Women disguised as men went to the battlefield and the emperor bowed down in submission.

Xiuyi followed and asked, "Shall we go take a look?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "Let's go."

Xiu Yi stretched out her slender arm, wrapped one hand around her waist, and leaped towards the direction of the sound.

He landed on a tree, and Lin Ruoshui pulled his hand away, whispering in his ear, "Take it away."

Xiu Yi smiled slightly and said in a low voice, "Take away what?"

He put it back down, and Lin Ruoshui tried to pry his hand off for a long time, but she couldn't.

"Shh, don't move, don't let the people below find out." Xiu Yi covered her mouth with her other hand.

Lin Ruoshui felt that the two people's actions were very ambiguous, and she felt that she was being entangled by a beautiful snake.

Before she could think any further, she was drawn to the intense fighting below.

Dozens of wolves surrounded a huge bear and kept attacking it.

By the moonlight, they saw the bear lift up a wolf that had attacked it, tear it in two with both hands.

Lin Ruoshui thought to herself, "How brutal, how bloody." As she looked down, Xiu Yi's lips curled up slightly.

The wolf king opened its blood-red maw and bit down on the bear's neck. The bear swung its hand, and the wolf king's body was flung away like a rag doll.

The wolf pack's attack enraged the bear, which swung its arms and knocked all the wolves to the ground. The bear then took the opportunity to run and jump over them.

From her vantage point, Lin Ruoshui heard the sounds of wolf bones breaking and the wolves howling incessantly.

Finally, the bear stepped on the wolf king's head, ending the fierce battle.

Lin Ruoshui felt that it was less of a fierce battle and more of a one-sided massacre.

The big bear had a cloth bag on his belly containing two cubs. He took the cubs out and placed them on his shoulder. Panting heavily, he walked away.

Xiu Yi released her hand from Lin Ruoshui and said, "Now that we've finished watching the show, let's go back to the cave and come down the mountain when it's light."

Lin Ruoshui snapped out of her daze, her face contorted, and gestured for him to let go immediately.

Xiu Yi seemed to have no ears at all.

She was screaming and roaring inside. She was about to draw the dagger from her waist to chop off that hand, but Xiu Yi held her firmly in her arms.

And so, after flying all the way, they finally arrived at the cave. She pushed Xiuyi away and said angrily, "If you keep doing this, I'm going to get angry."

Xiu Yi gave a wicked smile, but remained silent.

He instantly pulled Lin Ruoshui into his arms. Lin Ruoshui thought Xiu Yi was going to make a move on her. Just as she was struggling, she suddenly caught sight of a tall figure walking in through the cave entrance.

Lin Ruoshui was startled and she and Xiu Yi immediately huddled behind a large rock in the cave.

Their eyes met, and Lin Ruoshui's breath was audible. Xiu Yi's heart fluttered, and he couldn't help but close his eyes and kiss her.

Lin Ruoshui was stunned for a moment, then she realized what was happening and slapped Xiu Yi across the face.

Xiu Yi's face turned visibly red, and five handprints appeared.

Their voices were loud enough to echo in the cave, startling the bear that had just taken a nap.

Big Bear stood up and slowly walked over.

Lin Ruoshui held her breath in fright when she heard footsteps.

To protect Lin Ruoshui, Xiuyi stood up, clasped her hands together, and began chanting incomprehensible scriptures.

The bear staggered and swung its arms at Xiuyi, who nimbly dodged, and a boulder was shattered by the bear.

Xiuyi continued chanting, while the bear, feeling dizzy and disoriented, thrashed wildly at the cave walls. Xiuyi dodged left and right, while the bear charged around, causing the entire cave to shake.

Lin Ruoshui felt the ground shaking, and she knew something was wrong; the cave was about to collapse.

She stood up and said to Xiuyi, "Master, run! The cave is about to collapse."

Xiu Yi ran back, ran to Lin Ruoshui, picked her up, and flew away.

Lin Ruoshui suddenly noticed two more frightened bear cubs on the ground. She asked Xiuyi to put her down, and she picked up the two bear cubs.

Xiuyi picked her up and ran towards the cave entrance. Huge rocks fell from the cave walls, grazing Xiuyi's shoulders.

Xiu Yi used her inner strength to form a barrier, protecting Lin Ruoshui and the little bear inside. Seeing that they were not far from the cave entrance, Xiu Yi gathered her inner strength and unleashed it, sending Lin Ruoshui and the little panda out of the cave.

The bear regained its senses and fled on all fours. Rocks fell from the cave ceiling, hitting the bear's back many times.

Xiuyi arrived at the cave entrance a step earlier than it; a huge rock slid down from the mountaintop and was about to seal the entrance.

Xiu Yi stopped, using her inner strength to support the boulder, waiting for the bear to run out. Xiu Yi's limbs trembled from the pressure, and blood seeped from the corner of her mouth, clearly indicating that she had suffered internal injuries.

Big Bear stood at the door without moving, staring blankly at Xiu Yi.

Xiu Yi gestured for him to run away quickly, but Da Xiong didn't run. Instead, he took the boulder from his hand, threw it into the air, and with a push of his rear, the boulder flew into the sky.

Lin Ruoshui and Xiao Xiong looked at the stone that streaked across the sky together, then looked at Xiu Yi awkwardly.

Xiu Yi composed herself, regaining her calm demeanor as if nothing had happened. So what if he wasn't as strong as a bear? He was just being nosy.

With a loud crash, the cave collapsed.

The bear cubs snuggled into Lin Ruoshui's arms. Lin Ruoshui stroked their fur; it was very soft and smooth.

