Chapter 4: Stop Touching Randomly"I'm not touching randomly, I'm looking for the fire-starter," Jiang Yiyue had just transmigrated here.She wasn't very familiar with the clothing designs and such in this place.She felt around left and right but couldn't find the fire-starter, and couldn't help growing anxious herself."A bit lower," Ji Shuhuai prompted unhappily.Jiang Yiyue quickly moved her hand downward."Found it?" Ji Shuhuai asked."Found it," Jiang Yiyue pulled out the fire-starter and swiftly opened it.The three wolves didn't know what Jiang Yiyue and Ji Shuhuai were doing.However, they sensed the duo's current vulnerability.Step by step, they drew closer.Suddenly!The three wolves lunged forward together.With a "puff," Jiang Yiyue blew hard on the fire-starter.Tiny sparks drifted to the ground as the fire-starter instantly ignited.The three wolves abruptly halted, staring fearfully at that small flame."The fire's too small," Ji Shuhuai said."I know!" Jiang Yiyue reached out, grabbed the hem of Ji Shuhuai's robe, and tore it forcefully."Why are you tearing my clothes?" Ji Shuhuai asked in astonishment."To light a fire.""Why not tear your own?""Yours is more flammable," Jiang Yiyue moved the fire-starter toward the fabric, and the flames immediately grew larger.The three wolves' fierce momentum instantly diminished by half.But they didn't want to give up just yet, glaring covetously at Jiang Yiyue and Ji Shuhuai.Jiang Yiyue suddenly crouched down and picked up a tree branch.In a few quick motions, she wrapped the burning fabric around it, making a torch.She raised it and waved it at the three wolves: "Come on! Come over here!"The three wolves retreated in fright.With a "rip," Jiang Yiyue tore off another piece of Ji Shuhuai's robe and wrapped it around the torch again.Ji Shuhuai couldn't help but glance at her but ultimately said nothing.The fire grew even larger.Jiang Yiyue's courage grew along with it.She let go of Ji Shuhuai, walking forward while waving the torch: "Wolf pups! Come here!"The three wolves bared their teeth with low growls, looking as if they wanted to rush up and bite Jiang Yiyue to death.But they were truly afraid of fire and didn't dare approach."I'll burn you to death!" Jiang Yiyue suddenly charged forward.The flames on the torch made a "whoosh" sound as the fire tongues leaped forward.The three wolves immediately lost their composure, panicking and fleeing in haste.In the blink of an eye, they disappeared.Jiang Yiyue let out a sigh of relief and turned back: "Lord Ji, they've run away."Ji Shuhuai gave an "mm" of acknowledgment, then suddenly couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed to one side."Lord Ji!" Jiang Yiyue hurried forward, wrapped her arm around Ji Shuhuai's waist, and pulled him toward her.Ji Shuhuai fell against Jiang Yiyue's body.Jiang Yiyue was covered in wounds and cried out in pain: "Ji Shuhuai! You're pressing on my injuries!"Ji Shuhuai leaned against Jiang Yiyue's shoulder with his eyes slightly closed.Jiang Yiyue sensed his weakness.In the book, when Ji Shuhuai was injured, someone would come to rescue him.Where are they?Where have they gone?Why haven't they come yet?She had no choice but to support him and keep walking forward, hoping to encounter rescue.But Ji Shuhuai walked slower and slower.Jiang Yiyue quickly called out: "Lord Ji.""Mm," Ji Shuhuai responded groggily.Jiang Yiyue spoke honestly: "Don't faint, otherwise, I won't be able to support you.""Mm," Ji Shuhuai acknowledged.Jiang Yiyue emphasized: "Hold on.""Mm," Ji Shuhuai responded again.Jiang Yiyue felt he couldn't hold on and immediately called again: "Lord Ji.""Mm," Ji Shuhuai replied."I'm telling you, I was originally heading to the estate, but I ran into bandits on the way.""Mhm.""I fell off a cliff while escaping and just woke up.""Mhm.""By now, everyone in the capital must know I was attacked by bandits.""Mhm.""If I go back like this, people in the capital will definitely spread rumors that I've lost my virtue.""Mhm.""In Great Wei, when a woman is linked to losing her virtue, the consequences are terrible.""Mhm.""So after I help you out of these woods, you have to repay me.""Mhm.""You'll say… say that I helped you suppress the bandits and made a contribution.""Mhm.""That way, I can return to the Jingnan Earl's Manor openly and honorably.""Mhm.""Don't just say 'mhm,' you have to say 'okay.'""Okay.""Then it's settled. Whoever breaks their promise is a dog! And will never find a wife!""Mhm.""Hang in there, don't pass out.""Mhm.""…" To keep Ji Shuhuai from fainting or falling asleep, Jiang Yiyue kept talking to him.Ji Shuhuai responded one word at a time.But Jiang Yiyue could still feel his body gradually sinking lower.She was struggling more and more.With a thud, Ji Shuhuai finally couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed to the ground.Jiang Yiyue fell with him, pulling at her wound, the pain making her break out in a cold sweat.After catching her breath for a moment, she quickly crawled over to Ji Shuhuai and called out, "Lord Ji, Lord Ji."Ji Shuhuai didn't respond.Jiang Yiyue reached out to check his breathing.Thank goodness.Thank goodness.He was still alive.She quickly looked around.The forest was still dark, still empty, still filled with the sounds of birds and animals, and still no sign of rescue.If they stayed here, they might not survive until help arrived, and wolves or other dangers could appear.They truly had no strength left to resist.What should she do?She decided to stick the burning stick into the ground in front of Ji Shuhuai, letting it burn slowly to ward off any animals.She picked up another sturdy branch and continued forward.She didn't know how long she walked, but the forest seemed unchanged.Then she heard voices not far away."Old man, look, there's earth-soft here.""Where?""Right here.""Old woman, your eyes are still sharp.""Though it's a bit dry, after soaking it in water, it can be used for medicine or food.""Right, right, it's best stir-fried with eggs.""Mix it with some scallions and lard, and it makes the best filling for buns.""Right, right, you're absolutely right! Let's have earth-soft buns for lunch.""Alright.""…"It was villagers gathering wild vegetables.They were saved!Overjoyed, Jiang Yiyue immediately shouted, "Help! Help!"She was injured and had exhausted most of her energy, so her voice was barely audible.Still, the old man and old woman gathering vegetables heard her and paused."Old man, I think someone's calling for help," the old woman said, straining to listen.The old man nodded. "I heard it too. Could it be bandits?"But the old woman replied, "The bandits left last night. It must be someone robbed by them.""Should we go take a look?" the old man asked.The old woman made a quick decision. "Let's go."The old man and old woman hurried toward the sound.At the sight of Jiang Yiyue covered in blood, they both jumped in fright.Summoning her last ounce of strength, Jiang Yiyue rushed forward. "Help! Uncle, Auntie! Help!"Seeing Jiang Yiyue about to collapse, the old man and old woman quickly stepped forward to catch her."My husband and I…" Jiang Yiyue thought quickly and said, "My husband and I were attacked by bandits!""Where is your husband?" the old woman asked.

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