In middle age, one's comprehension becomes extraordinary.

Li Yuan explained very seriously, and even made a point of mentioning that he didn't mind.

Xia Zhao looked at the remaining food in her hand, then stuffed it into Li Yuan's mouth.

Turning back, he pretended to be seriously resuming his cultivation.

These actions were used to conceal the smile on his lips.

She didn't know why she was so happy to hear that Li Yuan was single...

The seventh day was also peaceful.

Another night of rest.

As before, Li Yuan would go out for two hours every day to observe the surrounding environment.

Occasionally, they would pick some fruit to bring back.

They can tell you everything about the fruit, including its name, effects, and whether it is poisonous.

During today's conversation, Xia Zhao talked about some of the confusion she had during her cultivation.

She discussed the difficulties in cultivation methods and martial arts with Li Yuan.

During this simple chat, she actually received several pieces of advice from Li Yuan.

There was one thing she understood immediately.

I didn't understand it before, and I got stuck because my mind hadn't quite grasped it.

After Li Yuan pointed it out, everything became clear.

Xia Zhao, a martial arts genius, couldn't quite understand some of the other suggestions.

She felt that the suggestions had some effect, but she couldn't understand many situations just by imagining them.

Xia Zhao did not refute or question, but simply made sure to remember these things.

Given the opportunity to leave this dangerous place, she would then put it into practice.

Once you put these suggestions into practice, it will become clear whether they are effective.

While discussing martial arts techniques and cultivation methods with Li Yuan, Xia Zhao had a vague feeling.

A feeling of being "outdone".

Xia Zhao had never felt this way since she could remember.

Whether within the family or at an external school.

She had never felt this way before.

Only other people would be driven to feel this way by her.

Feeling this, Xia Zhao didn't feel uncomfortable; on the contrary, she was quite happy.

Although Li Yuan is currently only at the fifth rank of martial arts.

Judging from the martial arts skills and techniques he has learned, Li Yuan is likely from an ordinary family with no special background.

But with such excellent comprehension, perhaps the two of them really do have a chance...

As they spent more and more time together, the two became increasingly familiar with each other.

They both thought the other was quite nice.

It's good as it is, but we're all adults here.

Adults over thirty know that some things are not suitable to be said aloud, and that they should be kept in their hearts.

Currently, the two are still in danger.

The danger hasn't been completely over yet, so what's the point of talking about anything else? It's just a waste of our precious energy.

The two of them made it safely to the twelfth day.

According to Xia Zhao's assessment, she should be able to recover to a relatively good condition in three more days.

Three days! The two of them just need to hold on for another three days!

As night fell on the twelfth day.

Li Yuan, who was originally observing the situation from the observation point, immediately stood up and grabbed Xia Zhao's hand.

"Come with me!"

Xia Zhao, who was resting quietly, was unaware of the situation, but without saying a word, she immediately followed Li Yuan out of the observation station.

It's getting dark, and leaving the observation station at this time is not a good decision.

But after getting to know him over this period of time, Xia Zhao trusted Li Yuan's judgment.

Li Yuan held Xia Zhao's hand with one hand and picked up a tree branch with the other, cutting down some plants around them.

The two walked about 300 meters in a southeast direction.

He then hid in a narrow cave, where he was covered by withered branches and fallen leaves.

And it's getting dark soon.

In this situation, this place would be a good hiding spot.

The two huddled together in the narrow cave, watching the darkness fall.

At that moment, Li Yuan began to explain the reason.

Near the observation station, there was a small den of a ferocious beast, which Li Yuan judged to be a wildcat.

Upon discovering this nest of ferocious beasts, Li Yuan did not alert them.

Instead, they were used as alarms.

Humans' ability to detect the aura of ferocious beasts, or to detect the aura of other martial arts masters, is nowhere near as good as that of ferocious beasts.

Just now, this litter of wild cats and ferocious beasts ran away in a panic, seemingly oblivious to their own danger.

Li Yuan knew that danger was approaching.

Li Yuan goes out for two hours every day to prepare in advance for possible crises.

"If we're only facing ferocious beasts, hiding at the observation station is a good option."

But if there are bad guys or villains hiding inside tonight, they'll be trapped like turtles in a jar...

Hearing Li Yuan's explanation, Xia Zhao nodded.

Although these are all still speculations, she trusts Li Yuan's judgment.

As darkness began to fall, visibility continued to decrease.

After practicing martial arts improves eyesight, night vision is indeed significantly enhanced.

However, it is also very different from daytime.

Especially in such desolate places, without moonlight, the night is basically pitch black.

The two squeezed into the narrow cave, ready to spend the night there.

"You rest, I'll keep watch, we'll take over later."

Li Yuan spoke up and made arrangements.

Xia Zhao nodded and leaned against Li Yuan to rest.

Li Yuan cooperated, giving her a comfortable position to lean against.

Then he quietly looked ahead.

From this location, the observation station is easily visible.

It can be quite noisy outdoors at night.

The chirping of insects rose and fell, one after another.

Occasionally, you can hear sounds made by large animals, which could be ferocious beasts or just ordinary wild animals.

Almost four hours have passed; it is now 2 a.m.

Li Yuan reached out and gently tapped Xia Zhao, who was a light sleeper to begin with.

"Let's look at the observatory..."

Li Yuan lowered his voice and spoke in a very low voice.

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhao looked up at the observation station.

Light was shining through the observation points and some ventilation holes of the observation station.

It looks like the light from a flashlight.

These lights weren't very bright, but they were dazzling in the wild.

Xia Zhao unconsciously gripped Li Yuan's arm.

This scene proved that Li Yuan's guess was completely correct.

It was predicted from the very beginning.

In this remote area, communication signals were completely cut off.

The signal is indeed poor in the wild, but it's not completely nonexistent.

This situation can only mean that someone is playing dirty tricks behind the scenes.

If the two of them don't escape tonight, they might lose their lives inside.

"Um...it hurts a little..."

Hesitantly, Li Yuan spoke again in a low voice.

This time it was because Xia Zhao was gripping his arm quite tightly.

Her martial arts skills were there, but they couldn't withstand her exertion.

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhao quickly released his strength.

She reached out and rubbed Li Yuan's arm, hoping to relieve the pain.

The light in the observatory disappeared after about ten minutes.

It seems that person has already left.

Li Yuan and Xia Zhao continued to hide in the narrow cave.

I definitely won't go out that night.

Xia Zhao had been resting for so long, so she let Li Yuan lean on her to rest.

Taking turns resting, they finally made it to dawn.

Even after daybreak, the two remained highly vigilant and continued to hide.

After noon, Xia Zhao suggested that the two of them try heading towards Qijia Town.