The next morning, Lu Junheng was already waiting at Lin Shu's door.

Lin Shu opened the door and saw him. "Why are you up so early?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I got up early," Lu Junheng said. Actually, he was afraid that Lin Shu wouldn't wake him, so he deliberately waited here early.

Lin Shu saw the unease in his eyes and knew that he did not trust him.

This kid is probably more mature than other children because he has experienced so much.

They've also become much more sensible.

"Then wait for me a moment," Lin Shu said, and quickly walked towards the bridal chamber.

She fetched some water and washed herself quickly before carrying a bamboo basket and a sickle, leading Lu Junheng up the mountain.

Actually, she didn't need to go up the mountain, but she was afraid that Lu Junheng would think she was a monster.

So she had to put on an act.

The two arrived at the mountain, where Lin Shu was surprised to find that banana leaves existed in this era.

This discovery delighted her.

You should know that banana leaves are a treasure even in modern times.

Using it to grill fish not only makes it taste delicious, but also gives it a unique, refreshing aroma.

She took the sickle in her hand and chopped off a leaf.

Upon seeing this, Lu Junheng couldn't help but come to her side and ask curiously, "Stepmother, what is this?"

“These are banana leaves. I was thinking of finding some to take back and grill fish,” Lin Shu said.

Lin Shu's words made Lu Junheng's eyes widen in surprise. Grilled fish on banana leaves? This was simply unheard of.

Seeing his shocked expression, Lin Shu simply handed him the sickle, saying, "Help me chop some more, I'll go find something else."

“Okay,” Lu Junheng obediently took the sickle that Lin Shu handed him.

After Lin Shu left, he walked towards the small river not far away.

She pretended to walk around the riverbank, and took the opportunity to take out a few fish from her spatial storage and throw them into a bamboo basket.

After packing the fish, she walked in another direction.

Since we're already here, let's find some wild vegetables and mushrooms to take back.

Lin Shu was incredibly lucky; she even managed to find a wild konjac flower.

Lin Shu's eyes lit up when he saw the konjac; he hadn't expected this mountain to be such a treasure trove.

She dug out the konjac and put it into a bamboo basket, preparing to walk towards Lu Junheng's direction.

As soon as I got close, I saw a dark shadow flash by in the distance.

When Lin Shu finally saw what the dark figure was, her heart leaped into her throat.

He tossed it into the bamboo basket and ran wildly toward Lu Junheng.

When Lin Shu arrived, Lu Junheng also noticed the presence of the dark figure.

The dark figure was none other than a ferocious wild boar weighing about 300 pounds.

The wild boar charged menacingly at Lu Junheng. In the nick of time, Lin Shu didn't hesitate and leaped forward to push Lu Junheng away.

Lu Junheng was pushed away, but the wild boar noticed Lin Shu because of it.

Seeing the wild boar turn around and chase after Lin Shu.

Lu Junheng's heart tightened suddenly, and he subconsciously called out, "Mother..."

"Find a place to hide," Lin Shu said, and quickly ran off into the distance.

The wild boar was extremely fast, and Lin Shu couldn't outrun it at all. She had to change direction from time to time and use tree branches to slow down the wild boar.

After several attacks, the wild boar gradually became agitated, letting out deafening roars and its eyes flashing with the ferocity unique to wild beasts.

Each sprint was accompanied by a violent tremor in the ground, determined to completely destroy Lin Shu.

Lin Shu knew he couldn't confront it head-on, so he quickly looked around and searched for any tools or places he could use.

His gaze finally settled on a large tree. Lin Shu quickly changed direction and ran towards the tree.

Seeing its prey within reach, the wild boar chased after Lin Shu in a fit of rage.

Lin Shu ran to the big tree, grabbed a wooden vine hanging from it, and leaped into the air, while the wild boar crashed headfirst into the tree, letting out a miserable scream.

Lin Shu then had the opportunity to find a suitable tool. She picked up a branch from the ground and broke it in two.

After the previous impact, the wild boar's eyes were now bloodshot, and it charged at Lin Shu again without regard for anything else.

Lin Shu, however, stood firmly in place, gripping the wooden stick tightly, calmly observing the wild boar's movements and searching for an opportunity to counterattack.

Just as the wild boar was about to pounce, Lin Shu suddenly sidestepped, dodging its fatal blow. At the same time, he grabbed a wooden stick from the ground and struck the wild boar's neck with lightning speed.

The wild boar was hit and struggled desperately in Lin Shu's hands before finally losing all movement.

Lin Shu also got up from the ground, panting, and walked towards where Lu Junheng was hiding.

At that moment, Lu Junheng's heart jumped into his throat.

Every time he heard the wild boar's roar, his heart trembled, as if he were suffocating, so tense that he couldn't breathe.

He regretted it; he regretted how he had treated Lin Shu before.

He treated her that way, sold her to slave traders, and even hired villagers to deal with her.

But she risked her life to save him.

Thinking of this, Lu Junheng couldn't help but tear up.

His mother is so good, yet he did so many things to hurt her. He's different from the bad people in the capital.

Just as he was filled with worry and restless, he heard Lin Shu's long-lost voice from not far away.

“Aheng”.

Lu Junheng suddenly looked up and quickly walked out in the direction from which the sound came.

It met Lin Shu's face, which was covered in red spots, and the original ferocity suddenly became beautiful at this moment.

When Lu Junheng saw Lin Shu, he was initially fine, but the moment he saw her, tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.

"Mother, are you alright?"

Lin Shu met his eyes and was momentarily at a loss for words.

She's someone who's fearless, except when it comes to other people's tears. "I'm fine. I killed the wild boar. Don't worry."

The mention of wild boars reminded her that the back mountain was dangerous, and she should be careful next time Lu Junheng and the others came in.

After hearing Lin Shu's words, Lu Junheng stared wide-eyed in astonishment.

However, before he could react, Lin Shu had already turned and walked towards the wild boar.

Lu Junheng quickly caught up with Lin Shu's pace.

When he saw the mess on the ground and the forest destroyed by wild boars, he swallowed hard in fear.

Although he didn't know how dangerous things had just happened, the mess left behind made it clear that Lin Shu had narrowly escaped death.

His gaze towards Lin Shu also deepened.

My mother wasn't this powerful before; otherwise, she wouldn't have been ambushed and knocked unconscious by him and A-Jin, and sold to human traffickers.

And now, my mother...

He vaguely sensed that he had discovered a very significant secret.

His mother was no longer the mother she used to be, but... she was a monster.

This discovery made his heart race.

He subconsciously looked at Lin Shu, only to see Lin Shu pick up a wooden vine from the ground and tie up the wild boar.

She picked up the bamboo basket she had just thrown away and gathered up the scattered items one by one.

After Lin Shu finished doing everything, he saw Lu Junheng staring at him blankly.

She was filled with doubt and worry; had the child been frightened into a state of shock?

She couldn't help but wave her hand in front of his eyes, "Aheng, what's wrong?"

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