Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

In the deep darkness of the night, the two sisters ran desperately along the path.

Cheng Yuntao's brows shone with determination and courage. She held Xiaoli's hand tightly, and despite her hurried steps, she didn't stumble at all. Xiaoli, though young, understood the urgency of the situation and followed her closely, not complaining or slacking off for even a moment.

The night was as dark as ink, and everything around was pitch black. We could only grope forward with the faint light of the stars, the moon, and the lit torch in our hands.

Finally, after endless running and waiting, the sky gradually turned pale, and the first ray of sunlight penetrated the night and sprinkled on their tired but determined faces.

Looking back at the road they had come, they had already moved away from the most dangerous area and had put some distance between them. Even if the Xu family tried their best to catch up, it would be difficult for them to catch up.

The two sisters stopped at the same time, their bodies trembling slightly, breathing heavily, their faces full of fatigue and relief.

After running around all night, I felt extremely tired both physically and mentally. I had to sit down and rest for a while and eat something to replenish my strength.

Cheng Yuntao found a flat piece of grass next to the stream and pulled Xiaoli to sit down.

Seeing the trickling stream, Xiaoli licked her dry lips and wanted to lower her head to scoop up some water to drink, but was stopped by Cheng Yuntao when she reached out her hand.

Many streams and rivers appear clear and transparent on the surface, giving people a sense of purity, but in fact they hide a variety of harmful pathogenic microorganisms.

Once these tiny but deadly pathogens invade the human body, they can cause a range of serious diseases such as dysentery, malaria, hepatitis, cholera and typhoid.

In ancient times when medical technology was relatively backward, if one was unfortunately infected with these diseases and did not receive effective treatment in time, it could lead to more serious consequences and even threaten one's life.

To avoid this unexpected situation, preventive measures should be taken from the beginning to prevent direct drinking of untreated wild water sources.

Under Xiaoli's confused gaze, Cheng Yuntao took out the pots and firewood from his portable farm, scooped some stream water, and boiled it with the firewood.

"This stream water is not safe to drink directly. Wait a minute, I'll boil some hot water for you."

Watching her smooth movements, Cheng Yueli's little face was filled with surprise.

"Sister! Where did you get these things from?"

"By the way, didn't you tell me yesterday that a lot of things happened at home? We should be safe now, tell me about it."

In Xiaoli's eyes, Cheng Yuntao is now a walking question mark. There are so many questions she wants to know about her.

"Okay, let me think about it and start with that."

"Look, for example, what you just saw is my sister's new opportunity. A few days ago, I went up the mountain to collect herbs and was bitten by a poisonous snake. I narrowly escaped death and met an immortal. It saved my life and gave me a magical weapon. With this treasure, our family will never have to go hungry again."

"Also, we've moved. Our old house is so dilapidated, and our unreliable father keeps coming back to cause trouble, so I decided to find a new place to live. Grandma and Xiaozhu are already waiting for us at the new house. If everything goes well, we should be able to get back before evening."

"I came out to look for you as soon as I had settled my family. Every day you stayed at the Xu family was a day I couldn't rest in peace. Fortunately, I left not too late and was able to bring you back safely."

When talking about this, Cheng Yuntao still felt a little guilty. If she could have arrived faster, Xiaoli might have suffered less.

Noticing her depressed mood, Cheng Yueli stepped forward, hugged her, and spoke softly.

"Thank you sister for saving me, thank you sister for taking me home."

When the Xu family was suffering, Cheng Yueli dreamed of going home. Now not only has her dream come true, but her sister has also obtained a great opportunity. She is even happier, so how could she complain?

"Silly child, why are you saying thank you? This is what a sister should do."

"We as a family must live together well, and no one should be left behind."

Cheng Yuntao was also quite moved, with tears in her eyes, and she reached out to hug her thin sister in her arms.

"Gululu——"

Cheng Yueli's stomach suddenly made a rumbling sound, and she lowered her head a little embarrassedly.

"Are you hungry, Xiaoli? After such a long journey, it's time to eat something to replenish your energy."

"I just happened to see a lot of mushrooms on the slope above. I'll go pick some and stew them with the chicken I slaughtered at Xu's house."

"Put two potatoes on the bottom and roast them first. You watch here. I'll be right back."

The water had boiled. Cheng Yuntao first poured out a bowl and handed it to Xiaoli to quench her thirst. After making all the arrangements, she climbed up the slope until she was attracted by a bunch of mushrooms hidden among the fallen leaves and weeds.

She approached gently and pushed aside the weeds covering it.

It is a chicken mushroom. The cap is umbrella-shaped, the edges are slightly curled inward, and the surface is covered with a layer of delicate gray-brown scales. The stem is thick and white, the flesh is thick, and it feels heavy in the hand.

Alpinia hortensis has a delicious and tender texture with a subtle chicken aroma, making it perfect for stir-frying or stewing. It can also be used to refine oil, which also has a unique flavor.

Cheng Yuntao then discovered traces of milk fungus. The cap of this fungus is hemispherical, with a smooth and moist surface and a faint milky white luster. When gently touched, milky white juice will ooze out of the edge of the cap, which is also the origin of its name.

The taste of milk mushroom is delicate and smooth, with a unique milky aroma and a light sweetness. After being stewed into soup, the soup is clear and fragrant.

Cheng Yuntao picked some of each kind and soon filled a bag with them. When she was about to turn around and leave, she discovered matsutake mushrooms.

The cap of Matsutake is thick and round, covered with delicate brown scales on the surface, the stem is thick, the color gradually changes from dark to light, and the bottom is slightly white. If you get close, you can smell a faint pine scent. The taste is firm and elastic.

Seeing that the quality was very good, Cheng Yuntao simply picked some more and returned home with a full load.

"Look, Xiaoli! There are so many mushrooms! We'll stew them all in one pot later. It'll be a delicious stew with chicken and mushrooms!"

Cheng Yuntao squatted by the stream, washed the mushrooms she had picked thoroughly, then turned around and took out the chicken she had slaughtered earlier.

I was busy running just now and naturally couldn't take care of so many things. Now that I have some distance, I can take advantage of the break to clean the chicken carefully.

As for the remaining chicken offal, collect them first and stir-fry them over high heat later.

Each part of the chicken has a different flavor, which requires different seasonings and cooking methods to bring out its best.