Fast Wear: A Different Life

Chapter 268 Qinling Sacred Tree (27)

When Zhang Qiling placed the golden and crispy fried eel on the table, Ji Xiao shouted excitedly: "It's time to eat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone immediately swarmed over and sat down around the table filled with delicious food, eager to taste this sumptuous dinner.

"Wow, this seafood hotpot is simply delicious!" Wu Xie praised it sincerely while eating it with relish. Others also echoed it, saying that this meal made them feel more satisfied than ever in all these days.

"And this cured pork ribs, mushroom and chicken soup is also delicious, especially fresh." The fat man said while eating.

Zhang Qiling ate silently without saying a word, but he never stopped picking up food. While he was eating, he would occasionally peel shrimps and crabs for Ji Xiao, while Hei Xia Zi, who was standing next to him, was eating so soundly that he didn't even raise his head.

Not only that, Ji Xiao soon ate her fill after being fed by Zhang Qiling. After putting down her bowl and chopsticks, she held the coconut that Zhang Qiling had opened for her in advance, drank the coconut water inside, and watched them quietly while they were eating.

After dinner, as night fell and the stars twinkled, everyone sat around the campfire, enjoying the rare quiet time.

"How are we going to get back?" Wu Xie was the first to break the silence, and asked worriedly. He glanced at everyone, as if expecting someone to give an answer.

Zhang Qiling looked at Ji Xiao in his arms, stroked her hair and replied: "We'll see tomorrow."

Wu Xie frowned, obviously not very satisfied with this answer. He continued: "But, An Ning... I am still a little worried."

Hei Xia Zi sneered and interrupted: "You are still thinking about her now, but she has never thought about whether you, Wu Xie, can leave. Maybe she has already left, so there is no need for us to worry about her at all."

Fatty also echoed: "That's right, with her personality, she might have prepared a backup plan before she even goes into the sea. So Wu Xie, you are sometimes too kind and too naive!"

At this time, Ji Xiao, who was lying quietly in Zhang Qiling's arms and looking up at the starry sky, suddenly interrupted and said: "To say that you are innocent is a compliment to you. You have suffered so much in the underwater tomb, haven't you learned a lesson? How can you still be so naive?"

Wu Xie sighed helplessly, "I just feel that we have been through so many ups and downs together, we can't just abandon her like this. After all, we have worked together..."

Hei Xia Zi gently patted Wu Xie's shoulder and comforted him: "You are so naive. You are just too soft-hearted. Even if it really comes to a life-and-death situation, I am afraid that even if you die, she may not be in any danger."

Wu Xie lowered his head and said nothing. He knew that what Hei Xia Zi said made sense, but deep down he still couldn't let go of the sense of responsibility.

The fat man at the side echoed: "Yeah! In my opinion, I should just call you innocent from now on. Innocent is a perfect name for you!"

On the other side, Zhang Qiling and Ji Xiao did not continue to join in their conversation.

Zhang Qiling silently took out a thin blanket from his ring space, then gently wrapped Ji Xiao in his arms and whispered to her.

To be precise, it should be Zhang Qiling who was quietly listening to Ji Xiao telling him about the interesting things that happened when he went out to look for food.

At this moment, the fat man couldn't help but yawned loudly, and then said: "Okay, okay, I don't want to miss her anymore. I don't know how far this island is. How can we get back?"

Wu Xie turned to look at Hei Xia Zi and asked, "Hei Yan Jing'er, do you have any ideas?"

Hei Xia Zi shook his head, indicating that he didn't know, but then added: "Although I don't know how to go back, as long as I stay with them, I think we will be able to go back soon."

"Okay..." Wu Xie responded helplessly, then realized what he said and said in disbelief: "Really?"

"Yeah." Hei Xia Zi responded casually.

Just as they fell silent, Ji Xiao suddenly said, "I seemed to see a ship on the beach just now."

"Really? That's great! This way, we can go look for it tomorrow." Wu Xie suddenly became extremely excited.

"Hmm..." Ji Xiao frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "But the place where the ship is located is still a bit far from here."

Wu Xie nodded to show that he understood, but he responded with a firm look in his eyes: "Don't be afraid, as long as I can go back."