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

The autumn rain continued incessantly, and a chill was biting. Shi Wanxia, ​​Shen Yanchu, and Cui Yu'an had been trapped in this cold mountain cave for several days.

They had no warm clothes and could only light a fire inside the cave to keep warm.

These past few days, their firewood and food have been running out, and the situation is becoming increasingly critical. Shi Wanxia looked at Shen Yanchu, her heart filled with worry.

She knew that if they didn't find food and firewood soon, they might not be able to survive this ordeal.

Shen Yanchu sensed Shi Wanxia's worry and tried to offer her some comfort.

"Don't worry, we'll definitely find a way."

He said. Shi Wanxia nodded. She knew this wasn't the time to despair; they had to stay calm and strong. She began to think about how to find food and warm clothing. Suddenly, an idea came to her.

“Brother Shen, Young Master Cui, I have an idea. How much of your strength have you two recovered? We need to find a way to hunt one or two large carnivores. Their fur is thick, and we can hunt some to make fur coats. Otherwise, what will we do when winter comes?”

"Moreover, this place is not far from the water source, and it is also a place with high mountains and dense forests, with a lot of animals and plants. My suggestion is that we stop for now. First, your injuries have not fully healed and you are too weak to walk far. Second, even if we set off now, this forest is so big that we don't know how long it will take. Moreover, you two don't know the way out, and winter is coming soon, when the animals will hibernate."

“We have no wild vegetables or fruits left. What would we have done if we had cut off our meat and food sources? I’m just an ordinary girl, and you two are poisoned. Brother Shen’s poison can relapse from time to time. Why don’t we take advantage of this time to rest here, find antidotes, and stock up on meat and vegetables to prepare for winter? What do you think?”

Cui Yu'an and Shen Yanchu exchanged glances, both somewhat surprised that the girl's suggestion was not a good one. The weather was getting colder, and with the two of them injured and the other weakened, it was indeed impossible for them to leave the vast Cangyan Mountains in a short time.

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an sat quietly around the girl, their eyes filled with admiration and anticipation. The girl's eyes were clear and firm, revealing a kind of intelligence and confidence that was truly captivating.

She articulated her plan methodically, considering every detail thoroughly without any hesitation. Her voice was clear and strong, possessing an invisible power that made people unconsciously believe in her abilities.

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an listened intently, nodding in agreement from time to time. They were captivated by the girl's talent and wisdom, and their admiration for her grew ever stronger.

In her plans, they saw hope and direction for the future, and they also felt her determination and courage.

The young woman was also very decisive and reasonable in assigning tasks. She allocated tasks appropriately based on each person's strengths and abilities, making it seem both fair and reasonable.

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an readily accepted their mission, believing that with the girl's guidance, they would be able to complete it successfully.

Shen Yanchu and Shi Wanxia walked cautiously through the forest, their goal being to catch a fox or a goat, so they could have both meat and fur.

The woods were quiet, save for the sounds of their footsteps and breathing. Shen Yanchu walked ahead, carrying a knife and a wooden stick, while Shi Wanxia followed behind, holding a dagger. Their eyes constantly scanned their surroundings, searching for any signs of their prey.

Suddenly, Shen Yanchu stopped and raised his hand, signaling Shi Wanxia to be quiet. Shi Wanxia followed his gaze and saw a fox run past them.

Shen Yanchu quickly gathered his inner strength, aimed at the fox, and then shot out a blade. The fox let out a miserable cry and fell to the ground.

Shi Wanxia ran over, picked up the fox, and said happily, "Great! We finally caught a fox." Shen Yanchu also came over, looked at the fox, and said, "This fox's fur is very nice; it can be used to make a piece of clothing."

They continued onward, hoping to catch some more prey. Soon, they spotted another goat. Shen Yanchu gathered his inner strength again, aimed at the goat, and then shot out with his sword. The goat fell to the ground.

Shi Wanxia ran over, looked at the goat, and said, "This goat is quite nice too. We can have a delicious dinner."

Shen Yanchu smiled and said, "Yes, we have had a very good harvest today." Exhausted, Shen Yanchu collapsed to the ground and began to meditate and regulate his breathing.

"I'll wait here. Go and call Wenzhu over."

Shen Yanchu closed his eyes and meditated, circulating his true energy within his body. Having used his internal force twice just now, he could no longer suppress the toxins in his body, and cold sweat mixed with rainwater streamed down his face.

Shi Wanxia stood up to leave, but she was still worried about him. He was very weak and it was too dangerous for him to be here alone. She couldn't help but worry, but it would be bad if they attracted wild beasts if they didn't leave soon.

"Brother Shen, wait for me. I'm going to find Cui Yu'an. Be careful."

Shi Wanxia gave him some instructions out of concern, then ran into the dense forest. Cui Yu'an had gone to look for someone else and was still some distance away from us. Shi Wanxia walked for a long time through the dense forest full of weeds before finally finding Cui Yu'an squatting on the ground ahead, doing something.

"Young Master Cui, Brother Shen has caught some game and sent me to find you. Let's go quickly. What are you doing?"

Shi Wanxia quickly ran to his side. In a quiet forest, two foxes lay on the ground, their fur shimmering with a captivating luster under the sunlight.

There were also some smaller, unidentified creatures nearby; they might be the fox's prey, or they might be other inhabitants of this forest.

Cui Yu'an cautiously approached the prey, using the vines in his hand to tie them up one by one, ensuring they wouldn't escape. His movements were skilled and agile, clearly indicating he was a frequent hunter.

After completing his mission, Cui Yu'an turned back to find Shen Yanchu. Shen Yanchu had finished meditating and stood there quietly, exuding a serene and mysterious aura. His eyes were clear and deep, as if they could see through everything.

Cui Yu'an approached Shen Yanchu and handed him the bound game. Shen Yanchu smiled and accepted the game, expressing his appreciation for Cui Yu'an's actions. There were few words exchanged between them, yet a tacit understanding and trust existed between them.

They returned to the cave with the fox and the goat and began preparing lunch. They skinned the fox and the goat, then cut the meat into small pieces and cooked it in a pot.

Soon, a pot of fragrant meat soup was ready. They ate the soup with great satisfaction.

“We’re lucky today. Here’s what we’ll do: Brother Shen, Young Master Cui, you two go inside the cave and process the game. Salt it and dry it a bit so it will keep longer and the fur won’t get damaged. I’ll go into the forest to find some wild vegetables and fruits. Once you’re done, gather some firewood near the cave entrance. It’s a pity we don’t have a machete, otherwise we could saw some larger pieces of wood.”

After saying that, Shi Wanxia picked up two baskets and prepared to go into the woods to look for them. A couple of days ago, she had made three large water vats and two larger earthen pots out of mud.