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“【You happen to find some croton beans in Black Wind Mountain, what do you choose to do now?】”

“【Option 1: Grind the croton beans into powder and put them in the bandits' food, then rescue Guo Lin and the other captives together.】”

“【Option 2: Grind the croton beans into powder and put them in the bandits' food, then only rescue Guo Lin.】”

“【Option 3: Discard the croton beans and stay in Black Wind Mountain from now on, focusing on cooking every meal for the bandits.】”

“……”

“Looking at the three options before him, Su Mo thought carefully.”

“He definitely wouldn't consider the third option; he wasn't a masochist, and he had seen enough cooking these past few days.”

“As for the first option, rescuing everyone, he didn't have the ability to do that; too many people would hinder the operation.”

“It might even attract the attention of the bandits.”

“Therefore, the second option was the most suitable.”

“【You chose the second option.】”

“【You ground the croton beans into powder and put them in the bandits' food. While all the bandits were having diarrhea, you stole the key to the cell and were about to take Guo Lin's hand and leave with her.】”

“【At this time, Guo Lin was already emaciated from hunger; her once-fitting silk dress now hung loosely on her, and her figure was pitifully thin.】”

“【When you held her wrist, you felt her protruding wrist bones, which were a bit sharp.】”

“【But you didn't expect Guo Lin to insist that you take others with you, otherwise she wouldn't leave with you.】”

“【The others also looked at you with eager eyes.】”

“【Hoping that you could take them with you.】”

“【Seeing this, you directly slapped Guo Lin hard. The slap was powerful, leaving a handprint directly on her fair but sunken cheek.】”

“【Guo Lin was stunned by your slap, never expecting that you, a servant who admired her, would dare to slap her.】”

“【Looking at your domineering self, Guo Lin's favorability towards you increased by a few points. She allowed you to pull her hand and leave, fleeing towards the outside of Black Wind Mountain!】”

“Today's third update, finally asking for some monthly votes. Being blocked this time was really painful; the previous text was changed beyond recognition, and I feel like I've offended someone.”

“Chapter 37: Panicked and Disoriented, Wild Valley”

“Looking at Guo Lin, who seemed somewhat pleased despite being slapped in the image, Su Mo was also a bit surprised.”

“Good heavens.”

“This girl has a tendency to be a masochist.”

“It seems that in the future, when there are similar choices, he should lean towards the S-side.”

“It can also let him vent some frustration!”

“……”

“【You and Guo Lin successfully escaped, following your memory back along the path you came.】”

“【However, due to long-term hunger, Guo Lin's body was already extremely weak and couldn't sustain such a long run. She soon collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.】”

“【You lay on the ground listening, and the sound of horse hooves could already be heard in the distance. The bandits had discovered your escape and were chasing after you.】”

“【Seeing this, you had no choice but to carry Guo Lin and roll into the roadside bushes.】”

“【You both dared not breathe a sound until you saw the bandits riding away with pained expressions.】”

“【Just as you were about to continue running with Guo Lin, the group of bandits suddenly turned back, craning their necks and looking around everywhere.】”

“That kid can't have run far, everyone be sharp!”

“Damn Su Mo, to actually poison us and make me prolapse from diarrhea!”

“Who would have thought this kid had been planning for so many days.”

“I thought he was sincerely joining us.”

“Black Wind Great King said that if Su Mo leaks his whereabouts, we'll all be in deep trouble!”

“Stop talking and hurry up and search!”

“【Guo Lin was so frightened by this scene that her breathing became rapid. You quickly covered her mouth.】”

“【She stared at you with wide eyes, resentful that you had taken her first kiss.】”

“【Perhaps it was due to your good luck, but the bandits did not discover you and Guo Lin. They searched until dark before giving up.】”

“【Just as you were about to leave with Guo Lin, you found that Guo Lin had fainted at some point.】”

“【Your strength was not great, and carrying the ninety-plus jin Guo Lin, your movement speed was slow.】”

“【Panicked and disoriented.】”

“【You blindly carried Guo Lin and fell directly into a river.】”

“【You were a good swimmer, but carrying Guo Lin, you couldn't control your direction and could only go downstream with the current.】”

“【When you woke up on the riverbank the next day, you found that you and Guo Lin had long since been washed to an unknown place.】”

“【The surroundings looked barren, and ahead was a valley that appeared uninhabited.】”

“【You didn't know where this was, so you went to look for Guo Lin, who had also been washed ashore nearby.】”

“【At this time, Guo Lin's Face was ashen and devoid of Life Qi from being soaked in water all night.】”

“【Seeing this, you could only go into the valley ahead first to find some dry firewood and ignite it by rubbing sticks together.】”

“【The blazing fire warmed Guo Lin awake. Seeing the unfamiliar surroundings, she didn't know where this was, but upon seeing you, she felt much more at ease. Subconsciously, she trusted you deeply.】”

“【However, as the General's daughter, she still treated you as a servant.】”

“【At the same time, she was still resentful about you taking her first kiss.】”

““Go, find me something to eat. I'm really starving.””

