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In the Guan family compound, there were still some of Guan Hongying's previous stock, plus Lin Chuan often secretly used spiritual spring water to ripen the vegetables.

So the family's standard of living was not much different from before, and they still ate well and looked healthy.

However, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against it.

During this period, there were often many people loitering around outside the Guan family compound.

Fortunately, when they asked Master Pang to help build the house, he had raised the walls around the yard. Otherwise, the Guan family would definitely not have been able to sleep peacefully during this period.

However, this situation cannot continue indefinitely.

Guan Hongying looked at the heavy snow outside the window, her brows furrowed.

"Old Lin, Xiao Chuan, several people in the village have starved to death these past few days. That old bastard He Youcai sends people to loiter outside our yard every day, their eyes are green like hungry wolves. If the smell of meat wafts from our house every day, something bad is bound to happen sooner or later."

Lin Hai looked at the heavy snow outside the window with a sense of melancholy, feeling inexplicably sad.

He knew that if his son hadn't forced him to marry into the family, there would have been two more corpses in the pigsty below.

"Mother is right." Lin Chuan's expression was equally solemn.

"A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure. Moreover, I heard from my eldest and third sisters that the villagers have been going up the mountain to hunt like crazy lately. The traps that our family set up before are now being guarded by people every day."

Guan Siya had just been standing behind Lin Chuan, studying something about a commoner and someone who possessed a treasure.

Upon hearing this, Little Chili's face immediately turned red.

"Exactly! They've just picked up the trap we set! If you ask me, we can't have it, and they shouldn't have it either!"

Guan Liuya nodded, "Yes, yes! They've stolen all the prey, and we're losing meat."

Although Guan Daya was also somewhat angry, after all, those traps were all set up by them with great effort.

But the thought of the starving people she had seen during this time filled her with unease.

"Forget it, let Xiao Si and Xiao Liu take it. I'm afraid they're so hungry they might actually rush into our yard."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan glanced at Guan Daya with some surprise.

He had always thought that Guan Daya looked gentle and honest, but she was also somewhat naive.

Unexpectedly, Guan Daya was actually quite perceptive.

Thinking of this, Lin Chuan, as the younger brother, actually felt a little gratified.

This education was definitely worthwhile!

Guan Hongying gazed at the figures flashing past the window and couldn't help but sigh, "However, if things continue like this, I'm afraid we'll have to think of some solutions."

Lin Chuan nodded in agreement. "I heard there's hardly any prey left on the surrounding mountains. Many people from the community are running into the woods behind the village, and some have even had their legs bitten off by wolves."

"That's normal," Guan Sanya said calmly. "Wild animals used to appear in the surrounding mountains, but now that more people are going up the mountains, they've retreated to the back."

As she said this, she turned her head and glanced at the snowflakes outside the window.

"However, even wild animals can't stand this continuous snowfall. In search of food, they will definitely risk coming to places where humans live."

Lin Chuan pondered for a moment.

"We can't just sit around and do nothing. Have you been to the mountains behind that hill before?"

Guan Hongying nodded. "I used to go there often for a while, but only my two children, Daya and Sanya, went."

"I was thinking, since there's nothing left on the outskirts, we'll have to go into the forest sooner or later."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment.

Although many people have been rescued from near-death situations recently, everyone knows the truth.

In fact, most of those who couldn't be found probably stayed in the forest...

"I'll go."

After a moment of silence, Guan Sanya suddenly stood up and then inserted the skinning knife into her leggings.

Then I went to find my hardwood bow. "The villagers scared away all the prey on the outskirts, so I went to the old forest behind the back mountain. There are big catches there. If I'm lucky, I can catch black bears and wild boars."

"No! The old forest is too dangerous!" Guan Hongying exclaimed in alarm. "Even experienced hunters dare not venture in there during winter. Heavy snow blocks the way, and if you get lost, you'll never get out!"

"Mother, the family needs meat, I have to go." Guan Sanya's tone was firm and left no room for argument.

She knew perfectly well that even if they weren't starving now, if things continued like this, they wouldn't be far from going hungry.

Guan Hongying's expression was solemn. "Then I'll go with you. It'll be good if we can look after each other."

Guan Daya frowned. "Mother, I can go with Third Brother. The family can't be without you!"

Seeing that the mother and her children were at an impasse, Guan Siya also stepped forward.

"That's right, Mom, I'll go!"

Guan Hongying was furious. "What are you doing out here causing trouble?! Your hunting skills are only good enough to wander around the back mountains!"

Guan Sanya: "No need, I can go by myself."

Seeing that the mother and her children were in complete chaos, Lin Chuan quickly stepped forward.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing! Mother and eldest sister will stay home to keep an eye on things. If anyone comes looking for trouble, you can protect our sisters and father!"

Then Lin Chuan walked over to Guan Sanya and said with a smile, "We've been partners for a while now, so the two of us can look after each other. Besides, you can't carry all the prey back by yourself."

Guan Sanya frowned, then looked Lin Chuan up and down uncertainly.

"Are you going to your death? The snow in the old forest can bury you up to your waist. If you encounter a pack of wolves, I won't be able to take care of you."

"Third sister, you should look at me with new eyes after three days apart. Didn't you notice that day when we went to the black market? My physical strength is no worse than yours now." Lin Chuan patted his firm chest.

As long as he's there, the spiritual spring water is the biggest life-saving trump card!

Seeing Lin Chuan's determined gaze, Guan Sanya finally gave in.

Especially since she herself was well aware of the situation regarding her younger brother.

There are too many magical things that are hard to explain.

"Then wear something warm and stay close to me. If you dare to run off, I'll break your legs."

Guan Hongying was still somewhat hesitant, but after Lin Chuan's persistent persuasion, she finally agreed.

It must be said that, although Guan Hongying is now considered the head of the Guan family.

But imperceptibly, Lin Chuan's words were becoming increasingly weighty.

Without delay, the next morning, before dawn, the two of them, fully armed, trudged through knee-deep snow and set off towards the primeval forest deep in the back mountains.

The deeper you go, the taller the trees become, blocking out the sun, and the thick pine trees are covered with thick icicles.

The forest was deathly silent, with only the crunching sound of their footsteps on the snow.

The biting wind felt like a knife scraping against my face, and even my breath instantly frosted over my eyebrows and eyelashes.

Guan Sanya walked ahead to scout the way, glancing back every now and then at Lin Chuan who was following closely behind.

"stop."

As afternoon approached, Guan Sanya suddenly raised her hand.