After resting, the group continued their journey.
The sun was getting hotter and hotter, and the younger generation took turns riding in a mule cart, stopping and starting along the way. The problem was that because of the morning's incident, the water that should have lasted for two days was all gone in just one morning, and there was no water source along the way.
If it were only the Lin family, Lin Zhaozhao could have fooled them with the bamboo tube, but with the Li family also involved, she couldn't act rashly.
At midday, when the sun was at its strongest, having learned from the experience of the dilapidated temple, this time they didn't dare to settle in a place where people could easily gather. Instead, they found a secluded, sheltered spot. Looking around from the main road, as long as they didn't make any loud noises, they really wouldn't be noticed.
Their throats were parched and the weather was hot, so they had no appetite. The group sat down in the shade. Lin Zhaozhao was eager to find a way to get the water source, so she suggested, "Grandma, Grandpa, Dad, Mom, this can't go on. Why don't we go into the mountains and try our luck? Maybe we can find a water source."
“Zhao Niang is right. The trees in the mountains have deep roots, so you might be able to find wild, edible grains.”
“Then we’ll split into three groups. Fusheng and I will each lead a group into the mountains, while you and Yangyang will guard the mule carts outside.” Li Minghui quickly assigned the tasks and led Li Yunzhou and Li Yunhai into the mountains, while Lin Fusheng followed closely behind with Li Minghuang and Li Junsheng.
In an instant, only a few women remained. Lin Zhaozhao held Xiao Guai in her arms, gently tapping Xiao Guai's head with her index finger. Then, the little black ball of fur darted into the woods with lightning speed. Lin Zhaozhao quickly stood up, "Mother, I'll go find Xiao Guai."
Before Li Xiujuan could stop her, Old Lady Li rushed forward in a panic to stop her, "Juan Niang, stop Zhaozhao! She's pregnant. What will happen to her in this desolate wilderness if something really happens to her?"
"Don't worry, big sister, let Yangyang stay with you."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yangyang silently followed.
Lin Zhaozhao hadn't gone far; Lin Yangyang arrived in less than a minute.
The two sisters smiled at each other and walked into the mountains one after the other. Once inside the mountains, Xiao Guai would seize any opportunity to run away. If it weren't for the grapevines chasing after her, Lin Zhaozhao would have experienced what it means to be completely overwhelmed.
With no outsiders around, Lin Zhaozhao first filled Lin Yangyang's bamboo tube with spiritual spring water, then took out peaches, grapes, and beef jerky, and ate as they walked.
Feeling full, Lin Zhaozhao got down to business.
Her spiritual power covered most of the mountain. As she pondered where to open a spiritual spring, she sensed a dark shadow darting swiftly through the mountains. Then, it suddenly stopped and made a soft, meowing sound, as if seeking praise.
Lin Zhaozhao quickly walked over, and what came into view was the mountain spring water flowing down from the mountain. She took a sip and found the water to be very sweet, but the amount was a bit small. So Lin Zhaozhao replenished it with her spiritual spring water and fed Xiao Guai, who was asking for praise, cherries and her special ability.
Perhaps small animals have a natural affinity and dependence on wood-based superpowers. After Lin Zhaozhao fed it the superpower, Xiao Guai was in a daze, snuggling around Lin Zhaozhao's neck, looking more like a scarf. Of course, if it weren't the hottest time of summer, her mood would be even better.
Now that there was a clear path through the water, Lin Yangyang didn't waste any more time and planned to find Lin Fusheng, Li Minghui, and the others. Xiao Guai volunteered to lead the way for Lin Yangyang.
While Lin Yangyang went to find someone, Lin Zhaozhao forced sweet potatoes, watermelons, and potatoes to grow in the open space nearby. To make them look more like wild plants, she deliberately made her supernatural ability less standardized, resulting in the sweet potatoes and potatoes growing to be of different sizes.
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