Chapter 16 I Can't Read
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After a rare good night's sleep, Gu Jinli stretched and immediately realized something was wrong. It seemed like there was something extra in her arms.
"Depend on!"
It’s Chen Chigui!
She slowly remembered that the heroine had a high fever last night and she helped to cool down physically, but in the end she was too tired and fell asleep.
In other words, he hugged the heroine for the whole night!
That guy shouldn't be awake yet, right?
She quietly opened her eyes and looked down, meeting Chen Chigui's expressionless face and chilly gaze.
It's all over.
woke up.
"Listen to me."
Taking a deep breath, Gu Jinli's first reaction was to pull the person out, and then explain loudly: "You had a fever and fainted last night! I was helping you!"
She was worried that the heroine would misunderstand that she wanted to do something bad to her. Although she did have the idea, she hadn't put it into practice yet, hadn't she?
Shen Chigui had harmed her many times before, but he did save her yesterday.
One thing is one thing, she still wishes this man dead, and will find a way to retaliate, but she would not take advantage of him like she did last night.
This is her principle.
"I know."
Following the opponent's strength, he stood up, glanced at Gu Jinli, and said in a light tone: "I have eyes, I can see."
Gu Jinli: “?”
No, this tone...
"Since my sister is awake, let's get to work."
Raising his chin, Chen Chigui motioned for her to look behind her.
At this time they were already in the oasis. Although it was an oasis that had dried up long ago, many things still existed.
Last night's darkness obscured the general appearance of the oasis. Now that the sun has risen, Gu Jinli discovered that what she thought were weathered stones last night were actually rows of tombstones.
"Let me see."
Why is there a tombstone here?
Gu Jinli walked over and took a look, and found that there were inscriptions on each tombstone. The fonts were very complicated, similar to traditional Chinese characters, and were difficult to distinguish.
"Chen Chigui, come and take a look. Do you know these words?"
Considering that the heroine was reborn, Gu Jinli guessed that she might be able to understand it.
“No.”
Without even walking over, Shen Chigui stood there, straightening his wrinkled clothes, and said expressionlessly: "I can't read."
"Huh? You can't read?"
A generation of respected women who are illiterate?
How is it possible? Gu Jinli looked in disbelief.
"You have to ask yourself that."
With a cold snort, Shen Chigui said sarcastically: "Don't you claim to be my creator?"
Gu Jinli: “…”
Yes.
It seems that I indeed forgot to give the heroine literacy skills.
It's better to say that it's because it's assumed that the heroine can definitely read, so there's no need to do anything unnecessary.
But if you think about it carefully, considering the heroine's growth experience, she really did not have the opportunity to learn to read and write.
"Uh... I'll look somewhere else."
A boomerang pierced his body. Gu Jinli scratched the back of his head and ran away as fast as he could.
…
They quickly finished touring the not-so-big oasis. Apart from the area around the central lake, Gu Jinli saw tombstones and ruins of the destroyed old city in many places.
Apparently there had once been a fairly large town here, but somehow it was completely destroyed.
And based on the remaining traces, Gu Jinli seems to be able to see traces of this town's former prosperity and civilization.
What a pity.
With a slight sigh, she told Shen Chigui all her findings.
"There used to be a town built in the oasis. Later, due to the destruction of the town, the oasis gradually died."
"We haven't seen anything else so far. We can rest here for two days before setting off again."
Although the oasis has died, the ruins left in the town can block the wind and sand very well. I have been busy traveling recently and finally came across this place. It can really be used for some repairs.
"No."
Shaking his head to refuse, Shen Chigui looked in the distance and said, "We must set off in the afternoon and get to the Tower of Babel as soon as possible."
Unlike others who can cast spells and wield swords, the two of them have always been measuring the earth with their feet.
Although avoiding detours saves a lot of time, the biggest disadvantage is that you cannot make rapid progress, and you are most likely to be left behind.
They have to travel day and night to ensure that they don't fall behind too much.
Last night's rest plus this morning's time is already the limit.
“…”
I knew it was like this.
Gu Jinli sighed deeply, her expression not showing any surprise at all.
She knew exactly what the heroine was thinking. She designed the Tower of Babel, so she naturally knew how difficult it would be inside.
To be honest, if you want to get your natal sword, you need some luck.
Now the whole plot has been disrupted, and the butterfly has flapped its wings countless times. It is understandable why the heroine is so concerned about it.
…
After thoroughly checking the oasis again to make sure there was nothing else, the two quickly set out while it was still early.
During the meal, we also killed a desert lizard that was lurking in the center of the oasis lake and had a delicious meal.
"How long will it take to get there~"
Holding a dry branch brought from the oasis in his hand, Gu Jinli walked as he inserted the branch as if leaning on a crutch.
Since experiencing quicksand last night, she has been walking more carefully.
With a crutch to lead the way ahead, you can perfectly avoid the monsters hiding below and the sand pits.
“Soon.”
This is the time when the sun is at its highest in the day, and the temperature in the desert can reach over 40 degrees.
The yellow sand was exposed to the scorching sun, reflecting even more intense heat.
In addition, there is no place to shelter from the heat in the desert, so the two people walking in it are exposed to the heat wave from all sides.
"We've already walked more than half of the way."
Wiping the sweat from his temples, Shen Chigui said in a hoarse voice: "It will arrive in five days at most."
"Your throat."
When you hear the heroine's voice has changed, you know her illness has not been cured at all.
Gu Jinli subconsciously wiped his pocket and touched a shriveled kettle.
"I'm fine."
Pursing his dry lips, Shen Chigui saw what she meant and politely declined her kindness.
"Remember to get some dew tomorrow morning."
They had almost finished their water and now there was nothing left in the kettle.
During this period in the desert, they have been barely surviving by relying on the water stored in their storage bags and the condensed dew in the early morning.
Being without water in the desert can be deadly.
"I know."
Naturally understanding this truth, Gu Jinli looked around, trying to find some hope.
In fact, in the desert, as long as you can see green plants, there must be water source.
But during these days of walking, they only saw cacti on the third day, and cut off a few and put them in the storage bag.
Gu Jinli had tasted it secretly, and the taste was... hard to describe.
"Look over there!"
Finally, after climbing over the sand dune under his feet, Chen Chigui saw the pile of stones standing in the middle of the desert.
Piles of stones like this are not common in the desert, but every time they see one it means they can finally take a breath.
"Very good!"
His eyes lit up instantly, Gu Jinli swept away his previous dejection, and rushed over quickly holding the stick.
Because he was going too fast, he accidentally flipped over the sand dune and rolled all the way to the bottom.
“…”
Why doesn't this guy learn his lesson?
After following silently and watching the whole process, Shen Chigui's mouth twitched, feeling a little helpless.
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