Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

Liu Zhiyi's heart jumped into her throat. This man was all muscle, with an extremely stable lower body. He walked so lightly that he made almost no sound. He was obviously a martial artist.

Looking at his strong arms, they were covered with bulging, menacing veins, and he was tall and imposing.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "This guy is so big, his fists look as big as sandbags. Judging from his posture, he could easily kill a bull with one punch."

Oh my god!!!

She's probably no match for him!

Before she could even start to think, the man and the big fox vanished into the sunset like lightning.

Liu Zhiyi blinked, somewhat confused. Was this... gone?

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Who cares about the details? It's good that they're gone, it's good that they're gone.

Liu Zhiyi quickly patted her chest, letting out a sigh of relief. As she turned her head, she saw the little white dumpling staring intently at her skirt and the roasted meat in her hand.

???

Liu Zhiyi looked at the little fox, then at herself.

At this moment, she squatted by the fire, her brocade skirt, like a blooming lotus flower, cascading around her feet. In the flickering firelight, the satin fabric shimmered beautifully.

Liu Zhiyi roughly understood what the little fox meant.

So... he's after her skirt and the grilled meat?

Liu Zhiyi rolled her eyes. Heh, it certainly has a good eye. It only picks things that are very important to her, and it even knows how to call for help.

But I'm sorry, she won't give up either of these.

There's only one dress. If we give it to her, are we going to make her run naked on a deserted island? Or should she be like the savage from before, using flowers, grass, and leaves as a dress to cover herself?

As for barbecue...

She worked so hard for so long to get a little sparrow, and it's not even enough to fill her own teeth. Giving it to her would make her go hungry.

What are you thinking? She's not a saint.

"Go away, go away, go somewhere cool and stay there."

Seeing that the meat was almost cooked, Liu Zhiyi prepared to swallow it quickly.

She didn't know what would happen in a moment, so she had to eat and drink as soon as possible to maintain enough strength to deal with any potential crises that might come.

But when she put roasted meat in her mouth, the little fox became unhappy and pounced on her, burrowing into her arms and scratching wildly with its four paws.

Enraged, Liu Zhiyi grabbed the fur on the back of its neck and threw it aside.

"Hey—I'm telling you, little thing, are you ever going to stop? Look closely, there's no one here to help you now. Be careful, or I'll skin you alive and turn you into a spicy roasted fox."

The little fox glared back at Liu Zhiyi, not to be outdone.

The human and the fox were locked in a stalemate, neither willing to give in, when suddenly, another commotion came from outside the cave.

This time, Liu Zhiyi quickly picked up the dagger, immediately went into a defensive stance, and stared intently at the cave entrance with sharp eyes, not daring to blink.

But just then, a cunning glint flashed in the little fox's eyes.

With a sudden leap, he snatched the roasted sparrow from her hand and ran away.

Liu Zhiyi was so angry she almost ground her teeth to powder. She cursed inwardly, thinking she should have given the little thing a hairpin without hesitation when she first saw it.

This way, we can avoid all the trouble that followed and have plenty more fox meat to eat.

Just then, the fox and the man who had disappeared not long ago stood at the cave entrance again.

This time, however, the fox had a rabbit in its mouth, the man had seven or eight pheasants hanging from his shoulder, and he carried two rabbits in each hand.

The pheasants have bright, colorful plumage, and they look quite attractive strung together with straw rope.

The human and the fox stared at her expectantly.

Liu Zhiyi was taken aback. Could it be that they were attracted by the smell of her barbecue? So she tentatively asked...

"You want to eat the meat I grilled?"

Neither the man nor the fox spoke, but their eyes clearly lit up.

Liu Zhiyi understood and told them to throw the things in first. She then threw all the rabbits to the man and told him to deal with them first and then bring them back to her.

The man left without saying a word.

Liu Zhiyi finally breathed a sigh of relief, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw that the wretched little fox had already stuffed her roasted sparrow into its own mouth, and was now eating while stealing glances at her.

Oil and drool kept dripping from its mouth.

Coupled with the dog's sneaky eyes, Liu Zhiyi almost laughed out of anger.

Looking up at the big fox standing outside the cave, good heavens, it was drooling even more than the little fox.

Where did these three foodies come from?

However, if they only want food, that's fine. As long as they don't hurt her, everything else is negotiable.

The man quickly skinned the rabbit, gutted it, and cleaned it thoroughly before returning. He simply stood at the entrance of the burrow, his expectant gaze fixed on Liu Zhiyi.

Liu Zhiyi twitched the corner of her mouth.

Although the little fox was like an unreasonable rascal, the wild man and the big fox were quite polite.

Not only did they understand the concept of equivalent exchange, but they were also very polite. Without her permission, neither the human nor the fox dared to step into the cave. Seeing this, Liu Zhiyi gradually relaxed and invited them into the cave.

The man was reserved, but he still obeyed and did as he was told.

Liu Zhiyi found some more fruit trees, used the wood to build a frame, and put all the rabbits on the fire.

While grilling the meat, he kept a close eye on the man and the fox beside him, remaining vigilant at all times.

But even after the meat was roasted and the medicine had been boiled into a thick, dark broth, he saw no ill intentions from the other party, and his heart was somewhat at ease.

Liu Zhiyi gave two rabbits to the fox mother and cub, two more to the man, and kept one for herself.

She did the work and prepared the seasonings, and then her roasted sparrows were stolen from her; this rabbit was rightfully hers.

Liu Zhiyi ate two rabbit legs with a clear conscience, and wrapped the rest in dried lotus leaves, intending to save them for tomorrow.

By this time, the man and the fox mother and her cub had devoured the four rabbits whole, leaving not even bones behind.

Liu Zhiyi was so shocked that her hair stood on end.

This man's teeth are definitely those of a savage.

After finishing their meal, the man and the two foxes let out a satisfied burp, glanced at Liu Zhiyi, and then swaggered away.

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Liu Zhiyi exhaled a puff of white breath, finally able to get a good night's sleep. She had been incredibly busy all day, constantly on the go, and was utterly exhausted.

The moon star is thin, and the black dragonfly flies south.

Outside the cave, insects chirped and birds sang, and the shadows of trees swayed, casting dappled light and shadow in the darkness.

On a night that should have been peaceful and serene, someone worked tirelessly, braving thorns and brambles to lead a group on a desperate journey through the mountains, all in an effort to find the woman they loved as soon as possible.

The guards beside him saw that blood was seeping from his back again and couldn't help but speak up to stop him.

"My lord, your wound has reopened. Shall I bandage it for you before we continue our journey?"

The man ignored him, his steps never faltering for a moment, his thin lips parted slightly.

"I'm fine, I'll continue on my way."