Chapter 279 Worth it
"No! Now that I'm here, I have to go with you guys."
Zhang Huaian took off his cotton jacket and cotton trousers and got in again.
This time, he was able to move forward by supporting himself with his elbows.
After he pulled out, he said happily: "Look! Fortunately, I have maintained a good figure! Otherwise, I really can't get through this dog hole!"
Jiang Ying rolled her eyes at him and said, "Thank you! You scolded everyone with just one sentence."
Since they could all pass, they discussed it and Su Tong and Jiang Ying went in first to explore the way, bringing a rope with them.
First, it is to check whether there are any obstructions or collapsed areas. There will be more space for cleaning when there are fewer people.
Secondly, if four of them rushed in at the same time, it would be inconvenient to retreat if an emergency occurred, which would be bad.
Anyway, the rope is long enough, so it won’t be too late to signal the two people behind to follow after the rope is released.
Su Tong and Jiang Ying took off their backpacks, tied them with a rope and dragged them behind them, making it easier to move forward.
Before entering the cave, Zhang Huaian took out a small shovel about one meter long from his big black bag and handed it to Su Tong.
Su Tong was very surprised. To be honest, this shovel was just right for use at this time.
She asked, "Why did you think of bringing a shovel? You didn't know there was such a passage?"
Zhang Huaian rolled his eyes and said:
"Aren't we going to look for a tomb? What else can we bring without a shovel? Time was tight and I didn't have time to get a Luoyang shovel, so I got this shovel. Now it's just the right time to use it."
Su Tong was silent. If he expected to use such a shovel to dig a grave, it would take a long time.
Besides, they were going to look for someone, not to dig a grave.
If all the people who went in before couldn't dig the tomb, then it would be useless for them to go there.
Su Tong didn't say anything more, and he and Jiang Ying entered the passage one after another.
Sure enough, we didn't walk far before we encountered gravel and mud. A small amount was okay, but a lot would make it impossible to pass.
They had no choice but to clear as far back as possible, or to spread the obstructions as flat as possible on the side of the passage.
Fortunately, the further you go in, the less debris there is, and the passage is not straight but slightly curved.
Su Tong crawled in front, crawling forward with the faint light of the flashlight, feeling that the passage seemed to have no end.
In such a narrow and dark space, the deeper you go, the more depressed your body and mind will become, and your fear will unconsciously be magnified.
If someone with claustrophobia were in this kind of environment, they would probably collapse.
Fortunately, both of them were determined and did not back down.
After crawling forward for a while, Jiang Ying reminded Su Tong from behind:
"The rope has ended!"
Su Tong looked forward, but still could not see the end.
She thought for a moment and said to Jiang Ying, "Send them a signal!"
Jiang Ying agreed and shook the rope around her waist a few times.
Although there was no exit in sight, Su Tong was afraid that without a rope connecting the two people behind him, they would not be able to withstand the oppressive feeling of such a narrow space.
Connected by a rope, they can communicate with each other and encourage each other.
After waiting for a while, the rope around Jiang Ying's waist became noticeably loose, and the two people behind her had caught up.
Su Tong continued to move forward, and when the rope behind him was straightened, he stopped and waited.
But the further you go, the slower the people behind you catch up.
Firstly, it is due to physical reasons, and secondly, not everyone can adapt to the oppressive feeling of this narrow space.
After climbing for an unknown amount of time, Su Tong felt a cool breeze blowing on his forehead. Although he couldn't see any light when he looked up, this was clearly a sign that he was about to reach the exit.
She perked up and quickened her pace.
There is a small turn in the passage ahead. After turning it, you can see a light far ahead.
Su Tong let out a long sigh and said to Jiang Ying behind him:
"We're here! We see the exit!"
Fifteen minutes later, Su Tong dragged his tired body out of the long and narrow passage.
The stretching of her body and the sudden openness of space almost brought her to tears.
She pulled Jiang Ying out.
Jiang Ying's face was also pale. No one would feel comfortable in such a confined space.
However, the rope around her waist remained stretched straight and did not loosen for a long time.
According to the original arrangement, Wen Ying was climbing in front, and Zhang Huaian was the last one to come up.
Wen Ying's physical strength is weak to begin with. I wonder if she can hold on in this environment...
Su Tong shook the rope. The other end of the rope should be tied around Wen Ying's waist.
The rope did not respond.
Su Tong was a little anxious. He pulled the rope out and shook it.
After a long while, there was a response from the other side and the rope shook.
Five minutes later, the rope finally loosened and the people inside began to climb out again.
Normally, the thin rope is at most two hundred meters long, which means that Wen Ying and Zhang Huaian are only two hundred meters away from the exit.
But Su Tong and Jiang Ying waited at the cave entrance for a full hour before they dragged Wen Ying, whose face was as pale as paper, out of the cave.
Zhang Huaian, who was following behind, also had a pale face and his arms and knees were bleeding.
The whole thing was horrible.
The two men hurriedly moved the two "patients" to the fire that had already been lit.
The luggage, as well as Zhang Huaian's cloak and cotton-padded jacket, were all tied up and dragged behind him with a rope.
After giving all the clothes to Zhang Huaian to put on, and watching Wen Ying drink some hot water, Su Tong smiled and said:
"We are a 'special force'. Two of the four of us were sick. One led us to dig a water cave, saving at least a day and a half of the journey. The other led us to dig a dry cave, saving another two and a half days of the journey. It's amazing!"
Wen Ying smiled weakly and said, "Alan, thank you for not disdaining me, bringing me here, and affirming me! If you lead troops, you will definitely be a very good commander."
Su Tong shook his head and said, "I can't be a commander. I'm too soft-hearted and easily swayed by emotions. I've suffered a lot because of that!"
"You are soft-hearted to your own people, but ruthless to your enemies. Isn't this the true nature of a soldier? I always thought you were a soldier, but I didn't expect you weren't."
Zhang Huaian then added gloomily: "What's so good about being a soldier! They are all so cold and restrictive, and they don't allow this or that. Little fairy! Don't be a soldier!"
Su Tong rolled her eyes at him, but Zhang Huaian came closer again, "Hey - come to think of it! Sister Alan! I am one of your own now!"
Su Tong ignored him and lowered his head to add some firewood to the fire.
"Speak up! Sister Alan! Am I one of us now?"
Su Tong glanced at Zhang Huaian. There was dust on his face and head, many stains on his clothes, and blood on his knuckles. The young master who used to be quite cool...
At this moment, he was so disheveled that his original appearance could no longer be recognized. He just looked at her expectantly with a pair of eyes, wanting her to say a word of affirmation.
She was silent for a moment, then finally nodded.
Zhang Huaian suddenly lost his voice...
After a while, he lay back with his hands behind his head, staring at the sky with his big white teeth bared, and said softly:
“It’s worth it——”
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