On a vast plain sat countless mud houses, sowhat neatly organized, with clear streets and alleys. A main road divided the complex in two. All were single-story buildings with roofs made of dead grass and clay, tightly covered. Many people were active outside, making it look very lively. The youngsters playing on the outskirts stopped their chase in surprise and curiously approached upon seeing the suddenly appeared group.
This suddenly appeared team was none other than Luo Zheng and the others. Led by the cal rider, they traveled two or three miles to arrive at this place. Luo Zheng cautiously observed the area ahead and said to the person on the cal beside him, "Is this your tribe's living area?"
"Sort of," the other person replied, without any mood to explain, and continued urging the cal forward.
Luo Zheng asked no more and earnestly scrutinized this settlent area. Outside, there was a livestock trading zone where people were discussing sothing. So were leaving with cals loaded with various supplies inside bags — contents unknown. Inside was a residential area, and an ard group rushed up the main road.
This ard group quickly reached the front of everyone. The cal rider said sothing loudly to the ard personnel, then turned to look at Luo Zheng and continued, "Follow them."
"No problem, can you arrange so hot water? If possible, also arrange so clothes to change into?" Luo Zheng said nonchalantly, his eyes, however, tightly fixed on the cal rider. He faintly felt that this person's status should not be low, and if they were willing, this request would be no issue. The dical team was exhausted, having caught a cold, and drinking so hot water and changing out of their soaked clothes would help a lot.
The cal rider gave Luo Zheng a sowhat displeased glare, glanced back at the dical team, said nothing, and urged the cal to move forward. Luo Zheng gave a helpless look back at the dical team and said, "Everyone, hang in there. We've already succeeded halfway by getting here. Don't give up; follow ."
Everyone answered weakly. They were too sleepy and too tired. Having marched in pouring rain all night, and after walking another day, everyone was at their limit. But thinking of the chance to survive, they all rallied their spirits, followed behind Luo Zheng, and were led by the ard personnel into a wooden house.
The wooden house was not big, and inside, there was nothing. On the ground lay so piled weeds, evidently a sundry room, but everyone was too exhausted to feel frustrated. One by one, they slumped to the ground, wishing they could sleep at once. Luo Zheng quickly said, "You can sit, but don't lie down to sleep; it's bad for your health."
Catching a cold and lying down to sleep would certainly lead to a serious illness. As doctors, they naturally understood this principle and held on without lying down, encouraging each other and making a final effort. Luo Zheng glanced at Zhang Hao and the military doctor, sighed, and said, "They must be confirming our information. Before it's verified, they won't believe our identity nor will they take us seriously. Check yourselves, I'll go have a look at the door."
"Understood, don't worry. Now that we're here, it's up to luck next." Zhang Hao smiled bitterly.
"Yes, things will get better." Luo Zheng comforted, turned, and ca to the door, seeing the ard personnel who escorted them wandering nearby, obviously monitoring. He straightforwardly took off his outerwear, wrung out the water, and spread it on the grass to dry. Wearing tight-fitting clothes close to his body, which were waterproof, the pouring rain did not affect Luo Zheng much, but wearing wet clothes was still uncomfortable.
Dusk had settled. Luo Zheng looked up at the sunset glow, his face heavy, gazing in the direction they had co from, not knowing how Ghost Hand and the others were. Thinking of this, Luo Zheng opened the signal device on him. It quickly connected to the satellite, and he heard Lan Xing's surprised inquiry through the earpiece: "Brother-in-law, are you alright?"
"I'm fine for now. Everyone has reached Basto's territory. They're confirming our identity, but the hospitality isn't great. By the way, what's the situation with Ghost Hand and the others?" Luo Zheng quickly asked.
"They're heading your way, about to reach Basto's territory, with Hariri's n pursuing but at a distance, so no big problem," Lan Xing quickly responded.
"That's good. Tell them not to resist. As long as Basto and Hariri have a feud, we'll have a chance to escape. Resistance is futile and will only make things worse," Luo Zheng quickly advised.
"Yes, understood. Basto and Hariri's two tribes have been lifelong enemies. Rest assured, this intelligence is absolutely reliable. Anything detrintal to Hariri will surely please Basto. In addition, my sister and the others have already set off, expected to arrive at the capital tomorrow night, taking a diplomatic route and bringing weapons and equipnt. How do we contact you?" Lan Xing quickly explained.
"No need. Once there, find a way to attack Hariri's valley and see if you can find Yu Xin, Zhong Hai, or Madela's person to be rescued," Luo Zheng quickly instructed.
"Understood." Lan Xing agreed.
At this mont, Luo Zheng saw the cal rider from earlier approaching with a beaming face. He quickly ended the call and looked at him. The person soon arrived in front of Luo Zheng, apologetically saying, "Friend, your identity has been confird. Hariri's enemy is our friend, so please don't be offended by our neglect."
"I understand," Luo Zheng replied calmly, picking up his clothes from the ground.
"These clothes are soaked, don't wear them. Co, I'll take you to another place where hot water, food, and clothes are prepared. Tell everyone to co with . By the way, my na is Bar; I am the future successor of the tribe. My father is waiting for you, and your two friends have also arrived; soone will bring them over," said Bar, with enthusiasm, but his eyes flickered with shrewdness.
Seeing this guy was not an easy person to deal with, Luo Zheng couldn't help but beco alert and thought it over. The most pressing matter was the dical team's health; other things could wait. So he smiled politely and said, "Thank you very much; I'll call the others out." Then he headed towards the wooden house.
Upon hearing Basto's change in attitude, everyone instantly felt reinvigorated, helpfully aiding each other to rise and walk out of the wooden house, following Bar towards the residential area. Along the way, many people erged from their rooms, curiously eyeing these unfamiliar outside guests. Ard personnel carrying guns could also be seen on the way, their faces full of vigilance.
As long as there's no hostility, everything else is negotiable. Luo Zheng was ntally prepared and led the others to follow. Unknowingly, they arrived in front of a larger wooden house. Bar pointed to another similarly large wooden house beside them and said, "Ladies stay there, and gentlen here. Please wait a while, and soone will bring daily supplies soon."
"Thank you very much," Luo Zheng politely replied.
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