Chixuan took a whole two weeks to recover from his injuries.
Elvis and Lea had discussed that it would be too late to stock up on food if they hurried back to Saint Nazaire now. As such, they would have to spend winter in Sauder. Hence, during Chixuan's recovery period, Lea was in charge of remaining at home to take care of Gu Mengmeng and Chixuan, while Elvis led the other three little ones out on hunting expeditions. Father and sons brought back piles of hunted game every day.
The air today brought along with it a harsh chill. Gu Mengmeng could feel… winter had come.
Lea went up to the second floor of the stone castle to retrieve some animal hides to seal up the windows. Meanwhile, Gu Mengmeng sat beside Chixuan and gently caressed his head, murmuring soothing words to him now and then.
Suddenly, Chixuan stood up.
Before Gu Mengmeng had time to exclaim at Chixuan recovery, he promptly scuttled towards the door.