Traveling Through Farmhouses: Taking the Baby on a Famine Escape

As it grew dark, everyone went into their own makeshift tents to rest!

After feeding the two babies the prepared formula, Zhang Xixi took her family to the Zhang family's place. Since they didn't have a tent, they had to share a room with her family.

This was the first time the villagers had spent the night in the wild. Although they lit several fires and arranged for patrols, the occasional wolf howls coming from deep within Tianmu Mountain and the surrounding darkness still frightened them.

Many people didn't sleep well, but fortunately nothing happened overnight, and everyone got through their first day in the mountains safely.

The next day, after Zhang Xixi got up, she first let Xiao Jin go find food on its own. In order not to stifle its wildness and let it be self-sufficient as before, she gave it a small bucket of spiritual spring water at most every day.

Then I put more than ten sweet potatoes that I brought back yesterday into the fire, and went to find a pot to boil water to continue making formula for the two babies.

The others followed Zhang Xixi's example and roasted sweet potatoes in the fire. Those who had taro roasted taro, since they didn't have much water left and wanted to save some.

After breakfast, the group continued on their way. Before leaving, Zhang Xixi made a point of observing the shoes that Chen and the others were wearing. She was relieved to see that they were the kind she had given them.

Today, however, her family had to walk at the front because many people in the village, especially the livestock, were afraid of Xiao Jin. She didn't want her two sons to lose their mount, so it was better to walk at the front to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Zhang Xixi also saw the longing looks in the eyes of the children behind her. However, Xiao Jin was a white tiger, and ordinary people would definitely not let him ride it. If he got hurt, she would not be able to explain it. It was better not to cause trouble for herself.

The group walked for more than two hours following the map before sitting down to rest. Along the way, the villagers were both tired and happy because there were more and more wild vegetables by the roadside, so they wouldn't go hungry. However, walking on the mountain path was too tiring.

Zhang Xixi and her two sons sat down next to her family. After resting for a while, she stood up and looked around, pointing to the east side of the woods.

"Sister-in-law, let's go over there and see if there are any wild vegetables."

Xiao Chen looked at Chen Shi, and her mother-in-law and aunt nodded before leading Zhang Xixi and several other women to find wild vegetables.

"System, can you scan for water sources?" Life without water is just too miserable!

"Okay, deduct 200 luck points!"

"Okay!" This is too expensive.

"Ding! Host, there is a water source 500 meters ahead!"

Zhang Xixi followed the direction indicated by the system. Fortunately, this time the system indicated a straight-line distance, and she soon came across a small river.

Zhang Xixi immediately shouted excitedly, "There's water here!"

"where!"

Zhang Xixi waved and said, "This way."

The Chen family and their group came over, followed by a bunch of boys. When they saw that there was really water, they excitedly ran to the riverbank, finally able to take a bath.

It's so hot! I wonder when it will rain!

"Zehui, go back and tell Grandpa and the others."

"Okay! Auntie."

Zhang Xixi then looked at the children walking towards the river and said, "If you want to play in the water, go downstream. Don't go into the deep parts!"

"Third Grandma, we understand." After saying that, the group happily ran downstream.

"Sister-in-law, should we send someone to watch over them?" To be honest, Zhang Xixi was really afraid that these children would drown. She couldn't swim at all, and if something happened, she didn't know who would save whom!

Madam Chen waved her hand and said, "No need, with Zishu here, nothing will happen."

“Zishu.” Zhang Xixi was puzzled, as she didn’t seem to remember this person.

Li, the second daughter-in-law of Zhou Dahai (the second cousin of the female protagonist's husband's family), explained with a smile: "It's Zhou Zishu, the eldest grandson of the eldest uncle's family. He's only 14 years old and has already passed the imperial examination. With him around, everything will be fine!"

Alright! Let's keep digging for wild vegetables then!

Before long, most of the villagers arrived in a large group, led by Zhou Dashan. Seeing the abundant water and plentiful wild vegetables and fruits, everyone was delighted.

"Everyone, go back and set up your tents and pack your things. We'll rest here for two days and then leave the day after tomorrow. Let's find some wild vegetables and fruits to store."

Zhou Dashan remembered hearing from the elders about people who had gotten worms in their stomachs after drinking water from the mountains, and he added, "Everyone, remember to boil the water from the mountains before drinking it."

"Uncle, why?"

"That's right, Uncle, we used to drink tap water in the village too!"

"Why ask so many questions? Just do as I say. You'll bear the consequences if you don't listen," Zhou Dashan said sternly. Actually, he didn't know why either, but it's always better to be careful.

Zhang Xixi thought that her brother-in-law was quite knowledgeable; she had originally intended to remind everyone!

Downstream, women were washing clothes. Seeing so many people, Zhang Xixi decided to go earn some extra money first before coming back.

"System, are there any rare or exotic treasures around here?"

"Ding! Scanning function activated. Rare treasures discovered in the woods ahead."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xixi immediately strode into the woods. She searched around but didn't find anything special!

"System, could you give me some more hints?"

"cannot!"

"All right!"

She had no choice but to resort to a clumsy method. She squatted down and slowly felt around at each plant, one by one. When one plant didn't respond, she continued to feel around.

It took her a long time to figure out which ones were rare treasures. After she finished signing in all the items in the area, her luck value had increased to 8000. It was definitely worth all her hard work!

These herbs are probably Chinese medicinal materials. Although she doesn't know their specific effects, Zhang Xixi still decided to dig them up and take them back, just in case she could sell them for money!

That's right, she's really that greedy. Who told her to transmigrate into such a famine-stricken era!

"Little sister, what are you digging for?"

Zhang Xixi looked up and saw Xiao Chenshi walking towards her with a basket full of wild vegetables. "Sister-in-law, I'm digging for medicinal herbs."

"Little sister, how did you know it was herbs?" Little Chen asked in surprise.

Zhang Xixi shook her hand. "I saw it in my husband's book before, but I'm not really sure, so I want to dig it up and ask Uncle Wang to take a look."

"Then I'll help you dig!"

"Sister-in-law, if you have other things to do, that's fine. I'll dig it up myself slowly."

“We’ve already dug up a lot of wild vegetables, now we just need to wait to wash the clothes, but…” Chen pointed to the riverbank.

Zhang Xixi looked over and saw that there were more and more people by the river.

"Thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law!"

"What's the trouble!"

Zhang Xixi and Xiao Chenshi were diligently digging for medicinal herbs. When Xiao Chenshi wasn't looking, they bought 20 eggs and placed them in the grass in front of them.

Before long, Little Chen dug over there and, seeing the eggs, exclaimed happily, "Little sister, look, there are eggs!"

Zhang Xixi pretended to be very surprised, "It really is an egg! Sister-in-law, pick it up quickly."

"Let's split it in half!" Everything in the mountains is meant to be shared, especially since it's for the younger sister's family. Little Chen gave Zhang Xixi 10 eggs.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. We've gathered enough herbs, let's head back now!"

"it is good!"

Little did Zhang Xixi know that a surprise awaited her upon returning home!