"The casualty count is out, we have a hundred and thirty-seven people left, seventy-eight Gu Masters and fifty-nine mortals." A vice leader reported in front of everyone.
At this moment, in this tattered tent, the surviving leaders of the caravan were gathered together, discussing their way out.
The atmosphere was heavy and stifling.
The caravan leader Jia Long frowned deeply, his brows almost forming a knot when he heard this.
A large caravan of over a thousand people, to think that there were only so few people left. Seventy-eight Gu Masters sounded like a lot, but there were only twelve rank three Gu Masters here. There were twenty-eight rank two Gu Masters, and the remaining thirty-eight were rank one Gu Masters.
In this number, one had to exclude the injured. In fact, those who still had battle strength left were less than half.
Mortal lives were cheap, they could be abandoned as servants, but Gu Masters were different.
Every Gu Master was a precious treasure of the clan, they could not be abandoned.
Jia Long knew that these injured Gu Masters were a huge burden to the caravan, in order to maintain their lives and heal their injuries, the caravan's already crumbling logistics would definitely worsen.
But Jia Long did not dare to abandon them. Once he did, the morale would completely collapse, the Gu Masters would be in danger, and the entire caravan would collapse. Their final outcome would be to be devoured by beast groups.
At this moment, the vice leader changed the topic: "The only thing worth rejoicing over is that the caravan still has a lot of goods left. If we evenly distribute those ownerless goods, we will have a large amount of Yuan stone, it can make up for our losses. "
In the disaster earlier, many people died, but the goods were not damaged.
If they were evenly distributed, the survivors would instead benefit from it.
Hearing this, the eyes of almost everyone in the tent lit up.
Merchants pursued profits, even if they were in danger, this did not change their nature.
Everyone looked at each other for a while, before vice leader Chen Shuang Jin coughed: "Evenly distributing, I feel it is not appropriate. In the battle earlier, my Chen clan sacrificed the most, we also killed the most white feather flying elephants. I want at least thirty percent of these ownerless goods! "
"Thirty percent?"
"How can that be!"
"Your Chen clan sacrificed a lot? My Yuchi clan sacrificed a rank two peak stage young genius. "
"No matter what, our Zhi clan wants at least twenty percent."
…
Everyone started to argue, gradually starting to argue. In front of benefits, there was no one who wouldn't be envious.
Shang Xin Ci was the only one who remained silent among them.
Powerful teams would want more. The weaker party insisted on an equal distribution.
The quarrel grew louder and louder. It spread out of the tent and attracted countless inquisitive gazes.
Shang Xin Ci suddenly stood up.
The tent suddenly fell silent.
"Everyone." Shang Xin Ci's beautiful eyes swept around, "The most important thing now is not these goods, but how to survive. Perhaps the horde of beasts would arrive in the next moment! We are already grasshoppers on the same rope, chained together by fate. However, the strength of each of us is limited. Only by working together can we have a chance of survival. "
She paused for a moment.
"I propose that we first contribute our goods and take out the items that are helpful to us. Here, on behalf of the Zhang Clan, I will set an example. I am willing to give up all the goods in my hands for free. "
"What?"
"Free contribution?!"
For a moment, many people were stunned. Chen Shuangjin, Jia Long, and the others' faces also changed.
"I'm tired. I hope that everyone can discuss an effective method as soon as possible. Goodbye. "Shang Xin Ci nodded and turned to open the curtain.
She walked less than five steps out of the tent when an even louder sound erupted.
Now with the addition of the Zhang Clan's goods, the benefits were even greater, making people even crazier.
Shang Xin Ci slowed down her steps, clenched her fists, and sighed deeply.
She was also a businesswoman. Naturally, she pursued profits. The so-called "voluntary contribution" just now was of course not from her heart.
It was just that the current situation forced her. She was like a baby carrying a large sum of money. Walking beside an adult, she had to protect herself.
Returning to her own tent, Xiao Die's eyes were red. She was curled up in a corner, crying.
She and Shang Xin Ci had lived together since they were young. The shock that the White Feather Flying Elephant brought to her was only now bursting out.
"Xiao Die." Shang Xin Ci sighed inwardly and sat beside her to comfort her.
"Miss, I'm scared. Wuwuwu … Lord Zhang Zhu still hasn't come back. It can't be, it can't be … "Xiao Die plunged into Shang Xin Ci's arms, crying bitterly.
Shang Xin Ci patted her back and comforted her, but Xiao Die still cried.
"Xiao Die, Uncle Zhang Zhu may never come back." Shang Xin Ci said in a low voice.
When she said this, she clearly felt Xiao Die's body tremble in her arms.
"Miss … it can't be, it can't be!" Xiao Die looked up, her eyes red, and kept shaking her head.
"Accept this fact, Xiao Die!" Shang Xin Ci suddenly shouted, "We can only rely on ourselves now. Don't cry, you can't cry. Crying won't solve any problems! "
"Rely on ourselves? But we are all mortals. If it wasn't for Lord Zhang Zhu, we wouldn't have been able to complete this journey. "Xiao Die's eyes were brimming with tears, her mood very low.
"That's right. If it wasn't for Uncle Zhang Zhu, those people wouldn't have let me become one of the vice leaders. Xiao Die, you're right. We are mortals. But mortals also have mortal strength! "Shang Xin Ci's eyes flashed with a resolute light.
