CapĂtulo 1654: Chapter 1601: The Fairy Falls to the Mortal World
Right now, regardless of right or wrong, Song Xiaodong and Chu Xianling could only grit their teeth and keep digging forward, as there was no way out behind them either. The snow they dug out from the front filled up the space behind them, leaving only enough room for the two of them to move.
The two of them now really resembled mice underground. Although the analogy is not flattering, it is indeed the case. Constantly burrowing, what could they be if not mice?
Like this, they labored tirelessly for over ten hours. Even Chu Xianling and Song Xiaodong were increasingly exhausted, and worst of all, they kept digging downward. If they werenât mistaken, it seemed they had gone the wrong direction.
âWhew! Letâs take a break.â Song Xiaodong dug a hole on the side and exhaled into it. The air inside the hole had become slightly thinner than before, so trying to minimize carbon dioxide emissions in their small space was very important.
Chu Xianling leaned against the snow wall and said, âI truly canât hold on anymore, I really want to sleep for a bit.â
Song Xiaodong said, âThen you go ahead and sleep, Iâll keep digging.â
âHow do you expect me to sleep while you dig?â Chu Xianling asked in confusion.
Song Xiaodong replied, âItâs simple, just lie on my back and sleep. We canât stop, but we need to conserve our strength.â
âLike thisâŠâ Chu Xianling was momentarily stunned but soon agreed decisively, âAlright, then youâll have to bear the hardship for now.â
Song Xiaodong had expected Chu Xianling to refuse or hesitate, given the gender differences, but he was surprised by her straightforward response.
âIn times of life and death, we donât need to be concerned about such things. However⊠before I sleep, I need toâŠâ
Chu Xianlingâs tone suddenly turned awkward.
Having interacted with women often, Song Xiaodong immediately understood and said, âUrgent conditions demand expedient responses; we have no choice but to endure for now. Truth is, Iâve also been holding back.â
Given the urgency of natureâs call, they had stayed not only under the snow for over ten hours but also in the snow alcove above for two to three hours, causing them discomfort from withholding their need to relieve themselves.
With Song Xiaodongâs candid remark, Chu Xianling felt embarrassed but had no choice but to face it. After hesitating for a bit, she couldnât resist the urge further. Considering there was no light here and even if she undressed, Song Xiaodong wouldnât see anything.
However, Chu Xianling didnât know that Song Xiaodongâs Perception Ability allowed him to perceive scenes in his mind even in complete darkness.
Under the circumstances though, Song Xiaodong had no romantic thoughts, though listening to the sound of water induced some surreal ideas.
Even as they had become friends, due to her personality, image, and background, Song Xiaodong often regarded Chu Xianling as akin to a Fairy.
But hearing the sound of her relieving herself dispelled that mystic impression, transforming the Fairy Chu Xianling into a common mortal in Song Xiaodongâs mind.
âI⊠Iâm done!â Chu Xianling stood up and said softly, failing to hide her embarrassment of having relieved herself so close to a man.
Song Xiaodong immediately replied, âItâs my turn now, letâs switch places.â
They passed by each other as Song Xiaodong moved forward, but Chu Xianling quickly intervened, âDonât move ahead, or youâll step on itâŠâ
As Song Xiaodongâs back was still against Chu Xianling, he felt awkward and hurriedly said, âItâs alright.â
âBut no, you should relieve yourself right here.â Chu Xianling insisted adamantly, as stepping on her waste would be extremely embarrassing for her as a woman.
Song Xiaodong also felt the urgent need to relieve himself. Though puzzled by Chu Xianlingâs insistence, he refrained from arguing and proceeded to relieve himself.
The sensation of relieving himself with a stunning beautyâs back against his felt strangely stimulating, with embarrassment being the prevailing emotion.
Once he was done, Chu Xianling immediately dug some snow from the front and filled the back with it, since the confined space made the smell unpleasant.
If it was only Song Xiaodongâs waste, Chu Xianling might not have done so, but considering her own, she felt obliged to cover it.
Having resolved the issue, Song Xiaodong allowed Chu Xianling to lie on his back, tying her securely with a sturdy nylon rope he happened to have for emergencies.
He had initially considered the possibility of falling into a ravine while battling Elder with Chu Xianling, but never anticipated being buried by an avalanche, making the rope useful now.
Binding Chu Xianling to his back, Song Xiaodong continued working. Regardless of whether they were heading in the right direction or not, after over ten hours of labor, retreat was not an option. He had to persevere.
Recognizing the necessity of recovery, Chu Xianling closed her eyes as soon as she lay on Song Xiaodongâs back, refraining from distractions to fall asleep quickly.
Chu Xianling slept for more than two hours, having set a phone alarm before she drifted off.