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POLAR BEAR ARC CHAPTER 34

After genuinely admiring his companion's impressive attributes, Qiao Qixi realized that spring was just around the corner, which explained Otis's unusual behavior. It wasn't just about leading him away from the sea ice toward the inland; it was also about staying awake late into the night, secretly doing things that were a bit embarrassing.

Although such behavior was normal, Qiao Qixi couldn't help but feel the same awkwardness one might experience when accidentally catching a roommate in the act of self-pleasure. He couldn't bring himself to look at Otis, nor did he dare to listen too closely to the noises that were all too vivid in his imagination.

But the more he tried to avoid it, the more it seemed to happen. Despite the howling wind outside, Qiao Qixi could clearly hear the sounds of Otis enjoying himself.

Awkward. Awkward. Awkward.

Even Otis's unusual breathing invaded the little bear's pure ears.

Qiao Qixi thought that perhaps they should spend some time apart during this special period. If he wasn't mistaken, Otis was entering the breeding season. That's why he was heading inland to find a mate.

There was nothing wrong with that—every man reaches an age when he needs to settle down. The problem was that Otis shouldn't have brought him along.

Animals are very sensitive to their surroundings during breeding; they won't tolerate other animals nearby.

Qiao Qixi refused to believe that his relationship with Otis was so good that he could witness his buddy courting someone else... That seemed impossible, right?

So after thinking it through, he concluded that Otis must be inexperienced—this was his first breeding season, and he had no idea how tough the polar bear dating scene could be.

From a nature documentary, Qiao Qixi knew that the gender ratio among polar bears was skewed. Typically, a single female in heat would attract several males.

That's just how nature works. In such a harsh environment, it's usually the stronger males who survive in greater numbers. These males must fend off all competitors to win the right to mate.

The battles between polar bears are no joke; they often result in severe injuries, sometimes even bloody and brutal. It's a harsh reality.

If Otis wanted to compete in the spring, he would have to fight other males for the right to mate, and the chances of getting injured were high.

Qiao Qixi's awkwardness quickly turned into worry. Could it be that even a strong, handsome bear like Otis would face rivals bold enough to challenge him?

What kind of competitors would they be?

But then again, anything was possible when it came to reproduction. Normally, polar bears are good at weighing the pros and cons, but when it comes to fighting for a mate, they might just lose their cool...

Qiao Qixi was worried.

As worry set in, he couldn't help but glance over at Otis, only to get an eyeful of something he really didn't want to see.

Geez, after all this time, he's still at it.

Feeling utterly embarrassed, Qiao Qixi covered his eyes, thinking, "I'm older than you from now on."

His earlier thoughts of leaving Otis behind to hunt seals vanished entirely, replaced by concern that Otis might get hurt during his quest for a mate. Even if he couldn't help, it was better to stay together than to worry endlessly while apart.

However, Qiao Qixi had his doubts—could Otis really find a mate while dragging him along?

That was a concern for later. For now, the little bear buried his face deep in the snow and covered his ears with his paws. The pressing question was: what should he do when his companion still hadn't finished after all this time?