Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

The trees appeared so fragile under the impact of the flash flood. They were uprooted and carried downstream by the floodwaters; some were smashed to pieces, while others were swept into the whirlpools and disappeared without a trace.

Shen Yanchu also heard strange noises inside the cave. When he moved to the cave entrance, he saw a shocking scene: a flash flood had erupted, knocking down many trees and rocks.

Oh no, Miss Shi is still outside. Shen Yanchu struggled to walk out of the cave. Although the flood could not reach this place, the low-lying area two hundred meters away was full of muddy river water, which flowed into the distance with rainwater.

Upon seeing this, Shen Yanchu disregarded everything else and used his lightness skill to leap among the tree branches, searching the area where the girl often frequented.

"Help! Is anyone there? Help!"

With tears welling up in her eyes, Shi Wanxia clung to the tree trunk. The river was rising too fast, and she was almost out of strength. Was she going to perish in this raging flood after coming to ancient times?

Suddenly, a figure rushed towards her from the woods ahead. When she saw who it was, Shi Wanxia cried out, "Brother Shen, you've finally come to save me! If you hadn't come, I would have died in this godforsaken place!"

Looking at the man who had come to her rescue, Shi Wanxia threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. Shen Yanzhen was stunned, his body stiffening for a moment before regaining his composure. This was the first time he had been so close to a woman, and feeling the trembling of the girl in his arms, his heart was filled with tenderness.

He held Shi Wanxia tighter, took out a medicine bottle, swallowed a pill, and threw the bottle away. Instantly, a powerful force surged within him, his meridians widened, and his internal energy rapidly increased. He felt his body become incredibly light, as if he could fly. Shen Yanchu gritted his teeth, enduring the physical pain.

He knew he had to adapt to this power as soon as possible, or he would be devoured by it. He had to move her to higher ground. He lifted her up by the waist, and with a light touch of his toes, used the momentum to weave through the branches.

Once outside the cave, Shen Yanchu looked down at Shi Wanxia in his arms. Her eyes were clear and captivating, like autumn water, and a few glistening tears clung to her face. At that moment, she resembled a frightened fawn, evoking a feeling of tenderness. He released her, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and acknowledged that the situation had been urgent and he had not meant to offend her.

Shi Wanxia realized her lapse in composure, quickly released her hand, lowered her head slightly, and blushed. The atmosphere between the two suddenly became somewhat awkward and delicate.

Shi Wanxia cleared her throat, remembering that he had taken a pill earlier, which had changed his aura. It must have been a pill to enhance his internal energy. Seeing that he was unsteady on his feet, Shi Wanxia quickly helped him into the cave.

"Brother Shen, thank you so much for coming to save me today, otherwise I would have..."

Shi Wanxia squatted down in front of him, her voice still carrying a hint of lingering fear, after all, the flood had almost submerged her.

"Was that pill you just took meant to increase your power? Were the side effects particularly severe? It's all my fault for dragging you into this."

Shi Wanxia felt somewhat unwell. If he hadn't gone out, he wouldn't have encountered any danger. His injuries had just begun to heal, and then he forcibly circulated his internal energy...

Shen Yanchu tapped the ground with a wooden stick, looked up at her gently, and said, "Miss Shi, there's no need to blame yourself. You risked going out so that we wouldn't go hungry. As for the pill, don't worry. It will have some backlash, but I can handle it. You don't need to worry. It's just that my injuries will take some time to heal, and I'll have to trouble you to take care of me. I will definitely repay you in the future."

When Shi Wanxia saw An Wei's handwriting, she still felt a little guilty, but there was nothing she could do to help. She saw blood seeping from his clothes, which meant that his wound must have reopened.

She hurriedly grabbed the medicine packet and reached out to take off his clothes, but remembering that people in ancient times were more shy and reserved, she lowered her head and dared not look at him.

"Brother Shen, take off your clothes, I'll apply the medicine for you." Shen Yanchu sat quietly on the edge of the bed, his eyes slightly evasive, a faint blush on his face. Shi Wanxia took the medicine bottle and cotton swabs and gently walked to his side.

"Come on, take off your clothes, I'll apply the medicine for you," Shi Wanxia said gently.

Shen Yanchu hesitated for a moment, then slowly unbuttoned his outer robe. His body trembled slightly, clearly feeling somewhat uncomfortable with this intimate contact.

Shi Wanxia noticed Shen Yanchu's nervousness and smiled to comfort him, "Don't be nervous, it will be over soon."

Shi Wanxia gently dipped a cotton swab in the medicine and carefully applied it to Shen Yanchu's wound. Her movements were very gentle, as if she were cherishing a precious treasure.

Shen Yanchu felt a warm current surge in his heart as he experienced Shi Wanxia's gentleness. He secretly glanced at Shi Wanxia and noticed the focused and concerned expression on her face.

"Alright, the medicine is all applied," Shi Wanxia said. Shen Yanchu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, not daring to look at her. Shi Wanxia dried his hair with a towel. "Brother Shen, you should warm yourself by the fire and dry your clothes first. I'll go change and cook."

Shen Yanchu nodded slightly. He felt a warmth in his chest and dared not look at the girl.

In the deep mountain cave, Shi Wanxia's figure appeared somewhat lonely. She clutched a simple packet of salt and MSG tightly in her hand, her only cooking seasonings.

The cave was filled with a damp atmosphere, and a faint fire burned, barely illuminating the corner where she was. Shi Wanxia squatted beside a rock.

Before her lay a badger that Shen Yanchu had skillfully cleaned. She had rubbed salt evenly over its body, trying to add some flavor. Then, she carefully sprinkled on a little MSG, hoping to enhance the badger's umami taste.

Shi Wanxia lit a bonfire and slowly roasted the badger over it. The flames danced, illuminating her focused face. She turned the badger occasionally to ensure it was heated evenly and didn't burn.

As time went by, the surface of the badger gradually turned golden and crispy, emitting an enticing aroma. Shi Wanxia's stomach also started growling, but she patiently waited until the badger was fully cooked.

Finally, Shi Wanxia picked up the roasted badger, tore off half of it, and handed it to Shen Yanchu, who took it and took a small bite. The simple seasoning of salt and MSG preserved the original flavor of the badger while also adding a subtle salty and savory taste.

Although this was far from the delicacies he usually ate, it was a rare treat in these harsh conditions.

This girl has excellent skills! And she uses refined salt, even the salt used by royalty isn't as fine as hers. Fortunately, it doesn't taste bitter. This fine salt must be from her hometown.

Shi Wanxia silently ate the badger, her thoughts drifting far away. She didn't know how much longer she would have to stay in this cave, nor what challenges awaited her in the future. But for now, she could only rely on her own strength to try and survive.