Chapter 116: Rich Heaven and Ghost in the River
"Green!"
Valla couldn't help but sigh. As the leader at the front, he only knew the approximate location, but after witnessing it himself, he knew that there was indeed such a large green area here, an incredible place of wonder.
The army was immersed in joy, they could not believe their eyes, after the ups and downs, and the trials of this yellow desert, they saw a different kind of green. It was full of all kinds of large-leaved plants, and the army drove in, and the men in front were responsible for clearing the way and cutting down the trees that blocked it.
Taking a big gulp of fresh air and feeling the soothing of nature, everyone's lungs are filled with energy, and then this power that can break through the brain is instilled in the whole body.
There are vines, banana trees, and so on, it's hard to imagine, what the hell is this place? Everyone eagerly picked the fruit and felt the sweet taste moisten their throats. In the central area, the trees are taller, but it is relatively empty, and there is an area full of wild rice.
"What a treasure given by God!" Pang Tong said happily: "This desert is not completely terrifying. Dian Weidu, who has always been silent, exclaimed: "Look, it's a watermelon field!" ”
Pang Tong looked over, and sure enough, there was a green watermelon field full of vines, and the watermelons there were very full and ripe. If it weren't for the law, it is estimated that those soldiers who wanted to completely quench their thirst would rush over.
Pang Tong ordered the whole army to eat first, then pick fruits, and cut rice and wheat. They are freelancing in this happy green paradise, like extremely happy children. They are liberated here, and they think this is a paradise. Instead of going out and fighting that desert, some people even want to stay here. This kind of thinking is not something that only one person has.
That night, Pang Tongjun stayed here, and the iron cart box was already crowded with fruit and rice. From the very beginning, these iron chariot armies were brought here to carry goods. With such a reserve amount, they were able to keep the whole army holding out for nearly a month longer, and it was entirely the result of this adventure. Pang Tong fell asleep on the soil that was not dry. Under the moon, there is still Dian Wei on one side. A huge cedar tree stands aside, like a primitive tall guard.
No one could doubt the adventure of this time, the "Oasis of Death" was conquered by them. The next day, they returned with a full load, and encountered sandworms along the way. This time, Pang Tong adopted another plan, he asked the soldiers to hold the Fengming cannon lightly in their hands, aimed at the sandworm, and after igniting, the red stick that rushed out hit the insect's fat body and exploded. It worked, and the bugs fled.
This trick was used many times along the way, so that Pang Tongjun avoided unnecessary casualties. When they returned to the Five Lamps Cave. As when they first came, everyone came out of the cave, and all the soldiers in the camp that covered the ground also came out, and everyone watched in amazement. Could it be that they were defeated, and they encountered something terrible and fled back? Many people are in a state of uneasiness.
Indeed, Pang Tong's army lost nearly two hundred men. But they were loaded with food that would allow 90,000 people to live for many more days. Look at those fresh fruits and rice wheat. The aborigines of the Five Lamp Caves couldn't help but take out their own fish and rock mushrooms in exchange. Pang Tong is happy to do this kind of good deed without suffering. The sergeants were in high spirits. Those who went to the Oasis of Death talked to their brothers about the adventures along the way, and the beautiful scenery there, which made people salivate and dream. But they also talked about the sandworm array they encountered along the way, but when they talked about it, it was obvious that everyone's desire was not so strong.
That night, Pang Tong still slept in the tent. His tent was very close to the cavern that had gone underground. Something strange happened that night, and a roar rushed out of the cave. Pang Tong, who was taken back from the dream, was sweating profusely. Dian Wei on one side also pricked up his ears, and his expression was very sensitive.
Pang Tong said: "Did you hear anything?" Dian Wei nodded. The two listened carefully again, and the voice was gone. But it's so strange, it's a desert, and this kind of sound seems to be made only by huge beasts. It could be that those sandworms are roaring in the distance, no, the sound from the distance should be closer to muffled. And the first few times I confronted the sandworms, I heard their howls that were weaker than the wolf's voice, which was very weird.
