HLnovel Chapter 223 Digging Wild Vegetables
Chapter 223 Digging Wild Vegetables
Xiao Zhixue took Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan with her and prepared to pick some fresh wild vegetables herself.
Seeing this, Fang Weiyi stood up almost instinctively and followed closely.
Fang Jiawen was also ready to make a move, but An Ying'er stopped him in an unquestionable tone: "Help me, the snow here is clean, we can collect some and melt it to use as water."
Fang Jiawen helplessly looked at the four figures walking away. Even though he was extremely unwilling, he could only stay where he was.
An Ying'er's meticulous mind had long since realized that Xiao Zhixue had no special feelings for the two brothers of the Fang family, so she cleverly arranged for Fang Jiawen to stay and help, which invisibly reduced Xiao Zhixue's pressure.
Xiao Zhixue felt Fang Weiyi following her like a shadow, her brows slightly furrowed, and her tone was slightly dissatisfied: "Why did you follow me too?"
Fang Weiyi tried to pull the corners of his mouth, wanting to give a friendly smile to show that he meant no harm, but because he was usually used to having a serious expression, this forced smile seemed stiff and awkward.
He secretly regretted that he couldn't even express a simple warm expression properly.
He straightened his body, pointed to the forest not far away, and tried to explain: "I have used up all the herbs I brought with me, and I thought I might be able to find some useful herbs in that forest."
Xiao Zhixue did not respond to his explanation and let him follow behind. Since everyone had their own plans, she would not interfere too much.
"Don't worry about him, let's continue looking for wild vegetables."
After that, Xiao Zhixue and her two brothers continued to go deeper into the jungle.
Soon, a snow-white rabbit came into her sight. Its jumping figure looked particularly lively on the snow, instantly lighting up the joy in her eyes - it seemed that rabbit meat was already on the dinner table that night.
However, just as she approached quietly, the snow rabbit seemed to sense danger, turned around suddenly, and fled the scene in a flash.
At this critical moment, Xiao Zhixue was accidentally tripped by a tree root exposed on the ground, and her body suddenly leaned forward and she almost fell.
Seeing the snow rabbit about to disappear from sight, she stamped her feet anxiously.
At this time, Xiao Tingxuan quickly calmed his sister down: "Little sister, wait here, I'll go after him."
After saying that, he lifted up his long skirt deftly and, like an arrow shot from a bow, quickly chased after the agile snow rabbit.
He was an extraordinary fighter, so chasing a snow rabbit was no problem for him. Even thick snow could not stop him from pursuing food.
Soon, Xiao Tingxuan was gradually approaching the snow rabbit. When it realized the danger and was about to escape again, Xiao Tingxuan jumped vigorously and accurately grabbed the snow rabbit's hind legs.
The snow rabbit struggled desperately, but was ultimately unable to escape the hunter's control.
After catching the snow rabbit, Xiao Tingxuan proudly lifted its ears and laughed, "Look at you, you have four legs, but you still fell into the hands of my two legs. Become our dinner obediently."
He brushed off the snowflakes on his body and returned to Xiao Zhixue with pride on his face.
Although the snow rabbit in her hand was still making its last struggle, Xiao Zhixue took it quickly and without hesitation, and with a twist, ended its short life.
When Fang Weiyi saw this scene, he felt an inexplicable chill in his heart.
This seemingly weak woman was so decisive and ruthless in her actions. Once she really becomes a member of the Valley of Divine Doctors, her future will probably not be easy.
He coughed lightly and tried hard to suppress the waves in his heart.
Xiao Zhixue didn't bother to pay attention to Fang Weiyi's complicated expression. After handing the prey to Xiao Tingrui, she continued to look for precious wild vegetables.
In this harsh winter, every wild vegetable that can be found is a gift from nature and their hope for survival.
Just as the group was in the vast snowfield, their steps heavy, and they were almost about to give up looking for precious wild vegetables in this seemingly lifeless place, Xiao Tingrui unexpectedly caught a hint of extremely subtle green, looming on the snow-covered ground not far away, as if it was a ray of life deliberately left by nature.
His heart was shaken, and he could hardly contain his excitement. He pointed eagerly at the barely perceptible green, and with a trembling voice, he asked Xiao Zhixue beside him: "Little sister, look, is there a glimmer of hope in the snow over there - traces of wild vegetables?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue looked carefully in the direction her brother pointed, and saw that in the midst of the silver-clad snow, there was indeed a tenacious green that was struggling to break through the blockade of ice and snow. A few tender green leaves were like newborn babies, trembling slightly in the cold wind, and curiously poking their heads out, forming a sharp contrast with the monotonous white around them.
A surge of surprise surged in her heart, and she quickly quickened her pace, cautiously approaching the greenery.
As the distance shortened, a vibrant lettuce field gradually revealed its true appearance. She gently pushed away the snow, and the emerald green lettuce underneath appeared, like a miracle in winter, instantly lighting up everyone's eyes.
Xiao Zhixue couldn't hide her smile in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, and her tone was full of praise: "Brother, you have a really good eye. You can actually find such a hidden lettuce!"
Encouraged by this unexpected surprise, Xiao Zhixue called out, and Xiao Tingxuan and Xiao Tingrui immediately gathered around. The family began to dig out these tenacious lives that still insisted on growing in the severe cold with great anticipation.
They were not familiar with this rare green leafy plant, and had no experience in how to transform it into a mouth-watering delicacy on the table. However, this unknown instead aroused their curiosity and desire to explore. They worked more diligently, secretly guessing the wonderful taste of these new things.
At this time, Fang Weiyi, who had been watching them silently, was also infected by this enthusiasm and joined the excavation without hesitation.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue naturally would not refuse this proactive helping hand. One more pair of hands meant more gains.
Soon, the four of them worked together with amazing efficiency, and in a short time they dug out more than twenty fresh lettuces, enough for the family to have several meals.
Xiao Zhixue carefully packed the lettuces and handed them to Xiao Tingrui, who looked exceptionally strong after recovering his strength.
Carrying the heavy harvest, Xiao Tingrui not only did not feel tired, but his face was filled with pride and joy that was difficult to conceal.
During the trip, Xiao Tingxuan was very curious and asked as he walked: "Little sister, are these green leaves really edible?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue smiled as warm as the spring sun and patiently explained, "This is a rare good thing. It is refreshing and delicious whether eaten cold or stewed with meat. Remember the snow rabbit we caught? Tonight we will use it and these lettuces to stew a pot of delicious food that will warm your heart."
When it comes to meat, a childlike desire immediately emerged on Xiao Tingxuan's face, and saliva almost overflowed from the corners of his mouth uncontrollably; Xiao Tingrui also showed joy on his face, because he knew very well that his sister's cooking skills were extraordinary, and the delicacies made by her were difficult to compare with even their mother's home-cooked meals.