“【Upon hearing this, you felt a bit of anger in your heart.】”

“【What do you choose to do now?】”

“【Option 1: Turn and leave, no longer caring for Guo Lin, letting her fend for herself.】”

“【Option 2: Obey Guo Lin, go into the valley to find some food, and serve her diligently.】””

“【Option 3: Directly throw Guo Lin into the river.】”

“……”

““Awesome.””

“Looking at the three sudden options, Su Mo was somewhat surprised.”

“From the current situation, it seems.”

“He would be spending a long time alone with this Guo Lin.”

“Su Mo directly ignored the third option, throwing her into the river.”

“What's a life simulation without a girl?”

“Was he going to play with birds alone in this valley?”

“And he definitely wouldn't choose the second option; if he did, what would be the difference between him and a slave?”

“Then.”

“Su Mo chose the first option.”

“He was going to teach this Guo Lin a lesson.”

“【You chose the first option: Turn and leave, no longer caring for Guo Lin, letting her fend for herself.】”

“【Upon hearing Guo Lin's command, you immediately warned her.】”

““Now I am not your servant, and you are not the Generals Residence's Second Miss. Who do you think you are?””

““Who do you think I am!””

“【After speaking, you turned and left without looking back.】”

“【Guo Lin still wanted to bravely retort your words.】”

“【But seeing you truly leave, she panicked, because she couldn't survive in this desolate wilderness by herself at all.】”

“【However, Guo Lin was too concerned about her Face to suffer, and looking at your receding back, the words of retention seemed blocked and couldn't be spoken.】”

“【After leaving, you began to explore the valley ahead, wanting to see if there was anything to eat.】”

“【Soon, you found a spring shaped like a stone bowl on a bluestone in the valley.】”

“【This spring water was very magical.】”

“【After you drank the spring water dry, and waited a while, a full bowl of spring water seeped out again.】”

“【You marveled at the uncanny workmanship of nature.】”

“【With your God of Cookery Talent talent, you began to search for edible things in the valley.】”

“【Soon, you found some wild vegetables and starchy plant roots, as well as some wild fruits. Additionally, you found a wild walnut tree.】”

“【Although wild walnuts are small, in large quantities, they can provide a good amount of protein-rich nut meat.】”

“【You also caught many locusts in this valley.】”

“【Skewering them on a branch and roasting them makes for a good meal.】”

“【After eating and drinking your fill, you began to build a shelter using wood, branches, and leaves.】”

“【After a day's work, you had a simple shelter, temporarily solving the sleeping problem.】”

“【The next day, you woke up and began making a fish spear, preparing to catch some fish in the nearby river.】”

“【Perhaps because there were no people or fishermen nearby, you caught many fat fish in the river. You planned to make some bamboo-roasted fish.】”

“【Soon, under your exquisite roasting, the aroma of fish mixed with the scent of bamboo spread throughout the entire valley.】”

“【Just as you were about to feast, you saw a slender figure under a distant tree.】”

“【Guo Lin was looking at you eagerly at this moment, her skin dazzlingly white under the sunlight, but her figure was as thin as a leaf.】”

“【Her fingers, almost skin and bone from thinness, were gently stroking her hair, exuding a cool yet fragile aura.】”

“【What do you choose now:】”

“【Option 1: Ignore Guo Lin and focus on enjoying your meal.】”

“【Option 2: Throw your roasted walnuts over to ensure Guo Lin doesn't starve to death.】”

“【Option 3: Call Guo Lin over and let her enjoy the meal with you.】”

“……”

“Looking at the three options that appeared, Su Mo became interested.”

“The first option…”

“He decided not to choose it.”

“If he really starved Guo Lin to death, then there would be no more fun.”

“As for the second option.”

“He could choose that.”

“Starving her for a few days probably wouldn't change Guo Lin's nature; the time had to be extended a bit.”

“As for the third option, Su Mo didn't want to consider it.”

“This Guo Lin was just a little devil; once she was full, she would probably become overbearing and order him around.”

“【You chose the second option.】”

“【You wrapped some roasted wild walnut kernels in a few leaves and threw them to Guo Lin. Guo Lin picked them up and ravenously devoured the walnut kernels, but they were gone after a few bites. She looked at the roasted fish in your hand with an unsatisfied expression.】”

“【You ignored Guo Lin's gaze and ate the roasted fish clean by yourself.】”

“【Guo Lin swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and a hint of flattery flashed in her eyes.】”

““Su Mo, please give me some roasted fish. When we return, I will definitely ask Mother to reward you handsomely.””