The problem of the convoy facing famine, which Cheng Hao mentioned.
She naturally understood this reasoning, but was deliberately teasing him.
The convoy was currently stable, and the relationship among the three teams seemed to be growing closer.
But don't forget.
People's hearts are complex.
Human nature is also terrifying.
Their current harmony was predicated on the fact that none of them were in dire need of food.
At least not to the point of starving to death.
Therefore.
Everyone could be so harmonious.
If the heavy snow were to block this temple and the convoy started to run out of food, then please imagine, this place might become a purgatory.
All stability has prerequisites.
Therefore, to maintain this balance, this harmony, Cheng Hao naturally had to make sacrifices to ensure his and Su Miaomiao's safety, so what did giving up some supplies matter? It was a trivial matter that was not worth mentioning.
Su Miaomiao naturally understood this too, so after receiving permission from her childhood friend, she was determined to showcase her medical skills and hunting prowess to the fullest! And to make everyone in the convoy admire her abilities.
Only then could her status be solidified.
Just like the alpha wolf in a wolf pack, the wolf king, who commanded respect.
A convoy.
Especially a convoy in chaotic times.
Whether it was military strength or medical skills, both were extremely important.
People are not unafraid of death.
The former could guarantee your personal safety, and the latter could guarantee your physical well-being.
Who would dare to oppose her?
Wouldn't that be seeking death?
Su Miaomiao, who appeared carefree, was not foolish. She saw things very clearly.
She was calculating, but she just liked to play dumb.
It was also her little trick.
Seeing that the supplies were almost ready, Cheng Hao indicated that they could go back and get people.
To prevent anyone from stealing the supplies.
The couple discussed and decided that one of them would go back first to bring people over.
Su Miaomiao's physical strength and speed had already recovered to their peak. She had focused on improving her physical fitness, so she could not be compared to ordinary people now. She was already half a superhuman. Cheng Hao could not keep up normally.
He only had a normal person's body, and it was already much better than ordinary people.
It was all due to his strong willpower.
Otherwise, he would have collapsed from exhaustion long ago.
If physical fitness is poor, but willpower is strong, with persistent practice, it will improve.
He was not in a hurry.
He also knew that he couldn't rush things.
So, he agreed to let his childhood sweetheart go back alone, choosing to let go for once.
Su Miaomiao assured him that she would be back soon. She then concealed the cave entrance and immediately ran towards the Temple of the Five Grains. In the blink of an eye, she was there.
But she stopped outside the temple and cautiously hid behind a tree. This was because she heard a commotion inside the temple. Ji Bo was shouting something anxiously, and Xiao Wuzi and Xiao Liuzi were also chattering.
It was only after listening for a while that she breathed a sigh of relief. She walked out from behind the tree and strode towards everyone, calling out, "I'm here!!"
The cause of the incident.
When Ji Bo couldn't find his young master and young mistress after searching, he began to panic. When he asked those who had gone out and they hadn't seen them, he became anxious.
When Madam Xi told the children that she had seen the young couple heading towards a secluded area, he was about to go mad. The old man's chest was burning with anxiety, and he was pacing back and forth in the temple, truly worried.
"... These two children! Oh dear! They always wander off to secluded places! This is the deep mountains and old forests! They still dared to go by themselves?! They were just surrounded by wolves! How dare they go by themselves to explore?"
Ji Bo was so anxious that he was dying. He also didn't know what to do. He had already sent people to look for them, but they couldn't find any traces.
These two children, whether because their bodies were too agile or because they had deliberately erased their tracks, despite going to secluded areas to explore for better mountain goods, surprisingly left no traces, making it impossible for everyone to find them and search for them. One can imagine how anxious the old man was.
Xiao Wuzi and Xiao Liuzi were also panicked when they learned that their young master and young mistress had not returned for a long time. They kept saying that they would go out to look for them too!
Ji Bo did not let them cause more trouble, so they could only worry along with them.
After a while.
Gao Dashan from Shan'ao Village and Steward Du from the Jin family learned of the matter.
They both expressed their concern.
"These forests are so dense. Even I, who often goes up the mountain, wouldn't dare to wander around in the farther places. How could they dare to go? They are too bold! No, I'll go look again. I have a loud voice, I can shout louder!"
Gao Dashan said this earnestly. He said that he wouldn't dare to wander around in such dense places when he encountered them, but hearing that the young couple hadn't returned for so long, he still chose to go out again to help them search.
This was for the sake of his conscience.
After all, if it weren't for the young couple, Shan'ao Village, which was closest to the wolf pack, would have...
Perhaps the entire village would have been wiped out, all devoured by the wolves.
One should not be ungrateful.
And certainly not disloyal!
They had experienced life and death together, so he had to help find them!
Steward Du naturally expressed his concern upon hearing this, and more so fear. With these two outstanding children around, the team felt much more at ease.
The two children were not old, but they were brave and resourceful, and their abilities were astonishing.
If they were gone.
They might not live much longer!
Steward Du immediately said that he would also send people to help search together!
Ji Bo was extremely grateful and bowed repeatedly to thank them. Xiao Wuzi and Xiao Liuzi, hearing that they were also going out again, patted their chests and said that they could do it too! They also said that their young mistress had asked them to find water last time, and they had successfully found it and were even praised by their young mistress!
They were also very anxious and said that they couldn't stay in the convoy and wanted to contribute!
Ji Bo was so moved by the children's words that he was about to agree.
But at this moment, a familiar crisp young voice was heard. It was Su Miaomiao. Everyone immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Ji Bo's eyes welled up with tears. He hurried forward and shouted, "Oh my! My ancestors! You're finally back! Young Mistress, where did you and Young Master go? You gave this old servant such a scare, I was afraid something might happen to you!"
As he spoke, he impulsively slapped himself a few times, then quickly spat and said, "Look at what I'm saying! How unlucky! Spit, spit, spit! Our Young Master and Young Mistress have great fortune and a long life! Nothing will happen to them!"
Ji Bo was crying and laughing, looking overjoyed. He had been terribly frightened. His heart had been hanging high, and now that it had settled down, he couldn't help but cry and laugh. It was all due to this misunderstanding.
They say worry makes one lose their head.
It couldn't be blamed on the old man.
Su Miaomiao looked at the commotion. Their absence for half a day had almost driven them crazy, but it was all because they cared and were concerned about them. If it were those two family heads, they would only wait to enjoy the benefits.
Patriarch Cheng, in particular, was oblivious to the outside world. He was studying, but in reality, he was avoiding it. He didn't manage the convoy at all and spent all day looking at the supply ledger, clinging to his personal guards, as if he were afraid of being attacked if they left his side for a moment. This was even worse after the wolf attack.
Now, he had the guards live next to him, usually guarding outside his room and window, on rotation, and they had to be inseparable.