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

Inside the cabin, Shi Wanxia's incessant chatter tormented the three men. Cui Yu'an glared at the hunter sitting beside him and muttered, "Why did you provoke her? This girl's verbal skills are something even I have to admit defeat. And for a man to talk to a woman like this... is too undignified. As the ancients said, 'Women and petty men are difficult to deal with.' Why did you offend her!" Suddenly, Shi Wanxia squatted down in front of Cui Yu'an, stared at him for a long time, then abruptly stood up and grabbed him.

"Cui Yu'an, explain yourself clearly! What do you mean by 'a petty person is hard to deal with'? Huh? Do you have a problem with me? If you do, just say so. We're not unreasonable people. I can listen to everyone's opinions," Shi Wanxia disliked Cui Yu'an's contemptuous remarks about women and was determined to have a serious talk with him today. She glanced at the hunter and said, "You go away. I have something to discuss with Young Master Cui."

Hearing this, the hunter felt relieved and immediately got up and left. He couldn't stay in this house for another second. Suddenly, he realized, "No, this is my house." Looking at the young master Cui being lectured inside, he didn't dare to go in. This girl was so talkative. He couldn't stand her long string of fallacies and couldn't refute them, since they all made a lot of sense.

"Alas, Young Master Shen, I was rash just now and have offended you greatly. Please forgive me." He clasped his hands in apology, and his entire demeanor suggested he was no ordinary person. It was best not to offend him.

Shen Yanchu waved his hand dismissively, not taking it to heart. He had been furious at first, this man so disrespectful to Miss Shi, but now, seeing him so afraid to look at her, he found it somewhat amusing—a seven-foot-tall man being manipulated by a woman. This popular man possessed profound inner strength; though his appearance was ordinary, he was definitely not your average hunter. After all, he hadn't unleashed his full inner strength when they sparred earlier. Why had he never heard of such a person before?

"Oh, by the way, I haven't yet asked your name. My surname is Shen, and my given name is Yan. May I ask if you would mind telling me?" Shen Yanchu returned the greeting very politely and asked for the other party's name.

After thinking for a moment, the hunter told them their names, since he didn't know why these people had appeared in this deep mountain forest.

“Young Master Shen, you are too kind. My name is Li Changyu. I have lived here alone since I was a child. I can tell that you three are not ordinary people. How did you end up here? Moreover, your clothes are tattered, and that girl is dressed in strange clothes. Who are you and why are you here?” Although Li Changyu’s coarse cloth robe was different from that of ordinary hunters, it was still the common clothing of most people. The clothes of the three men were so worn that they were unrecognizable.

After a moment's thought, Shen Yanchu decided to tell him the truth. The three of them had no intention of ending up deep in the Cangyan Mountains, and had only managed to escape after many hardships. When they reached this place, they were suddenly caught in a downpour and had no choice but to stay here for the night, never expecting to meet him.

A hint of weariness and helplessness flickered in Shen Yanchu's eyes as he slowly recounted their ordeal. Deep within the Cangyan Mountains, they had lost their way and encountered various dangers and difficulties. The scarcity of food and water, the harsh weather, and the unknown terrain all presented them with immense challenges.

However, they did not give up. With their strong will and mutual support, they gradually made their way out of the mountains. When they finally saw the wooden house, their hearts were filled with joy and hope.

"I have no intention of offending you, please forgive me."

"What are you two doing standing outside? The food is ready, come and eat!" Shi Wanxia suddenly appeared, interrupting their conversation, and went back inside. The millet porridge on the table, which Shen Yanchu hadn't seen in a long time, felt unreal. How long had it been since he'd seen such normal food? Li Changyu gestured for them to sit down. The two young masters' demeanor and behavior were unlike those of ordinary people; he wondered if they could get used to his simple meals. The woman, though beautiful, lacked any elegance in her speech and manners; she was probably just from an ordinary family.

The three of them quickly picked up their bowls and began eating millet porridge. Wanxia had only taken one bite when she couldn't help but spit it out. "Why isn't it hulled? It's so hard to swallow," she complained, glancing at Shen Yan.

Shen Yan silently ate the rice in his bowl without saying a word. He knew that in these harsh conditions, having food to eat was already a blessing. He also understood Wan Xia's feelings; after all, this kind of unhulled millet rice was indeed difficult to swallow.

Li Changyu, who was standing to the side, also stopped eating and looked at Wanxia with a helpless expression. "There's nothing I can do. Food is scarce right now, and it's good enough to have anything to eat at all. Besides, I had to go down the mountain to the village to exchange for this," he said.

Wanxia frowned, still unable to accept the taste. Looking at the millet rice in her bowl, she felt a pang of disappointment. She remembered the delicious food she used to eat at home—the exquisite dishes and fragrant rice—a stark contrast to her current situation.

Shi Wanxia decided to eat some vegetables instead of the millet rice. Hearing Li Changyu mention a village nearby, she wondered if they had already left the Cangyan Mountains. She looked up and asked, "Brother Li, how far is the nearest village? Have we already left the Cangyan Mountains?"

Li Changyu shook his head slightly and slowly said, "This Cangyan Mountain stretches for eight hundred miles and borders four countries. We are currently in the territory of Licheng in the southwestern part of Yan Yue Kingdom." His gaze swept over everyone and he continued, "The closest one to here..." He paused, as if he was thinking about something.

Everyone listened quietly, anticipating his next words. The surrounding scenery was picturesque, with rolling mountains and swirling clouds, giving it a mysterious and magnificent feel.

Li Changyu raised his hand and pointed into the distance, saying, "The closest town to here is Qingyun. It's a must-pass for merchants traveling north and south, and a hub for all sorts of news. However, even walking there takes ten to fifteen days." His voice echoed through the valley, clear and strong. "The nearest village is Li Family Village, about a hundred li to the southeast. It takes three days to travel there. I usually bring my hunted game to the village to trade for food and supplies."

Everyone nodded, their minds now clearer about the journey ahead. It seemed they had made it out of the way, but were getting further and further from their destination. They could visit Qingyun Town and see if they could rent a carriage. Although the road to Cangling Kingdom was treacherous, they could contact their men for backup. They could also send a message to their master and senior brothers. Being so far from Cangling Kingdom, they needed to find a caravan or escort agency for protection. Their inner strength hadn't fully recovered, and if their whereabouts were discovered by their enemies, it would be difficult to resolve the situation. They should wait until they returned to the capital to treat the poison. Once their appearance returned, their location would be easily exposed. Yan Yue Kingdom was no pushover; its national strength was comparable to theirs, so they had to proceed with caution. Furthermore, Cui Yu'an was the young master of the most powerful clan in the land, known to everyone. They absolutely could not reveal his identity; the Qinghe Cui clan's reputation was even greater than their own.