Chapter 9: The Little Girl Hiding in the Pipe
Looking around, Jiang Ye found a high spot and jumped up.
"Fathers and fellow villagers, listen to me, there are rotting corpses nearby, and the Imperial Army will definitely come back if they find that no one has returned to report. Jiang Ye shouted loudly to the people around him.
"So what are we going to do?" asked a child next to him, in a milky voice.
"All the adult men are standing on my left, and the women, children, and the elderly are on my right. Jiang Ye looked at the crowd around him and immediately made a decision.
"The adult men went to find some carts to pull some wood and food, the women and the old people to carry some drinking water, and the little children to get some small planks, and we retreated to the forest next to us, and after a while the wind was less tight, and then we managed to get out. ”
The panicked crowd began to get busy after hearing this plan.
After shouting this, Jiang Ye jumped to the ground and patiently said to the little boy in front: "You take your little friends, follow the back of the team, and dispose of the car wheel prints and footprints, can you do it?"
The little boy clenched his fists, looked at the crowd around him, and replied firmly, "Leave it to me, big brother." ”
"Okay, let's go. Jiang Ye touched the little boy's head and turned to the old man on the side.
"Uncle, you are the oldest here, and you seem to have some prestige, I hope you can lead this group of people to hide in the woods next to you for a while, and when I am not there, I hope you can direct everyone's life. Jiang Ye looked at the uncle and said sincerely.
"Thank you for saving us, I will do my best, most of them have fled, we are the only ones left, we will be united. After saying that, the uncle dropped the cane in his hand, picked up the wooden board on one side and put it on top of the trolley.
Jiang Ye looked at the busy crowd and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mu Mu, can you calculate how long this rain will take?" Jiang Ye whispered to Mu Mu, who was in a daze.
"Based on the thickness of this cloud cover and the direction of the wind, it is estimated to be at least two days. Mu Mu looked at everything outside through Jiang Ye's eyes and came to a conclusion.
"That's enough time. The heart hanging in Jiang Ye's heart relaxed.
"What are we going to do next?" Mu Mu wondered.
"Let's go to the city center and see if there's going to be something to be gained. It is a sin for such a prosperous city to be reduced from a few hundred thousand people to only a few hundred. Jiang Ye sighed and walked towards the city.
"Then you have to be careful, I can't help you now, I can only help you to keep an eye on the dangers around you. Mu Mu took a deep breath and replied.
"That's enough. Jiang Ye jumped on the roof of the house next to him, looked at the ruins around him, and suddenly felt that there seemed to be some sand in his eyes.
"Storm, report the situation, what did you see around?" Jiang Ye sent a message to Storm.
"There were only so many people left alive in the vicinity, and there was a wave of about 3,000 troops hundreds of kilometers away, stationed on the spot because of the rain. Storm replied.
"Okay, you keep scouting, I'll call you later. ”
"Understood, Boss. ”
"Now that everything is done, I can't just run in vain and get nothing to buy. Jiang Ye inadvertently vomited.
Look around at the shops and taverns with their doors wide open and empty. "Forget it and leave it to those who need it. Jiang Ye twisted his neck.
"Since you don't take their things, you can go to the palace and get them, anyway, if you don't take them, you will be taken by the Hanluo Empire, instead of cheapening them, it is better to put them in your own bag. Mu Mu took out a bun and took a small bite gently.
"You're such a genius, I'll go. Jiang Ye didn't hesitate at all, stepped on the roof, shuttled between the roofs of the building, and soon arrived at the palace.
"Ahh Jiang Ye stood firmly on the top of a statue outside the palace, and the situation in front of him couldn't help but make him feel a little disappointed.
People, who always fight for money and power, can unite in the event of a foreign invasion, and after living a comfortable life, the rulers will always do everything they can to make trouble for their army and people, to put it bluntly, death.
Jiang Ye shook his head again, and he didn't have the mood to sigh, because people can't be resurrected after death, so it's best to pin these emotions on the living.
The rancid smell of the corpse made Jiang Ye vomit. "I can't bear the child's wolf, and I'll vomit together when I go out. Jiang Ye kicked away the few corpses that were blocking the door and entered the palace hall.
"If you wait to go out and vomit, then you can't go to the toilet when you fly in the sky, is it possible that you have to pull out three days' worth before flying?" Mu Mu sat on a branch and complained.
"You take a good look in the mirror and look at you. Jiang Ye rolled his eyes.
