Chapter 750 Let’s Go Grab Supplies
Mu Fengjiao glanced at the man, reached out to pull up the mesh window and locked it.
The man's smile froze, and he tried to be polite and said, "I'm a little thirsty. Could I ask the two ladies for a drink of water?"
Mu Fengjiao shouted without any hesitation: "Get out!"
The man's eyes were cold, but he didn't say anything.
Su Nuan looked at him with a half-smile. The man was so smooth and slippery, he didn't look like someone who had nothing to drink. He was just here to test the waters.
After the man left, Mu Fengjiao frowned and said, "As expected, more people means more trouble. It's obvious that man is not a refugee."
Su Nuan nodded, "Well, I don't know how long it will take to reach the city ahead. I guess the city has already closed its gates and won't let anyone in."
Mu Fengjiao collapsed beside Su Nuan like a frost-bitten eggplant and said weakly, "Yes, I can imagine."
Both of them were silent. The victims outside were very quiet, with only occasional heavy breathing and coughing sounds.
Mu Fengjiao frowned and asked, "Why are they so quiet? Aren't they talking?"
Su Nuan looked outside the car indifferently. The faces of those people were numb, as if their legs were moving mechanically.
"They were hungry, and only their faith kept them going. This faith was that they would be saved if they reached the city ahead."
Mu Fengjiao had never experienced such things before. She asked in shock, "Faith? But the city ahead may not be able to save them!"
Su Nuan nodded and said calmly: "That's right, just like looking at a plum to quench thirst, at least it can hold on for a while."
Mu Fengjiao didn't expect Su Nuan to be so calm. She asked with some confusion, "Was it also this bad when you were exiled? You don't look like you're seeing disaster victims for the first time."
Su Nuan raised her eyes and looked outside through the window, "Maybe... I've seen it in my previous life."
Mu Fengjiao felt that she was not in the mood to chat, and it was only out of politeness that she answered the questions, so she could only shut up tactfully.
There were too many people on the road and the carriage could only move at a snail's pace. Ling Yun simply led his men to retreat to the rear and keep some distance.
There were many wealthy families walking behind. They also had carriages and brought many guards with them, so the victims did not dare to have any bad thoughts.
However, if you fall behind, you will be in the downwind position, and the wind blowing from the front is full of death and stench.
Mu Fengjiao hurriedly said, "Close the window quickly."
Su Nuan raised her hand to close the window, and she took out the incense sachet and hung it in the car.
Mu Fengjiao gasped heavily, "Huff, huff, huff... this smell is too..."
She suddenly stopped talking. It was a luxury for refugees to even survive, so how could they have the time to pay attention to hygiene issues?
Su Nuan said calmly, "It will be much better once we pass the city."
Mu Fengjiao nodded, "I know, but I haven't experienced this before."
Su Nuan nodded in understanding, but she didn't say anything.
At night, many refugees still walked forward numbly. They did not dare to stop, as they might not be able to move forward anymore if they stopped.
Those who still had some food began to rest, and many bonfires were lit on the road, making the dry air even more stuffy.
Mu Fengjiao frowned and said, "I felt a little cold yesterday, but I feel hot today."
Su Nuan leaned against the window, looking at the bonfires. She couldn't count how many people were outside, but she knew that if it didn't rain, more and more people would die.
Mu Fengjiao bit her lip and said, "I still have some rice. Do you want to help them?"
Su Nuan refused without hesitation, "No."
Mu Fengjiao frowned. She believed that Su Nuan was not a cold-blooded person. She must have her reasons for saying that she didn't want any help.
Su Nuan sighed. What they lacked most now was water, and food was secondary.
Seeing that Mu Fengjiao didn't say anything, she thought she was angry, so she started to explain.
"I saw during the day that those people had food. Even though it was just beans, it was enough to keep them from starving for a few days."
"What they lack now is water, and they don't know if there is any water in the city."
Mu Fengjiao bit her lip and said, "I still have some water here for bathing. Can I share it with them?"
Su Nuan continued to shake her head, "We can't just take it out like that. There are not only disaster victims here, but also some powerful people."
"If they knew you had space items, do you think they wouldn't steal them?"
"There are only 11 of us here. It's impossible for us to defeat hundreds of people."
After a pause, she looked at Mu Fengjiao seriously and said, "If you think I'm afraid of death and won't help someone who is dying, I admit it."
"I just want you to know that in the face of disaster, the lives of relatives and friends always take precedence over those of strangers."
The anger in Mu Fengjiao's heart slowly dissipated. Yes, if the price of being soft-hearted was the lives of her relatives and friends, then she couldn't bear it, and perhaps she would have to bear the guilt for the rest of her life.
Seeing her frown relax but her worried expression still lingering, Su Nuan consoled her, "People can survive for three days without eating or drinking. They haven't reached that point yet."
Mu Fengjiao nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you and won't do anything rash."
Su Nuan nodded. She looked out the rear window and saw that the horse-drawn carriages and ox-drawn carts behind her had stopped and the people were setting up tents.
The man who had knocked at the door during the day was talking to two other strangers, who were pointing at the carriage.
Su Nuan narrowed her eyes and said, "Jiao Jiao, how much supplies do you think that man has? How many people can he feed after robbing him?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Fengjiao's face instantly turned from a frost-bitten eggplant back to a shiny and glossy one. She excitedly leaned over the rear window to take a look.
"Look, his clothes match the curtain of the carriage next to him. And then you can see three similar carriages behind him. They must all be his."
"If it's filled with food, at least people who are resting on the road can have a few bites."
"Rob? When do you start?"
Su Nuan glanced at her sideways, "Did I say I robbed it?"
Mu Fengjiao nodded very seriously, "You said it."
Su Nuan touched his nose and said, "Okay, let's go down and grab it."
Mu Feng smiled and said, "Don't go down yet. I'll go meet them."
Su Nuan frowned, "No, it's dangerous for you to be alone."
Mu Fengjiao had already opened the car door and jumped out. She reached out and grabbed the defenseless Dabai's hind legs, dragged it over and carried it on her shoulder.
Dabai was confused, with his claws exposed.
Su Nuan quickly said, "Dabai, help me protect her."
There was a flash of disgust in Dabai's eyes, but he obediently retracted his claws.
Mu Fengjiao carried Dabai and walked towards the man.
The man didn't expect Mu Fengjiao to come to him, and was a little confused.
Mu Fengjiao raised her chin proudly and said, "Hey, do you have any water?"
The man's peach blossom eyes curved, and he said in a slightly flattering tone: "Yes, miss, you can rest in the car. There is water and food in the car."
After saying this, he diligently lifted the car curtain.
Just as Mu Fengjiao was about to go up, Dabai started to breathe heavily with anger.
The man frowned and said, "This cat is really fat. After slaughtering it, it can produce 20 to 30 kilograms of meat. Why don't you sell it to me, Miss? I will pay a high price."
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