Fast Wear: A Different Life

Chapter 287 Qinling Sacred Tree (46)

The next day, after a night's rest, everyone's mental state improved a lot, and everyone looked full of energy when they woke up in the morning.

Then some people who were packing up their tents started packing up their tents, and some people who were cooking started cooking. In fact, there was nothing much to do, just boil some hot water and eat some dry food.

The only exceptions were Zhang Qiling and Ji Xiao. These two ate really well, with freeze-dried vegetables and fruits, pork stew, beef jerky, thick soup, and so on.

All these made Wu Xie, who was unprepared, shed tears from the corners of his mouth, so every time Wu Xie ate it, it tasted so delicious.

This was mainly because the tent that Zhang Qiling and Ji Xiao slept in was their own. It was a large tent that could accommodate four or five adults and had excellent thermal insulation performance. It was also suitable for making fire and cooking in it. It also had good sound insulation and no one would notice any extra things inside.

So, Zhang Qiling got up early in the morning to light a fire and cook breakfast. When others were still sleeping soundly, Zhang Qiling had already prepared a simple breakfast. He first woke up Ji Xiao and asked her to dress, and then he went to call Wu Xie and Fatty Wang to have breakfast together.

"Wu Xie, Fatty, are you up yet?"

"Here I am, what's up, little brother?"

"coming."

Wu Xie and Fatty Wang entered Zhang Qiling's tent one after another. Even though it was not the first time he entered, Fatty Wang was still envious of the tent, because there were such large tents in the world, but there were no tents that could keep warm. It was really a must-have for traveling in winter and summer.

"Good morning." Ji Xiao greeted the two people who came in while holding a mouthwash cup.

"Good morning."*2

Fatty Wang and Wu Xie sat down at one side of the camping table. Ji Xiao, who was waiting to wash up, said boredly, "Girl, where did you buy this tent? Why aren't the ones Tian Zhen and I bought as good as yours?"

Ji Xiao had finished washing and was doing facial care. Zhang Qiling simply washed himself with the water she had used before putting away their toiletries.

After Ji Xiao wiped her face and applied hand cream, she sat down at the table with Zhang Qiling and said, "This is specially made. You can't buy it outside because the materials are rare and there is no substitute."

"Okay, I know that your things are rare items."

"Well, eat quickly, they should be ready soon."

"Okay." Fatty Wang looked at Wu Xie, who had been distracted since he came in, shook his head and shouted helplessly, "Tian Zhen, hurry up and eat."

"Oh, alright."

The four of them quickly finished their breakfast, and Zhang Qiling put all the things in the tent into the space, leaving only one tent outside. After they put away their tent, the other group also put away their tent.

At this time, Chenpi Ah Si saw that everyone was ready, and said, "Since everything is ready, let's set off and try to arrive before dark."

"Okay, Fourth Master."

After walking for a distance, everyone was too tired to walk anymore, and Chenpi A Si fainted due to his old age.

Fatty Wang was so tired that he fell down in the snow, gasping for breath. After he recovered, Fatty Wang asked, "How long will it take to get there? Shunzi, did you take the wrong road?"

"No, it should be here. The snowstorm must have buried the sentry post. But there is a hot spring nearby. We can look for it and see where to stay tonight."

"Tsk, you should have told me earlier."

Fatty Wang quickly stood up and walked over to Zhang Qiling and Ji Xiao, saying, "Girls, can you figure out where the hot spring is? We've been walking for almost a day and we're still not there. Fatty is getting tired and thin."

"Well, okay, wait a moment." After saying that, Ji Xiao closed his eyes and began to sense the surrounding environment.

Generally speaking, if there is a hot spring, it means there is a volcano here, the fire element will be very active and abundant, and the smell of sulfur will be very strong, so she opened her eyes and said to Zhang Qiling: "Qiling, let's lead the way in front and let them follow behind."

In fact, Zhang Qiling could have led the way, but Ji Xiao was not willing to do so because Chenpi A'Si was from the Old Nine Gates and had broken his promise to Zhang Qiling, so Ji Xiao wanted to make him suffer, but not to the point of killing him.

Although her family is also one of the Old Nine Gates, her grandfather had no involvement in what happened later and had no idea what the people from the Nine Gates had promised. Zhang Qiling used to lose his memory from time to time and couldn't remember these things, but she, who knew all the plots, kept them in her heart for him.

Why would she help Wu Xie and Jie Yuchen so much? It was because they were all betrayed by their family elders and had simple minds, so Ji Xiao was willing to give them these good things.

