Jiujiu naturally couldn't carry Wu Mengze. Since she couldn't carry him, she might as well not carry him. Jiujiu stuffed the wild fruits she had just picked into Wu Mengze's mouth. She watched as Wu Mengze wolfed down all the sour and astringent fruits before saying, "My family used to be doctors. When I was young, I learned how to treat illnesses from my family. Let me take a look at your legs first, then I'll go look for herbs and a place to stay for the night. How about that?"
Wu Mengze knew that his legs were broken and he had to go to the hospital to set his bones as soon as possible. Even if a little girl like Jiujiu knew how to treat his legs, she didn't have the strength to set his bones. But now, if he wanted to go to the hospital, he had to go back to that disgusting village. Compared to going back, he would rather die here.
Wu Mengze nodded in agreement with Jiujiu's words.
He wasn't even afraid of death, so why would he be afraid of his legs being broken?
Moreover, this little girl had good intentions. There was no need for him to hurt her.
After Wu Mengze agreed, Jiujiu then went to take a look at Wu Mengze's legs.
Wu Mengze's legs were broken, and because three or four days had passed, his calves were extremely swollen. The situation was very serious and he had to set his bones immediately.
Jiujiu immediately set Wu Mengze's bones in a few moves. Then, she went to the side to find some small branches and tied Wu Mengze up with vines. Only then did she speak to Wu Mengze, who was sweating from the pain because of her actions. "Sleep for a while. I'll be back soon."
After Jiujiu finished speaking, she glanced at Wu Mengze, whose face had turned pale because of her actions. She thought for a moment, then took off her clothes and draped them over Wu Mengze's body before leaving.
Looking at Jiujiu's back, Wu Mengze, who thought that he and Jiujiu would die here, believed for the first time that they would be able to leave this place alive.
Jiujiu walked forward with her two short legs and soon found a cave.
The cave wasn't big, but it was very deep. After walking for a few dozen meters, they finally reached the end.
Because Zhong Bao 'er had been malnourished for a long time, she had slight night blindness. Jiujiu could only find a few branches at the entrance of the cave and make a rough fire. She then entered the cave again and carefully observed the situation inside.
At the end of the cave, there was a pile of bones. Judging from the size and shape of the bones, it should be a bear. However, no one knew how it died in its own cave.
There was a bear cave here. No wonder Wu Mengze had lain here for so long without being eaten by any wild beasts. It was obviously the work of this bear.
However, this cave just so happened to be convenient for her.
Jiujiu first went back the way she came and told Wu Mengze that she found a cave. Then she used branches and vines to make a frame that could be pulled. She let Wu Mengze lie on the frame and dragged Wu Mengze to the cave.
Because the cave was half a meter above the ground, Jiujiu could only tie Wu Mengze's arms to the frame and then pull him up.
After this torment, Wu Mengze's forehead was sweating like a spring. His smiling face was deathly pale. Moreover, the branches that were used to hold his legs together had all loosened, and the legs that were tied up just now were tied up for nothing.
However, since they found a place to live, for the time being, they didn't have to worry about the two of them freezing to death outside if the temperature continued to drop. This could be considered a good thing.
Jiujiu inserted the torch into the gap of the cave and used the branches to make a broom to sweep all the dirty things out of the bear cave. Then she used the branches and dried leaves to build two beds. She helped Wu Mengze lie down on the bed and let out a long sigh of relief.
After everything was arranged properly, Jiujiu re-bandaged Wu Mengze's legs. She let Wu Mengze sleep for a while and went outside to look for food.
Looking at Jiujiu's thin and small back, such a thin and weak body could burst out such a powerful force. Was she really just a child?
Wu Mengze was a little confused, but he was even more grateful.
After Jiujiu came out of the cave, she let Bai Ze come out and walk around the cave entrance. She released a bit of pressure so that the other beasts would not dare to come to the cave entrance. Then, she rode Bai Ze to look for food.
Because she was still a child, Jiujiu found some fruits and dried fruits that were suitable for her current ability. She also found some herbs that were useful for Wu Mengze's injuries. She carried a basket made of vines on her back and returned to the cave.
When Jiujiu came back, Wu Mengze was already awake. When he saw Jiujiu come back, he immediately got up from the bed of leaves. He opened his eyes wide and said with a face full of surprise, "You're back."
For Wu Mengze, Jiujiu's return was the biggest surprise.
Jiujiu nodded. She used stones to make a paste of the herbs and spread it on Wu Mengze's leg. Then, she used clothes and a wooden stick to bandage it again. She then handed the fruits she picked to Wu Mengze.
Wu Mengze had been hungry for a long time. The fruits just now were not enough to eat. After sleeping for so long, he was already hungry. He took the fruits from Jiujiu and ate them without caring if they were clean or not.
Seeing Wu Mengze wolfing down the fruits, Jiujiu sighed. She looked at Wu Mengze and said, "Your leg is more serious. You won't be able to walk for at least two months. In two months, it will be winter. The snow will seal the mountain, and we won't be able to go out."
Wu Mengze's expression immediately darkened while he was eating the fruits.
The temperature in the mountain was relatively low. These days, he had the illusion that he would freeze to death before nightfall.
The temperature was already so low now. In a few months, he would freeze to death.
With Jiujiu's abilities, if she wanted to leave the mountain, she would definitely be able to. However, his legs were short and his arm was sprained. Even if Jiujiu was willing to take him out, he would be too embarrassed to make such a request.
The originally sweet fruit was extremely bitter in his mouth, as if he had swallowed coptis.
Wu Mengze ate the wild fruit in his hand bite by bite as if he was eating the last dinner of his life. After devouring the fruit in his hand with utmost sincerity, Wu Mengze seemed to have made a huge decision. He said, "You can go."
Wu Mengze's eyes were big and bright. In the cave with only a small torch, they shone like stars. "You're a good person. I can't be a burden to you."
She had saved his life. He couldn't trap her on this mountain just for his own survival.
The Wu family would never repay kindness with enmity, even if they were to die.
Although she had not known Wu Mengze for long, Jiujiu could tell that Wu Mengze was a good child.
She said these words to Wu Mengze because she wanted to tell Wu Mengze that she might have to go out to store food during this period of time. She could not stay in the cave often. However, she did not expect that Wu Mengze would actually ask her to leave.
Jiujiu was stunned for a moment before she could not help but laugh.
Even though he had experienced the pain of the world and was in hell, Wu Mengze still had a heart of gratitude. It was rare and commendable.
If he did not have these strengths, Jiujiu would still save him. Now that she had discovered so many of his strengths, Jiujiu would save him even more.
Jiujiu said as she ate the fruit, "Don't worry. If I'm leaving, I'll definitely take you with me."
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