"Sister Yunwen is still the one who remembers everything. I have forgotten most of the words, but I only remember what I think are the key points. This analysis is so thorough." Bai Lu said with a smile on her face.

"Not really. I said a lot of nonsense, but my final conclusion is the same as yours, Sister Bailu. I think Zhou Bo should not touch the Golden Que Sword easily unless it is necessary." Yunwen said.

"I thought this thing, although seemingly shabby, was actually very useful. Now I think about it, it's just a piece of scrap copper and iron. It's not only ugly but also useless. It's better to throw it away. Hey, Zhou Bo, you almost lost your life for this. Tsk tsk tsk, calling you stupid is really a compliment to you." Yingchun said.

Yunwen stood up with a grumble and said, "That's not true. At least it cured my illness and saved my life. Besides, no matter how bad it is, it is still a weapon used by the generals. We can't criticize it casually, right?"

But for a moment, the focus was not on what she said, but on her sudden action. Standing up so suddenly, wouldn't it be possible for me to take advantage of her? Unfortunately, Bai Lu blocked it with her hand. Yunwen reacted and quickly covered her body and sat down in the medicine jar again, her face flushed with shame. I also blushed and a hot stream came out of my nostrils. I quickly covered my head and turned away.

Yingchun said mischievously, "What's the matter? Didn't you see enough when you two were alone together? Why are you pretending? Oh, no, why are you bleeding from the nose?"

I wiped it off casually and said, "Don't you know that I am weak in Qi and blood? Isn't it normal to have a nosebleed? Go and inform them, and we will have a small meeting like before and re-arrange the tasks."

Yingchun made a face and muttered angrily, "Is it because of excessive blood flow that I have a nosebleed? Do you think I'm stupid?"

Afterwards, after Yunwen finished soaking in the medicinal soup, Bailu helped her put on her clothes, and they gathered where I slept to discuss the next strategy. There were two main themes: the first was how to kill the underground monster Joseph, and the second was to find a way to live in the post station, where the living conditions were convenient and it was conducive to wintering. In addition, there were stone mills and water wheels for irrigating farmland. Of course, these were all proposed by me.

Unexpectedly, the result of the discussion was not ideal. They felt that there was no need to take the risk to deal with the monster Joseph. The second one also disagreed. After all, they would encounter a group of wolf spiders if they went down the mountain, which would put their lives in danger. It would be better to live comfortably here. After my persuasion failed, they gave up. However, I could understand their feelings. They had lived enough of a comfortable life, so how could they easily take risks again? It was just interesting, and I also saw the signs.

Bailu also mentioned an important matter, which was to bury the Golden Que Sword to prevent it from draining its energy. I originally refused, but I thought that everything here was built by Bailu and Yingchun themselves. Yunwen and I were like guests. As the saying goes, when you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Besides, Yunwen and I now need Bailu to treat us with medicine. The herbs, prescriptions, and labor were all provided by Bailu.

If I quarrel with her now, I will be suspected of usurping the throne and being ungrateful, so since she said to bury it, I will just bury it for the time being. It won't be used anyway, so it's just a waste of effort. Besides, I won't be able to avenge the fox fairy beauty for the time being.

The signs were clear, and I fully understood that our relationship now was very different from before.

As for my various decisions, I have to put them aside for now, and I will talk about them after I have recovered enough and have more time.

There are some houses built of earth and stones here, but they are only big enough for the two sisters to sleep together. They are located near the hillside and are constructed with basically the same idea as the Huoquan Old House. A branch was specially dug at the pond to divert the water to a place closer to the residence. A pit was dug so that the pond water can flow into the pit along the branch to store water, making it easier to obtain water and prevent piranhas from attacking.

Next to the water pit is a fired water jar, which is full of water. A wooden bowl and spoon floats on the water. On the right side of the jar is an earthen stove, which is also made of mud and stones. On the stove are earthen basins, earthen jars, and earthen bowls, all of which are fired in the spring. In front of the earthen stove is an earthen house, built on the hillside.

