They waited for another hour, and only then did the sun show signs of setting.
"This isn't a good way to go. There's no village or shop in the middle of nowhere. Let's keep going."
At this time, Xia Manni had just come to her senses. Although the shade provided by these three trees was limited, it was better than nothing.
But she knew she couldn't wait until it was completely dark before taking action, as it was too late now.
"Let's go." Liu Miaoyan nodded in response.
So Xia Manni and her group of people, some dragging trees, some pushing carts, three women, four children, and a dog, started their journey to find water again.
According to Xia Manni's map, there is a small hill not far ahead.
They walked in silence for an hour until they reached the foot of the mountain.
Xia Manni and her group were all stunned.
There was a wildfire here?
Xia Manni observed the vegetation here and found it was indeed quite dense. It seemed that there was no water here.
But even without water, they couldn't move.
Because it was so hot, even though the sun was setting in the west, it felt like it was not moving.
Xia Manni looked at the trees still emitting black smoke, thought for a moment, and said to Liu Miaoyan, "Let's get away from this mountain. Otherwise, if the fire doesn't kill us, the smoke will definitely kill us."
Liu Miaoyan naturally had no objection. The situation just now was very thrilling, and even Xia Manni's voice was hoarse now.
So they continued on their journey, and Xia Manni divided up all the remaining fruits.
At the beginning, you could still see the crowd, but now there are only them in front and behind.
Xia Manni thought that she could only make a final struggle.
If it doesn't rain, you can only rely on luck to find water.
They kept walking like this and came across two more hills along the way. As expected, they were both emitting black smoke.
Liu Miaoyan was a little desperate at this time. She didn't expect such an accident to happen to her.
Originally, she just came to visit relatives, but she didn't expect that not only would she lose the wood, but she would also lose her life.
She was now so exhausted that she had no tears left. She was almost dying of thirst, so where would the tears come from?
She looked at Miss Xia who was walking silently beside her, and there was no trace of melancholy on her face.
"What's wrong?"
Xia Manni noticed Miss Liu's gaze and asked in a hoarse voice.
Liu Miaoyan shook her head.
"We're not at the end of our rope yet. As long as there's hope, there's hope. Remember, it's not easy to die."
Xia Manni didn't want to give up. Although there was no one in front or behind, what if they were the lucky ones?
She was just a little worried about the children now.
She turned around and looked at the children. Although they looked a little wilted, fortunately they had drunk some water a few hours ago.
"I haven't thanked you for the life-saving water yet."
If it weren't for Miss Liu's water bag, she would probably have died.
Liu Miaoyan replied awkwardly: "Nothing... nothing..."
But Xia Manni smiled at this time, thinking to herself, the eldest lady is worthy of being the eldest lady, she still speaks softly even when her voice is hoarse.
"Children, as soon as the sun sets, there will be no fire. Then we can try to find water."
Erwa: "I know, Mom. Erwa will definitely find water."
Big Boy: "Mom, if there is no water, I will go find some wild fruits."
Sanwa: "Mom, Sanwa is a little thirsty."
Si Ni'er: "Third brother, just hold on. Mother said she will definitely find it."
Potato: Woof woof woof...
Xia Manni: She never said that.
Liu Miaoyan looked at Xia Manni's somewhat jumpy expression and actually forced a smile.
The previously tense atmosphere became lively again.
"Let's keep going. As long as there are mountains, there's hope. Think of the sour plums, sour apricots, and vinegar..."
Xia Manni told everyone about these sour foods as she walked.
"Mom, please stop talking. I'm going to have acid reflux." Sanwa covered his mouth and screamed.
Erwa did the opposite: "Mom, please talk more, I'm a little hungry."
Big Boy: "Stop talking. I'll find Brother Shan to find some fruit for you."
Si Ni'er was smiling beside her.
Liu Miaoyan looked at the four children with some amusement, and she thought to herself that it was true, it was not that easy for people to die.
As for the tense atmosphere caused by Xia Manni's near coma half a day ago, it completely disappeared.
I saw that everyone finally had some energy and spirit. Although their voices were hoarse, they were no longer so lifeless.
Xia Manni finally breathed a sigh of relief. You know, life is all about breath, it is hope.
She didn't know if there were any mountains that hadn't been burned, but as long as the sun set, there would be hope.
This day seemed particularly long.
Xia Manni and the others walked for another two hours, and the sun had just set.
The moon was out and very bright, and the nearest mountain was covered in lush green.
However, they didn't know whether there were any burnt trees inside.
But it is much better than those mountains that are gray at first glance.
Xia Manni observed the terrain. It was probably because there was a river here before, so the humidity was higher.
"Mom, you take a rest. Let's go up the mountain to find water and fruit."
After they found the mountain, Da Wa asked Xia Manni to rest and he took Xiao Hong and the children up the mountain.
Before Xia Manni could say anything, Da Wa and the others had disappeared.
"Let me do it, you take a break first."
Liu Miaoyan took the dry firewood from Xia Manni and planned to start a fire together.
Xia Manni did not refuse, but turned around and started moving the stones.
As Xia Manni moved, she explained to Liu Miaoyan, "I know my body, it's just a minor problem, don't worry."
After listening to this, Liu Miaoyan snorted and said, "I'm not worried about you."
Xia Manni smiled, then thought of something and said, "Are we almost at the capital city you mentioned?"
Liu Miaoyan nodded and said, "Yes, do you... want to..."
She thought about asking if he should go with her, but when she thought about the people she met along the way, she felt that she couldn't be more kind-hearted.
Xia Manni smiled knowingly: "I don't need that. We have our own way to go."
Liu Miaoyan didn't expect that Xia Manni would refuse so straightforwardly and was not moved at all.
She said seriously, "You are very insightful, which is rare."
Xia Manni pulled at her chapped lips and said, "Life and death are determined by fate, and wealth and honor are determined by God. I'm just trying my best."
Liu Miaoyan was a little curious after hearing this: "Have you studied before?"
"Maybe. I've been sold to so many families that I've forgotten how I learned the book."
Xia Manni was worried that others would become suspicious, so she kept using this excuse.
"Do you think the wood will be okay?"
"It should be fine."
"Really?"
Xia Manni looked at the somewhat excited Miss Liu and said with a smile: "He can't let you go, how could anything happen to him?"
Just as Liu Miaoyan was about to scold Xia Manni, the voices of Da Wa and the others came from the mountain.
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