Severed ties and living in a dilapidated house? No worries, the poor thing has a space.

The next day, Fang Yu realized that it wasn't what she thought at all.

She went up the mountain because she wanted to make a different kind of mooncake.

The thing I did most in my previous life, if I were to put it in this context, would be hunting.

It had been a long time since she had fought against a ferocious beast, and she was itching to get her hands dirty. It would be nice to go hunting in the mountains today and relive the past.

But then they ran into Lin Wu, who, judging from the quiver in his hand, was clearly also there to hunt.

"Sister Yu, what a coincidence! What brings you up the mountain today? What do you want to fight? I can help you."

As soon as Lin Wu saw her, he walked over quickly, talking as he went.

He originally wanted to take the opportunity of building the house to get to know Fang Yu better, but little did he know that she went to Qingshan City every day and he had no chance to be alone with her.

It's just that the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and hunting is his specialty. If he can hunt a black bear, he can skin it and make a warm winter coat for her, which would be perfect.

Fang Yu held a small hoe in her hand and carried a basket on her back, looking like she had come to dig for medicinal herbs. She randomly picked a herb and squatted down to dig it up, not wanting to pay any attention to Lin Wu.

She just hoped that Lin Wu would be sensible and stay away from her.

Lin Wu took a few steps closer, slightly embarrassed: "Sister Yu, you're digging for medicinal herbs, right? I remember there are a few valuable herbs over there. How about I take you to dig some?"

He pointed to a spot not far ahead and said earnestly, but unfortunately Fang Yu had no intention of paying him any attention.

The silence was a little awkward, and Lin Wu decided to say something to ease the tension.

Fang Yu slowly straightened up, his gaze sweeping leisurely over the person in front of him. His face was calm as water, and he said in a nonchalant tone, "I just wanted to quietly dig some herbs. If I have disturbed your hunting here, then I will naturally move to another place."

Having said that, she had already taken a small, steady step.

However, in that instant, a large hand suddenly reached out and grabbed Fang Yu's slender arm tightly. Fang Yu's delicate body trembled slightly, and her previously calm face instantly darkened, like the sky before a storm.

Lin Wu was startled and realized that his actions were too rash and rude. He hurriedly released his hand and took several steps back, apologizing with a look of fear on his face: "Sister Yu, I am really sorry! I did not mean to offend you just now, please don't blame me."

"Since ancient times, it has been considered inappropriate for a woman to appear in public. Perhaps I should go home and talk to my father about proposing marriage again. That way, you won't have to work so hard, constantly traveling outside..."

Lin Wu spoke earnestly, his eyes filled with expectation.

But before he could finish speaking, a clear and firm voice suddenly came from behind a thick tree trunk not far away: "That is a misconception! Think back to ancient times, when Mulan took her father's place in the army, fought bravely on the battlefield, and achieved great military exploits, ultimately becoming a legend. Although she also showed her face in public, all her actions were for the greater good. How can the talents and abilities of women in this world be bound and restricted by those outdated and corrupt customs?"

As the words fell, a tall, handsome man slowly walked out. His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his eyes were bright and piercing, which made people turn their heads to look at him.

Upon hearing the sudden sound, Lin Wu and Fang Yu looked in the direction from which it came almost simultaneously.

All they saw was a snow-white hem billowing high in the biting wind. In that fleeting glimpse, a captivating smile, as beautiful as a spring flower in full bloom, involuntarily graced Fang Yu's delicate face.

But this brief, fleeting smile was clearly seen by Lin Wu, who was standing nearby.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Jingqi slowly walked out from behind the thick tree trunk. Upon seeing this, Fang Yu quickly put down the hoe he was holding and stepped lightly forward to meet him.

She raised her eyebrows slightly, and asked softly, as if feigning annoyance, "Why are you here?"

You should know that in the past, she would always respectfully address Xiao Jingqi as "Lord Xiao," and this was the first time she had addressed him as "you" so directly.

Xiao Jingqi instantly grasped the deeper meaning behind Fang Yu's actions. He nodded knowingly, their understanding perfectly aligned.

Fang Yu winked playfully at Xiao Jingqi and raised her eyebrows, seemingly hinting that he should cooperate with her.

Without hesitation, she reached out and took Xiao Jingqi's arm, deliberately moving closer to him, and complained coquettishly, "Didn't we agree to meet tonight? Why did you come here at this time?"

Faced with Fang Yu's coquettish complaints, Xiao Jingqi simply gazed affectionately into her beautiful eyes, parted his thin lips slightly, and uttered three simple words: "I miss you."

Although he didn't say much, when he uttered those three words, his eyes subtly revealed a tender affection that even he himself was unaware of.

Seeing this, Fang Yu's smile grew even brighter. She leaned slightly against his broad shoulder, her posture appearing exceptionally intimate.

She then stretched out her slender hand and casually pointed to the distance, smiling charmingly as she said, "The scenery ahead looks quite nice. Since we're here, why don't we go and take a look together?"

"Mmm," Xiao Jingqi responded softly, and that simple word seemed to contain endless tenderness and affection. Even Lin Wu, who was ten steps away, could clearly hear the doting tone in his voice.

"Shouldn't Lord Xiao be packing his bags and returning to Yunjing by now? Why is he here?" Fang Yu deliberately lowered his voice, his tone revealing a hint of curiosity and doubt.

"Indeed, there are still some remnants that have not been completely eradicated. With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, I thought I might as well spend the festival here before heading back," Xiao Jingqi explained calmly.

Just as Xiao Jingqi finished speaking, Lin Wu's slightly annoyed voice suddenly came from behind him.

"You!..." Lin Wu's face turned bright red as he pointed at their backs, shouting angrily, "Sister Yu, how can you, a young woman who is still unmarried, be so unrestrained and intimate with a man of a different surname in broad daylight? What kind of behavior is this!"

