Chapter 15: Injured 015
Grandma Jenny looked at the two concerned faces and couldn't help but let out a long sigh, saying, "It's Ayi who's had the accident. As soon as we entered the West District, we were lucky to come across a patch of Iron Pear Wood. Everyone was very happy, and Ryan thought this patch was enough for me and Ayi to collect for a few hours. The area was open with no dangerous Star Beasts around, so he said he'd go elsewhere for a bit. We thought it was safe, so we let Ryan go without worry. Who knew..."
"Who knew..." As she spoke, Grandma Jenny's eyes gradually swelled with tears, "Who knew, not even an hour after Ryan left, a few Long-Mouthed Pigs suddenly appeared. Ayi and I were caught off guard and had to fight them off. During the struggle, Ayi took the brunt of the Long-Mouthed Pigs' attacks, but his arms and thighs got bitten. Thankfully, Ryan arrived just in time, otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Long-Mouthed Pigs are a very common type of mammalian Star Beast, named for their long snouts, which are about two meters long, while their bodies are less than half a meter in size. Covered in brown fur, their long snouts and sharp teeth are their natural weapons. They are adept at ganging up and attacking prey from a distance with their mouths and teeth. If one is alone in the wilderness and suddenly surrounded by a group of Long-Mouthed Pigs, it would be dangerous.
Grandma Jenny wiped her tears and shook her head with a sigh, "Ah, what to do? Ayi has had this accident, and his family has two kids in school. They don't have any other source of income. How is his family going to live from now on?"
Worry.
Grandma Jenny was very worried. "Ryan and I sent him to District 10 Hospital, and the doctor said he might need an amputation..."
After listening, Ji You expressed her concern: "Grandma Jenny, can't he be taken to a better hospital? I remember that medical technology is very advanced now. There's no need for amputation; even severed legs can be perfectly reattached."
Lea glanced at Ji You, sighed, and explained: "A better hospital, the Xie Family can't afford it."
Ji You: "...Right."