After asking, I realized that I was a little stupid.
Ling San is not a local, so how could he know the source of a river?
But Chi Xingyue really wanted to know. Since the river had stopped flowing, it was possible that the riverbed was broken and the river water was seeping into groundwater.
It is also possible that the upstream is blocked, forming a barrier lake.
The former is fine, as long as it is not a drought, there will be no impact. But the latter can cause flash floods at any time.
Some of them are injured, some are dead, and if they are not careful, they may become cannon fodder. It is best to deal with it in advance.
"Sorry ma'am, Ling San has never been here before."
Chi Xingyue didn't care. He walked around with Ling San and picked some wild vegetables before going back.
Then I told everyone this not-so-good news. Although everyone was depressed, they didn't react much.
Well, having just brushed shoulders with death, they no longer have the energy to think about the future.
Chi Xingyue called Ling Jiheng up and whispered his concerns to him.
Ling Jiheng took a look and determined that the slope could not be repaired in a short time, so he asked everyone to get busy first while he and Chi Xingyue went to find a water source.
The two men took the water bags of everyone in the Ling family, rode on the big red horses, and ran towards the source of the river.
The big red horse was frightened last night and was in a bad mood this morning, walking weakly.
After the two ran for a few miles, Chi Xingyue asked Ling Jiheng to stop and raised his hand to feed the big red horse a basin of spiritual spring water.
The big red horse immediately became full of energy, came up to Chi Xingyue and bowed, then carried the two of them and moved forward quickly at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour.
Ta-da-da, ta-da-da, two hours passed.
Chi Xingyue was feeling hungry when he saw a reflective mirror in the distance.
"Is it there?" Chi Xingyue asked in surprise.
Ling Jiheng nodded: "It should be!"
The two of them sped forward, and it didn't take long before they saw the source of the river.
This is an underground river extending from a cave. Due to the terrain, a small waterfall is formed and flows straight down the river.
Now, the waterfall outlet is blocked, forming a lake. Judging from the speed of water outflow, I am afraid it will burst the dam in less than two days.
However, because of this, the water quality here is fine and can be basically confirmed to be safe.
Chi Xingyue got off the horse and scooped up a handful of water. Hmm, it was quite clear.
After filling all the water bags and having lunch by the lake, the two men removed the blockage and allowed the lake water to flow down the river.
Chi Xingyue closed his eyes and entered the space, but the space did not change at all.
On the display screen in the private room, there were still those two cold lines.
[Space Soul Binding Progress 20%]
[Level 3 space upgrade progress 0%]
Chi Xingyue: "..."
Okay, she's given up.
It seems that doing good things cannot upgrade the space.
But fortunately, it was not a complete failure. At least the hidden dangers were eliminated and clean water was obtained.
Ling Jiheng and I walked back slowly, looking at the devastated mountains and forests, feeling a lot of emotions in our hearts.
"Tell me, would I have been better off if I hadn't gone north with you?"
Ling Jiheng tightened his grip on the reins and used his elbows to firmly grip Chi Xingyue's waist: "Even if we didn't go north, we would still be displaced.
Madam, don't think too much, everything is the best arrangement."
Chi Xingyue said nothing, closed his eyes and entered the space.
I took a big sip of Laobaifen to calm myself down, and then my mouth was full of the smell of alcohol.
She asked Ling Jiheng to stop, and she wanted to put the broken tree into the space. As she put it in, the depression gradually dissipated.
Then he sat down on the ground dejectedly, wondering why she wore it.
Ling Jiheng stayed by her side without showing any impatience.
It was not until sunset that the two returned to the camp. By then, the slope had been repaired, and with everyone's concerted efforts, all the ox carts were driven up.
Chi Xingyue handed the water bags to everyone in the Ling family, but found that the atmosphere seemed not right.
After asking, I found out that the Han and Wang families had a quarrel with them.
The reason was that they felt that Ling Jiheng had chosen a bad place, which had caused them to suffer an unexpected disaster.
Hearing this, Chi Xingyue laughed and said loudly, "This place is not far from where we rested last night. You can go over and take a look, and you will know."
A group of people didn't believe it and really walked back to the foot of the mountain to check. As a result, they found that half of the mountain had fallen down.
Everything was fine when we came, but the way back was blocked.
In comparison, this crack is relatively gentle, at least it didn't kill anyone.
The Han and Wang families stopped quarreling, but the Chen family started making trouble again.
They said there were too many injured people and they couldn't walk, and asked those who had ox carts to vacate a few for the Chen family to ride in.
"Even if it's our turn, it should be ours. The Ling family is too overbearing, Lord Zhou, why don't you do anything about it?"
Zhou Changsong, the head of the Jiangning Prefecture yamen runners, glanced at the Chen family with disdain: "The oxcart belongs to Zhang Fugui. Why should he give it up to you? Are you so arrogant?"
Zhou Changsong noticed that although these people appeared to have no connection with the Ling family, they often exchanged glances with the second young master Ling and even subconsciously obeyed his orders.
No one would believe me if I said there was nothing wrong inside.
Thinking of Ling Jiheng's ability in facing crises, Zhou Changsong unconsciously sided with them.
Zhang Fugui, also known as Yinbao, glanced at the eldest son of the Chen family and said, "My advice to you, Young Master Chen, is to stop daydreaming. I, Zhang Fugui, can give my oxcart to anyone who wants to ride it!"
After saying that, he looked up at the sky and said, "Oh, it's not good to dream at night. They are all fake and will be broken as soon as the sun rises."
The Chen family looked at each other, feeling extremely aggrieved.
Seeing Ling Yi, Ling San and Ling Si showing their knives, he dared not to complain anymore.
Look away as if nothing has happened.
As the sky gradually darkened, several fires were lit on the bare ground.
Everyone subconsciously stayed away from the ravine and cooked with the only kitchen utensils they had.
The Ling family lost two earthenware jars, but when they were in Ningling County, Ling San and Ling Si bought two iron pots, which were just right for use.
When the old lady of the Ling family saw that Zhou Changsong and his friends had no kitchen utensils, she took the initiative to invite them to have dinner together.
Seeing this, Zhou Changsong brought the food over and left the three meals a day to the Ling family from then on.
Ling Jiheng prefers this kind of relationship, at least it is harmonious and there is no oppression.
Chi Xingyue also felt that this was how it should be. They were not mortal enemies. Wouldn't it be good for them to help each other, reach Youzhou, and complete each other's tasks?
Besides, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Who can guarantee that the Ling, Chen, Wang, and Han families have no backup plans?
Maybe you could even give him a land deed as a gift because he's understanding!
You know what, Zhou Changsong really thought so.
The Jiangning Prefecture yamen servants had never been exiled before, and this business trip was just a forced one.
They are not so cunning and even have some respect for some of the families.
I don't seek to make a fortune, as long as I have a little profit to support my family for a few years, I will be satisfied.
But things happen unexpectedly. Who could have thought that just by going on a business trip, he would lose his home.
Now I can only follow the Ling family north and make plans later.
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