By this time, dawn was breaking, and the first rays of morning sunlight shone on Lin Ruoshui's face. When the bear cubs and their father saw Lin Ruoshui, they all widened their eyes, opened their mouths, and made "ah" sounds, as if to say, "So beautiful."

The two little bears rubbed their heads against Lin Ruoshui, making her feel ticklish, and she couldn't help but laugh. The bear father even grinned widely.

Seeing that they had no intention of attacking Lin Ruoshui, Xiuyi put her arm around Lin Ruoshui and was about to leave.

In the light and shadow, Lin Ruoshui saw the two bear cubs clearly. She discovered that the two bear cubs were just like giant pandas in the 21st century, super cute. These are national treasures! She never expected to meet them in this alternate time and space.

She happily kissed the two panda cubs on the face, and the big bear even shyly brought its face closer. Lin Ruoshui patted the bear father's head and kissed him too, and the bear father's fur turned pink.

Seeing this, Xiu Yi also moved his face closer, and Lin Ruoshui placed the little panda's nose on his face.

Xiu Yi wiped the snot off her face and then disgustedly wiped it with her robe.

"Yingying, it's getting light, we should go." Xiuyi reminded Lin Ruoshui.

Lin Ruoshui said, "Okay."

The red panda broke free from her embrace and slid off her legs with a "ah~". With one panda and one leg, Lin Ruoshui's feet were directly held and she couldn't move. The two red pandas held on tightly, indicating that they wouldn't let her go.

Lin Ruoshui smiled from the bottom of her heart, her smile blooming like a flower, leaving Xiu Yi and Bear Daddy stunned.

The experienced bear father reacted quickly; he landed on all fours, wiggled his rear, and gestured for Lin Ruoshui to sit on him.

Lin Ruoshui picked up the two panda cubs and sat them together on the bear father's back.

Papa Bear walked ahead and turned back to bare his teeth at Xiu Yi, as if mocking him: "Kid, you should learn from me. I'm already a father of two."

Xiu Yi's composed expression seemed about to crumble.

They returned to the mountain village together, and everyone there knelt down with a "plop," chanting prayers that were completely incomprehensible.

Lin Ruoshui carried the little panda off the bear father's back. The bear father stood up, as big as a mountain.

The middle-aged man from before was the chieftain. Lin Ruoshui said to him, "Your 'Qishen' killed all the wolves last night. The mountain village will surely be peaceful from now on. You don't need to send girls up the mountain anymore. I'm taking them to the west."

Upon hearing that Lin Ruoshui intended to take away their guardian spirit, the chieftain's expression immediately changed. He ordered his men to close the gates and forbid them from leaving.

Seeing this, Papa Bear stomped his foot angrily and roared.

Everyone felt the ground trembling, and the villagers prostrated themselves on the ground again. Helpless, the village chief ordered the village gate to be opened again.

Papa Bear lay down on the ground, wiggled his bottom, and Lin Ruoshui picked up Xiuer and put a baby panda in his arms. She then sat down herself, holding another baby panda.

And so the three men and the three bears headed west.

……

Lin Ruoshui and his companions traversed mountains and valleys without encountering a single wild animal.

Lin Ruoshui asked Xiuyi curiously, "Why is there not a single bird in this forest? Why is it so quiet?"

Xiuyi glanced at Papa Bear.

Papa Bear stood up and let out a loud "Awoo!" as if it were a summons.

Before long, a golden python as thick as a water bucket appeared, its tongue flicking out, and a foul stench wafted into Lin Ruoshui's nose.

Seeing Lin Ruoshui frown, Father Bear picked up the golden python, spun it around about ten times, and finally let go. The snake was thrown away without a trace.

Lin Ruoshui and Xiu Yi watched the golden python leave with sympathetic eyes.

Papa Bear let out another "roar," and the animals with strong odors dared not approach. Only the tiger, wild donkey, rabbit, and elephant, who considered themselves clean, came out.

All the animals present knelt down together in submission.

Lin Ruoshui patted Papa Bear in admiration and said, "You're so awesome!"

Papa Bear let out a "roar," and all the animals joined in, creating a truly awe-inspiring scene. Lin Ruoshui, Xiu Yi, and Xiu Er's eyes were filled with admiration.

……

A month after Lin Ruoshui and Xuan Yuanyu separated, Lanling Kingdom officially launched an attack on Chishui Kingdom.

The Crown Prince of Lanling Kingdom personally led his troops into battle, and the soldiers were in high spirits.

Xuanyuan Yu made all the necessary military preparations and waited for Lin Ruoshui's arrival in Canghe and Sacheng.

Xuanyuan Yu knew that once the great battle began, Lin Ruoshui would definitely arrive in Canghesa City.

What he didn't expect was that Lin Ruoshui did indeed arrive in Canghesa City, but she never entered the city.

Xuanyuan Yu was looking out from the city tower when Zhongjun reported, "The scouts in the city have reported that the princess has not entered the city. If she had, we would have received the news immediately."

Xuanyuan Yu said, "Is she outside the city? Does she still not want to see me?"

Zhongjun said, "No, Your Highness. I think the princess likes you very much."

Xuanyuan Yu asked, "Is it liking?" He thought to himself, "Isn't it love?"

Xuanyuan Yu turned around, his lonely back revealing the desolation in his heart.

Lin Ruoshui stood in the woods outside the city, looking at the impregnable city walls in the distance, and her endless longing began to spread.

Xiuyi asked, "Do you miss him?"