Another ten days or so passed, and the water pipes in the backyard slowly stopped flowing. This time, the water level dropped even faster than before!
This is the first time the water pipe has stopped flowing. Last time, at least there was a trickle! Now there isn't even a drop of water.
That afternoon, Xu Han went with the Taoist priest and the others to the waterfall to fetch water, bringing all the large containers that could hold water from her home and putting them into her spatial dimension.
If you go to fetch water once, it can last for five or six days under normal use!
After all, there are quite a few large water tanks and bathtubs at home. Once they are full, they can be stacked inside the house, so there's no need to take them out and put them outside.
Fortunately, the space inside is large enough, otherwise there really wouldn't be enough room to fit so many water tanks.
"Now it takes a long time to fill all the water tanks at the waterfall. I don't know how long the water supply here can last," Lu Chuan said with a sigh.
"The water flow definitely won't stop anytime soon, but getting water will definitely become slower and slower over time. Even if it does stop, we're not worried because we still have a reservoir. If we conserve a little, we can keep it going for a while," Xu Han said.
“The girl is right. Even if the water here has dried up, there must be other water sources deep in the mountains. We’ll look for them then,” the Taoist priest replied.
“The valley we discovered before should have water. There’s a really deep pool there with running water, so the water resources are very abundant. Let’s go check it out together another day,” Lu Chuan said.
“Okay, we’ll go take a look after you get back,” Xu Han said.
That's right, Lu Chuan and the Taoist priest are preparing to go down the mountain. This time, it will be just the two of them going down the mountain, because Xu Han's pregnancy is still relatively short and the fetus is not stable, so it is not suitable for her to travel such a long distance.
Moreover, the weather was so hot that traveling would be very tiring, so it was better for the Taoist priest and Lu Chuan to go together, which would be faster.
At their pace, it should take them about three days to get back.
So this time, Xu Han didn't go with them; she stayed home with Grandpa Zhao and the dogs to guard the house.
After filling the water tank, the group added some water to the reservoir before heading home.
Upon arriving home, Xu Han went straight into the kitchen. Lu Chuan and the Taoist priest were leaving for the county town early the next morning, so she needed to prepare some dry food for them that could be stored for a while, otherwise they would definitely go hungry.
Xu Han thought about it and decided that baking flatbread would be more convenient. It would fill her up better and wouldn't spoil easily. In this weather, it should be fine to leave it for two days.
The baked flatbreads were put into the space for now, and will be taken out for the two of them tomorrow.
Then Xu Han started making dinner. It was hot and everyone didn't have much of an appetite, so Xu Han simply made some cold noodles and paired them with some freshly baked flatbread. It was a very delicious dinner.
After dinner, the four of them sat together in the courtyard to enjoy the cool air. The Taoist priest spoke first.
"While we're away, you two should stay home obediently, don't open the gate, and definitely don't go out."
The mountains are probably getting warmer soon. The wild animals don't lack water, but they certainly don't have much to eat. It would be dangerous for the two of you to go out rashly.
Of course, you mustn't act alone; the girl is pregnant! Old Zhao, thank you for your hard work these past few days. Be vigilant while we're away.”
"What are you saying? I treat Xiaohan no worse than you do, so don't worry! I'll definitely keep a close eye on her and make sure she's safe and sound," Grandpa Zhao said.
Hearing Grandpa Zhao say that, Lu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief and took Xu Han's hand, saying, "Thank you for your hard work these past few days, Grandpa Zhao."
"Oh! Don't worry! I definitely won't run around. I know what I'm doing, and with Grandpa Zhao, the miracle doctor, here, I'll be fine. I won't go anywhere; I'll just stay home and wait for you to come back." Xu Han sensed Lu Chuan's unease and comforted him.
"Okay, honey, wait for me to come back."
"Come on, let's check the list again and see if there's anything else we need to buy."
After this trip to the county town, I don't know when I'll be able to go again, and even if I manage to get in then, there probably won't be much left to buy.
The Taoist priest called out to everyone, and together they checked the purchase list again.
Aside from the tung oil we need to buy, plus the small amount of medicine Grandpa Zhao wants, there's nothing else we particularly need.
“We don’t need anything at home right now. When the time comes, you can see if there’s anything you need. If you think you need it and can use it, just buy it! But don’t buy too much, it’s a long journey, and it might attract some envious people,” Xu Han said.
"Don't worry about that! We know how to do things properly," the Taoist priest said with a smile.
"Honey, you're always worrying about everything. Just relax for a while! There are three of us men here! How could we not take care of ourselves? Just rest well and give birth to the baby safely," Lu Chuan said affectionately to Xu Han.
"Oh dear! I was just worried that you guys would be too careless," Xu Han said playfully.
"Alright, alright, everyone, let's get some rest today! Tomorrow, when it's just getting light, we'll set off before it gets too hot," the Taoist priest said.
Then the four of them went back to their rooms to rest.
The next morning, as soon as Lu Chuan woke up, Xu Han got up as well.
"Honey, sleep a little longer! Don't get up, just give me the things." Lu Chuan said, helping Xu Han, who was about to get up.
"It's alright, there's still plenty of time! I can take a nap later. Let me get your things ready first, we weren't prepared yesterday!" Xu Han insisted despite Lu Chuan's objections. She was genuinely worried about Lu Chuan and the Taoist priest.
Xu Han took out breakfast from her spatial storage and shared it with Lu Chuan and the Taoist priest.
Then he took out the things he had prepared for them in advance from his space and said, "These are flatbreads. They are a little hard. Drink more water when you eat them. If you can't chew them, soak them in hot water."
There's also dried meat here, which you can eat directly when you're hungry. I've also prepared some chrysanthemum tea for you, so you can brew it and drink it instead of eating something too dry and getting a sore throat.
Oh, and each of you should grab two changes of clothes! It's quite hot, you'll definitely sweat a lot, and it'll be uncomfortable not to change."
Xu Han kept talking, and Lu Chuan and the Taoist priest responded in unison.
"Alright, girl, we know. Come and have some breakfast!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Han sat down, picked up an egg from the table, and began to eat.
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