bayedsolid Chapter 77 The Wild Goose Pagoda Formation, We've Arrived
Chapter 77 The Wild Goose Pagoda Formation, We've Arrived
Wenwen didn't have time to pack up the pills and hurriedly slipped out.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she heard a hushed voice coming from her father's side.
"Second brother, what's wrong with you? Can you speak?"
Only upon closer listening could one hear the weak, trembling voice of the second uncle, "It hurts, my whole body aches terribly."
At this moment, the adults in the family who are light sleepers woke up and were all worried for Wen Qiyuan.
She saw her second aunt, who was not far away, rummaging through her bundle, taking out one item after another.
Suddenly, a few familiar broken tiles came into view, and Wenwen wondered, "Second Aunt, why are these still here?"
Ye glanced at it and said, "Oh, this one. It might still be of some use. I'll keep it for now."
Wenwen then asked, "Second Aunt, what are you looking for? I'll help you."
“Your second uncle is in a lot of pain all over his body, I’ll get him some painkillers.”
Without saying a word, Wenwen took out the freshly brewed ordinary painkiller and whispered in her ear, "Second Aunt, this is just ordinary painkiller without any additives. Please see if it's okay to use."
At this point, Madam Ye was naturally open to anyone who asked. "Wen'er, you're a lifesaver! Your aunt was just worried about this. I'll take it to your second uncle, but you don't need to go. Your second uncle is fine, go back to sleep, ah, keep sleeping."
Wenwen looked at the sky; there were so many bright stars, and dawn was just around the corner.
She decided not to go back to the space and instead took a good nap next to her grandmother.
The dense mountain forest is teeming with birds. The woods where these birds usually roost were disturbed by a large number of prisoners last night, and the birdsong continued all night long. Even the crickets and frogs at the foot of the mountain joined in the fun. Combined with the sound of the babbling stream in the distance, and the moonlight and starry sky, it was like a symphony under the moonlight.
The constables struck his broken gong just as the sonata reached its climax.
"Get up, get up quickly, eat breakfast early, and set off early. Once we cross this mountain, we'll see the gate of Yanta Town. It's best to enter the town before Shenshi (3-5 PM) so everyone can buy supplies there in time."
Wenwen felt that her nap was a little short. The chirping of insects and birds in the woods was incessant. She was not sleeping soundly. As soon as the gong rang, she opened her eyes, jumped up, and immediately ran towards Wen Qiyuan.
Wen Qiyuan had just opened his eyes. Although his eye sockets were sunken, his eyelids were red and swollen, and his face was sallow, it was no longer as dark as before. Clearly, the antidote pill with added ingredients was starting to take effect, but unfortunately, there wasn't enough.
"Second Uncle, how are you feeling?"
"Wen'er, so early. Your second uncle is fine. After taking his medicine last night, he was in so much pain in the middle of the night that he woke you up. But he took some painkillers and is feeling much better now. Don't worry, your second uncle can handle it."
Wen Qilin chimed in, "Wen'er, your second uncle slept soundly in the latter half of yesterday afternoon, don't worry."
The rest of the Wen family members also checked with each other, and after confirming that there was no major problem, they each took on their duties, cooking breakfast, packing their bags, and everyone got to work.
Other prisoners' families are doing the same thing, all trying to find time to pack their bags, with the whole family working together.
Soon, Lord Zhu issued the order: "Set off and try to reach the summit before noon."
Urged on by the yamen runners and escorting soldiers.
The prisoners, carrying their bundles, climbed the mountain under the stars and moon, holding torches, supporting each other as a family.
The birds on the mountain were awakened again before they could rest, and they followed the prisoners on their way, chirping all the way.
Wugouzi Mountain looks tall and steep, with dense forests and overgrown weeds. The paths that used to be used by few people would be completely blocked by weeds in a few days. The soldiers who led the way used big swords to cut down trees and clear a path that could allow several people to walk side by side.
Everyone says that the road up the mountain is difficult, and climbing up in the dark is even more difficult; if you're not careful, you'll fall flat on your face.
With over two hundred people including yamen runners and soldiers, everyone kept their heads down and climbed upwards, focusing all their attention on their feet, being extremely cautious.
Before setting off, Lord Zhu said that the mountain road was steep and if someone accidentally fell and broke their leg, they would be asking for trouble. They would have to crawl to the town to find a doctor.
As we climbed, the sky gradually brightened with the first hint of dawn.
The ray of light slowly expanded, and the sky gradually brightened.
The road beneath their feet gradually unfolded before everyone's eyes.
Now that they could see the path clearly, the constable urged them on even more, "Hurry up, quicken your pace and get up!"
The meat we ate last night was used up for our energy this morning for the hike, and soon the group was filled with panting and wheezing.
The Wen family was at the back, and the whole family supported each other, walking steadily without any sign of slowing each other down.
The higher you climb, the denser the weeds and trees become, and the shade overhead provides some relief from the sun, making it cooler and more refreshing.
Wenwen was so exhausted that her internal organs were trembling. While covering herself, Ren stuffed a piece of dried fruit into her mouth.
The sweet taste spread in my mouth, and as I swallowed it, a warm current rose from my stomach. This warm current slowly traveled to my limbs and bones, and soon my body gained some strength.
Wenwen thought to herself, so these fruits only make her feel good when she's exhausted and worn out.
With a few pieces of dried fruit, Wenwen was exhausted once again when she heard the familiar shouts of the yamen runners, "We'll be at the top of the mountain soon, everyone hurry up, and we'll rest when we get to the stone pavilion at the top."
At that moment, the yamen runner's voice sounded so beautiful and pleasant.
The prisoners had been waiting for this order since they started climbing the mountain. Upon hearing the announcement, they mustered their last bit of strength and ran towards the pavilion at the top of the mountain.
Like everyone else, Wenwen kept walking. Fortunately, her family had dried fruit to support them; otherwise, they would have had to endure countless beatings to reach the top of the mountain.
The scenery at the top of the mountain was indeed beautiful, and the stone pavilion was an excellent viewing platform.
The best spot naturally belonged to Lord Zhu, the highest-ranking official present.
The prisoners could only rest on the side of the pavilion.
However, the pavilion is the highest point, and the surrounding area is the second highest point, which also offers a pretty good view.
The Wen family naturally sat at the second-highest point.
From this vantage point, the entire panorama of Yanta Town unfolds before your eyes.
The town is square in shape, with a gate on each of the four cardinal directions, and the surrounding walls are high and sturdy.
Outside the city walls are plains and rolling mountains, while inside the city walls is a bustling scene.
The town has countless houses and crisscrossing streets. It was not yet noon, but the streets were already bustling with activity.
Although I wasn't there in person, I could still feel the excitement.
Wenwen chewed on her dry rations and casually remarked, "This town is quite bustling."
Wen Yuanqian chimed in to explain, "It's certain that this major town, which is the closest to the capital and a major transportation hub, has a large population."
Wen Qilin suddenly emphasized, "We've arrived at Yanta Town."