Pang Tong climbed down from the bed, put on a suit of leather armor, and walked under the night sky. The two guards at the door seemed to be whispering just now, and shut up as soon as they saw him and Dian Wei come out. Pang Tong turned to one of them and said, "Did you hear anything?" ”
"Report to your Excellency! Loud sound! ”
The man straightened his back and said.
Pang Tong glanced at Dian Wei and said, "We couldn't have heard it wrong." The soldier raised another arm and pointed to the location of the cave, saying, "It's there." He spoke with a look of fear on his face.
Pang Tong looked at the now dark cave and swallowed. What will be there? A mixture of fear and curiosity raised his desires, and he said earnestly to Dian Wei, "Go down and see." ”
Dian Wei, who obeyed him, nodded. But the soldier on the side who heard this looked a little embarrassed, as if he realized something terrible and strengthened his sense of substitution. If Pang Tong was not the leader, he would have boldly said, "Don't go!" ”
It's a pity that Pang Tong, as the leader of one party, has forgotten all about death. He walked in the cave with more than a dozen people and Dian Wei with weapons, lighting the brazier as he went. The fire began to take over the space of the cave, and the light was reassuring. They went down to the bottom, where they saw people fetching water. Nothing strange here, the water is calm.
Pang Tong walked ahead, and he walked along the east bank of the river. He realized that the place was supposed to be a shoal. He had a spear he try, and sure enough, it was a shallow shoal that was only half a foot.
Some primitive instincts called fear ignited in his heart, and gradually converged. As he walked further inside, there was no brazier on one side against the wall. Obviously, it is not a place where people from the Five Lamp Caves often walk. He saw a low stone blocking the way in front of him. It was very dark here, and Pang Tong had people light torches, so that they could see the words on the stone, which seemed to be a "forbidden" word. He took a deep breath and flipped over the stone, the light of the torch flickering behind him, just a ball of fire in the darkness. The surface of the water suddenly expanded after turning over the stones, and the rock layer above it was also higher, and after walking for a while, it was obviously a huge lake-like water, and it was intimidating, as if some restless beast would appear from behind or above at any moment. The soldiers were frightened by the black, ominous waters, and although the water was calm, the dark waters of the dark river condensed a silent fear that hit the people on the shore like wind and waves.
Then the surface of the water began to ripple, waves. Pang Tongdu took half a step back, he was scared. Something, suddenly broke through the water, and its huge body that dominated the water was completely larger than a sandworm.
"Oh my God!"
Pang Tong exclaimed. In the midst of uncertainty and ambiguity, his hands trembled.
"Oooo
The giant let out an astonishing roar at them, creating a shockwave that slapped the uninvited guest's body. There was no place in the firelight that could only be seen at close range, only the vague outline of the huge silhouette standing in front of people's eyes.
"Run!"
Pang Tong shouted and ran away, and the others ran as if they had been pardoned by the emperor. The light of the fire jumping in the darkness, and the huge undercurrent behind him. The beast in the dark river let out another roar that was more terrifying than that of a lion, and it reverberated violently in the underground space. Pang Tong and Dian Wei rushed to the front, and the soldiers held torches in the back. A gust of wind blew through, and the water rose and overflowed the instep. Their rear was attacked, one was bitten and screamed. But no one could save him, even Pang Tong was gritting his teeth and running for his life. Without hesitation, the giant regained its body and plunged into the water, then rushed out of the water, and the man had already been swallowed whole. Pang Tong climbed over the low rocks, and clearly felt the violent surge of the water waves behind him, and washed over. With a violent wheezing sound, he ran to the position of the shallows, and after the place where the water was drawn, it calmed down.
The others were almost running into cramps, Pang Tong was holding his knees and breathing heavily, the sweat condensed by fear running across his eyelids, he wiped it, got up and looked over the black waters, and several torches were dropped along the way.
"Oooo
It was another roar that the ghost cried and the god howled.