"There's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to take it one step at a time. If we don't leave soon, Zhu Yanyan might catch up with us."
Chen Xiang was well aware that without camels, trying to walk in the desert was certain death, but compared to the madwoman Zhu Yanyan's pursuit.
He would rather lead his men into the desert, rather die a violent death there, than become that beast's dinner.
"We can't waste any more time, let's go."
Just as everyone was discussing whether to leave or not, Grandma Zhu decisively picked up the bamboo basket full of food and waved to urge everyone on.
When everyone saw that Grandma Zhu had already carried a bamboo basket on her back, they all picked up their luggage and left the house one after another.
Upon reaching the door, Zhu Chenfeng instinctively shielded his mother behind him, gripping a sickle and looking around.
"Mother, we don't know if that monster from yesterday is still around. We need to be careful."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Zhu nodded, her expression heavy and tense as she followed her son's steps slowly forward.
The other women also heard Zhu Chenfeng's warning and hid behind Old Lady Zhu, looking around fearfully.
As Tao left, she glanced at Wen Xiuying beside her and warned in a low voice, "Wen Xiuying, at a time like this, don't cause any trouble."
Having gone through so much, Wen Xiuying dared not approach Zhu Yanyan again, and naturally understood what Tao meant.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Although she didn't understand why Zhu Yanyan would do this, she knew in her heart.
This daughter never regarded her as her mother; in her eyes, she had no relation to her.
Tao was satisfied that Wen Xiuying was awake. She turned to look at Zhu Zinan, who was fast asleep in the bamboo basket, and reached out to put her hand under the basket to help lighten her load.
Led by Wang Haocheng, the group successfully left the ancient city. Panting, Grandma Zhu looked at the desolate city, feeling a mix of emotions. With a sigh, she continued on her way with her son's help.
After leaving the ancient city, the group headed towards Hengyang Town along the route. The daytime sun was scorching, and the sand was burning hot.
Each step felt like a burning sensation on the soles of their feet, and many guards and escorts developed blisters on their feet after walking for a while.
"Lord Chen, why don't you take a rest?" Old Lady Zhu suggested as she stepped forward, seeing many people struggling to keep going despite their discomfort.
Chen Xiang also felt that if they continued walking like this, everyone's feet would definitely be ruined. He glanced at the shady spot by the rocks.
"Okay, let's go there and rest for a bit."
Upon hearing that they could rest, everyone had no choice but to run towards the rocks.
Wang Haocheng was so hot that he wanted to take off his clothes. He squinted and looked up at the scorching weather.
"What's going on? The weather is never this hot before. What's wrong with us today?"
"Yes! We can withstand even the highest temperatures, but today's weather is clearly abnormal."
Jin Fu also felt that the weather today was significantly hotter than usual, and the sand in the desert was scorching hot.
That's because the mountains near Hengyang County are about to erupt with lava.
The closer you get to Hengyang County, the higher the temperature will be.
Ugh! Taking the waterway is still the most reliable option; at least we won't be tormented by this crazy, unpredictable weather.
It's just a bit of a storm and some fish confusing the ships! Being soaked to the bone is better than being roasted.
Xi Xi was so hot that she secretly took out a few pieces of ice from her space and placed them around the bamboo basket to cool it down.
Her murmurs were overheard by Chen Xiang, Pei Sining, and Old Lady Zhu, and the three of them were lost in thought.
Just as they were pondering their next move, a gust of sand blinded them.
Xi Xi excitedly turned over to look outside the bamboo basket, and then saw Zhu Yanyan flying towards them.
She quickly picked up the bamboo basket, calling out in a soft, rhythmic voice.
[Oh my god! Run! Zhu Yanyan is coming!]
Her voice caught the attention of Madam Liu and Old Lady Zhu, who both looked up at the swirling storm.
Grandma Zhu didn't care about anything else. She picked up Xixi's bamboo basket and grabbed Liu, shouting loudly.
"Run!"
Upon hearing Old Lady Zhu's voice, everyone scrambled to their feet, ignoring their injuries and fleeing desperately.
Just as everyone was desperately trying to escape, Zhu Yanyan, her face covered in wounds, sat on the maned wolf, her eyes filled with hatred for the Zhu family.
If it weren't for these tools, she would have already reached the border comfortably. These people not only stole her life.
They also stole supplies from her space, making her suffer the hardships she should have endured.
She hated them, she hated them so much, she wanted to send all these people to hell.
"Mane Wolf, kill all these people."
Upon hearing Zhu Yanyan's command, the maned wolf opened its blood-red maw and pounced on Old Lady Zhu.
Grandma Zhu wanted to run away with her bamboo basket on her back, but the sand under her feet was too hot.
She slipped and fell flat on the sand, the bamboo basket behind her also falling off her body.
Just then, the maned wolf caught it, its eyes bloodshot red, and lunged at the bamboo basket.
Just as the mouth dripping with white liquid was about to bite Xixi, the white tiger rushed out of the bracelet in Xixi's space at the critical moment.
The white tiger, having regained its strength, flapped its wings and flew in mid-air, howling at the maned wolf.
While Baihu was stopping the maned wolf, Old Lady Zhu endured the scorching sand and crawled toward Xixi.
At this moment, Zhu Chenfeng, Zhu Haotian, and Liu Shi also ran over. Zhu Chenfeng and Liu Shi helped Old Lady Zhu up.
Zhu Haotian stepped forward, picked up the bamboo basket, and turned to shout at the three of them, "Run!"
As she ran, Grandma Zhu glanced at the white tiger flying in the sky, emitting a white light, and staggered a few steps forward.
Xixi lay in the bamboo basket looking up at the sky. When she saw the white tiger being bitten on the shoulder by the maned wolf, she excitedly made a "yi yi ya ya" sound.
[Don't bully Xixi's friend, the perverted Zhu Yanyan.]
Grandma, please save the white tiger! Please save it!
Xixi lay helplessly in the bamboo basket, watching the white tiger retreat step by step, and cried loudly.
Upon hearing her granddaughter's cries, Grandma Zhu quickly stopped and took her out from behind Zhu Haotian.
Xixi nestled in Grandma Zhu's arms and cried her heart out, her eyes fixed on the white tiger that had crashed to the ground.
[Someone please save it; it's Xixi's friend.]
She cried and shook her hands, and at the same time, several bottles of hydrogen fell out of the bracelet.
Pei Sining rushed over when she heard Xixi crying, and saw the familiar bottle on the ground.
He hurriedly stepped forward and picked up the bottle. "Grandma Zhu, you can't just throw this away, it'll explode."
"What do you mean?" Old Mrs. Zhu asked Pei Sining blankly as she coaxed Xixi.
Pei Sining had seen Zhu Yanyan throw this thing into the flames, and then it exploded.
That's why he knew that the bottle would explode when it came into contact with fire.
"This stuff is like gunpowder; it explodes when it comes into contact with an open flame."
After a moment of stunned silence, Old Lady Zhu hurriedly handed Xixi over to Madam Liu and snatched the hydrogen cylinder from Pei Sining's hands.
Then he took out a tinderbox from his pocket, lit it, and threw it into the air, followed by throwing all the hydrogen cylinders in his hand.
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