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

As summer faded into the evening, she slowly awoke, feeling unbearably hot. She groggily got up and walked to the cave entrance, only to be stunned by the sight before her. The sun hung high in the sky, radiating intense heat, as if it were scorching the entire earth. The relentless sunlight baked the earth, and even the cave was filled with waves of heat, making it feel like being in a sauna.

Looking out at the sun-baked world, Shi Wanxia felt a surge of despair. The temperature outside must be even higher; the heat was almost unbearable. Helpless, she returned to the cave, found a relatively cool spot to sit down, and tried to calm herself.

The air inside the cave became stuffy and humid, making it difficult for Shi Wanxia to breathe, and sweat kept dripping from her forehead. She fanned herself with her hand, hoping to bring some coolness, but it was in vain. The surrounding stone walls were also scorching hot, and she dared not touch them for fear of being burned.

I didn't want to light a campfire in this heat, but I still lit the stone stove, boiled water in a pot, and stewed dried bamboo shoots, dried houttuynia cordata, and dried venison together. Remembering the fresh mushrooms I'd eaten yesterday, I put them in a basin and washed them clean by the pond. These mushrooms could be stir-fried; after all, they still had plenty of oil. The only problem was the lack of staple food.

"I really miss rice, rice noodles, steamed buns, twisted rolls, and mantou—the days when I had wheat-based foods. Before, to lose weight, I ate very little rice at night. I've been here for almost eight or nine months and haven't had it in a long time, so I'm starting to miss it. It's really ironic." After washing the mushrooms, Shi Wanxia cleaned the knife and simply sliced ​​them. She also washed some perilla leaves and spices like Sichuan peppercorns and rosemary. Luckily, she had picked a lot last autumn; otherwise, even the best meat would be tasteless except for salt, and she wouldn't be able to swallow it.

The cave was filled with the aroma of meat. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an woke up to the fragrance. She was busy preparing lunch by the stove. The two of them immediately got up, tidied themselves up, and went over to help her start the fire and stir the food in the pot.

"You're awake, Brother Shen. By the way, I have two flowers here. Let me show you. I picked them in a cave in the forest. See if they'll help your injuries. I think they're quite pretty." Shi Wanxia took the flowers she had picked yesterday out of her coat bag. The purplish-red flowers were still fresh and vibrant even a day after being picked. Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an were astonished by the flowers in her hand. These were the legendary Cloud-Hidden Immortal Mushrooms, said to be able to cure all poisons. If they hadn't been well-read and knowledgeable in medicine, they wouldn't have known anything about the legendary Cloud-Hidden Immortal Mushrooms. They never expected this girl to be so lucky as to find such a legendary antidote.

"Miss Shi, your luck is truly remarkable! You've managed to find the legendary Cloud-Hidden Immortal Mushroom, a divine medicine capable of curing all poisons. Where did you find it? Brother Shen is just missing one ingredient to cure his poison!" Cui Yu'an held the flower with obvious delight, admiring it from every angle. He could also use this flower to cure his poison. Shen Yanchu took the flower from his hand, her expression unchanged, revealing no emotion. His poison was rather complex; although he had the flower, he still lacked one ingredient to suppress the toxicity of the Cloud-Hidden Immortal Mushroom.

“Wenzhu, although this flower can cure our poison, it contains a potent toxin. Without finding the Moon Lotus Orchid to neutralize the poison of this Cloud-Hidden Immortal Herb, it will be useless. Miss Shi, please put the medicine away. Once we find the Moon Lotus Orchid, Young Master Cui and I can cure the poison.” Shen Yanchu handed her the Cloud-Hidden Immortal Herb, his doubts unspoken. Years of gentlemanly conduct prevented him from rudely asking how she obtained the flower. While the Cangyan Mountains were mysterious, it was possible to find a legendary antidote in a random, nameless cave. Shi Wanxia, ​​though puzzled, was still happy; after all, the flower hadn't been picked in vain. She carefully wrapped it and put it in her backpack.

Shi Wanxia rummaged through her backpack, finding it increasingly filled with various precious medicinal herbs and animal pelts; even the largest bag was almost full. She was secretly pleased; once they left the forest, she could sell these items for a large sum of money.

The aroma wafting from the pot pulled the three of them back to reality. They sat around the pot, eagerly awaiting the delicious meal. Shi Wanxia quickly stir-fried the mushrooms, then plated them and handed them to Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an.

The three of them wolfed down the mushrooms, feeling energized. They packed their belongings and continued their journey. In the dense forest, they encountered many different animals, including squirrels, rabbits, and birds. Shi Wanxia, ​​carrying her bag, picked any Ganoderma lucidum or other similar mushrooms she came across along the way and put them in her basket.

"Brother Shen, Young Master Cui, please be careful. There are many weeds and rocks on the road ahead. Remember to go around to the side."

Wow, what kind of tree is this? It's so big, I can't even hug it!

"Wow, Young Master Cui, look how beautiful these flowers are! What kind of flowers are they?!"

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an walked side by side, their steps slightly heavy. The girl followed beside them, her lively words coming out like a machine gun, making it hard for them not to reply.

The girl's face beamed with a bright smile, and her eyes sparkled with curiosity. She talked incessantly about various topics, from trivial daily life to strange and interesting stories, as if she had endless things to say.

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an seemed somewhat tired. They listened absentmindedly to the girl's rambling, occasionally offering perfunctory responses. Their minds seemed to be elsewhere, preoccupied with other matters.

Despite this, the girl didn't notice their impatience and continued talking enthusiastically. Her voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain stream, impossible to ignore.

Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an exchanged a helpless glance, both seeing a hint of resignation in each other's eyes. They tried to quicken their pace to shake off the girl's entanglement, but she followed closely behind them, giving them no chance to catch their breath.

During this arduous journey, Shen Yanchu and Cui Yu'an could only silently endure the girl's nagging. In the silent and vast forest, the three struggled to traverse mountains and valleys. Their steps were heavy, their breathing rapid, yet they continued forward with unwavering determination. The scorching summer sun baked the earth, causing their sweat to pour down like rain. However, as night fell, a sudden downpour began.

The rain lashed down on them relentlessly, soaking their clothes. Adorned in their drenched garments, they searched for shelter in the woods. In the darkness, their vision was severely limited, and they could only grope their way forward using the faint light of their flashlights.

After a long search, they finally found a mountain in the forest. There was a cave on one side of the mountain, and they quickly took shelter inside. The cave was filled with a damp smell, but at least it could temporarily protect them from the rain.

The three sat exhausted on the ground, panting heavily. Their bodies were cold, but their hearts were filled with perseverance and hope. In the silent forest, they relied on each other, facing their difficulties together.

The rain continued to fall, pattering crisply on the leaves at the cave entrance. They listened quietly to the rain, and Shi Wanxia quickly found some dry branches and grass inside the cave and started a campfire.

"You guys hurry up and change your clothes and dry them! I'll go inside and change." Shi Wanxia took the clean clothes and went straight into the dark corner of the cave to change into a hoodie and casual pants. There was no other way; the clothes were already rough from washing, and she had no other clothes to change into, so she had to make do.