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

The hot summer has arrived, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas. The three of them walked for more than ten days to a mountain valley. The river was blocked by high mountains, and in front of them was a relatively open and flat area of ​​weeds.

It was about four or five hundred acres in size, surrounded by tall forests and trees, with high mountains on both sides. Shen Yanchu looked around for a long time, feeling that the terrain was rather strange, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

“Brother Shen, what’s wrong? We need to cross this open area and go around this mountain to continue. Don’t think too much, let’s get going. I’ll go first, and you all be careful.”

Shi Wanxia, ​​carrying a bag, walked ahead, constantly sweeping the weeds with a stick. The sounds coming from her indicated a high probability of snakes, so she had to make some noise to scare the animals away.

Shi Wanxia patted the ground as she walked, and soon she had gone quite a distance. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an followed closely behind her, protecting her. After all, this girl had a great fear of snakes and insects.

The sky had been filled with rolling clouds that obscured the sunlight. The three of them walked for a long time through the vast expanse of weeds without any major incident, and the sky began to darken.

Their steps were slightly weary, but their eyes still revealed determination. Weeds swayed beside their legs, as if whispering unknown secrets.

The surrounding scenery blurred, and the shadows in the grass grew longer. A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a chill that made them shiver.

The distant mountains were shrouded in mist, leaving only their hazy outlines. This wilderness seemed even more vast, making one feel small and lonely.

They quickened their pace, hoping to find a safe place before nightfall. However, the bushes seemed endless, and their hopes gradually faded.

As darkness grew, their figures were gradually swallowed up. They could only stay connected by their voices and touch, their hearts filled with unease and fear.

As Shi Wanxia walked, her steps became increasingly muddy, and each step required great effort. Her unease grew stronger, as if something bad was about to happen.

"Shen Yanchu, wait!" Shi Wanxia couldn't help but call out to Shen Yanchu in front of her.

Shen Yanchu stopped and turned to look at Shi Wanxia, ​​a concerned expression on his face: "What's wrong?"

Shi Wanxia pointed to the soil under her feet and said, "Look, this soil is not only getting muddier, but also a lot of water is seeping out. I feel something is wrong."

Shen Yanchu looked down at his feet and frowned. "That does seem a bit strange. Let's be careful."

Shi Wanxia nodded and stopped the two who wanted to lead the way alone.

"You two stay behind me! You're both weak, but I'm nimble. I'll get out of the way if there's any danger. Watch out for what's behind you and around you, and don't argue with me."

Shi Wanxia's tone was stern and left no room for refusal. Didn't these two have any idea what their physical condition was like? They walked cautiously, their eyes constantly observing their surroundings.

Shi Wanxia walked cautiously, observing her surroundings with a sense of unease. The weeds here were withered and yellow, as if they had suffered a severe drought.

The soil was mixed with withered branches and rotten leaves, emitting a putrid smell. The ground beneath her feet became increasingly muddy, and with each step she sank deeper, making it difficult for her to move. Something was wrong with this place.

A wave of panic washed over Shi Wanxia. She tried to pull her feet out of the swamp, but found herself slowly sinking. She looked around frantically and discovered that Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an were also trapped in the swamp, their situation extremely critical.

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an were also struggling, but their bodies were sinking deeper and deeper. Shi Wanxia looked at them, her heart filled with despair.

"Don't struggle or move around, or you'll sink deeper. Wait a minute, let me think of something. First, throw off your weights to slow down your descent."

Upon seeing this, Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an immediately threw all their belongings and swords onto the shore.

Shen Yanchu tried to use his inner strength to escape using his lightness skill. However, the swamp's silt had such a strong suction force that he couldn't get away and instead sank even faster. In less than five minutes, the swamp had already swallowed up to the three of them's chests.

"We can't just wait to die like this!" Shi Wanxia gritted her teeth and decided to take action. She tried to find something to support her body, but there was nothing around except swamp and weeds.

Just when Shi Wanxia felt desperate, she suddenly spotted a tree branch. She hurriedly reached out and grabbed it, trying to pull herself out. But the branch was too thin and couldn't support her weight at all.

"What should we do?" Shi Wanxia's heart was filled with fear and helplessness. She knew that if they didn't find a way soon, they would be swallowed by the swamp.

Just when Shi Wanxia felt hopeless, she suddenly thought of a solution. She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and shared her idea with the two people in the same situation!

“Brother Shen, Young Master Cui, I’ve thought of a way. Please calm down and do as I say. First, relax your body and don’t struggle. Lie on your back in a supine position and slowly move your hands and feet. Remember to go slowly and don’t rush. Then spread your arms out. Don’t worry, my method will work.”

After thinking for a moment, Shen Yanchu followed the girl's instructions.

"Brother Shen, try slowly to see if you can pull the leg out."

Shi Wanxia saw that Shen Yanchu was lying on the mud with his legs still stuck in it, but Cui Yu'an used his skill to pull his legs out and lay on his back on the mud.

“Young Master Cui, you must not get up. You can roll out or crawl slowly, but you must not sink any further.”

Cui Yu'an nodded, gritted his teeth, and rolled to the shore. Only when he was safe did he get up and check on Shen Yanchu's situation. Shen Yanchu was trapped in a small space, his legs tightly bound, unable to break free. His face showed anxiety and helplessness, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Shi Wanxia patiently comforted him from the side, "Don't be impatient, take it slow. We will definitely get out of trouble." Her voice was gentle yet firm, giving Shen Yanchu a sense of comfort.

Shi Wanxia herself was also trying to free her legs. She used all her strength to move her body little by little, trying to break free of her restraints. After some effort, she finally succeeded in freeing her legs.

However, the swamp was too muddy and dangerous to stand, so she could only crawl. She moved forward with great difficulty, each step fraught with hardship.

Shen Yanchu watched Shi Wanxia's efforts and was filled with emotion and admiration. Inspired by her, he rallied and continued trying to free his legs.

With Shi Wanxia's encouragement and help, Shen Yanchu finally managed to free his legs. Together they continued crawling forward and finally reached the shore.

Shen Yanchu and Shi Wanxia lay exhausted on the solid bank, all three covered in mud and emitting a slight stench. Despite their obsessive-compulsive tendencies, they had to endure it for the moment. The road ahead was fraught with unknowns and dangers; they could not afford to relax for even a moment.

Their clothes were covered in mud and clung tightly to their bodies; every breath they took was heavy with exhaustion.

Shen Yanchu's face was covered in mud, and his once handsome face now looked somewhat disheveled, but his eyes remained firm.

Shi Wanxia's long hair was disheveled and scattered over her shoulders. Her body trembled slightly, but she still tried her best to stay awake.

The surrounding environment was extremely harsh, with a damp and rotten smell permeating the air. They didn't know where they were or how to find a way out.

However, they all held a belief in their hearts: they must persevere and not give up.

Gradually, their strength began to recover, and their spirits lifted. They slowly stood up, looked around, and searched for a way forward.

After all, they couldn't risk going any further; the swamp was far too dangerous. Shen Yanchu observed the surroundings for a long time before pointing to the dense forest to the east: "Let's go that way and get out of here first." The two nodded, got up, picked up their backpacks and belongings, and, ignoring the mud on their bodies, headed towards the dense forest.