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

In a tranquil forest, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves. A tigress, after being unconscious for a long time, finally slowly awoke.

Meanwhile, the three of them had already moved away from the tiger and were quietly observing the tiger cubs from the bushes.

When they saw their mother tiger awaken, their hearts were filled with joy. The cubs happily surrounded their mother, their eyes sparkling with excitement, as if celebrating their mother's awakening.

The mother tiger looked at her cubs with tender eyes, gently licking their bodies to express her love.

The three hid in the grass, not daring to make a sound, for fear of disturbing this heartwarming scene. They quietly observed the interaction between the mother tiger and her cubs, their hearts filled with awe and emotion for life.

As time went by, the mother tiger and her cubs gradually left the grassland and disappeared into the depths of the forest.

The three of them slowly stood up. Shen Yanchu, unable to support herself any longer, collapsed to the ground, slowly recovering her strength. Cui Yu'an and Shi Wanxia, ​​holding knives, confronted the large tiger and leopard. The male tiger was enormous, weighing at least three or four hundred pounds.

A leopard lay silently on the ground, its body riddled with holes of all sizes, its fur stained crimson with blood. A tiger also lay in a pool of blood, its wounds equally gruesome.

Cui Yu'an stood to the side, coldly watching the two dead animals. His eyes were filled with helplessness. He skillfully picked up the tools in his hand and began to dispose of the two animals' bodies.

His movements were skillful and quick, as if he had done this countless times.

He first skinned the leopard, then cut its meat into small pieces and put them in a basket. Next, he processed the tiger's carcass, similarly processing its fur and meat separately.

Throughout the entire process, Cui Yu'an didn't utter a single word, and his face remained expressionless. He simply completed his work silently, as if none of it concerned him.

After he finished dealing with the two animal carcasses, he stood up, dusted himself off, and turned to walk towards Shen Yanchu. Shen Yanchu had also finished his meditation. It was around 11:45 PM, and the forest was still dangerous at night. There was a small cave ahead, so they could rest there.

"It's getting late. There's a small cave ahead that we can stay in for the night."

God, after finishing her meditation, Shi Wanxia got up with Cui Yu'an's help. She looked around at her surroundings. The vegetation was lush, and the calls of different animals could be heard from the forest from time to time.

We've been attacked by quite a few wild beasts today, so it seems we need to find a safe place to rest. We headed towards the cave first.

The cave is a typical karst cave; it doesn't look big from the outside, but it's a hidden world inside.

Stepping into the cave, a refreshing breeze greets you, instantly invigorating your spirit. The crisscrossing stone paths resemble a natural maze, reminiscent of the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming.

There are also many stalactites of different lengths and shapes above the cave.

Some stalactites resemble fairies descending to earth, some resemble monkeys trying to catch the moon, some resemble elephants drinking water, and some resemble lions roaring... Under the light of a flashlight, these stalactites appear even more beautiful and moving, making people feel as if they are in a dreamlike world.

Continuing along the stone path, the sound of flowing water reached my ears. Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw a crystal-clear stream flowing through the cave.

The stream water is crystal clear, revealing the sand, pebbles, and fish at the bottom. Touching the water, it is icy cold, yet incredibly refreshing.

Deep within the cave lies a massive stone hall. The hall's ceiling rises tens of meters high, and its walls are covered with stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes.

In the center of the stone hall stands a massive stalagmite, over ten meters tall and several meters in diameter, resembling a pillar reaching to the sky. Its surface is smooth as jade, and under the light of a flashlight, it appears even more majestic and spectacular.

Shi Wanxia stared wide-eyed, stunned by the sight before her. Hidden within this dense forest was such a massive natural cave.

The entrance to the cave is spacious and deep, like a giant mouth that swallows up all light.

Shi Wanxia continued walking forward, and the cave became more and more spacious, which she estimated to be at least several hundred acres in size. She found a flat spot, spread out a straw mat, and then lit a fire.

The flames danced in the darkness, illuminating her face and bringing her a touch of warmth.

She looked up at the top of the cave, where some bats were flying around. She remembered the legends about bats she had heard as a child, and a sense of fear crept into her heart.

But she told herself that these bats were just animals that lived here and that they wouldn't hurt her.

The three of them were exhausted and soon fell asleep. The only sound in the quiet cave was their even breathing. Shi Wanxia, ​​half-asleep, turned over, trying to continue sleeping, but unexpectedly…

While turning over, Shi Wanxia lost her balance and fell headfirst into the icy pool. A mysterious underground tunnel lay hidden beneath the pool, and her body slid uncontrollably down it.

The icy water quickly soaked through her clothes, and the chill pierced her skin like needles.

She desperately protected her head and legs, trying to minimize the risk of injury. The descent accelerated, her heart pounded, and fear crept over her.

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly. She didn't know how long she had been sliding down, only that everything around her was rushing past. Finally, her body crashed heavily into the pool, splashing up a huge spray.

Shi Wanxia struggled in the water, trying to keep her head above water. Her breathing was rapid, and the icy water gradually made her lose feeling in her body. But she did not give up; the instinct for survival drove her to swim hard, looking for a chance to reach the shore.

In the darkness, she groped along the surrounding walls, trying to find something to hold onto. Finally, her hand touched a protruding rock, and she gripped it tightly, struggling to pull herself toward the shore.

When she finally climbed ashore, she collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. She felt utterly exhausted, but her heart was filled with the relief of surviving a near-death experience. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an heard the girl's voice, got up, but couldn't find her.

"Miss Shi, Miss Shi, where are you?"

Shen Yanchu hurriedly got up to search, but found no trace of her. He had just heard her voice, so why was she nowhere to be seen? Cui Yu'an had also been searching for a long time without finding the girl. Turning to look at Shen Yanchu's anxious expression, he immediately reassured him, "Don't worry, Miss Shi is a lucky person. She is intelligent and brave, so she probably hasn't left this cave. Let's search carefully again."

Shen Yanchu calmed himself down and searched the place where she had disappeared.

Shi Wanxia found herself in a confined space, the surrounding stone walls covered in moss and water stains, exuding a damp smell. She trembled passively, her eyes revealing fear and helplessness.

The ground around the pool was slippery, and she walked carefully, trying to find another way out. However, apart from the pool, there seemed to be no other passage or exit nearby.

Her heartbeat was exceptionally clear in the silence, each beat accompanied by a fear of the unknown. Shi Wanxia felt as if she were trapped in a giant cage, unable to escape.

She crouched down and touched the edge of the pool with her hand; the icy water made her shiver. She looked up at the ceiling; there was only darkness, not a single ray of light could penetrate it.

Shi Wanxia took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She knew that panic would only make things worse, and she had to find a way out. She began to carefully examine the surrounding stone walls, hoping to find some hidden clues or passages.

In this confined space, Shi Wanxia felt lonely and desperate, but she did not give up hope. She firmly believed that as long as she remained calm, she would be able to find a way to leave.