Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 403: Chapter 403: Recuperation

Looking from above, the river didn’t seem that wide, and they thought they could swim to the shore in no time. But in reality, getting ashore wasn’t easy; it took them a while to scramble up from the water, and once on shore, they collapsed onto the ground, most of their strength spent.

"We’ve struggled so long to get up here; there’s no way Ariel got up immediately. After she fell, I didn’t see her at all. What if something happened to her? If something really happened, I’d never be at peace for the rest of my life," Lin Mengyao said, holding Xu Ke’s fingers.

"She’ll be fine. Remember, she’s the little witch of East District; if anyone’s going to be okay, it’s her," Xu Ke reassured, though in truth, he wasn’t so sure himself.

They rested on the shore for a while before heading into the dense forest to search for Ariel. Not finding any sign of her, they followed the water downstream.

By the time they found Ariel, it was almost dark. She was half-leaning against a tree, her eyes closed, with a hint of blush on her cheeks. Her sleeping face looked serene and adorable, and it was only then that Lin Mengyao finally relaxed.

Letting out the breath she’d been holding, Lin Mengyao plopped down on the ground, not caring if it was dirty.

Xu Ke also breathed a sigh of relief but he didn’t sit down. The tension in his body released, making him appear much more at ease, but he remained vigilant, eyes scanning the surroundings. No one knew what might appear in this place, especially at night when the forest was perilous.

"Let’s wake her up and leave. We should try to find some habitation nearby before it gets completely dark. It’s too dangerous with just the three of us here," Xu Ke said.

"Okay." Lin Mengyao knew this wasn’t the time for frailty, so even though the soles of her feet were burning with pain, she didn’t voice a need for rest. She didn’t want to hold Xu Ke back.

"Ariel, wake up, we need to get going," Lin Mengyao whispered softly.

response to Lin

"Stop sleeping, wake up." But unexpectedly, Ariel slumped

surprise

patted Ariel’s cheeks and realized they were burning hot; even her breath was scorching. The redness on her

deserted forest like this,

Mengyao urgently called to Xu Ke, "Xu Ke,

was perilous, especially when

his brows, then

wait here. Take this for protection while I get something to

about you?" Lin Mengyao asked worriedly, taking the stick from Xu

some fish, won’t go far. If anything happens, shout and I’ll surely hear you." As Xu Ke spoke, he handed Lin Mengyao a sharp piece of stone he found on the way, to comfort her anxious

wait here for you, but hurry back,"

Ke looked at the sky

Lin Mengyao, now wasn’t the time for them to

choosing one that seemed straight enough. He broke off a branch and whittled it with a

attempts went awry, soaking him instead. Fortunately, he’d watched similar shows and had a

to the riverbank, gutted them, buried the inedible parts, and washed them carefully. Wrapping them

in the position she’d been when he left, visibly tense, while Ariel

end toward the noise. Only after seeing it