Chapter 615 - 387: Collapsed from Exhaustion

Chapter 615: Chapter 387: Collapsed from Exhaustion

A large bamboo basket was lowered from above, containing four jars and some bowls stuffed beside them,

this sky-descending bamboo basket temporarily made everyone forget the terror brought by the raging fire at the entrance.

Looking up, the too steep cliff peak above had the girl coated with a layer of gold by the setting sun.

Under Wei Ziang’s indication, the items inside the bamboo basket were taken out, and the basket was retrieved by the girl. Moments later, another bamboo basket descended.

Several consecutive bamboo baskets of hot water came down like heavenly nectar, taking a sip made one feel normal again. ℴℴ𝘮

Of course, this was just everyone’s illusion.

Following closely were several bamboo baskets of food: white steamed buns, meat buns, various chicken legs, duck legs, and rabbit meat, even braised beef!

The crowd didn’t quite understand, but at this moment they could finally fill their stomachs, and didn’t care to think where these things came from.

Finally, a few jars of fragrant fish soup were actually sent down.

The last bamboo basket contained jars of iodine, a packet of anti-inflammatory medicine, and a packet of fever medicine, all ground into powder by Ling’er.

At the same time, there were also a few sharp, clean small knives inside—these were for slicing away necrotic flesh from wounds.

A bundle of transparent catgut thread and several curved needles—used for stitching up wounds, not very rare in this world, only the catgut line is different.

If there is a lack of medical care and medicine, in a climate like early summer, wounds can easily become inflamed, infected, and rot.

When the bamboo basket was pulled up for the last time, Xiaomi released Ling’er, who had been busy in the space, along with a piece of Xuan paper, on which Ling’er had drawn in ink the entire map of the stone forest.

In which he marked the location of Wei Ziang and those where the bandits were hiding with charcoal,

"Ling’er, take this to General Song outside, and then come back."

On the back of the Xuan paper, many words were also written with charcoal.

Mainly introducing situations where people suffer dizziness in the brain, even tinnitus, and are unable to discern directions once they enter the stone forest.

This is why people get lost in the stone forest.

However, with this map, it will be at most difficult, as long as they don’t fall behind, exterminating the bandits inside here shouldn’t be very difficult.

Finally, Xiaomi lowered a long rope ladder, which was much easier than her previous descent with a rope.

As the rope ladder descended, it immediately drew everyone’s attention, especially Wei Ziang, who hurriedly came to the front.

Seeing Xiaomi without any protective measures, no longer tired or sleepy, his whole being tensed up, and even his breathing halted, afraid of carelessness disturbing those above.

When Xiaomi finally landed, Wei Ziang let out a long breath and was about to say something, but Xiaomi waved her hand.

"Bro, I’m too tired. Inside here is medicine for healing. You can handle it. I’ll rest for a bit. When the fire ahead nearly dies down, I still have to go up and guard you."

She had deployed a lot of arrows on the mountaintop, making long-range attacks from above definitely more useful than guarding at the mountain entrance below.

If she had not wanted to ensure Wei Ziang’s condition, she wouldn’t have bothered to come down.

After saying this, Xiaomi simply closed her eyes and sat against the wall to sleep.

Indeed, she was too tired, having ridden horseback for two days and nights without rest, and the climbing and planning further drained her physically and mentally.

Moreover, upon learning of Wei Ziang’s situation, she had already stayed in the mountains for a day and night without resting.

If not for her spiritual power, if not for her unwavering determination, she feared she wouldn’t have persisted to this point.

Watching Xiaomi sit down, close her eyes, and immediately fall asleep, Wei Ziang felt incredible heartache.

But remembering Xiaomi’s words, he quickly instructed, "Find two archers capable of moving and have them go up the mountain to guard, the rest come with me to tend the others’ wounds."

Since Xiaomi mentioned that guarding above was possible, there must be something suitable for defense, it came to mind that possibly there were bows and arrows there.

He was actually very tired too, for several days his mental strain left his head feeling like it was cramping with pain now.

But he still couldn’t rest.

Someone gave him a barely unstained blanket, and Wei Ziang carefully covered Xiaomi with it, then assigned two people to guard beside her.

Only then did he start to check the final bamboo basket lowered.

All items had their uses written on them and were those Wei Ziang had experience using.

He summoned a few quick-handed people to start cleaning the remaining people’s wounds, everyone with a fever received a small pinch of fever powder, followed by a sip of water.

It was very bitter, but some people were already delusional from the fever, unable to taste the bitterness.

Though different from the one-by-one pills he previously took, Wei Ziang roughly understood the reason, as powder form indeed prevented exposure.

For inflamed wounds, apply another small pinch of anti-inflammatory medicine.

Some administered medicine, while others washed the wounds, clean water rapidly turned into foul-smelling blood water, yet couldn’t be replaced as their remaining water was already limited.

Afterwards, a few bowls of iodine were poured out to prioritize cleaning the most seriously injured, necrotic wounds were sliced away with a knife.

Some skin-deep wounds, after slicing away necrotic flesh, required stitching with needle and thread.

There was no dedicated military doctor, but fortunately, there were some women here skilled in needlework, though sewing clothes and flesh were completely different, they still carefully sewed.

With a stagger, Wei Ziang quickly supported himself against the nearby stone wall.

"Boss, you should rest for a bit too, the flames seem quite large, they’ll probably burn for a while longer."

The deputy was actually still somewhat uneasy in mind.

The screams from outside had ceased, replaced by louder chaotic shouting and cursing, vaguely hearing someone’s vow to revenge when the fire dies down.

Evidently, the fire not only brought them a brief respite and assistance but also fueled the anger of those outside intending to outlast them.

Fortunately, they now had replenished some food and water, allowing them to hold for a bit, right?

Wei Ziang didn’t stubbornly refuse, nodding as he was helped by the deputy to rest beside Xiaomi.

The prolonged fatigue and heightened mental tension allowed him to relax slightly, suddenly making him incredibly sleepy, slipping into deep sleep almost the instant he closed his eyes.

The deputy had just been relieved when looking up; he saw that Xiaomi had already opened her eyes.

The deputy was stunned, then politely nodded, "Miss Jiang, you are awake?"

Xiaomi rubbed her temples, daring not to sleep too deeply, and in fact, her condition was much better than Wei Ziang’s. After napping briefly, her spirit mostly recovered.

Xiaomi spoke softly, "Wait here, you all wait here, I will go up and take a look first."

She rose as she spoke, preparing to climb back up.

The deputy hurriedly said, "Miss Jiang, can we all retreat to the mountain? While the entrance fire hasn’t died down."