I ran to the stream, quickly stripped off my clothes, and dove in with a splash.
Honestly, I would have preferred to fight Li Degui and his gang again than deal with these women; domestic disputes are truly hard to resolve.
As I was bathing, a wave of sadness washed over me.
If I hadn't been stranded on this island and by chance discovered Liu Boran's true nature, I might have considered him a brother for life outside.
However, Liu Boran had nothing on him; he'd likely die in the forest sooner or later.
I washed up quickly and put my clothes back on to head back.
The sun was already setting, and the roars of wild beasts could still be heard from the distant forest.
As I approached the cave entrance, a rich aroma filled the air. I walked in to find a large pot suspended over a fire, with Guan Hai'er stirring something inside and occasionally adding spices.
The women, who had been arguing fiercely earlier, were now sitting together, chatting and laughing, their atmosphere harmonious.
I really couldn't understand women's affairs. They were just fighting like that, and now they were as close as sisters.
It was terrifying.
Luo Yaqin saw me enter and walked over, examining me from head to toe before letting out a long sigh.
She said with a hint of reproach, "I heard what happened. Next time, don't be so impulsive. What would we do if something happened to you?"
I patted her shoulder and sat down.
Before long, Guan Hai'er removed the steaming, thick soup from the rack and dug out a few sweet potatoes from the fire. She grinned at me proudly, "Brother Ye, try this pot of bear meat soup I stewed. It's absolutely delicious!"
I took a sip, and my eyes lit up.
Guan Hai'er's cooking skills were indeed superb.
Exquisite!
The rich flavor of the bear meat, combined with the fragrant spices, created a magical chemical reaction, resulting in a dish so delicious I could have swallowed my tongue.
We ate heartily, and the women hadn't been so relaxed in a long time.
After dinner, I was about to go out for a stroll when Qu Xiangyun suddenly grabbed my hand and discreetly tickled my palm.
I looked at her, and she gave me a "you know" look before going to help Guan Hai'er with the dishes.
Heh heh, Qu Xiangyun's body had recovered, and she wanted to have another friendly match with me.
Qu Xiangyun's little gesture made me restless. It was true; after such a perilous fight during the day, it was time to relax.
As the night deepened, everyone began to sleep.
I lay on the bearskin, feeling a stirring within me.
After an unknown amount of time, I suddenly heard someone approaching me.
I feigned sleep, and when the person reached me, I pulled her into my arms.
She let out a soft gasp. In the moonlight filtering into the cave, I saw the beautiful face of Qu Xiangyun in my embrace.
My hands began to wander. "My darling, your body is ready for battle again. Feeling a taste for it?"
Qu Xiangyun's face turned flushed, but she dared not make too much noise for fear of being heard. She chided softly, "Not yet, I came to you for something important!"
A seasoned driver never stalls right after starting.
"What I'm doing now is important. This is a matter of human reproduction!"
"No, we really have something to ask you..."
"My dear, we can discuss any questions after we're done."
I silenced Qu Xiangyun's unfinished words with my lips. In the silent cave, only the crackling of the burning firewood could be heard.
Suddenly, I felt like the fisherman from the Tale of the Peach Blossom Spring.
As I explored the mysteries of this "Peach Blossom Spring," Qu Xiangyun suddenly asked, "Lu Ziye, what would you do if I disappeared one day?"
What would I do? Of course, I'd search for you!
"I'd search for you until I found you. You're mine for life, and you can't escape!"
Hearing my words, Qu Xiangyun's eyes seemed to hesitate.
But the next moment, she kissed me fiercely and entangled herself with me.
They only stopped when the fire had died down.
The next day, I was awakened by the sunlight streaming into the cave.
Instinctively, I reached to my side. Qu Xiangyun was gone!