Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

The next morning, Lu Chuan got up before dawn.

He and Meng Tong had already discussed it last night, and they would set off into the deep mountains today.

Firstly, there's no point in staying here; the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the land in the village simply can't grow any crops.

Secondly, we also wanted to get to the place Lu Chuan mentioned as soon as possible so that the family could settle down and hopefully cultivate some land to grow some food.

After washing up at the pool, Lu Chuan started making breakfast, and Meng Tong and the two little ones also got up one after another.

After tidying up the things in the wooden house and putting them into the space, Meng Tong took Lu He and Lu Yan to the pool to wash up.

"Mother, the water is getting less and less."

Pointing to the pool of water, which was almost two-thirds smaller than before, Lu Yan's face was full of worry.

People can die if they don't have water to drink; she doesn't want her father, mother, and sister to die.

Her little mouth twitched, and Meng Tong quickly reached out and rubbed her little head gently, saying, "Don't be afraid, we'll find more water soon."

"really?"

"Yes, after breakfast today we'll head into the mountains, there'll be plenty of water then."

"Will it be dangerous?"

Lu He suddenly asked, her small face also showing worry.

"No." Pinching her little face, Meng Tong smiled and said, "Daddy and Mommy will protect you, don't be afraid."

“Okay, He’er will protect Daddy and Mommy too.”

"Yan'er too."

The two little ones looked so serious that Meng Tong was touched. Indeed, daughters are like warm cotton-padded jackets!

Over here, Lu Chuan heated up all the leftover stewed chicken and potatoes from last night in an earthenware pot, and also stuffed a few sweet potatoes and potatoes into the scalding fire.

Once the earthenware pot was thoroughly heated, Lu Chuan took it off to cool, then switched to another pot to make pancakes. He wasn't eating rice this morning.

Lu Chuan only stopped after baking fifty pancakes; these were his provisions for the day's journey.

Smelling the aroma, Lu He and Lu Yan were already standing guard to the side, licking their lips from time to time, clearly craving it.

"Daddy, what is this black clod of earth? It smells so good."

Lu Yan pointed with her little finger to the sweet potatoes beside the fire, which were already emitting a rich aroma, and asked.

Lu Chuan glanced at it sideways and replied in a low voice, "It's fresh food that your mother grew, called sweet potato."

"Don't get your hands too close to the fire, or you'll burn yourself. If you want some, Daddy will get it for you later, understand?"

"Well, I know!"

The two little ones nodded obediently, tucking their little hands in and waiting quietly.

Meanwhile, Meng Tong was collecting the planks from the wooden house, along with some other odds and ends, leaving nothing behind.

With everything ready, Lu Chuan took out the roasted sweet potatoes and potatoes and set them aside to cool. Then he used soil to extinguish the fire.

In such dry conditions, the consequences of a fire would be unimaginable.

……

The family of four began to eat breakfast around the table. Lu Chuan broke the now slightly stale roasted sweet potato in half and handed it to Lu He and Lu Yan.

"Thank you, daddy."

"Okay, eat up!" Lu Chuan nodded slightly, then picked up a small one, peeled it open himself, and handed it to Meng Tong, saying, "Wife, eat this, it's not hot."

"Well, thank you."

Meng Tong accepted it without hesitation. The roasted sweet potato, which exuded a rich aroma and was even dripping with honey, was soft, sweet, and delicious with every bite. It was the perfect way to start the day in a good mood.

"It's so delicious! Mother, can we still grow this after we go deep into the mountains?" Lu Yan's little mouth was covered in sweet potato honey, and she licked her lips as she spoke, her eyes shining brightly.

Upon hearing her question, Lu He and Lu Chuan also looked up at her, both of them expectant.

It's so delicious!

They liked it, so Meng Tong was naturally happy. After swallowing what was in her mouth, she said casually, "Of course, you can eat as many kinds as you want."

"Yay, that's great, I want to eat this every day."

With a smile on his face, all the roasted sweet potatoes were devoured. As for the rest that he couldn't finish, it didn't matter; he could save them to eat slowly on the way.

As dawn broke and the time came to 1:15 AM, Meng Tong stored everything into his spatial storage, leaving Lu Chuan with only three live rabbits on his back, feeling extremely relaxed.

Bai Ye, as the guide, naturally walked at the front, followed by the two little ones, Lu He and Lu Yan. The two sisters were particularly excited about entering the deep mountains. They held the wooden sticks that Lu Chuan had given them, tapping here and there, full of curiosity about the forest.

Meng Tong walked behind Lu He and Lu Yan, while Lu Chuan brought up the rear. The man's steps were steady, and his large hands would always provide timely assistance when Meng Tong was climbing slopes or hills, which made her feel quite safe.

"Mother, look how beautiful this flower is! It's actually purplish-red."

"Mommy, this leaf is so pretty, it has so many pointed tips."

"..."

All along the way, Lu He and Lu Yan's cheerful voices filled the air, and Meng Tong was responsible for praising them and occasionally reminding them to watch their step.

After walking for about an hour, Lu He and Lu Yan ran out of power completely, so Lu Chuan had to carry them on his back and continue walking. The little rabbit was hanging in a cloth bag on his chest, and it would occasionally peek out and sniff around.

"Would you like to take a break?"

After walking for another half hour, Meng Tong looked at Lu Chuan, who was covered in sweat, and asked him with some concern.

The air humidity in the mountains and forests is higher than outside, and the sun is so strong that it makes it particularly stuffy and hot inside.

Lu Chuan casually wiped the sweat from his forehead, put the basket under a big tree, and said, "Let's rest for a bit and grab something to eat to replenish our energy."

"it is good."

Lu Chuan moved stools, tables, and food out of the space and gently shook Lu He and Lu Yan, who were already asleep, awake.

"Daddy~"

"Mmm." Hearing the soft, sweet voice, the man unconsciously softened. He picked them up by their armpits, and Lu Chuan brushed the sweat-dampened hair from the two little ones' heads, asking in a low voice, "Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat or some water?"

"Father, He'er wants to drink water."

"Yan'er too."

"it is good."

Leading the person towards the table, on which were some leftovers from breakfast, mostly still warm.

Seeing Lu He and Lu Yan looking dazed and with flushed faces, Meng Tong opened her arms and whispered, "Come here to Mother."

She ran over in a few quick steps, and the two little ones nestled in Meng Tong's arms.

Lu Chuan sat to the side and poured water for the two of them.

"Give."

"Thank you, daddy."

They drank water in big gulps, and Meng Tong had no idea how much effort they had put in; large beads of sweat were seeping from their foreheads.

"Drink slowly, save room for something to eat."

"Okay, Mom."

After finishing her water in one gulp, Lu He and Lu Yan sat obediently in their chairs eating pancakes filled with soft potato chunks and hot chicken. One bite was incredibly delicious.

The family of four was having lunch when Bai Ye went out to forage for food. When it returned, Meng Tong could smell the blood on its body and the bloodstains on the corner of its mouth.