Chapter 89: with translation of chapter title

The next morning at six o'clock, through the window one could see the dim sky outside, a thin mist lingering in the air.

Zhao Ling'er and her younger sister Zhao Shuang'er woke early, dressed neatly, their eyes full of anticipation for the new day.

After a quick wash, the two tiptoed down the stairs, afraid to disturb those still resting.

In the kitchen, Li Feifei had already begun working busily, skillfully sorting and processing the fresh ingredients. Seeing the Ling'er sisters, she smiled and greeted: "Morning, Ling'er, Shuang'er. Starting today, we will officially begin work."

Zhao Ling'er nodded vigorously, walked with her sister to Li Feifei's side, ready to help.

Li Feifei instructed them on how to pick and wash vegetables, and how to neatly stack the ingredients in the ceramic jars and wooden barrels.

Zhao Ling'er learned extremely quickly, carefully handling each piece of vegetable, her movements revealing a dance-like rhythm.

Zhao Shuang'er was very clever, while helping to pass items, she often offered naive yet quite creative suggestions.

The kitchen was busy yet orderly; the three worked in sync and soon had all the breakfast ingredients ready.

With the flickering of the fireplace flames, the aroma of breakfast gradually spread, waking the sleeping fortress members.

Li Qingxuan rubbed his eyes and walked out of the room; seeing the bustling scene in the kitchen, he curled the corner of his mouth into a smile.

After breakfast, following Li Qingxuan's arrangement, the dance room was set up in another hall on the first floor, and the Ling'er sisters began practicing dance.

Li Feifei specially selected a spacious stone chamber for them as the dance room; here the lighting is ample and the air circulates.

Zhao Ling'er and her sister changed into light clothing, stood in the center of the stone chamber, facing Li Qingxuan and Li Feifei.

Zhao Ling'er's posture danced with the wind; her movements were fluid and graceful, as if every cell swayed to the melody.

Zhao Shuang'er was no less impressive; she closely followed her sister's steps, and the two sisters' dance resembled a slowly unfolding beautiful scroll, naturally exquisite.

As the dance deepened, the atmosphere in the stone chamber gradually changed; an ineffable tranquility and beauty spread throughout.

Watching the Ling'er sisters' dance, Li Qingxuan and Li Feifei found themselves involuntarily immersed.

In the dance, Zhao Ling'er seemed to become a sprite; each movement was lively and ethereal, her eyes flashing with confident light.

And Zhao Shuang'er's dance talent was no less than her sister's; her movements were playful and lively, adding a touch of vitality and joy to the performance.

The two figures leapt and spun lightly within the stone chamber, as if they were integrating everything around them into their dance world.

The dance ended, its aftertaste lingering.

Li Qingxuan was the first to clap, his eyes full of praise: "You danced very well, keep it up."

Li Feifei also nodded repeatedly, her face beaming with a smile.

Encouraged, the Ling'er sisters exchanged a smile, their eyes flashing with joy.

The Ling'er sisters continued practicing, while Li Qingxuan and Li Feifei had already withdrawn from the room.

The two sat on the living room sofa; Li Feifei looked curiously at Li Qingxuan and asked, "Do you have any plans today?"

Li Qingxuan smiled slightly, a hint of contemplation in his eyes: "Today I intend to make a trip to the fortress's outskirts to check the situation around Low Hill, and see if I can gain something; outside it's freezing cold now have become a bit more dangerous. Even though this place is currently safe, we must not let our guard down and must always be prepared for potential danger."

Li Feifei heard this, nodded slightly, a hint of worry in her expression: "Then you must be careful, pay attention to safety. If you need help, call me anytime."

Li Qingxuan lightly patted her shoulder, comforting: "Don't worry, I'll be careful. Besides, I'm not going alone—I'll bring Black Goat Land. As for you, you have to handle transactions, manage the greenhouse, and take care of the two little ones; the Ling'er sisters have just joined and also need your extra care and guidance. In the whole fortress, you are the busiest, so you need to rest more, don't be too anxious about anything—I've got everything covered."

Li Feifei heard this, a flash of determination in her eyes: "It's nothing, you can go with peace of mind; I'll take good care of here, and I'll help the Ling'er sisters adapt to life here as soon as possible."

Li Qingxuan rose, tidied his clothes, prepared to depart; he turned his head to look at Li Feifei, his eyes carrying a hint of gratitude: "Feifei, thank you for your hard work. When I return, we will discuss the next plans together."

Having said that, he strode to the doorway, opened the door, and disappeared behind the city wall with Black Goat.

Li Feifei watched his retreating back, silently praying in her heart that he would return safely.

The living room fell into a momentary silence, with only the crackling of firewood in the fireplace and the occasional wind blowing outside.

Li Feifei gently stirred her tea cup, a hint of thought in her eyes; she knew that as the fortress's leader, Li Qingxuan's every decision concerned everyone's safety and future.

Although she felt reluctance and worry, she also understood that she must become strong and shoulder more responsibility.

"Brother Qingxuan is always so busy, he has given too much for everyone." Li Feifei murmured softly, her tone full of admiration and heartache.

She rose and walked to the window, gazing at the misty haze outside the city wall, silently making a resolution: she would manage the fortress in orderly fashion so that Li Qingxuan would have no worries.

At the same time, Li Qingxuan had already led Black Goat out of the fortress gate, stepping into the mist.

His posture was agile, his steps firm; Black Goat followed closely behind, its steps steady, occasionally letting out a low 'moo'.

Emerging from the mist, the view shifted dramatically; before him lay a thick layer of snow, the weather seeming even colder than before. Li Qingxuan sensed it carefully, estimating the temperature had reached minus forty or fifty degrees.

Li Qingxuan jumped onto Black Goat's back and settled; on the snowfield, a line of uneven footprints stretched into the distance—the traces of Black Goat's advance.

In this cold weather, most weird creatures hid away; the surroundings were exceptionally quiet, only occasional wind sounds seemed to narrate the desolation and loneliness of this land.

Li Qingxuan sat on Black Goat's back, his gaze sharp, vigilantly observing the surroundings; even Black Goat was on guard, looking around.

Li Qingxuan patted Black Goat's back to reassure it, then continued onward, circling Low Hill.

The surrounding scenery kept changing, but Li Qingxuan's gaze remained like a torch; he deeply knew that in this world where the unknown and danger intertwine, any slack could lead to fatal consequences.

Black Goat stepped steadily across the snowfield, leaving a clear line of footprints on the vast snow, as if it were the sole solitary wanderer of this heaven and earth.

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