The shouts coming from afar did not make Xiao Liu stop.

He looked at Liu Yunqing, grinned, revealing a set of big white teeth, and then plunged back into the water.

Liu Yunqing shook her head helplessly. Seeing this, Xiao Cui and Xiao Yun rushed forward to help Liu Yunqing go back to the house to change her clothes.

"It's just a few drops of water, it's nothing."

Having been lying in bed for too long, Liu Yunqing didn't want to stay indoors and wanted to walk around and stretch her muscles.

When Liu Yunqing wasn't smiling, she looked rather cold. Xiao Cui and Xiao Yun didn't dare to say anything more to persuade her, and seeing Liu Yunqing walking forward on her own, the two could only hurry to follow.

But after walking only a few steps, there was another "splash" in the water a little further from the riverbank.

This time, Liu Yunqing was not in a daze. The moment the sound of water was heard, she quickly moved a few steps away.

The water droplets didn't splash onto the riverbank, but the person in the river was momentarily stunned by Liu Yunqing's quick reaction, then flashed a bright white smile again, holding up a plump fish that was struggling and thrashing about, saying:

"Miss Zhenru, let me treat you to fish!"

...

Amidst the crackling of firewood, the aroma of roasted fish wafted out, causing Liu Yunqing, who had been practicing abstinence from grains since reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, to salivate.

"What kind of fish is this? It smells quite delicious."

Xiao Liu, who was focused on grilling fish, turned around with a big smile when he heard Liu Yunqing's praise, but there was also a hint of pride in his smile.

"Of course!"

"This fish can only be found in our Sun Valley!"

After saying that, Xiao Liu handed a skewer of grilled fish to Liu Yunqing, and then picked up a skewer for himself and took a big bite.

Liu Yunqing took the grilled fish, smelled it, but didn't put it in her mouth immediately.

She thought that she was no different from ordinary people now, and that eating a little ordinary food should not produce too many impurities, right?

Xiao Liu, who was gnawing on a fish, saw that Liu Yunqing was only smelling it and not eating it, and immediately said somewhat unhappily:

"Miss Zhenru, why aren't you eating? I'm very good at grilling fish, don't be so picky!"

Liu Yunqing quickly waved his hand and said:

"I'm not complaining, the fish is quite delicious."

Xiao Liu took another big bite, puzzled:

"Then why aren't you eating?"

How can Liu Yunqing explain this?

After thinking it over, Liu Yunqing figured it shouldn't be a problem, so she smiled at Xiao Liu, took a small bite of the grilled fish, and then her narrow eyes widened instantly.

Upon seeing Liu Yunqing's expression, Xiao Liu's confusion and dissatisfaction immediately turned into smugness.

"How was it? Were you amazed by my cooking? Wasn't it delicious?"

Liu Yunqing shifted her gaze to the grilled fish, slowly chewed for a while, and mechanically nodded, saying:

"This fish... is indeed quite remarkable."

Xiao Liu was delighted to hear this, grinning from ear to ear, and handed Liu Yunqing a string of fish, saying:

"Since Miss Zhenru likes it, then eat more!"

Xiao Liu only heard Liu Yunqing's praise, but didn't notice that Liu Yunqing was praising the fish, not the skill of grilling it.

When Liu Yunqing praised the fish as exceptional, he was clearly not referring to its nutritional value.

As soon as Liu Yunqing took her first bite of the fish, she noticed something unusual about it.

There is no doubt that the fish is fresh and tender, but as the fresh and tender fish slid down Liu Yunqing's throat, he felt a burning force spreading from his throat to his limbs and bones.

It is not spiritual power, but it is also not a power that can exist in the mortal world.

Moreover, although Liu Yunqing had never encountered that scorching power before, it resonated deeply with her body, making her feel a sense of familiarity from the bottom of her heart.

Unfortunately, fish meat has limited carrying capacity; one bite is simply not enough.

To feel that power more, Liu Yunqing ate the fish in her hand in a few bites, took the second skewer that Xiao Liu handed her, and continued to eat heartily.

The stark contrast between the different ways of eating left Xiao Liu speechless, and for a moment he even forgot to eat the fish in his hand.

Seeing Liu Yunqing looking over, Xiao Liu quickly finished the fish in his hand and said to Liu Yunqing:

"Don't worry, I'll continue grilling the fish."

Liu Yunqing then realized her lapse in composure, a rare look of embarrassment appearing on her face. She pursed her lips slightly, regained her composure, and nodded slightly to Xiao Liu, saying:

"Thank you for your trouble."

Xiao Liu glanced at Liu Yunqing's face and suddenly felt his face burning. He hurriedly turned around and grabbed some raw fish skewers to get busy.

After a while, the aroma of fish wafted over again, and Xiao Liu's pounding heartbeat finally calmed down.

As he handed the grilled fish to Liu Yunqing, he asked curiously:

"Has Miss Zhenru heard of Sun Valley before?"

What is the outside world like?

Liu Yunqing had obviously never heard of Sun Valley, but he could clearly sense that Sun Valley was a secluded paradise.

In that case, it would be difficult for her to explain to Xiao Liu what the outside world is like.

After thinking for a moment, Liu Yunqing took a bite of fish and asked Xiao Liu:

Have you ever left Sun Valley?

Xiao Liu shook his head, then continued:

“I’m not strong enough, the clan leader won’t allow me to go out, that’s why I’m asking you.”

Liu Yunqing had only asked casually, intending to deflect a difficult question, but the question unexpectedly revealed important information, prompting her to immediately follow up with:

"Can we leave Sun Valley? How do we get out?"

Xiao Liu scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, and was about to say something when he heard a clear, melodious girl's voice:

"Hey Sixth Brother! You secretly brought Zhenru grilled fish without even telling me!"

"I even brought back some good stuff for you guys today!"

As she spoke, Wu Lingling rushed over to the two of them, snatched the grilled fish from Xiao Liu's hand, and sat down next to Liu Yunqing to eat.

"Zhenru, how are you? Is there anything else that hurts?"

While eating grilled fish, Wu Lingling didn't forget to turn her head to check on Liu Yunqing, her gaze sweeping over him from head to toe, clearly checking on his physical condition.

"Thank you for your concern. I'm much better now. I should be thanking you for saving me."

Speaking of this, Wu Lingling chuckled and said somewhat embarrassedly:

"There's nothing to thank us for. The witch doctor told us that even if we didn't save you, you would wake up on your own after a while, it just would take a little longer."

Speaking of the witch doctor, Liu Yunqing stopped eating the roasted meat and asked curiously:

"That senior witch doctor seems to be highly respected by you? Is he also from Sun Valley?"

Wu Lingling shook her head, her face completely unconcerned, and said:

"No, the witch doctor grandpa also came from outside and settled in Sun Valley later. He was highly skilled in medicine and kind-hearted, and the people of the tribe liked him very much."

Liu Yunqing breathed a sigh of relief.

Judging from Wu Lingling's attitude, although Sun Valley is as peaceful as a paradise, it does not reject outsiders.

More importantly, this place is not truly isolated from the world; it is possible to leave.

Liu Yunqing had a plan in mind, but she didn't say it out loud. She just nodded, finished eating the grilled fish, and walked back with Wu Lingling and her brother.