"Gu Ziyuan didn't lie to me."
Chang Miaoer sat cross-legged on a high cliff by the river to practice, listening to the sound of rushing water. She had already practiced the Green Water Technique to the third level.
This was her third day on the island. There were few trees or animals, only some short plants. It was so desolate that it was hopeless. Fortunately, her inner strength had returned.
Although only part of it was recovered due to lack of time, it was enough to escape from this deserted island.
Chang Miaoer stood up and went to the shore. She mobilized her internal energy and slapped the river water a few times. Several lively big fish were knocked to the shore with their bellies turned upside down.
She had gained some experience in cooking this fish over the past few days. She skillfully used a dagger to remove the scales and drain the blood. After gutting the fish, she carried the fish back to the fire on the island.
A few sour fruits were stuffed into the fish belly to remove the fishy smell, and then a fire was built.
Just then, a sound of footsteps came closer and closer. Chang Miaoer looked up and saw Gu Ziyuan, with his arm still bandaged, slowly walking towards her.
"My dagger has become a tool for killing fish?"
"Weapons are meant to be used, so won't I let the two of us starve to death?"
Chang Miaoer said this without even raising her head, concentrating on flipping the fish. The dagger she had just used to cut the fish was still stuck in the fish and placed beside her.
"Whatever you say." He came over and sat by the fire, frowning as he started talking about something else: "I've seen the situation on this island. It's surrounded by water. Do you have any plans?"
"Yes," she said.
Chang Miaoer raised her eyes and smiled slightly, blinked and said, "We'll leave after we eat this fish."
Gu Ziyuan didn't say anything, but looked at her inquiringly.
Chang Miaoer didn't explain, she had already turned her gaze away and concentrated on grilling the fish, the aroma of fish gradually filled the air.
She had already found the nearest place through the perspective of the live broadcast room. With the help of her internal strength, she could just use light skills to walk on the water with Gu Ziyuan.
The two of them ate the fish to replenish their strength. Chang Miaoer then wiped the dagger used to kill the fish and put it away.
The dagger was sharp and she used it very smoothly.
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Chang Miaoer chose the other side of the island as the place to leave. After she took Gu Ziyuan there, she said, "Wait, don't move around. Save some energy for me."
Gu Ziyuan nodded, and the next moment, before he could react, Chang Miaoer grabbed his waist and lifted him into the air.
The Moon Chasing Step was a light skill that Chang Miaoer had purchased in the mall for 1,500 points. After several mission world trials, she had already practiced it to perfection.
At this time, she was walking on the water with someone. She tapped her toes lightly and moved forward as if there was wind under her feet.
Gu Ziyuan was startled by the sudden feeling of weightlessness. He held Chang Miaoer's shoulders and tried to maintain a calm expression on his face.
The two of them walked on the long river for about an incense stick of time and finally reached the shore.
Just after getting ashore and standing firmly, Chang Miaoer staggered because she had consumed too much internal energy.
After all, it’s a bit difficult to carry one person.
Seeing this, Gu Ziyuan supported her body. Seeing her pale face, he looked at the surrounding situation and frowned. He suggested, "I'll guard it first. You can rest here first."
Chang Miaoer nodded without saying anything. She had consumed too much internal energy and she really needed to adjust as soon as possible.
This was a place near the water in the woods. She sat cross-legged there to practice. Time passed unknowingly and the sky gradually darkened.
Chang Miaoer opened her eyes again, looked at the darkening sky, and said to Gu Ziyuan beside her: "Let's go."
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The live broadcast room’s field of view is quite useful as a map.
Before dark, the two of them successfully reached a village and found a farmer who was willing to stay with them.
Gu Ziyuan took out a few pieces of gold with great generosity. The white-haired lady from the farmer's family took the gold and her face was filled with joy. She asked her wife to prepare a meal for the two of them and to clear out a room for them.
After a quick wash, the two of them rested for the night.
The next day I went to the nearest city and realized that after going around in a circle, this place was not far from the capital.
The two men hired two fast horses and traveled day and night straight to the capital.
After a long journey, Chang Miaoer and Gu Ziyuan were not clean and tidy.
Three days later, they finally entered the capital.
The two of them first went to the inn to book a room, then washed up and rested for the night.
Chang Miaoer had a good sleep, and when she went downstairs the next day, she finally felt that the fatigue from the journey had dissipated. She was hungry, so she ordered a table of dishes in the inn.
While I was eating, I saw someone sitting opposite me out of the blue.
"Chang Miaoer, you really can eat."
She looked up and saw Gu Ziyuan sitting opposite her in a black suit, with a dull expression on his face and a hint of disgust in his tone.
Chang Miaoer rolled her eyes and said, "I haven't eaten your meal yet, why do you care so much about me?"
After the two of them got to know each other, Gu Ziyuan's hypocritical smile disappeared and he treated her strangely, poking her from time to time. Chang Miaoer was no longer surprised by his bad temper.
After she retorted, she quickly finished the remaining food and asked, "Now that you're in the capital, it's time to fulfill your promise."
Gu Ziyuan had a cold face, and the corners of his lips curled slightly as he said, "Of course I remember."
After talking about this, Gu Ziyuan just asked her to wait and disappeared.
Chang Miao'er was not feeling safe in this inn in the capital. She was worried about Aunt Qing and Luo'er, as well as the situation in the Chang Mansion, and was waiting for news from Gu Ziyuan.
Just a few days after Gu Ziyuan disappeared, a masked man appeared in the window of Chang Miaoer's room before she went to sleep one day.
"Miss Chang, the master asked me to come and pick you up."
As the man spoke, he handed a letter to Chang Miaoer, who had a wary look on her face.
Chang Miaoer stood in front of the bed and took the letter. She recognized that it was indeed Gu Ziyuan's handwriting. The words were written in a rebellious and free-spirited style, with a very obvious personal style.
"I promise that everything has been arranged. You can return to Chang Mansion immediately."
After reading the letter, she looked up at the man in black and asked, "Did your master say when he would leave?"
The man said, "The master said to just follow your orders, young lady."
Chang Miaoer nodded.
The capital was far away from Qingzhou, so the next day Chang Miaoer prepared some dry food and water, and rode fast horses with the man in black to set off for the return journey.
It took several days of travel, and by the time Chang Miaoer returned home, almost a month had passed.
"What did your master say? Can I just go back?"
Chang Miaoer stood not far from the Chang Mansion and asked the man in black beside her.
"Yes, the master told you to go back at night." said the man in black.
That night, Chang Miaoer entered the mansion and returned to the courtyard, where she finally met Aunt Qing and Luo'er. She also learned what Gu Ziyuan had done to help her hide the news.
It turned out that not long after she was kidnapped, Aunt Qing and Luo'er received a letter when they were anxiously looking for her.
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