Chapter 28: The Wilderness
If you don't have money to buy weapons, you can only settle for it, and all Mao Wenlong's belongings at the moment are not enough to buy a slightly better bow and arrow.
Rather than that, it's better to save it and save it for a rainy day. You can't go out without half a dime.
Chen Jisheng couldn't think of a way, but also quite agreed with Mao Wenlong's proposal, although it is not always a good thing not to have a few bows and arrows around, but the current situation can only be like this.
This Lingshanwei has to travel ten days to Ye County, to say the least, and he has to leave some money for backup. At that moment, the two decided not to buy weapons, and they didn't even have the heart to stay in the restaurant.
Mao Wenlong casually ordered some food, and the four of them filled their stomachs and waited until Chen Lan and the others came back, and then immediately rushed back to the inn.
The night was peaceful, and as soon as the sky was bright, Mao Wenlong and his party set off. Twelve people and twelve old horses, this speed is naturally not fast, not to mention that there are two delicate beauties in the team, so they naturally can't speed up and hurry.
We set off in the early morning until noon before leaving the realm of Lingshanwei and came to a barren mountain wilderness. It was summer, noon was the hottest time of the day, and seeing that the two beauties were already physically exhausted, Mao Wenlong had to find a shady place to rest.
The speed of travel was obviously slower than Mao Wenlong's expectations, but this was also helpless. Seeing that he would not be able to travel anymore for a while, Mao Wenlong simply asked Chen Jisheng to bury the pot and cook.
found a big tree to settle the second daughter in the shade, and Mao Wenlong took a look at the surrounding environment. As far as the eye could see, he could only use one word to describe 'poor mountains and bad waters'.
Except for the small forest where they were at the moment, there were dry grass all around, and there were not only large and small stones. A small path stretches to the end, and I don't know where it leads.
Chen Jisheng walked around, but he didn't find any water sources, but found two small ponds, but they would have dried up. In desperation, I had to order the two of them to go a little farther away to find water!
After that, he asked the four guards to lead the horses to graze, and after the arrangements were made, he came to Mao Wenlong's side: "Dudu, it is not advisable to stay here for a long time, why don't we set off again after a short rest?" ”
This is the only way to enter Lingshanwei, but it is deserted, and there is no ghost to be seen. In Chen's experience, places like this are generally the first choice for thieves.
He was afraid that staying here for a long time would likely cause accidents to everyone, so he came to discuss with Mao Wenlong.
After hearing this, Mao Wenlong glanced back at Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan, and saw that the two of them were listless, leaning on the thick trunk and drowsy. Needless to say, it must be impossible to travel anymore, even Mao Wenlong himself can't stand such ghost weather, let alone two delicate women.
After pondering for a moment, Mao Wenlong still shook his head and said: "The weather is hot and it is not suitable to hurry, so let everyone rest and wait until it is cooler before traveling." ”
Mao Wenlong also understood the meaning of Chen Jisheng's words at this moment, but if he continued to hurry under such a scorching sun, it was very likely that the two women would suffer from heat stroke.
No one in the team knows how to heal, and there is not a single ghost in the wilderness here, and if something goes wrong, he will definitely die.
Chen Jisheng also looked at Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan when he heard this, and finally sighed helplessly and agreed with Mao Wenlong's statement. In fact, Chen Jisheng is not afraid of rogues or thieves, and he just proposed to leave this place as soon as possible out of concern for the safety of the two women.
Now that Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan really can't continue to hurry, they can only give up. At most, everyone should be more careful and work harder.
Chen Jisheng turned around and continued to arrange cooking, he had just left with his front foot, and Chen Lan, who was still drowsy, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Mao Wenlong. With an apologetic face, he said, "Xianggong, why don't we wait for lunch and then set off!" ”
Just now, the conversation between Mao Wenlong and Chen Jisheng was heard by Chen Lan word for word. Obviously, she realized that she and Hong Ziyan had become a burden to Mao Wenlong.
Mao Wenlong grinned: "Fool, what are you talking about!" Rest well, you are the one who cares about the most, and nothing else matters. ”
The firm tone and unquestionable tone all of this moved Chen Lan deeply, and as soon as his heart warmed, he rested with peace of mind. I won't say anything about hurrying anymore, she will really be too weak, and she was just talking about it just now, if she really wants to hurry, she will definitely not be able to go.
Mao Wenlong simply sat down next to Chen Lan, let him lean on his shoulder, and hugged her. Chen Lan was as docile as a little sheep, let Mao Wenlong fiddle.
The two of them looked at each other with such affection, all of them were seen by Hong Ziyan beside her, and she was very envious of Chen Lan having a husband like Mao Wenlong.
After these days of contact, she has gradually come to know Mao Wenlong, who is decisive but has a warm and delicate side. Such a man is undoubtedly rare in the world, and he is also the Prince Charming she has been looking for.
Hong Ziyan and Chen Lan are inseparable day and night, and they are deeply affected by it. Under Chen Lan's deliberate rendering, Hong Ziyan has unconsciously begun to have feelings for Mao Wenlong.
Maybe at this time, Hong Ziyan can't realize the changes in her heart, but if she continues like this, I believe it won't be long before she will be trapped in it and unable to extricate herself.
Mao Wenlong seemed to feel that someone was peeking at him, but he didn't find anything abnormal when he looked at it. I saw Hong Ziyan next to me with her eyes closed and seemed to be sleeping sweetly.
The corners of his mouth rose slightly, Mao Wenlong smiled and didn't think much about it, just closed his eyes and took the opportunity to rest.
Haoda Haoxiao didn't know when he came back with water, and with water, Chen Jisheng began to cook. Ten out of twelve people are men, and all of them have a big appetite, and there is nothing else to eat except some bacon. Naturally, this rice is even more flawed.
Fortunately, when I left Lingshanwei, there was no shortage of rice, and there was no need to worry about rice within ten days. Chen Jisheng put ten catties of rice at once to ensure that everyone could eat enough.
After the rice was cooked, Chen Jisheng asked Haoda to take out the bacon and put it on top of the rice with a small blade to warm it. Soon, the aroma of rice and bacon began to spread in the air.
As soon as the bacon is steamed, the oil begins to sizzle, and the aroma of the meat seeps into the white rice, and the simple dish creates an evocative taste.
This method was taught to Chen Jisheng by Mao Wenlong, and was called rice bowl by Mao Wenlong, but unfortunately there is no seasoning, otherwise it must be more than that.
The steaming rice bowl aroused people's appetite, Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan smelled the aroma and woke up immediately. His eyes stared directly at Chen Jisheng serving rice.