It took Xiao'er half a day to reach the bottom of the valley.
This was only after she had traveled more than halfway down and then jumped straight down, which expedited her journey.
Before she jumped, she threw four wrapped parcels down, each filled with dry food and dried meat, prepared for the soldiers who had been trapped for nearly ten days.
The valley below Swallow Ridge is called Chishui Valley.
This valley is full of bizarre rocks, most of which are tinged with a bit of red. The stream flows over these rocks, making the water appear red from a distance. Hence, it is named Chishui Valley!
Xiao'er looked up and spotted huge chunks of red-hued rocks on the mountain. Likely due to exposure over time and erosion from rainwater, some rocks were as smooth as though they'd been intentionally sculpted with a knife.
Xiao'er only took a glimpse, then picked up the four large parcels from the ground, all smeared with mud, and slung them onto her back.
