Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 341 - 338: Secret Cave Dwelling

There are no paths in these mountains, and normally no one comes here. Lin Wanwan trudged forward with half a paddle, knocking about as she went.

Even though the direct distance was less than five hundred meters, Lin Wanwan took over an hour to climb over the mountain to reach her secret cave for time travel.

By now, it was already late, and when she pushed open the wooden door of the cave, the inside was even more dark.

The cave was small, and everything was clearly visible: a stainless steel box, a marble table and stool, as well as a solid wood Imperial Concubine’s Couch (all of which Lin Wanwan had bought in modern times and transported here).

This was Lin Wanwan’s secret base for time traveling whenever she collected seafood.

Actually, when Lin Wanwan first discovered this cave, there were a few White Foxes inside, but they got scared and ran away upon seeing a human, leaving just two little foxes that couldn’t run fast enough, captured by Lin Wanwan.

Now one little fox has joined Qingyu’s animal troop, and the other has been given to Xiao Yixun, both of whom have raised them.

Afterward, Lin Wanwan began her major renovation of the cave. Honestly, if she recorded the renovation video and put it online, it would surely attract a lot of viewers.

Modern people feel empty and lonely, and love watching others live idyllic lives; similar content creators are getting a lot of traffic.

Lin Wanwan herself enjoys such activities; renovating the cave is particularly stress-relieving and joyful, and she doesn’t feel tired at all.

The furniture and wooden door here were assembled and joined by her own hands, and she thought that if she knew woodworking, it would have been even more interesting to start from scratch with the wood.

At this moment, Lin Wanwan took out a flint from the iron box and lit an incense lamp. After inspecting the cave and finding no abnormalities, she began to slowly change into ancient clothes.

Although changing clothes would still attract attention, it’s better than wearing modern outfits.

After changing clothes, Lin Wanwan took out a bronze European-style double-sided round mirror and placed it on the stone platform, then took out a one-piece wig set and styled herself with an ancient semi-loose hairstyle.

Seeing nothing was amiss, Lin Wanwan put everything back in order, stuffed her modern clothes and shoes all into a strawberry-patterned cloth bag, and then walked out of the cave, locking the door.

She adjusted the vines used to conceal the entrance and started walking out with her bag slung over her shoulder.

Only bird calls and monkey cries remained in the nocturnal forest, making it particularly serene.

As long as Lin Wanwan doesn’t run into snakes, she’s not afraid of anything else. This wasn’t deep in the mountains, so she didn’t worry about encountering dangerous animals like tigers or black bears. Ordinary wolves, jackals, or deer rushing in would just be looking for trouble, and Lin Wanwan hoped to encounter some to get a taste of wild game.

After walking for about the time it takes an incense to burn, the sky suddenly rang with a long eagle cry.

Lin Wanwan looked up to see an eagle circling in the sky about a hundred meters above her head.

"There are such big eagles in these mountains, how come it looks like the one in Qingyu’s animal troop?" Lin Wanwan glanced for a moment and murmured to herself.

After walking a bit farther, Lin Wanwan confirmed it was Xiao Yixun’s gifted Haidongqing to Qingyu, presumably sent out to search for her.

Because now it followed Lin Wanwan, flying above her head and continuously circling.

"My family must be worried sick. Ah, it’s really impossible to predict when accidents will happen." Lin Wanwan muttered to herself as she sped up her pace.

Just as she was struggling to climb a hill, suddenly a tall, agile figure leapt like a monkey amongst the mountain woods and came into her sight.

Lin Wanwan stopped in her tracks and knew at a glance who it was.

It was none other than Xiao Chong, for his striking physique and demeanor left a deep impression.

Facing the newcomer, Lin Wanwan couldn’t help but smile. But in the next moment, she remembered something, and panic set in.

Oh no! Xiao Chong was alerted, how could she cover up now? She had figured out lies to tell the Lin Family Manor folks and her own family, but she hadn’t figured out a seamless excuse for Xiao Chong.

While she was in a quandary, that tall figure suddenly lunged towards her. In the next instant, Xiao Chong seized her into his embrace tightly, leaving her stunned, and her cloth bag fell directly to the ground.

Listening to the violent heartbeat from Xiao Chong’s chest beside her ear, Lin Wanwan’s delicate body trembled slightly, and her heartbeat likewise seemed infected and sped up.

She was overwhelmed by Xiao Chong’s sudden fervor, her head reeling, as all the strength seemed to be drained from her, though she normally had great strength. Now, she merely resisted feebly, trying to push against his firm, muscular chest but couldn’t react.

She looked up, just in time to meet Xiao Chong’s lowered gaze, and his deep eyes seemed to be hooks, pulling at one’s soul.

Under the moonlight, that flawless face gradually moved closer to her, permeating the air with a sense of danger.

Lin Wanwan snapped out of her daze, hurriedly turned her head, and twisted her body to push away from Xiao Chong.

The embrace loosened, and Lin Wanwan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Xiao Chong’s normally composed face turned into an astonished expression, seemingly more bewildered than Lin Wanwan at his loss of control, his mind awash with confusion.

Having received the Haidongqing’s hint and knowing Lin Wanwan’s presence here, he had utilized Qinggong to swiftly leave the others behind, rushing here nonstop, and suddenly embraced Lin Wanwan tightly, even developing a strong impulse to fiercely kiss her.

Having her in his arms, he felt an unprecedented sense of ecstasy.

If not for Lin Wanwan’s struggle and movements at the final moment, bringing him back to rationality, he might have recklessly overstepped already.

This was not like me at all.

Xiao Chong said to himself internally.

Lin Wanwan raised her hand to tidy the hairstyle messed up by Xiao Chong, her heartbeat gradually steadied, her expression calmed down, but the blush on her cheeks took time to fade.

It’s all because the moonlight was too beautiful and Xiao Chong too handsome that she lost her mind momentarily. Surely, it wasn’t love; it was just a momentary lapse due to the atmosphere.

She didn’t want to become a love-obsessed brain like Gu Jingyu; love is terrifying, it leads to irrationality.

"I..."

"I..."

The two spoke simultaneously and then fell silent together.

Xiao Chong stepped back, his demeanor now composed, though his fair face remained slightly flushed: "My apologies, cousin. Please don’t mind."

Lin Wanwan brushed the dragon whisker bangs at her temples, rarely seeing Xiao Chong shy like this — such a cunning man actually blushing!

Steadying her mind, Lin Wanwan teasingly said: "It’s alright, I know it’s all the moon’s fault. What brings you here, cousin? Were you looking for me?"

"Yes. You’ve been missing for a day and night; did anything happen?" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Lin Wanwan turned her head and looked toward the depths of the bamboo grove, avoiding Xiao Chong’s gaze, saying: "Ah, well, yesterday, I originally planned to enter the mountains to gather some herbs, and then I wandered off..."

Xiao Chong suddenly interrupted Lin Wanwan, saying: "Wanwan, if you don’t want to tell me the truth, then you don’t need to painstakingly fabricate a story. I grant you the right to keep your secrets."

Lin Wanwan turned her head to look at Xiao Chong, opened her mouth, unsure how to continue, feeling guilty to the extreme.

What does this mean, Xiao Chong? Has he figured something out?

Xiao Chong resolutely turned around, reverting to his usual confident self, and said lightly: "Let’s go, I’ll take you home. In the future, don’t disappear without a word; everyone will worry."

"Okay."