Without warning, Fang Yu suddenly turned around, her eyes flashing with coldness, like icy water in a deep winter pool, radiating a hint of displeasure.

She had actually reached her limit in her patience with Lin Wu, but this man was so ignorant and ungrateful!

Just then, Lin Wu, who was about to continue speaking, was abruptly interrupted by a strange noise. His nerves tensed instantly, and the first thought that flashed through his mind was: Could a ferocious wild beast be approaching?

Lin Wu swiftly gripped his bow and arrow, his gaze fixed intently on the swaying grass. He drew the bowstring taut, the sharp arrow gleaming coldly, poised to strike with overwhelming force at the slightest movement of the threat within the grass.

As time passed, a dark object slowly emerged from the grass.

Standing to the side, Xiao Jingqi reacted almost simultaneously. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and used his broad and sturdy back to firmly protect Fang Yu.

Those deep eyes were fixed intently on the somewhat eerie dark figure in the grass, completely focused and not daring to relax for a moment.

At this moment, Xiao Jingqi's tall figure blocking Fang Yu's way looked like an indestructible fortress, incredibly powerful.

A surge of indescribable emotion welled up in Fang Yu's heart. She knew that in the past, when faced with similar dangerous situations, the only person who would step forward and protect her was usually herself…

"Find a place to hide first," Xiao Jingqi suddenly instructed her with a serious expression.

Before Fang Yu could answer, the thing behind the bushes slowly emerged—it was a huge black bear!

Not to mention Xiao Jingqi and Lin Wu, even Fang Yu was astonished. You see, these black bears usually only come out at night to hunt, so why would they suddenly appear in broad daylight and scare people?

When Lin Wu realized that the newcomer was a black bear, he showed no fear whatsoever; instead, he became somewhat excited. He turned to Fang Yu beside him and said, "Sister Yu, you should quickly find a safe place to hide. Be careful not to get hurt by this beast."

At this moment, Lin Wu thought to himself that Xiao Jingqi usually looked like a weak and frail pretty boy who couldn't even kill a chicken. Faced with such a dangerous situation, he would probably be scared out of his wits in a moment.

Just as everyone's thoughts were racing, the black bear, seemingly provoked by something intense, opened its massive jaws and let out a deafening roar. Then, it crouched on all fours and pounced on Fang Yu and Lin Wu with lightning speed.

"Sister Yu, be careful!" Lin Wu shouted anxiously.

Just after Lin Wu loudly reminded him, the arrow in his hand, which had already been fully drawn, shot out like lightning.

But unexpectedly, although the arrow was originally intended to be aimed at the menacing black bear, the arrowhead ended up pointing straight at Xiao Jingqi!

The black bear pounced like a small mountain, and the arrow, released from a bow, arrived almost simultaneously. Faced with such a perilous situation, Fang Yu was the most composed. Not only did she show no panic, but she also adopted an expression of interest, ready to watch the show unfold.

At the critical moment, Xiao Jingqi displayed astonishing skill. His long arm swiftly reached out like a serpent, and with a sudden grab, he pulled Fang Yu tightly into his arms. In a flash, the two of them leaped onto the tallest and thickest tree trunk above them.

Seeing what was happening before his eyes, Lin Wu's eyes widened, and he was completely stunned. He never expected that he would make such a serious mistake and misjudge the situation once again.

Xiao Jingqi gently placed Fang Yu on the tree trunk and tenderly instructed, "Sit here and wait for me for a moment." After saying that, he turned around to prepare to deal with the extremely angry black bear below.

Fang Yu sat alone on the high tree trunk, his face showing no sign of fright, and even leisurely swung his legs.

The black bear, having missed its attack, grew even more agitated. It opened its blood-red maw and roared deafeningly, as if determined to kill Xiao Jingqi.

Lin Wu remained standing quietly, his hand gripping the bow and arrow tightly, but he had no intention of firing again. He pondered to himself, wanting to see firsthand how this seemingly frail young man would resolve the crisis brought by the ferocious black bear.

Even someone like him, who had spent years battling wild beasts, dared not be the slightest bit careless when facing this ferocious black bear. After all, the slightest mistake could turn him into the beast's meal.

The enormous black bear, with its glossy black fur, resembled a moving mountain, and lunged at Xiao Jingqi with its claws outstretched. Surprisingly, despite being in such a perilous situation, Xiao Jingqi remained calm and composed, even leisurely waving the exquisite folding fan in his hand.

Seeing this, Lin Wu, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but sneer inwardly and cursed, "At a time like this, they're still putting on an act!"

In the blink of an eye, the black bear had closed in to within a step of Xiao Jingqi, and its sharp claws were about to strike him.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Jingqi leaped upwards, soaring into the air like an arrow released from a bow.

Immediately afterwards, he executed a beautiful mid-air turn and delivered a powerful kick to the black bear's abdomen. With lightning speed, he followed up with several more kicks, each carrying immense force, forcing the black bear to stagger backward and unleash deafening roars.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Xiao Jingqi did not forget to ask Fang Yu, who was watching from a tree trunk. Taking advantage of a brief respite, he looked up and asked loudly, "Yu'er, do you want to capture this black bear alive, or simply kill it and eat it?"

Fang Yu, who was sitting steadily on the tree trunk, thought seriously for a moment before giving his answer: "Hmm... I think it's better to kill it. That way, it won't frighten the other villagers. Besides, I'd like to try some mooncakes with wild game filling."

Upon hearing Fang Yu's words, Xiao Jingqi's lips curled up slightly, and he replied with a smile, "Alright, then let's eat mooncakes."

Having said that, he once again focused intently on the fierce battle with the black bear.