On the other side, Hua Yuanzhao and his four companions entered the mountain almost in the dark. There were no torches, only the scattered moonlight leaking through the clouds.

Hua Yuanzhao tried to determine the direction at first, but in the later stage her brain became a mess and she could not tell east, south, west or north at all. She just let Rongxiu hold her wrist and move forward.

It was not until the second half of the night that they stopped in a cave halfway up the mountain.

The entrance to the cave was covered with vines and was almost invisible from the outside. Rong Xiu and a few others pushed aside the vines and crawled in.

Rong Xiu lit the tinder and looked around, then found the dead branches that were left behind and lit them.

The moment the light returned, Hua Yuanzhao could barely see everything in the cave with the help of the firelight.

It was obvious that someone had lived here before. In addition to the branches piled up in the corner, there were also dried cattails spread on the ground.

For some reason, she felt that this place looked familiar.

Could it be that the original body had been here before? And Rong Xiu?

"Mr. Rong, here..."

Although it was inappropriate, Hua Yuanzhao couldn't help but speak.

Rong Xiu touched his nose guiltily, coughed dryly and said, "Well, I'm going hunting..."

A few years ago, it was in this place that he was poisoned and out of control, and almost made her cough cough cough cough...

"Hunting?" Fuling exclaimed. What kind of hunting is this late at night?

Hua Yuanzhao was also dumbfounded. Could it be that her medicine also had the effect of lowering IQ?

Rong Xiu also reacted and quickly changed his words: "I'll go find some firewood."

After a slight pause, he took out an oil-paper bag from his bosom and stuffed it into Hua Yuanzhao's hand: "Toast this first and eat it as a cushion."

After saying that, he ran away without giving Hua Yuanzhao a chance to ask questions.

Shihu followed and ran out, but was kicked by Rongxiu at the entrance of the cave. He had no choice but to stay outside and guard.

Hua Yuanzhao opened the oil paper package and saw two flattened meat buns lying inside.

She hadn't eaten anything since she was put in jail, so there was no need to be particular. She just grabbed one for Fuling and took one for herself.

Fuling was just about to put the buns by the fire to roast, but when she turned around, she saw Hua Yuanzhao had already eaten half of it, so she quickly put her mind to it.

After thinking about it, she broke off most of the bun in her hand and handed it to Hua Yuanzhao.

"Miss, please eat."

The young lady must be very hungry, right? This young master Rong is the same. Before, he always brought snacks for the young lady. How come after going to the border, he only stuffed buns for the young lady when he came back?

Hua Yuanzhao waved her hand, signaling her not to worry about herself. The intake of food made her regain her sanity, and her eyes gradually became clear.

Hiding it like this is not a solution. We have to get the antidote out first. It was inconvenient before with Gu Ci watching over us, but now might be an opportunity.

By the time Rong Xiu came back with the dead branches she had picked up, she already had a rough idea in her mind.

"When I came here just now, did I see a flat land not far away?" Hua Yuanzhao said softly.

Rong Xiu recalled and nodded in confusion: "Indeed, it is a good place to watch the stars."

Speaking of stars, he was moved, coughed dryly, and said awkwardly: "There is no rush to see the stars, you should have a good rest tonight, and tomorrow..."

Before he could finish his words, he stopped talking in the face of Hua Yuanzhao's complicated and disgusted gaze.

"I was taken away at a critical moment while testing the medicine today, and the prescription is almost ready." Hua Yuanzhao said slowly, "It's not far away, I'll go and try the medicine."

It’s already this late, and you’re still thinking about looking at the stars?

"Now?" Rong Xiu touched his nose awkwardly, but did not deny it. He just said, "I'll accompany you."

After all, hiding like this is not a solution. The sooner the antidote is prepared, the better it will be for them.

Hua Yuanzhao shook his head, propped himself up on his knees and stood up, then said, "I'll go by myself, so you don't get tricked. I'll be back around daybreak."

Thinking of the effects of the hallucinogenic drug, Rong Xiu laughed dryly and stopped talking awkwardly.

There are no ferocious beasts in this area anyway, so just go.

If she really encounters something, she can scream and we can hear it here.

"Okay, it's not convenient for you to go out during the day." Rong Xiu agreed readily.

Hua Yuanzhao didn't expect that he could get out so easily, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She took two steps outside, avoiding the sight from the cave, and went straight into the research institute.

Why do we have to test drugs in such a dark place? Isn't it nice to be in a research institute?

…

As the sky darkened, Fuling curled up beside the fire, hugging her knees and taking a nap.

Shihu made the fire darker and said in a low voice, "Sir, you go to sleep first. I will keep watch."

Rong Xiu waved his hands and suddenly asked, "You said...women are afraid of the dark, right?"

Shihu's mouth twitched slightly, and after glancing outside, he said, "Ancestor, Miss Hua is not an ordinary woman either!"

He has never seen such a carefree girl. It's already this late, but she's not crying or making a fuss, she's just thinking about testing the medicine!

Rong Xiu slapped him in annoyance and muttered, "That's also a woman!"

As a woman, I am always afraid of the dark.

As he thought about this, he glanced outside again and said uneasily, "This forest is quite eerie and a little scary."

Shihu was very tired, and said awkwardly: "Sir, are you still asleep?"

You don't sleep, you keep watch?

Seeing through his thoughts at a glance, Rong Xiu glanced at him and shook his head helplessly.

"Go to sleep."

I don’t even know who is the master and who is the subordinate!

Shihu grinned, nodded quickly, and shrank his body to block the wind outlet.

Fuling, who was sleeping inside, moved unconsciously, and her body, which had been curled up due to the cold, stretched a little.

Rong Xiu watched the flickering fire and listened quietly to the chirping of insects outside.

Suddenly, a small spark exploded in the fire, and Rong Xiu came back to his senses abruptly. He suddenly noticed that the stars and the moon outside were gradually disappearing, and the sky was so dark that he couldn't see his hand in front of him.

He kicked Shihu lightly, and the latter opened his eyes and looked at him in confusion, with a look of grievance on his face.

"Little Ancestor..."

"You've been gone for more than an hour, why haven't you come back yet?" Rong Xiu asked with a frown.

Shihu wanted to cry but had no tears. If Miss Hua didn't come back, why did you go find her? Why disturb his sleep?

"This is the back mountain of Huguo Temple, there are no ferocious beasts..." Shi Hu stopped talking halfway. He looked at Rong Xiu's increasingly dark complexion and suggested cautiously, "How about you go and take a look? What if Miss Hua is in trouble?"

Rong Xiu's expression looked better now, and he nodded seriously.

“Well said!”

Watching Rong Xiu go out, Shi Hu's mouth twitched slightly, and he muttered quietly: "I don't know what this little ancestor is doing!"

Suddenly, three cuckoo calls were heard outside.

Shihu suddenly opened his eyes wide, his eyes were clear without any trace of sleepiness.

He glanced cautiously at Fuling who was still sleeping, then tiptoed out.