He returned to the cave and added some large pieces of wood to the fire to ensure it would burn until dawn. Sleepiness hit him, and he dozed off leaning against the rock wall.
"Xu Ye!" Lin Yuqing's scream woke him up. It was just getting light, and the girl was pointing fearfully at the cave entrance.
A lizard about a meter long was slowly crawling in, its forked tongue testing the air. [Komodo Dragon (Danger Level: High)] [Suggestion: Make noise to drive it away]
Xu Ye grabbed two pieces of flint and struck them hard, and the piercing sound echoed through the cave. The dragon hesitated for a moment, then turned and slipped away.
"Will it... eat people?" Lin Yuqing asked, trembling.
"More likely it's interested in our food." Xu Ye checked the corner where their supplies were stored. Fortunately, the dragon hadn't touched them. He noticed that Lin Yuqing's forehead was no longer hot, "How are you feeling?"