Fatty Wang, who had not yet left, also heard what Ji Xiao said. He quickly called out to the person behind him, "Hurry up and get ready. And so-and-so, carry your Fourth Master on your back. We are leaving."

"Do you know where the hot spring is? You are about to leave." After the man finished speaking, the others also looked at Fatty Wang who was speaking.

Fatty Wang said sarcastically, "Oh, I don't know, but my sister knows. You can follow me or not. If you don't want to follow me, forget it. You and your Fourth Master will freeze to death here."

Afterwards, Fatty Wang pulled Wu Xie and followed Zhang Qiling and the others towards the hot spring. The people behind them saw that Fatty Wang and the other four had already left, so they decided to follow them as well, as it was better than freezing to death here.

Therefore, they tied Chen A Si up and carried him on their backs, then followed the four people towards the hot spring.

After walking for about another half an hour, under the leadership of Ji Xiao and others, everyone finally found the hot spring. Zhang Qiling took Ji Xiao to one of the small hot springs in the hot spring cave and sat down to rest, while the others gathered together in groups of three or four, panting.

After recovering, Fatty Wang pulled Wu Xie over to sit next to Zhang Qiling and the others.

Chen Asi woke up long before entering the cave. He patted the back of the person who carried him. After coming down, he looked at Ji Xiao and Zhang Qiling who seemed to be acting as if no one was around.

Said: "You two have a really good relationship."

Neither of them wanted to pay attention to him, but they still raised their eyelids and looked at him at the same time. Zhang Qiling continued to take things out of his backpack without saying a word, while Ji Xiao looked at him.

Then he said, "Just tell me what you have to say. I am not related to you, so I don't have the mind to guess what you are thinking."

"My friend, you are really straightforward."

"I don't know you well, so don't yell. If you have something to say, say it. If you don't, keep it to yourself."

Before Chen Ah Si could say anything, the man who had been following him jumped out and pointed at Ji Xiao, threatening him: "Please watch your attitude when you speak. Who told you to speak to the Fourth Master like that?"

Seeing this, Zhang Qiling, who had no reaction at first, picked up a stone from the ground and hit the man on the wrist, and he withdrew his hand instantly.

At this time, Zhang Qiling said calmly: "If you don't want your hand anymore, I can help you kill it."

The man held his injured hand and said angrily: "You...you..."

"What do you mean by 'you'? Next time you won't be standing but lying down." Ji Xiao said calmly.

Then she looked at Chen Ah Si who didn't say anything to stop her and said, "Please tie up your dog. If you want to show off, go back to your home instead of putting on airs in front of me."

"I have been growing up in a honeypot since the day I was born. Neither my grandfather nor my master have ever put on airs in front of me. Who do you think you are, Chenpi A'si? A man who loves his master's wife and kills her." After saying this, she gave him a look of disdain.

Even Chen Pi, who had become much calmer as he got older, couldn't help but change his expression after hearing this, and said in a deep voice: "Little girl, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

"Do you dare to admit that what I said was false? You don't dare, because it was you who let the wolf into the house and killed your master's wife. At the same time, you secretly liked her in your heart, so so many things happened."

Chenpi A's expression became even uglier, he stared at Ji Xiao, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. However, Zhang Qiling immediately stood in front of Ji Xiao, looking at Chenpi A's coldly.

"Whether what she said is true or not, you know it very well." Zhang Qiling's voice was as cold as ice. "If you dare to point fingers at her again, don't blame me for being rude."

For a moment, the atmosphere was extremely tense. Everyone held their breath and watched the confrontation in front of them. Except for Fatty Wang who had been eating melons silently, and Wu Xie who was pressed to the ground by Fatty Wang with his mouth covered, everyone else looked over there nervously.

Chenpi Ah Si gritted his teeth and finally put away the murderous intent in his eyes. He turned his head and stopped looking at Ji Xiao.

"We should keep to ourselves and go our separate ways." Chenpi A Si led his men to a place far away from Ji Xiao and Zhang Qiling.

Ji Xiao rolled her eyes and said, "Don't interfere with each other's business. Just go your own way! Do you think you can find the right path if you don't follow us? You are so naive at your age."

After saying that, Ji Xiao looked at Zhang Qiling, then hugged his waist and said, "Qiling, I love you, mua~"

"I love you too, and I won't let anyone hurt you. Come and eat something to replenish your strength." Zhang Qiling said while gently touching Ji Xiao's head.

"Uh-huh."