novelGlobal #475 - Chapter 474: Something Strange in the Palace
#475 - Chapter 474: Something Strange in the Palace
Under everyone's gaze, deep red flames lit up in the center of the black mist, gradually brightening, tearing through the churning black mist like a sharp knife, dispelling the shadows, and arriving above the giant pit in a striking manner.
It was a young man with fiery wings on his back and eyes as calm and cold as a deep pool, holding a burly middle-aged man in his hand.
These two were none other than Li Chenqiu and Luo Shan.
Looking at the massive skeletons in the giant pit and the scattered human bones in every corner, Li Chenqiu's expression remained normal, as if he wasn't surprised by this.
But Luo Shan, who was being held in his hand, was different. At this moment, his face could be described as extremely ugly, and he pursed his lips, unable to speak for a long time.
Of the nearly three thousand ordinary people, only half survived. If everyone had eaten the revived beasts, although some would have died, not this many.
There was only one possibility that could have caused this result: infighting!
This was the result he least wanted to see.
As the two overlooked the entire giant pit, the people in the giant pit were also looking up at them.
"What's that red thing... wings?"
"It seems to be a person with wings. He looks familiar, like I've seen him somewhere before..."
"That guy is holding someone in his hand."
"What are they looking at? Why haven't they thrown down the revived beasts yet?"
The people in the giant pit whispered to each other. Because the distance was too far and they were mentally exhausted, no one recognized Li Chenqiu.
Beneath the black mist, Luo Shan, held in Li Chenqiu's hand, reached into his pocket and took out a button-sized silver disc, then snapped the silver disc with a "snap" of his fingers.
"I've already sent a Level 3 medical supply request signal to the Security and Unification Department. People will be here within a week," Luo Shan said in a low voice.
"Okay."
Li Chenqiu responded simply, flapped his fiery wings, and slowly descended, stopping directly above the giant pit. He shouted in a deep voice:
"My name is Li Chenqiu, and the man in my hand is Luo Shan. We are Heavenly Chosen sent by the Security and Unification Department to rescue you. Those vicious revived ones have been eliminated. Everyone is safe now."
The voice echoed in the giant pit, lingering for a long time. The scene was silent, and everyone was stunned in place, their faces still holding the expressions from the previous second.
"Due to some reasons, we still need to stay here for two weeks. Captain Luo and I will find a way to solve everyone's food and accommodation problems. I hope everyone can cooperate with our work."
As Li Chenqiu's voice rang out again, the people in the giant pit finally reacted. Their dim eyes lit up like bright stars, and smiles bloomed on their gaunt faces.
"We... we're saved?"
"We're saved!!!"
"We finally made it. We can finally go back alive!!!"
"Waaah~~~, I won't die. I can see my mom again!"
Everyone cheered and jumped, immersed in the joy of surviving a disaster, even selectively ignoring the extremely resounding name of "Li Chenqiu."
A minute later, after the crowd's enthusiasm gradually subsided, Li Chenqiu strained his voice and shouted, "Please be quiet, everyone. I have something to say."
The noise gradually weakened, and countless gazes focused on Li Chenqiu.
"At the critical moment of life and death, it is understandable to do anything to survive. Fear and the desire to survive briefly suppressed reason. I don't blame you, and I don't want to investigate.
But now that you are out of danger, don't do such things anymore. If you have any difficulties, tell me. I will always be with you."
Speaking of this, Li Chenqiu's expression suddenly turned cold: "If anyone is still the same as before, without any change... I can only bury him here. I won't let such dangerous elements go back alive."
As soon as he said this, nearly half of the people present lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at Li Chenqiu again. Obviously, their means of surviving until now were not honorable.
Li Chenqiu, hovering in the air, his eyes flickered, and he was filled with emotions.
Whether they are Heavenly Chosen or ordinary people, when forced into a desperate situation, what is the difference between them and revived beasts?
They are all pitiful people who want to survive. The only difference may be that one is cautiously evil, and the other is openly evil.
Li Chenqiu looked around: "Are there any other questions?"
"Yes!"
The little girl from before staggered to her feet, stumbled to her mother's side, and shouted up at Li Chenqiu, "My mother can't wake up. Can you save her, big brother?"
Hearing this, Li Chenqiu flapped his wings and landed with Luo Shan in front of the little girl. Several young people standing around hurriedly retreated.
Looking at the middle-aged woman's bloodless face, Li Chenqiu already had an answer in his heart. He turned his head to meet the little girl's eyes, which were on the verge of breaking.
Familiar eyes. After his mother died, the look in his own eyes when he stood in front of the mirror washing his face seemed to be like this... Li Chenqiu was slightly distracted, but it only lasted for a few seconds. He parted his thin lips and said softly, "Your mother is dea..."
"Ahem!"
Luo Shan coughed lightly, stepped forward, squatted down in front of the girl's mother, reached out and pressed the other party's forehead, and leaned closer to take a look like a doctor.
"Uncle, how is my mom?" the little girl asked nervously.
Luo Shan turned his head, a smile on his face: "Your mother is in a deep sleep due to excessive weakness. It's nothing serious. She'll be fine soon."
"Really!" The little girl's eyes lit up.
Luo Shan picked up the middle-aged woman's body: "I have to take your mother for treatment. You can only take care of yourself during this time. Can you do that?"
"I can do it!"
"Good girl, tell Uncle if you have any difficulties." Luo Shan showed a rather stiff smile.
...
In order to help these one thousand people survive these two weeks, Li Chenqiu sent out all of his current soul soldiers to catch fish in the sea. Revived beasts of the First Order and normal fish can still be eaten by ordinary people.
On the west side of the island, there is a natural freshwater lake. After simple filtration and boiling, it can be consumed directly.
Combining the two, eating and drinking are no longer a problem. As for accommodation... light a fire, cover yourself with clothes, and make do with it. You've survived a month, so two weeks won't make a difference.
...
The moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the sea breeze is gentle.
Li Chenqiu sat alone on a reef on the shore. Although he was here, his consciousness had already gone to another place—the mysterious palace in his mind.
"What's going on?"
Li Chenqiu stood in front of the sixth wall carving, with big question marks popping out of his head—why doesn't this sixth wall carving have any color at all?
One Tenth Order, three Ninth Order, and several Seventh and Eighth Order revived beasts. At the very least, it should have allowed one leg to be completely colored!
Why is there no color at all?