Mu Mu immediately conjured a mirror like a trick, his eyes widened, and he seemed to be looking for anything dirty on his face. "It's pretty, what's wrong? Let me look in the mirror. Mu Mu put down the mirror, raised his head, and said coquettishly to Jiang Ye.
"You know you're so pretty, you can't talk less about these disgusting things. Jiang Ye's face was black.
"Oh oh... Mu Mu put away the mirror and sat on the tree obediently.
After complaining about Mu Mu, Jiang Ye took out a light attribute magic stone from his bag and slowly injected his magic power into the magic stone.
After absorbing some magic power, the magic stone gradually emitted a faint light, although it was not bright, but it was enough to see the surrounding things clearly.
Jiang Ye followed the position pointed by the light, walked down the stairs, and came to the underground warehouse on the lowest floor of the palace, and the five-meter-high gate clearly indicated that there must be a lot of valuable things in it.
"I don't have the key, what should I do?" Jiang Ye frowned.
"I said why are you so stupid, you don't have a key, smash the door open. Mu Mu almost fell from the tree.
"That makes sense, but if I forcibly open it, will it cause any traps or something," Jiang Ye thought.
"What are you doing so carefully, the elite guard of the human race is only about level 30, what are you afraid of, is it possible that you are afraid of a child's prank?" Mu Mu said anxiously
"The material is a little thicker, and this material is not strong enough to support a circle or a trap. Mu Mu saw that Jiang Ye still didn't move, so he explained.
"Okay, then I'll hammer this thing open. Jiang Ye took out his fist gloves and put them on his right hand.
"Drink. ~" Taking a deep breath, Jiang Ye condensed his magic power on his right fist and smashed it against the position of the door lock without hesitation.
"Duang~" The huge iron door was hit this time, and a trace of crack appeared.
"Come again. Jiang Ye increased the output of magic this time, and with another punch, the crack on the gate increased several times.
After five hammers, the sturdy iron door was torn apart because it could not withstand such a blow.
The falling iron kicked up a large amount of dust, choking Jiang Ye to sneeze incessantly.
After a few minutes, the smoke dissipated a lot, and Jiang Ye followed the light and touched a switch.
"This should be for lighting. Jiang Ye pushed down the switch.
In an instant, the dark hall was illuminated by magic stones.
"Oh my god. The light sprinkled on the surrounding gold mountains one by one, and the reflected golden light blinded Jiang Ye's eyes, countless treasures were piled aside like scrap iron, countless weapons and armor that looked good, and some wine that had been stored for many years was in the compartment on the side, walking along the road, Jiang Ye also found all kinds of expensive clothes and animal skins, and the wealth accumulated by a country over the years was still considerable.
Jiang Ye, who was happily closing his mouth, suddenly realized a question, "How can these things be moved?"
"Mu Mu, do you have anything to fit all of this?" Jiang Ye entered the inner space, smacked Mu Mu's face, and asked.
"I'll look for these things. Mu Mu opened one pocket after another, took out 20 storage rings, and threw them to Jiang Ye, "Take these and pack them away." ”
Mu Mu seemed to realize something, and added: "I'll label you, classify and pack it, I have obsessive-compulsive disorder." ”
"Good, good. Jiang Ye smiled, in fact, classifying them will also help him sort out these things, which is not a bad habit.
Jiang Ye, who got the ring, put them all on his hands, with two fingers, just right.
"It's pretty much the same as my inner space. Jiang Ye tried to put the mountain of gold coins in front of him into the storage ring.
"The mana cost is almost negligible. Jiang Ye nodded and smiled with satisfaction.
Two hours later, Jiang Ye sat on the ground and wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead.
"It's also quite tiring, but fortunately, I'm done, Mu Mu, you can help me put these things away." Jiang Ye threw the ring into the inner space and lay on the floor.
Jiang Ye saw that the rings had been thrown into it by himself, frowned and asked: "It stands to reason that this kind of nesting doll will not exist in the space of space, why can I throw the storage ring full of things into my space?"
"These are two different things, just like if you put a ring in your mouth, what can't you pretend? Yours is the inner space, not a man-made circle. Mu Mu explained impatiently, and by the way, he took a bite of the fruit, and was shot with sweet juice because of the overflowing juice.
"I guess I understand, pack it up, let's leave. Jiang Ye lazily raised his buttocks, patted the soil, and just as he was about to leave, Mu Mu called out to Jiang Ye.
"Listen, what kind of sound is this?" Mu Mu said softly.
Hearing this, Jiang Ye stopped, held his breath, and listened to the faint sound of rubbing against the air in the distance.
