novelhk Chapter 226: A Lucky Star Sent by God
Chapter 226: A Lucky Star Sent by God
Everyone couldn't wait to get closer to the mysterious green leaves, while Xiao Zhixue followed calmly behind. She had already roughly determined the identity of those plants in her mind.
When everyone stood still, their eyes were focused on Xiao Zhixue, waiting for her decision.
Faced with this rare treasure in the snow, everyone felt complicated and excited, curious but also a little wary.
Xiao Zhixue examined it carefully for a moment, and then a glimmer of joy flashed in her eyes.
"This is Chinese mustard greens. It's absolutely safe and non-toxic. It's a great choice for stewing soup or stir-frying meat. Hurry up and dig some up and take them home!"
Her words were like a key that opened the floodgates of joy and excitement among the crowd, and the women immediately threw themselves into the excavation work with great enthusiasm.
Xiao Zhixue stood aside, leaning against an ancient tree, her eyes wandering around, thinking about how to make tonight's table more sumptuous.
She thought to herself that if she could catch some game, it would undoubtedly be the icing on the cake for the dinner.
At this moment, her eyes were fixed on a few small figures peeking out from the snow in the distance. Upon closer inspection, she found that they were a few alert little wild rabbits with red eyes. The warm appearance of the family made people feel pity for them.
Xiao Zhixue calmly took out a few stones from her secret space and threw them at the defenseless little lives with light and precise movements.
The hares were completely unaware of the approaching danger and were still curiously watching the busy crowd not far away.
However, in that moment, a few stones hit their heads like arrows shot from a bow.
The hares were unable to resist and fell to the ground one after another. Their soft bodies made dull sounds on the snow.
Xiao Zhixue walked swiftly towards the quiet prey and picked up five little rabbits easily. Every movement revealed her calmness and skill.
On the other side, An Ying'er was immersed in the joy of digging vegetables. She suddenly looked up and found that Xiao Zhixue was not around. She looked around anxiously and finally saw Xiao Zhixue returning with a wild rabbit.
An Ying'er hurried forward, took the wild rabbits, and carefully put them into a cloth bag filled with snow vegetables. Her sincerity and enthusiasm were touching.
"Sister Zhixue, look, I also have quite a harvest, I'll give you all these snow vegetables!"
An Ying'er's voice was full of generosity and admiration.
Xiao Zhixue smiled and declined. She was always reluctant to enjoy the joy of the harvest alone. "You should leave some too. We will process these rabbits together in the evening so that everyone can have a taste."
Her selflessness and generosity have won more respect and love from everyone. Although she has the secret about that mysterious space in her heart, she knows that sharing and enjoying together are the most precious happiness.
As the snow vegetables were gradually collected, everyone's face was filled with smiles of satisfaction and joy. These precious ingredients would become the new favorites on the family table, and Xiao Zhixue once again became the focus of everyone's praise.
"I can't believe we are so lucky in such bad weather. It's all thanks to Miss Xiao!"
Someone sighed.
"With Miss Xiao leading us, we can have enough to eat even in the ice and snow."
Another person echoed, his tone full of gratitude.
"Miss Xiao is the lucky star sent by God!"
There were exclamations of praise one after another, and everyone was full of admiration for Xiao Zhixue.
Facing everyone's praise, Xiao Zhixue just smiled shyly and waved her hand to indicate that there was no need to praise them too much. There was a hint of embarrassment in that innocent smile.
Just as everyone was immersed in joy and preparing to embark on their journey home, Xiao Zhixue keenly caught a glimpse of a black shadow passing by quickly in the distance.
She immediately signaled everyone to stop and look carefully. A sturdy reindeer came into view, its huge antlers sparkling attractively in the sun.
Realizing that this might be another opportunity to surprise the villagers, Xiao Zhixue decided to try to approach it alone.
However, the reindeer were extremely alert and would flee at the slightest sign of trouble. The thick snow became an obstacle for them.
Just when Xiao Zhixue was feeling regretful, An Ying'er rushed out from the crowd like a flash of lightning and chased after the reindeer.
Seeing An Ying'er's agile figure, Xiao Zhixue felt a fire of hope in her heart. She believed that with the participation of An Ying'er, who was an excellent martial artist, capturing the reindeer would be just around the corner.
So, she quickly untied the whip from her waist and handed it to An Ying'er, her words full of trust and expectation, "Sister Guan, I'm counting on you. We will definitely be able to enjoy a delicious venison feast tonight!"
A new hunt is about to begin, and in this snow-covered land, the cooperation between Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er will undoubtedly make this small team closer and full of courage and strength to fight the harsh winter.
An Ying'er took the heavy whip from her assistant. In the sunlight, the tip of the whip flashed a cold light.
She turned around and gave Xiao Zhixue a firm and warm smile. Then she stretched out her body and, like the most agile eagle in the snow, she accelerated and chased after the reindeer along the trail left by the reindeer.
The snow rapidly retreated under her feet, and every step she took was full of determination and perseverance.
The reindeer galloped in this white world that was so familiar that it seemed like a blood connection, and nimbly shuttled between the trees. An Ying'er, as if one with nature, followed closely behind. The two of them and the reindeer left a series of crisscrossing footprints on this vast snowfield, which eventually merged into the blurred horizon in the distance.
Xiao Zhixue watched their disappearing backs, the worry in her heart flickering like a candle flame in the wind.
She knew very well that An Ying'er was an excellent martial artist, but in the face of the laws of nature, no matter how high one's martial arts skills were, they could not guarantee absolute safety.
The uncertainty in the wild, especially the lurking wild animals, is always worrying.
Just as worries were circling in her heart, An Ying'er's clear and powerful voice suddenly came from afar. The voice penetrated the cold air, like a ray of warm light, instantly illuminating the haze in Xiao Zhixue's heart.
She immediately decided to let the other women go home first, and she would follow the gradually disappearing footprints carefully, silently praying for everything to be safe.
As she got closer, An Ying'er's joking but extremely firm warning voice became clearly audible.
Xiao Zhixue quickened her pace and pushed aside the branches that blocked her view. She saw An Ying'er with a serious look on her face, confronting a sturdy reindeer. The scene was tense yet full of powerful beauty.
The reindeer paced restlessly, obviously frightened by the "invader" who dared to challenge it, but it was not willing to be outdone. Every time it raised its hoof, it seemed to be testing the other's determination.
An Ying'er moved swiftly, her whip swung like a dragon, and she accurately wrapped it around the reindeer's neck. However, the reindeer's strength was not to be trifled with, and for a moment a thrilling contest ensued between the two.
An Ying'er's figure flashed, and she was pulled by the reindeer's brute force and fell uncontrollably on the snow. However, her tenacity and perseverance made this scene look tragic and dignified. She left a long drag mark on the snow, but never let go of the whip in her hand.