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.

no response to Lin

to shake Ariel, saying, "Stop sleeping, wake up." But unexpectedly, Ariel slumped down in the

Mengyao cried out in surprise and hurriedly cradled her in

realized they were burning hot; even her breath was scorching.

a deserted forest like

urgently called to Xu Ke, "Xu Ke, Ariel has

was perilous,

brows, then

people. Meanwhile, wait here. Take this for protection while I get something to eat and return shortly," Xu Ke said, handing Lin Mengyao a sharpened stick

asked worriedly,

to catch some fish, won’t go far. If anything happens, shout and I’ll surely hear you." As Xu Ke spoke, he handed Lin Mengyao

for you, but hurry back," Lin Mengyao urged, gripping the stick

Ke looked at the sky and nodded in

he was worried about Lin Mengyao, now wasn’t the time

and whittled it with a stone to a sharp point, rolled up his pant legs, and waded into the

speared fish before. Even at his lowest, he bought fish at the market; this was his first time, so his attempts went awry, soaking him instead. Fortunately,

washed them carefully. Wrapping them in

the position she’d been when

Mengyao immediately raised her stick, pointing the sharp end toward the noise. Only after seeing it was