"It's breathing, it's not far from here. Jiang Ye walked to a ventilation duct in the direction of the sound.
Through the light, Jiang Ye saw a little girl, curled up in a square passage less than a meter high.
Seeing this, Jiang Ye lightened his steps, raised his hands, and slowly approached the mouth of the pipe.
"Don't be afraid, child, I have no ill will. Jiang Ye stretched out his hands and removed the guardrail that was stuck in the passage.
"Come out, little one, I won't hurt you. Jiang Ye used a gentle voice, trying to calm the little girl's nervous heart.
"Come, come out. Jiang Ye stretched out his hands and wanted to take the child out.
"Don't, don't. The little girl moved back a little farther in fear.
"Don't be afraid~" Jiang Ye noticed that the little girl was soaked in sweat and her lips were a little dry, so he took out his water bottle and slowly handed it to her.
"Thirsty, drink some water, I'll leave it here. Jiang Ye put the water bag at the little girl's feet, and then knelt on one knee backwards and observed the frightened child.
Seeing that Jiang Ye retreated and separated a certain distance, the little girl couldn't wait to unscrew the kettle, due to the narrow space, the little girl could only squeeze the water bag and pour the water into her mouth.
"Ahem... "Because I hadn't drunk water for a long time, I took a big sip and choked myself.
"Slow down, don't rush. Jiang Ye looked at her lovingly, and instantly felt like an old father.
"Whew~" The little girl, who was full, tightened the kettle, held it in her arms, and then moved her petite body out of the pipe little by little.
"Thank you, big brother, you, you won't kill me. The little girl asked tremblingly.
"No, come, brother will take you out of here. Jiang Ye opened his arms and held the girl in his arms.
"Let's go home. Jiang Ye smiled, touched the little girl's moist face, and walked out the door.
"Brother, here... The little girl hesitated and wanted to say it, but she held back.
"Is there anything here?" Jiang Ye looked around at the looted surroundings and quipped, "Brother will help you put it away, and I'll give it to you when I grow up." ”
"Uh-huh. When the little girl heard the answer, she lowered her head with peace of mind and got into Jiang Ye's coat like a kitten.
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By the time Jiang Ye walked out of the palace, it was already late at night, but it was still raining heavily.
At this time, in the distance, a lightning bolt streaked across the night sky, and a thunderclap reached Jiang Ye's ears, and the thunder hit people's eardrums.
Looking at the corpses soaked in the rain and the blood all over the ground, this thunder was like the roar of an unjust soul, tearing apart the fragile soul of the little girl, she clenched her little fists and wrapped Jiang Ye's cloak around her body, this move did not have a way to hide the fear in her heart, and her trembling body shook Jiang Ye's heart through the grassroots clothes.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here. Looking at this little girl who had only known each other for a few minutes, Jiang Ye suddenly recalled his previous life, on another battlefield, the same rain, he seemed to see countless unjust souls stretching out their hands to tear their souls, and in countless nights after the war, he could still hear the roar of the undead.
The angry thunder smashed into the earth without hesitation, and the wolf howl in the distance was accompanied by the strong wind, blowing on Jiang Ye's heart, the torrential rain could dilute the rancid smell, but it could not wash away the wounds brought by the war to the earth and people.
He shook his head and sent a message to the storm, "Man, let's go home. ”
"Okay boss, I see you, come now. ”
As a familiar gust of wind blew, Jiang Ye wiped the drops of water from his face and jumped onto the back of the storm.
"Go in that direction, I'm going to see if the group has moved into the woods. Jiang Ye pointed in a direction to the storm.
"Boss, why are you helping a group of humans?" Storm wondered.
"Maybe it's a habit... Jiang Ye sighed.
"Habit?" Seeing Jiang Ye's thoughtful appearance, Storm didn't ask much.
A minute later, they came to the top of the ruins.
Jiang Ye craned his neck and looked down.
"It looks like they've all been evacuated to the woods. Jiang Ye breathed a sigh of relief again.
"Go home, send it directly to my doorstep, anyway, it's raining heavily, the thunder is loud, and it is estimated that only the gate guards are standing guard. Jiang Ye said to the storm.
"Yes, Boss. ”
"Don't forget to come to dinner tomorrow in the afternoon. Jiang Ye added.
"Boss, I don't need it tomorrow, I found a nest of demonic beasts when I was flying just now, it's quite hidden, I'll eat that tomorrow." ”
"It's okay, you can hunt for food yourself, but if you don't find something to eat, call me. ”
"Understood, Boss. ”