The second stronghold's water source had been completely polluted a week ago. The entire stronghold had four to five thousand people, and they could only rely on a few old wells to survive.
Every day, they would send people out to search for clean water, but it was also these people who were the easiest to become food for the Zombie Dragons.
The first stronghold had chosen a group of people to head to the second stronghold to deliver a few buckets of clean water, but they were all killed by the Zombie Dragons. This caused the people in the stronghold to fall into a state of panic.
"Our stronghold's situation is still considered good. We have water and food. As long as we don't go out recklessly, those Zombie Dragons won't dare to show themselves easily. After all, their cultivation isn't ridiculously high. However, the situation of the other strongholds is not optimistic. If this continues, I'm afraid that not many of us will survive." The chief was deeply worried. He was worried about their situation, but he also had to think of a solution for the other strongholds.
"If you want to help, you should head to the second stronghold to take a look. The most important thing is to deliver drinking water. Otherwise, even if we eliminate the Zombie Dragons, many people will probably die from dehydration."
"Then prepare some water bags that are easy to carry. We'll rush over tonight," said Hu Bailing.
"By the way, you can take these gemstones as well. Treat it as a gift from the Ewha Ravine tribe to you for risking your lives to come here," said the chief.
He waved his hand and called a few women over. They took out some of the embroidered bags they had woven and poured out the emerald green, light blue, crystalline yellow, and pinkish-white transparent gemstones. Then, they placed them into an even larger gemstone bag and handed it to Zhu Minglang.
Zhu Minglang was stunned for a moment. He subconsciously took the heavy bag filled with gemstones.
"These are what we got from the creek over the past few months. I'll give them all to you. In our current situation, these things are useless to us. I only hope that you can help us with all your strength and help us get through this difficult situation. If you need anything in the future, you can come to our Ewha Ravine and tell me," said the pleated man in a rather generous manner.
The big bag of gemstones was not cheap. Furthermore, they were all of very high quality.
Zhu Minglang did not expect that the reward for this rescue mission would be so high. Moreover, he had just stepped into the stronghold and had only killed three Zombie Dragons.
Hu Bailing whispered to Zhu Minglang, "They are rich in gemstones here. The Di Clan Financial Group has always wanted to do long-term business with them, but they are not willing to do so. City Lord Zhu, this time we will go all out. If Runyu City can take over the gemstone business here in the future, it will add a lot of income to our city every year."
"Saving lives is the original intention of a righteous person like me. Gemstones or not, it's not that important," Zhu Minglang said as he swiftly put away the entire bag of gemstones.
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Zhu Minglang didn't want to go into detail in front of everyone.
In short, if that bag of gems could be sold for a good price, it would be worth at least two to three hundred thousand gold.
This was equivalent to the first commission paid by the chief of the stronghold.
Zhu Minglang was very motivated to get the best of both worlds by being able to save his neighbors and obtain gemstones at the same time.
When they reached the back of the stronghold, the people of the first stronghold had already prepared sufficient sleeping bags and hung them on the bodies of a few bull beasts.
These bull beasts had strong physiques and were extremely docile. They were very suitable for transporting goods from the mountain. However, without the protection of some experts, such bull beasts would easily become food for demon spirits and devil spirits, not to mention the cunning and sinister Zombie Dragons.
"I will lead the way for you," the young man wearing the animal fur hat said.
"Sure, the rest of you don't have to follow us. Protect the stronghold well." Zhu Minglang nodded.
It was already night time and the forest was pitch-black. Human lives were at stake, and it was not good for them to delay any longer. They continued on their way to the second stronghold at Li Hua Ravine.
Along the way, there were a few other villages that were originally inhabited by some stronghold residents. However, the people in these villages had moved to the strongholds with wooden walls. Of course, there were also some who did not manage to evacuate in time. They could see the bloodstains around the villages, and some of the corpses were left unburied.
The bull beasts did not walk very quickly. After all, they were still carrying heavy water bags on their backs.
Zhu Minglang sat on the back of one of the bull beasts. He turned around and glanced at his sister-in-law, whose face was slightly pale.
Miss Xing Hua was obviously not suited for such a long journey. Zhu Minglang was worried that she would catch a cold, so he took a blanket and wrapped her delicate body up.
"Are you tired? Why don't you and Yu Suo wait for me in the first stronghold? I'll go and deliver the water," Zhu Minglang said.
Li Xinghua shook her head and revealed a beautiful and gentle smile. "I feel more at ease if I'm with you guys."
"Did you use the Prophecy Spell?" Zhu Minglang looked into her eyes. Her eyes were a little special. They were as dazzling and enchanting as the starry sky.
"A lot of people will die," Li Xinghua said softly.
"We'll do our best. Don't think too much about it," Zhu Minglang comforted her.
The night was exceptionally quiet. Not even the chirping of insects or birds could be heard, let alone the low growls of wild beasts. This area had become a mountain of deathly stillness. It was as if all the creatures were holding their breaths, in a state of self-preservation.
"Save … save me!"
"Save … save me!"
A deep cry for help came from the cliff. It sounded numb and despairing, yet it did not stop, as if it was hoping that someone would hear it.
Was someone in danger in the wild?
Could it be the people who delivered the water before?
Zhu Minglang looked in the direction of the cry and saw a pitch-black fog shrouding the place. Lush plants grew nearby. Vines, dead trees, and old trees swayed in the cold night like sinister claws.
"I heard someone crying for help. I'll go and take a look," Zhu Minglang said.
Li Xinghua grabbed Zhu Minglang's hand and held it a little tighter.
Zhu Minglang could feel the coldness of her palms. At the same time, he could feel her nervousness.
"Don't go," Li Xinghua shook her head. Her beautiful face was stern and serious.
Zhu Minglang was a little confused. Didn't the Prophecy Master's sister-in-law have the heart of a Bodhisattva? Why didn't she save the person she could easily lend a hand to?
Zhu Minglang glanced at the others' reactions.
It was strange. It seemed like no one apart from him had heard the weak cry for help.
Perhaps it was because his spiritual energy was more sensitive.
"Is it dangerous?" Zhu Minglang asked.
Li Xinghua nodded.
As a matter of fact, Li Xinghua had no idea what was going on. She could not hear the cry for help, either.
She only knew that Zhu Minglang could not go into the black fog alone. It would be dangerous!
Even though she could not bear to see Zhu Minglang die, she did not want anything to happen to him.
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