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

A thick fog enveloped the forest, and sunlight pierced through the heavy clouds, casting dappled light and shadow on the moss-covered tree trunks.

Shi Wanxia and Shen Yanchu searched for more than a month, but they could not find the Suaeda salsa in the forest within a radius of about 20 kilometers around the cave. Some time ago, Shi Wanxia had also tracked herbivores such as monkeys, red deer, elk, and goats.

However, they were too vigilant and failed to catch anything. Fortunately, Shen Yanchu had been meditating and regulating his breathing every day for more than a month, and the toxins in his body were suppressed. Now he can walk normally.

The man recovered and, with his amazing agility, hunted an antelope and several small animals. He had long since run out of salt and ate delicious meat every day. Even with some spices, it was barely palatable.

"Brother Shen, do you think we'll be able to find the Suaeda salsa today? And there's no sign of your antidote either. When will we be able to get out of this deep forest? Autumn is almost here, and what will we do if it gets cold and we don't have warm clothes?"

Shi Wanxia looked at the sky with a sense of melancholy. Logically speaking, as long as there is water, Suaeda salsa can be found in low-lying areas. Why can't she find it?

Shen Yanchu held a wooden stick and cleared away the weeds ahead, barely managing to clear a path for them to walk on. Their destination for the day was the forest behind the mountains to the north, which they had not yet explored.

His movements were light yet powerful, as if the weeds offered no resistance to him. Shen Yanchu seemed to sense a hint of unease in her expression.

He turned to her with a smile and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. We'll go behind the cliff today and we'll definitely find what you're looking for." Shi Wanxia nodded, and the two of them walked with difficulty through the weeds.

The midday sun scorched the earth, and in the sweltering heat of late summer, large beads of sweat streamed down her forehead. She felt as if her body were being burned by fire, every inch of her skin radiating unbearable heat. Her consciousness gradually blurred, and the scene before her began to indistinct.

Just as she was about to lose consciousness, Shen Yanchu's voice rang in her ears, his words filled with concern and comfort. Shi Wanxia struggled to open her eyes and saw Shen Yanchu's anxious face.

She wanted to respond to Shen Yanchu's comforting words, but her throat felt like it was blocked by something, and she couldn't make a sound. She could only express her gratitude to Shen Yanchu with her eyes.

Shen Yanchu seemed to understand Shi Wanxia's meaning. He gently took her hand and gave her an encouraging look. He helped her rest under the tree and handed her her water bottle.

Shi Wanxia took the water cup and drank a lot of water to regain her energy. She couldn't help but complain, "It's so hot today. I almost died of heatstroke."

Shen Yanchu fanned her with his wide sleeves, but Shi Wanxia stopped him, feeling a little embarrassed.

Then she looked up at the cliff in mid-air. On the cliff, Shi Wanxia saw a purplish-red flower, which was the antidote that Shen Yanchu had mentioned.

A glimmer of hope welled up in her heart. She knew that as long as she could get that flower, he would be saved. Shi Wanxia excitedly grabbed his arm and pointed her finger towards the cliff.

"Brother Shen, look! Isn't that the purplish-red flower you mentioned? Look, it's over there! How can we climb up to it when it's so high up?"

Shen Yanchu followed the direction she was pointing and indeed found it. Using his lightness skill, he flew towards the flowers on the cliff like a drifting cloud.

His figure moved swiftly between the cliffs, his steps light and steady, each step landing precisely on a protrusion on the cliff face, as if the cliff were flat ground to him.

His gaze was focused and unwavering as he stared intently at the flower blooming atop the cliff. Shi Wanxia watched his every move with bated breath, silently praying for him.

As Shen Yanchu drew closer, the beauty of the flower gradually unfolded before his eyes. It was a delicate and vibrant flower with large, fleshy roots, well-developed fibrous roots, a pale green or pale purplish-red stem, tender and hollow flesh, and odd-pinnate compound leaves.

The flowers are in umbel-shaped inflorescences, and the color ranges from light purple-red to purple-red. Shen Yanchu took the purple-red flower, held it in his hands, and then turned and flew down the cliff. He was light and agile, and flew down the cliff quickly. He did a backflip and landed steadily in front of Shi Wanxia.

He handed the flower to Shi Wanxia, ​​saying, "This is purple clover. Both the flowers and leaves are poisonous, so be careful." Shi Wanxia didn't dare to take it upon hearing this. However, the flower looked familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere before. After thinking for a while, she couldn't remember where, so she stopped thinking about it.

"Brother Shen, then put the medicine away. We've found one of the antidotes. We'll look for the rest eventually. Let's go see if there's any Suaeda salsa behind the mountain."

Shen Yanchu nodded. It was all thanks to this girl; otherwise, even ordinary purple clover would be extremely difficult to find, let alone this poisonous kind. Shi Wanxia got up, dusted herself off, and looked down at the valley below the cliff. The vegetation was lush, and next to the valley was a narrow strip of land extending from two large mountains. She wondered if there was anything there over there.

"Brother Shen, let's go."

Shen Yanchu placed the flowers in the sachet she carried with her, and the two walked side by side toward the valley.

Deep in the valley, a hidden paradise unfolds before your eyes, where lush vegetation spreads like a green carpet across the land. Flocks of birds skim low over the water, nimbly catching small fish and shrimp, creating ripples on the surface.

Monkeys leaped among the branches, their calls echoing through the valley, full of life and energy. Not far away, a herd of deer grazed leisurely on the grass, occasionally emitting low calls, seemingly communicating with their companions. This was a tranquil, beautiful, and vibrant place.

In this wetland, Shi Wanxia was delighted to discover that the Suaeda salsa was turning the entire wetland red under the sunlight, as September approached. The seeds were almost mature, burning like fire, and large patches of Suaeda salsa gathered together for miles, their bright red color dazzling, a truly rare sight.

Only then can one truly appreciate the scene depicted in the poem: "Blue sky, clear water, red beach, stretching along the shore like a scroll painting. Suaeda salsa dyes the land with rainbows, the bright sun shines high and purple smoke rises."

Looking at the endless sea of ​​fiery red, Shi Wanxia was overjoyed; now she had salt to eat.

“Brother Shen, we’ve found the Suaeda salsa. It can be used to extract salt, make dye, and also be used in medicine.”

Her bright smile, like the sunshine on the horizon, warmed Shen Yanchu's frozen heart, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up. "Miss Shi's knowledge is as vast as the sea, and her talent is as brilliant as the sky." Such an intelligent woman is truly rare in this world!

Shi Wanxia was a little embarrassed by his praise, but she still had important business to attend to. "Brother Shen, the roots and stems of this Suaeda salsa can be used to extract salt. Here's the knife, let's pick two baskets to take back today!"

Shen Yanchu took the knife from her hand and stopped her. "Wait a moment. I'll go scout ahead first. If there's any danger, I can protect myself."

Shen Yanchu lightly touched the ground with his toes and flew into the Suaeda salsa field. Holding his knife, he carefully leaped among the Suaeda salsa, using the grass for leverage from time to time. His movements were graceful and light, leaving Shi Wanxia stunned. This lightness skill was truly amazing! It was comparable to a private helicopter.