The people in the distance breathed a sigh of relief, and even Qi Tianlong, who was lying on the ground, felt as if it were all a dream.
Over the past day or two, everyone has been on edge, and no one has gotten the best rest.
It lasted until now, and it's finally over.
"She survived! She survived!" Jiang Xian'er exclaimed joyfully, her eyes wide as she looked at Mu Shiyu beside her.
She could hardly believe she had survived.
The past few days have been more exciting than her life in the small town for more than a decade.
It felt like a dream, a dream full of adventure.
"Are you all alright?" Luo Chen asked with a smile as he looked at the group of people approaching.
"Of course! Let me tell you, even if you didn't come, I could still rescue Uncle Tianlong. We have a really amazing plan!" Jiang Xian'er proudly displayed her ample breasts and started boasting again. This girl was always one of the best at exaggerating.
This time, however, she didn't receive any criticism from Luo Chen, nor did she receive any of his thoughts.
Jiang Xian'er felt very strange. Could it be that she had lost that ability?
"Xiao, thank you. If it weren't for that, we might have really been taken away." Mu Shiyu stepped forward and said gratefully.
Luo Chen maintained his smile, gently shook his head, and said, "It's nothing. Protecting you is our duty as mercenaries. If you were captured, that would be our problem."
Mu Shiyu nodded gently, seemingly feeling that Luo Chen had changed somewhat, yet also feeling that nothing had really changed.
If it were the Luo Chen of the past, he would have started to show his humor, but this time, he didn't. The end of everything made him feel empty inside.
"How are you? Are you alright?" Luo Chen came to Qi Tianlong's side, glanced at the injury on his abdomen, and asked.
"It's alright, at least I won't die. Thanks a lot." Qi Tianlong smiled and said solemnly to Luo Chen.
"There's a water source up ahead. Let's rest there for a while and take care of your wound. We don't have any medical supplies right now, but we can't let it get infected," Luo Chen said to the group as he pulled the knife out of the soil.
"Let's go, let's go, yay!" Jiang Xian'er took the lead. After a day of feeling down, she could finally let loose. She had been tense all along, but now she just wanted to vent.
Jiang Xian'er skipped and hopped over to Luo Chen's side, looking him up and down.
Suddenly, she said, "By the way, Xiao, where did Lao Tie go? Why didn't he come with you?" Jiang Xian'er walked in front of Luo Chen, turned around and walked backwards, asking in confusion.
Uh… Luo Chen’s face turned cold, and he stopped in his tracks, standing there motionless.
Mu Shanhai and Qi Tianlong exchanged a glance and instantly understood.
Jiang Xian'er was puzzled by Luo Chen's sudden stop and wondered what was wrong. Suddenly, she saw Mu Shiyu shaking her head frantically and asked curiously, "Sister Shiyu, what are you doing?"
Mu Shiyu thought to herself: "I'm sorry, I can attest that Jiang Xian'er really is all looks and no brains."
"Old Tie sacrificed himself, so I put him first." After a while, Luo Chen said slowly, his eyes filled with exhaustion.
Boom... Jiang Xian'er was stunned. She stared at Luo Chen with wide eyes, her mouth forming an "o" shape, her eyes filled with guilt. She quickly waved her hands and said, "I, I."
"It's nothing, it just feels a bit sudden, it shouldn't be like this. My buddy was just doing his job very seriously."
Luo Chen said in a low voice, swallowed, and continued walking forward.
"Shiyu, it's me." Jiang Xian'er seemed at a loss, her eyes filled with tears. She really didn't mean to ask that. It can only be said that this girl lacked tact, but she didn't have any bad intentions.
Mu Shiyu stepped forward, took Jiang Xian'er's hand, and said slowly, "I know you didn't mean it. Nobody wants to see this situation."
The group fell silent for a moment; their departure would indeed bring a deep sorrow to each of them.
When the group arrived at the small ditch that Luo Chen had mentioned, they saw Lao Tie's body leaning against a large rock, covered by a piece of clothing by Luo Chen.
"Don't mind me, I want to take him back and bury him in the town. This is the only thing I can do." Luo Chen's eyes reddened as he looked at Lao Tie's body, and he explained to everyone.
There's only so much he can do; even with the system, he can't revive his old friend.
"Xiao, thank you, thank you so much. Without you, Shiyu and I would have had a very hard time getting through this." Mu Shanhai bowed slightly to Luo Chen.
Luo Chen waved his hand and touched his face: "Alright, I'll go see if there's any prey. We can solve the water problem. It's hard to get out of these mountains after relying on meat for so long."
"Shiyu, help Tianlong bandage his wounds and try to prevent infection. I'll go and look for medicine on their corpses."
After Luo Chen finished speaking, he prepared to continue walking forward.
Jiang Xian'er stepped forward first, and said timidly to Luo Chen, "I'll go with you."
Luo Chen was somewhat surprised, glanced at Jiang Xian'er, and nodded.
Halfway there, neither of them spoke.
Jiang Xian'er kept her head down, staring at Luo Chen's footsteps, and followed closely behind, pondering how to start the conversation.
"Just say what you have to say." Luo Chen stopped abruptly.
"Ouch!"
Jiang Xian'er bumped into Luo Chen's back and cried out in pain.
This girl is incredibly naive, it's unbelievable.
Jiang Xian'er looked at Luo Chen in surprise. How could she hear Luo Chen's voice again? How strange.
No, no, you're the silly one!
Luo Chen glanced at Jiang Xian'er, who was half a head shorter than him, and slowly said, "Don't feel guilty. I didn't care either. It's normal. Everyone has to go through this. It's just that you'll feel a little uncomfortable. It's like, even if we become the main characters, there are some things we can't do."
Jiang Xian'er stared at Luo Chen, a subtle change in her expression, and said, "Yes, thank you."
Luo Chen had no feelings for Jiang Xian'er and continued walking forward: "Let's go. Now you know, right? Actually, once you leave your comfort zone, you'll find that everything outside is terrifying, as if it changes your perception. Do you still want to be a doctor now?"
After a long while, Jiang Xian'er's voice finally came through, carrying a heavy tone and a hint of determination.
"think!"
"It was witnessing all of this that made me even more determined. I used to think stories were exciting, but now I realize that stories are exciting, but the writers deliberately omit the suffering. If I had that ability, would they not have to die? Would they not have to suffer so much after being injured?"
Luo Chen remained silent, tacitly agreeing with this statement.
"Alright, but I hope your dad won't come and beat me when you get back."
Jiang Xian'er chuckled, her previous gloom vanishing instantly!
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