She stared at Xiao Die with a burning gaze. She grabbed Xiao Die's arm and shook it: "Xiao Die, do you believe me?"
Xiao Die looked at Shang Xin Ci in front of her and felt an inexplicable power.
This power came from Shang Xin Ci and then spread to her body, infecting her heart, making her feel as if she was being illuminated by light.
"Miss …" Xiao Die's eyes flashed. She had never seen her miss like this. At this moment, she felt that her miss was unprecedentedly bright and beautiful.
"I believe you!" She softly but firmly replied.
"Very good, Xiao Die. Listen carefully, we're in danger. Sometimes people are more terrifying than beasts. Let's take all our savings and go find Hei Tu and Bai Yun together. "
"Yes, Miss, I'll listen to you!"
… …
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
In the tent, Fang Yuan and Shang Xin Ci sat facing each other.
Fang Yuan looked at the beauty in front of him with a playful expression: "You just said that you have already given away our goods for free? Given them to those greedy hyenas? "
"That's right," Shang Xin Ci admitted frankly.
Fang Yuan's lips curled up, his gaze filled with admiration towards Shang Xin Ci.
She was truly a smart person, she knew when to give up and when to give up, she had courage!
With Zhang Zhu dead, Shang Xin Ci was only a mortal. Even though she represented Zhang tribe, her status was not equal to the other vice leaders.
It was simply too easy for these Gu Masters to take Shang Xin Ci's goods.
They could kill Shang Xin Ci and push the blame to the beast groups. At that time, no one could say anything. Zhang tribe would also not investigate a huge scale for a mere Shang Xin Ci.
Thus, to Shang Xin Ci, these goods in her hands were extremely troublesome and could bring her calamity.
Thus, she wisely gave up on this calamity and threw it to others, trying to ensure her own safety.
But she also deeply understood that this safety was not reliable. Thus, she came here.
"I am here to apologize to you, Hei Tu, I am very sorry." Shang Xin Ci bowed towards Fang Yuan, "You borrowed these goods, logically speaking, these goods should be yours. I have overstepped my boundaries this time, I was extremely rash and rude. To express my apologies, please accept these. "
Shang Xin Ci brought two wooden chests this time.
Without opening them, Fang Yuan knew that these chests were filled with Yuan stone.
A large portion was earned by himself, he gave the other party a fifty-fifty split.
Fang Yuan could not help but look at Shang Xin Ci.
The two's gazes met in mid-air, gradually forming a tacit understanding.
Both of them were smart people, many words did not need to be said.
In Shang Xin Ci's understanding, Fang Yuan was purposely hiding his identity, it was very likely that he was a Gu Master. According to his various actions during their interactions, Shang Xin Ci felt that Fang Yuan was a very reliable person. If there was anyone who could help her, Fang Yuan was undoubtedly the best choice.
Because Shang Xin Ci trusted Fang Yuan very much.
However, Shang Xin Ci also had her misgivings. Firstly, she did not know Fang Yuan's true strength, there was a huge difference between Rank one, Rank two and Rank three. Secondly, Fang Yuan definitely had his reasons for hiding his identity, he might not necessarily reveal his identity to help her.
Without getting Fang Yuan's promise, Shang Xin Ci donated the goods. After ensuring her safety, she brought all her savings to find Fang Yuan. She said that she was here to apologize, but in truth, she was implicitly inviting Fang Yuan, hoping for his help.
She knew that Fang Yuan was the same type of person as her, this was a tacit understanding between smart people.
The two looked at each other for a long time, Fang Yuan smiled and broke the silence: "These Yuan stone, please take them back."
Shang Xin Ci's expression changed slightly, her heart sinking.
In her understanding, Fang Yuan rejecting these Yuan stone was no doubt refusing to help her.
But what could she do about this?
Speaking of which, Fang Yuan had already repaid her a lot. There were very few people in the world who could do this. Shang Xin Ci could not ask for anything.
But if Hei Tu did not help her, who else could it be? Bai Yun? No, the two of them had a close relationship, they would naturally help each other.
Shang Xin Ci could not think of anyone else, a bitter smile appeared on her beautiful face: "I understand. But these Yuan stone, just take it as me giving Hei Tu a gift. A man's wealth is his own ruin, if you don't accept it, I'm afraid I will have to give it away. "
Fang Yuan laughed: "Miss Zhang, I think your understanding is a little wrong. When we first joined the caravan, Bai Yun and I were seriously injured, our lives hanging by a thread. Our strength was at its lowest, but we were coveted by some strong slaves. Hmph, when a tiger leaves its mountain, it will be bullied by dogs. It was you who protected us and gave us the opportunity to recuperate. It is not an exaggeration to say that this kindness is a life-saving grace. "
"And I am a person who will repay kindness and take revenge for enmity. Although you are a mortal, I approve of you, and even admire you. It is fate that we met in this vast sea of people. A drop of water should be repaid with a spring of water. Let alone a life-saving grace? Take Yuan stone back, I will do my best to protect you! "
"Ah …" Shang Xin Ci heard this and could not help but exclaim softly.
Her eyelashes trembled, her eyes reddened, and soon became misty.
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