Her mother released the old woman and ran over, hugging Zhu Ling, "Where did you go? So many people were looking for you and couldn't find you."
Tears fell as she spoke.
It was she who had proposed going to Shu. If they had stayed home, they would at least have a place to shelter from the sun and rain now. It was difficult for her to bear that her parents, at their age, were suffering on the road with them.
"I'm fine, Mom. What happened to Grandma?"
"Heatstroke," her original brother said, carrying someone on his back. Even though he was young and strong, he didn't look well at the moment.
Zhu Ling was still hesitating about what kind of superpower to impersonate. Now she didn't have to worry.
"Mom, I have water," Su Dan Novel Network
Several people looked at her in surprise.
People on the side of the road, who had been in a daze, also opened their eyes upon hearing about water and looked towards them.
Her original brother glared at those people, his aura somewhat intimidating.
Zhu Ling took out a bowl of water from her space. Her cave dwelling had mountains, water, and a large river; water was the last thing she lacked.
Her original sister took the bowl, gently rolled her Adam's apple, and carefully fed water to the elder until she had finished the bowl. Only then did the elder slowly open her eyes.
"Er Bao'er, you... you're back."
The original owner's emotions surged again, and Zhu Ling instantly felt her eyes sting, almost crying.
The original owner's family atmosphere was very good. Her parents were loving, her grandparents were kind, and especially this youngest daughter, who was the pampered one.
This explained why she would act recklessly and court death after the fake female lead harmed her family.
She used the bowl to get more water, letting everyone drink their fill. They finally regained some spirit.
Quite a few people had also gathered around, staring intently at Zhu Ling, as if they wanted to tear her apart.
Her original brother threw the bowl on the ground, took out a dagger from his embrace, and also looked fiercely at those people.
Zhu Ling glanced at them and said to them, "Let's go."
She wouldn't be stingy with water for these people, but with so many, if she released the water without organization, they would immediately become chaotic.
At that time, not only would people not be saved, but some would be crushed to death, making it not worth the effort.
Although those people were restless, they had not yet reached their breaking point, and there were soldiers maintaining order in the team, so they dared not act rashly.
Hearing that there was a water ability user, they hadn't gone far before soldiers caught up with them.
"Comrade."
"Comrade, we heard that someone among you awakened a water ability. Who is it?"
Zhu Ling raised her hand.
"Ability users can go to the front, and their family members can ride in vehicles and receive food."
"Yes, we are planning to go to the front."
Under the escort of several people, they quickly reached the front of the team. After verifying Zhu Ling's water ability again, the Zhao family members were arranged in the back of a large truck, while Zhu Ling was arranged to meet the team organizer.
It was a general from the XX Military Region, about fifty years old, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a righteous aura. Seeing Zhu Ling, a young girl, he tried to suppress his imposing demeanor and said kindly, "Don't be afraid, little girl. We heard you awakened an ability and want to ask you some questions."
Zhu Ling nodded.
The person handed the questioning to a young man wearing glasses.
"When did you awaken your ability? How much water can you release now?"
"I started being able to release water yesterday. I don't know how much I can release, I haven't tried."
The man brought over a clean plastic bucket, "Then try it. Release as much as you can, don't force yourself. Stop when you feel tired."
Zhu Ling nodded and began to fill the bucket with water.
Soon, the plastic bucket was full.
Several people were a little surprised. Seeing how relaxed she was, they brought over another bucket, "Are you okay?"
"Yes."
She filled another bucket of water.
The young man with glasses examined her carefully and asked, "Are you okay?"
"Yes."
"How do you feel? Are you tired?"
"No feeling, I'm fine."
While those people were surprised, they brought a larger bucket and asked her to release water.
Zhu Ling still filled it with ease.
After 20 minutes, seven or eight containers in front of them were filled with water, from the small buckets at the beginning to the large water tanks later. These people initially only thought there was another ability user, but now they seemed to have discovered a great treasure.
After the disaster, due to pollution and water scarcity, in just one week, production had completely stagnated, and water supply had become a problem.
The appearance of a water ability user gave them new hope.
"Are you okay? Do you feel exhausted?"
Zhu Ling shook her head.
While the others were surprised, they had her release more water, and also brought her packaged food, telling her to eat.
Zhu Ling unceremoniously tore open a bun and started eating.
Those people discussed for a while. Someone in a white coat came up and drew a tube of blood from Zhu Ling. After she had eaten and drunk her fill, she looked at them, "Do you need more water?"
The general said, "Not for now. You can go back and rest. If you feel unwell, you must tell us immediately."
"Okay, thank you."
On the way back, Zhu Ling looked at the map. The two of them were not far apart now, and they should meet in another day.
She went to the truck compartment. The rest of the Zhao family were eating. Their prepared supplies were dwindling, and they had only managed to get a little food over the past two days, so they hadn't eaten enough.
Seeing her return, Mother Zhao immediately pulled her to sit beside her, "What did they call you for?"
"Just to release some water. Mom, don't worry, I'm fine."
Mother Zhao looked at her and sighed.
Her youngest daughter was the most pampered in the family, a delicately raised girl, and now she had to contribute for them.
"Grandma, how are you feeling?"
Grandma Zhao said with a smile, "I'm fine, all thanks to my Er Bao, who is sensible and capable!"
Seeing that they were in good spirits, Zhu Ling felt relieved.
What she had to do was protect them and give them a slightly better life. Now that she had the identity of an ability user, at least within this team, they were considered to be doing well. As for the fake female lead, thinking of Chong Yan, Zhu Ling felt that the role of "savior" was quite useful.
The team moved forward slowly. Since the hottest part of the day had passed, they didn't stop before dark. However, in these few hours, they had only traveled about ten kilometers.
At night, they stopped at a rest area. The rest area was packed with people, inside and out. Those who couldn't fit inside were still on the highway, wrapped in blankets and quilts, sleeping on the ground.
Fortunately, it didn't rain.
Many people had the same thought, but in the scorching summer heat, they were stopped on the highway next to the dense forest. In the early morning, screams suddenly erupted from the team.
The soldiers maintaining order immediately became alert and went to investigate, only to find corpses with their blood drained.
Someone was startled and shouted, "What is it!"
"Don't know! It looks like mosquitoes!"
"Not mosquitoes, it's bats! Mosquitoes aren't that big."
"It's mosquitoes, I heard buzzing."
"..."