in2ebook Chapter 185 Make mistakes
Chapter 185 Make mistakes
At noon, the scorching summer sun rose again, and hot smoke rose from the ground, baking away all the traces of yesterday's rain.
The temperature – it’s daunting.
The three of them had made sufficient preparations today. In addition to the small amount of packed food left over from yesterday, they also added some new food.
Before leaving, they bought six ice jars from the Yingke Tower. If nothing unexpected happened, the ice they brought was enough to sustain them until they reached the next town.
In the car, Mu Yao tried hard to finish the leftover snacks.
"Chu Tang, Dou Xue, you guys eat too."
She divided the remaining two plates of snacks equally into their bowls and urged them to finish their meals quickly.
Shen Chutang finished the food on the plate happily, while Xiao Douxue picked them up and put them down with a look of disgust. Seeing this back and forth made Mu Yao feel itchy all over, and her fists became hard in an instant.
"Dou Xue, if you don't eat now, you won't be able to finish these foods. There are only three pieces in total, why are you hesitating?"
Under the unyielding urging of his wife, Xiao Douxue endured the strong discomfort in his heart and finished the first overnight lunch in his life.
Seeing that he looked like he was facing a formidable enemy, Mu Yao smiled with satisfaction: "Dou Xue, from now on, order dishes according to your ability. Order only as much as you can eat. Got it?"
Xiao Douxue looked at the smile in her eyes and felt a creepy feeling for the first time. He nodded in agreement, his expression serious, as if he was full of enlightenment.
The wheels were turning at a very fast speed, and the sound of horse hooves echoed in my ears, but I could not feel a trace of coolness.
She was worried that the coachman would get heatstroke, so she stopped to rest several times, and only reached the standard fork in the road on the map at sunset.
The "plain" in front of us is boundless, connected to the sky, and covered with lush vegetation.
"Dou Xue, didn't you say this is a wilderness plain?"
Mu Yao was stunned! This was not a plain, but a vast forest!
Xiao Douxue was silent, carefully recalling the scene when he passed by this place last time. He was sure that this was originally a wilderness plain.
Shen Chutang took the map from Mu Yao's hand and compared it carefully with the actual scene.
A sigh went up.
"Master Xiao, are the left and right parts drawn the wrong way?"
The two of them moved closer to look at the picture and fell into silence for a long time.
Mu Yao leaned against the carriage and looked up at the sky. The setting sun melted into gold, and the evening clouds merged into one.
The breeze gently touched her face, and a deep feeling of tiredness rolled over her body.
Now she doesn't want to move at all...
Shen Chutang looked at the road map and said, "This road is also passable. There is a community temple ahead. We can stay there."
Community temple?
Mu Yao immediately became alert.
"No, it's not safe there, we can't go there."
She would always remember the gang of villains she and Wei Wushang encountered in the Perilla Forest that day. The houses in the mountains and forests, especially the community temples, were more gloomy and terrifying.
Shen Chutang saw that Mu Yao was unhappy and nodded.
"Okay, then let's build a campfire and stay in the woods for a night."
"My lady, why do you want to sleep outdoors when there is a community temple?"
Xiao Douxue is not like Wei Wushang and Shen Chutang, who can use the sky as their roof and the earth as their home, and live in peace and without worries.
"Dou Xue, safety is your top priority when you go out. You'll be right if you listen to me!"
Practice makes perfect, and on this point, Mu Yao does not allow anyone to doubt her judgment.
After Shen Chutang made the mark, the few of them set off again before the night fell completely.
The forest was filled with fog, and the deeper we went, the blurrier our vision became.
They stopped the carriage and walked on foot.
A flapping sound came from behind, and rows of black crows flew over head.
The "Ya-Ya" cries were hoarse and mournful, like necromancers, hooking the souls in the forest and leading them into the underworld.
Mu Yao swallowed her saliva reluctantly. The dim environment made her feel a little breathless. She took out a bamboo dew pill from her sleeve with trembling hands. After thinking for a while, she pursed her lips and put it back, and took out the bottle of Xuandu nectar given by Shi Jingchan from her sleeve again.
The refreshing scent of spearmint permeates my nose, instantly refreshing my head.
Xiao Douxue smelled the smell and took Mu Yao in his arms sinisterly: "My lady, take it out."
Mu Yao thought he wanted it too, so she handed the jade bottle to him. Unexpectedly, the man turned the bottle away with a backhand.
His brain froze for a moment, and a small white porcelain bottle appeared in his hand.
"Keep it."
A strong aura of arrogance came towards me.
Mu Yao opened the bottle cap and took a sniff. The rich patchouli blended with the woody aroma of mint and the astringent taste of herbs.
In terms of efficacy, it is slightly better than the bottle of Xuandu Ganlu, but she prefers the taste of spearmint.
Shen Chutang chose an open space with water to set up camp.
By this time, night had completely fallen.
The mist gradually dissipated, revealing the original colors of the forest.
Above the sky, the stars are dim, and only the beautiful moon is emitting its infinite brilliance, supporting the thick night.
The flames of the bonfire burned fiercely, roasting today's dinner.
Mu Yao stared at the lake beside her and suddenly wanted to eat the grilled fish made by Wei Wushang.
She pursed her lips, sat next to Shen Chutang, blinked her beautiful eyes and said, "Chutang, I want to eat grilled fish."
Shen Chutang stopped what he was doing, raised the corners of his lips, and nodded.
He stood on a small island in the lake, glanced around, raised a sword energy, and dozens of koi suddenly floated on the lake.
He picked up the three fattest ones and returned to the shore to clean them up.
Xiao Douxue hesitated for a few moments, but still walked back to his original position. He really couldn't stand the slippery feeling of the fish in his hands, but he was unwilling to let Shen Chutang perform alone, so he looked at Mu Yao and said, "Madam, I will grill the fish later."
Mu Yao withdrew her gaze, smiled and nodded.
In order to roast faster, the two men built another bonfire.
Soon, Xiao Douxue grilled all three fish and handed them to Mu Yao.
Looking at the uneven golden grill marks on the three fish bodies, Mu Yao's eyes went dark.
She looked around at the surrounding vegetation and suddenly caught sight of a few fishy-removing herbs, and her eyes lit up.
"Dou Xue, there are wild chrysanthemums and coriander there. Spread them on the fish and grill it for a while, it will taste better."
"Wait." Xiao Douxue instantly became alert. He didn't know how to cook, but he was good at picking herbs. He wasn't bragging, there was no herb he didn't know.
Within ten breaths, the two plants were already in front of Mu Yao.
She looked at the water droplets dripping on the grass, and the corners of her mouth, which she had forced to smooth, were lowered again.
"How about you go wash it a couple more times?"
Xiao Douxue was stunned for a moment, his eyes flickered, and ten breaths later he came back holding clean wild chrysanthemums and coriander.
Mu Yao stuffed them into the fish's belly, then grabbed a handful of coriander, squeezed out the juice and dripped it onto the fish.
After being roasted over a high fire, the three koi fish emit waves of enticing aroma.
Xiao Douxue and Shen Chutang were not interested in grilled fish, so all three fat carps fell into Mu Yao's hands. She gave two to the groom and ate one herself.
The taste is refreshing and crispy, but it is still far from the fish grilled by Wei Wushang.
Mu Yao missed Wei Wushang a little. She stared at the jumping flames and didn’t know where he was now.