of him.

A long time ago, he didn't understand the meaning of kissing, but at that time he was still a whale, so Mu Ye never refused.When Bai Cang understood several meanings of kissing for human beings, he was not even qualified for the most simple polite greetings, let alone the deepest feelings.

But now, that extraordinary feeling seems to be rekindled, and through this human body, it is eager to express it to the other party.

Bai Cang took a long, deep breath, then leaned over, and gently kissed Mu Ye's forehead.

Mu Ye blinked, he didn't know the meaning of these movements, otherwise he wouldn't have felt abnormal after every night.He just felt itchy on his forehead, and Mr. Blue Whale had a faint fragrance of sea water on his body.When Mr. Lan Jing backed away a little, he didn't feel any difference, and continued: "After I left the forest, I sometimes dreamed about it."

Bai Cang restrained his emotions, looked at the other party: "Are you homesick?"

Mu Ye scratched his hair: "Well...a little bit."

A little melancholy appeared on his face: "But I was a long time late... I just found the Companion Beast until now. After I go back, I don't know if I can help in time..."

Bai Cang frowned, and said, "What can I do for you?"

Mu Ye explained: "There will be a beast swarm every 20 years in the mountains, and the place we live happens to be on the migration route of the beast swarm. In order to improve the defense, in the first three years before the start of the beast swarm, the clan did not experience the beast swarm. The young people in the tide will travel together, go to the legions of nearby countries to experience, and participate in the training against the beast tide."

Bai Cang raised his eyebrows slightly: "The legion agrees to your joining?"

There are three most powerful countries in the mainland, separated on the three most fertile lands.Apart from the three major powers, there are more than [-] small countries, most of which are affiliated to the three major powers. The countries that can remain neutral are either too remote or too weak to be coveted.But no matter what kind of status it is, each country will strictly control its own legion, and they will be very cautious about external forces, and it is rare to directly accept groups of external forces.

Mu Ye nodded, and said: "Beast tamers have different abilities from warriors and magicians in the legion, but with the help of companion beasts, they can also be a big help. Arman, who agreed with us to go to experience, the beast tide will meet along the way." Affecting the four countries, Yarman was always the one with the heaviest losses. After joining forces with us, their situation has gradually decreased to the same level as the other three countries, so they have always agreed to our participation. "

He scratched his head again and lowered his voice: "But I don't have a companion beast... When the others set off, I was the only one left in the forest who hadn't participated in the beast tide..."

Bai Cang said softly, "That's why you ran out by yourself?"

Mu Ye nodded, his expression obviously downcast.He whispered: "Actually, the patriarch wanted me to stay in the forest, but I accidentally overheard what he and other people said..."

The young man blinked his eyes, as if he wanted to cover up something, but Bai Cang didn't rely on the intensity of the light to help his sight, so he still clearly felt something rolling out of Mu Ye's eyes.

"The patriarch said that my parents passed away in the last beast tide, so this time, even if I'm a burden, he doesn't agree to send me to the legion to die..."

Mu Ye's words were cut off in half, but the nasal panting and choking were too obvious to be restrained.

"They said I was useless... I, I thought, even if I can't help, I can't hold back anymore. That's why I ran out by myself..."

Bai Cang stretched out a hand to wrap his arms around his back, wrapping the young man who was still too thin in his robes in his arms.He reached over, and his fingertips were quickly wet, and the water could not be wiped away. The shoulders of the boy in his arms shrugged, and every sob was clearly transmitted from the touching part.

He said slowly: "Now that you have domesticated me, I can help, right? You are not late, and you are not a burden. You will definitely become the strongest one."

Bai Cang knew that his original form could not move freely in the mountains and forests, which was probably why Mu Ye said that he wanted to go to the Magician Academy. He said: "The schooling period of the Magician Academy is usually six years, but in the last year, it has I will not stay in school, but go out to practice."

He touched Mu Ye's face again, and helped people wipe away the tears: "It's just the time for the beast tide, and you can drive back as a magician."

"Think about the patriarch, think about your friends, you still have someone to protect, right?"

The young man in his arms slowly calmed down, and after a long time, a low voice slowly came out.

"……Um."

Bai Cang lowered his head, and kissed Mu Ye's light golden hair lightly.His movements were still gentle, but a flash of worry flashed through his gray-blue eyes.