I slept on the ground in front of the mud house, spread out with the Jinyiwei Feiyu uniform cloak, and just lay there with my backpack as a pillow. I was thinking that if it rained, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep for two days. Of course, the mud house was like a treasure to them, and they didn't want Yunwen and I to get close to it. It was so precious to them, so we didn't get close to it.

It can be said that on the surface everyone seems to be having a good time, but the discord among them is deep-seated and unpleasant, as if there is a class system divided into landlords and the poor.

After a short meeting, the two sisters took my Golden Que Sword and said they were going to find a place to bury it to avoid harming any of us. In the blink of an eye, Yunwen and I were the only ones left in the room.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said so much and scared them, so they buried the sword. You worked hard to get it, but I caused it to be lost. Do you blame me and regret trying so hard to save me?" Yunwen held my hand and said apologetically.

I shook my head, sighed, and said, "What are you talking about? How can I blame you? Besides, it saved your life unexpectedly, and it's more than worth it. Just bury it, and don't think too much about it, otherwise it will affect your recovery. As long as you can get better, I have nothing to ask for."

She pouted and leaned on my shoulder. She smelled of a clear medicinal scent. Her pretty face pressed against my neck. She put her hands on me and whispered, "But you still want to avenge the foxes. Isn't it my fault that I delayed your revenge?"

Thinking of the beautiful fox fairy, the nine-tailed white fox was pierced through the body and brutally killed by the monster Joseph. They all died for me, but I couldn't do anything for them. It's really annoying, and I can't help but feel guilty when I say this.

I didn't speak for a long time, and Yunwen became alert. She held my hand tightly with her tender hands, hoping to comfort me a little. I could only force a small smile in response.

Afterwards, the Song sisters came back and said that they had prepared a welcome banquet for the two of us, so they prepared a lot of steamed buns and pastries. They also opened a remaining can and made a pot of beef and wild vegetable soup, mixed some cold dishes, and added some refreshing pickles that Bai Lu had made herself. They served four or five plates at once, which was truly a big meal and a grand banquet on the deserted island.

However, they were all placed on the wooden table made with the mortise and tenon technology used by Yingchun Emperor. At the banquet, Song Bailu sat in the main seat, and Yunwen and I could only sit on the side. It seemed that Song Bailu was declaring something to Bailu and me. Even a blind person could tell what it meant.

This welcoming banquet is held by the host to welcome back the guests who have come from afar.

"Welcome back, Brother Zhou Bo, Sister Yunwen. Although this place is a little shabby and not as good as the Milongying Posthouse you mentioned, it is still small but complete in every way. Please don't despise it. It's a pleasure to have friends coming from afar! I'll be the host today, so everyone can eat to your heart's content." Song Bailu said.

We found the canned food together, and I got the flour by growing, drying and grinding it myself, but it became her treat.

But there is no need to spoil the fun because of these things. It is a good thing for the team members to reunite and enjoy the meal. Isn't it wonderful?

So, I ate with relish, eating the familiar steamed buns, chewing the mixed vegetables and pickles with special spices, and the finale, the minced meat soup. Since the host said that I should eat to my heart's content, I just followed his instructions and ate it so comfortably.

But Yunwen felt aggrieved while eating. I knew what she was worried about. If we admit that everything belongs to Song Bailu, then we owe her a favor. As the saying goes, a man is soft-hearted when he eats someone's food, and he is obliged to return the favor. After eating this meal and accepting this favor, how can she, Song Bailu, refuse any request in the future?

After dinner, Song Bailu learned her lesson. Unlike last time when she took a clear stand, she took a soft approach and did not mention the night watch at all. She and her sister just went into the earthen house to play, leaving Yunwen and I outside to get some fresh air.

"Oh, you never change your bad habits." I sighed.

"Forget it. At least I didn't have to work like a slave this time. That's still progress." Yunwen said with a wry smile.

Just as we were sitting by the bonfire near the slope, preparing to take up our night watch, I saw Song Yingchun come out of the house and look at me with ill intent...