The Tao is far away

The woman's voice echoed in Wang Chi's ears. Through her gentle appearance, he could faintly hear a subtle murderous intent, which startled him.

Wang Chi slowly said: "This is my cave..."

"Where?" the woman asked quickly. Her eyes were as sharp as ice blades, and the murderous intent in her eyes became stronger and stronger.

Wang Chi felt a little regretful: "Well... we are now on the outskirts of the Mulan Mountains, almost approaching the border of the Southern Kingdom."

Why meddle in other people's business?

The coldness in the female cultivator's eyes did not diminish as she listened to Wang Chi's answer. It was obvious that she still maintained a certain degree of suspicion and vigilance towards Wang Chi's words.

She was silent for a moment, as if weighing something, then slowly closed her eyes and stopped talking, but the atmosphere on the scene remained tense.

Her left hand was gently placed on her forehead, as if trying to calm the turmoil in her heart.

Her eyes were tightly closed, her long eyelashes were trembling slightly, and two lines of silent hot tears were sliding down from the corners of her eyes.

Wang Chi felt uncomfortable all over at this moment. He didn't know whether to stand or sit, so he simply left the cave.

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Walking cautiously in a dense forest, Wang Chi's eyes were suddenly attracted by several plants in front of him.

They had a familiar red color, stirring his memory.

"Hmm? Why does this look a bit like chili pepper?" Wang Chi bent down and observed it carefully.

Indeed, both the color and shape were exactly the same peppers he remembered.

Curiosity drove him to reach out and gently picked a plump fruit. Without any hesitation, Wang Chi took a bite, and the familiar and stimulating taste immediately burst out on his taste buds.

A slight spicy taste spread out, and Wang Chi's face showed an expression of great joy, and he couldn't suppress the surprise in his heart.

This is chili!

It was not until the evening when the sky gradually darkened that Wang Chi returned to the cave.

The sunset glow in the sky was like molten gold, covering the mountains with an orange-red coat.

The woman was still lying on a piece of animal skin. It seemed that she had not moved at all during the time Wang Chi was away. Her posture was still the same as during the day, and she lay there quietly like a statue.

Wang Chi saw that the woman's breathing was steady and rhythmic, so he simply didn't say anything.

Wang Chi started to get busy on his own and started a new fire.

The firewood crackled in the fire, and sparks occasionally flew out.

After the fire gradually stabilized, Wang Chi took out a piece of thigh meat from some unknown monster, skillfully cut it into small pieces with the dagger he carried with him, and then carefully put it into a porcelain bowl.

Then, he took out the peppers he had picked during the day from the storage bag on his waist and cut them into small pieces in a neat and efficient manner.

He put the chili pieces into the ceramic bowl containing the monster meat and marinated them so that the meat could fully absorb the spicy flavor of the chili.

The woman seemed to wake up. She slightly side-glanced and cast her eyes silently at Wang Chi with two unknown emotions.

Her eyes looked deep and complex in the light of the fire, as if she was scrutinizing every move of the stranger in front of her.

Wang Chi noticed the woman's gaze and was about to say hello, but then he changed his mind and gave up.

He skillfully strung the marinated meat and red peppers onto the wooden skewers that had been prepared long ago.

Wang Chi seemed to be in a good mood. From time to time, he hummed the little songs that were popular on the Internet in his previous life. Those melodies traveled through time and space, carrying a hint of playfulness and nostalgia.

The aroma of meat began to waft through the cave, and the rich and tempting scent gradually spread.

Smelling the familiar smell, Wang Chi felt his mouth constantly secreting saliva and his appetite was completely aroused.

"Hiss, it's scalding me!"

Wang Chi didn't have the patience to wait, so he impatiently picked up the grilled skewers and took a bite.

Instantly, scorching heat and intense spicy flavor exploded in his mouth.

For a moment, the tender and juicy monster meat and the spicy taste of the chili pepper blended perfectly and filled Wang Chi's mouth. The strong taste made him close his eyes and immerse himself in this wonderful taste.

Each chew releases layers of flavor.

Wang Chi took out another jar of wine from his storage bag: "Eat skewers with wine, the more you drink, the more you have!"

What a pity!

Wang Chi looked at the woman lying on the ground and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Although the atmosphere between them was somewhat delicate, he still couldn't bear to see her so weak.

He took a few skewers without chili peppers, walked towards the woman, and said, "Eat some. Your foundation is damaged and you can't meditate to replenish your spiritual power. This monster meat is rich in spiritual energy and may help you recover."

The woman stared at Wang Chi for a while, her eyes seemed hesitant, but finally she turned her head to the other side, rejecting Wang Chi's kindness.

……

Wang Chi felt a little helpless.

Wang Chi sat back down by the fire, started eating, and continued to enjoy his evening of drinking.

"You, bring the wine here!" The woman's voice broke the silence. She rarely spoke, and her tone was full of command.

Although she was seriously injured, her words still carried an unquestionable majesty.

Wang Chi smiled bitterly.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with the woman's attitude, he also knew that something bad must have happened to her, so he did not bother with her.

Wang Chi stood up, walked to the woman, picked up a clean bowl, and poured her a bowl of wine.

The woman stood up slightly, the pain in her waist made her clench her teeth, but she still maintained a stubborn elegance.

She took the wine from Wang Chi and drank it without hesitation.

The wine flowed down her throat, seeming to take away some of the pain in her body.

The woman handed the empty bowl back to Wang Chi and signaled him with her eyes to continue pouring wine.

Her movements were concise and powerful, and although there were no words, the intent of her command was very clear.

Wang Chi took the bowl and filled it up again without saying anything.

He could feel the tenacity emanating from the woman.

The woman took the full bowl of wine and drank it again.

But this time, she seemed to feel that this way of drinking still could not satisfy her.

She snatched the jar of wine from Wang Chi's hand and, without any hesitation, drank it down in one gulp.

"So fierce!"

Wang Chi looked at this scene in shock. He had never seen anyone drinking so heavily, especially a seemingly weak woman. The contrast surprised him.

The woman seemed not to hear Wang Chi's words. The wine jar in her hand tilted over and the wine flowed into her mouth like a waterfall.

At this moment, countless thoughts seemed to surge in her heart, and those sad memories intertwined together, causing her emotions to get out of control again and burst into tears.

After a while, the woman finally stopped drinking, put the jar of wine heavily on the ground, and took a deep breath.

On her face, wine mixed with tears made her look pitiful, like a fragile flower swaying in the wind.

Wang Chi observed all this quietly, but he didn't say much.

He silently returned to the fire, picked up the skewers and continued eating.

As the night deepened, the firelight illuminated the figures of two people, one eating in silence, the other crying silently.

The two souls in this cave, each carrying a different weight, yet at this moment they have a subtle connection.

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