Yun Xiao nodded, then gathered some more firewood from the surroundings and started a fire in front of the house.
It got very cold in the woods at night, and although there was a blanket inside, it was filthy from lack of washing and use. Moreover, since they had slept all afternoon, they didn't feel cold now.
After the fire was lit, Yun Xiao sat in front of it with Xia Dabao.
There was a small patch of sky above their heads not covered by tree canopies, so by looking up, they could see the stars.
While gazing up at the stars, Xia Dabao said, "I really miss the days in Peach Blossom Village. In the high summer, my father, mother, little brother, and I would often sit in the courtyard and watch the stars. If I got tired, I would rest my head in my mother's lap, and she'd stroke my hair until I fell asleep. Then, she would carry me back into the room."
Yun Xiao smiled faintly and said while looking up at the sky, "I hope you can make it back."
