Overcome by sheer fear, exhaustion, and sadness, little Xiao Yi finally couldn’t hold his heavy eyelids open any longer.
After crying for so long, the tiny cub was completely drained. After all, he was still just a little baby who wasn’t even a year old! His small body ached all over from the fierce fight, and his empty tummy was rumbling with hunger.
There were plenty of sweet wild fruits nearby that he could have eaten, but he simply didn’t have the energy or appetite anymore. He was just far too tired and sleepy.
If only mommy were here to hold me... that would be so nice...
With that final, longing thought floating through his mind, his eyes slowly closed, and he collapsed onto the cold grass.
Just as darkness was about to pull him under, Xiao Yi suddenly felt a pair of gentle, careful arms lifting his tiny body off the ground.
In an instant, a soothing wave of pure, comforting warmth wrapped around him, driving away the mountain cold. A large, soft hand gently caressed his dried, tangled fur, wiping away the tear stains from his round cheeks.
"Mmm..."
Xiao Yi let out a soft, contented coo. Feeling the cozy heat, he instinctively nuzzled deeper into the warm, secure embrace, burying his tiny golden face against the soft fabric.
Did mommy come back...? Did she already find me...?
Holding onto that sweet, comforting thought, the little tiger cub completely let go of his fears and sank into a deep, peaceful sleep.
The next morning, Xiao Yi slowly fluttered his heavy eyelids open.
When his eyes finally adjusted, he found himself lying on a soft, warm bed in an unfamiliar room. He scrambled up, his tiny paws patting the mattress as he looked around in absolute confusion.
Where was he? This definitely wasn’t the Heavenly God Estate, nor was it Father Xuan Long’s home! He hopped around the spacious room, looking left and right, but couldn’t find a single familiar scent. His round, fluffy face immediately scrunched up into a worried frown.
The door was suddenly pushed open, and a very beautiful female walked into the room. The moment her eyes landed on him, her face lit up with delight.
"You’re awake!" she exclaimed happily, walking over quickly and lifting the small tiger cub into her warm arms. Without hesitation, she pressed a loving kiss right onto his round, fluffy forehead!
Xiao Yi froze in complete shock, blinking his big, golden eyes in wonder as she gently held his paw to check his injury.
"Look at that, your injuries are completely healed! You are a strong, healthy little cub," she cooed gently, smoothing down his golden-white fur.
Xiao Yi tilted his head, his tail twitching as he asked softly, "Pretty sister... who are you?"
The female blinked in surprise before bursting into a sweet, joyful laugh. "Am I pretty to you?"
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