Cheng Yuanxi didn't say anything clearly, only said: "If you spread out your search, you have a better chance of finding the water source; you can't just go in one direction. What if you can't find the water source there?"
"What the third brother said makes sense." Cheng Yuannan nodded in agreement, "Searching separately is currently a feasible method. We are too short of water."
Cheng Yuandong nodded slightly, "Then go this way."
As soon as the three brothers discussed it, they took the path chosen by Mingyi. Cheng Yuanxi and the other three walked in front, while Mingyi and Cheng Mingli walked behind. The three of them walked straight and looked around, Mingyi relying on the vitality of the earth to look for it.
After walking for a long time, we were tired and thirsty. Everyone was sweating profusely, but they still couldn't find the water source.
Cheng Yuanxi stopped and said, "Big brother and second brother, take a break and continue looking."
"Okay." Cheng Yuandong and Cheng Yuannan were already exhausted.
The two of them have a heavy burden, and their family is large, so they drink a lot of water. Even Cheng Yuanxi, who has a slightly lighter burden, is reluctant to drink water, thinking of leaving it to his wife and children, and the two of them dare not let it go. I only take a sip when I really can't stand it.
The thirst cannot be quenched, and the thirst will not die.
Due to various reasons, they are mentally and physically exhausted, and now they can only hold on.
Cheng Yuanxi sat down on the ground. There were dead leaves and yellow weeds on the ground, which felt soft when he sat down.
"Yiyi, Mingli come here for a drink of water." Cheng Yuanxi opened the stopper of the water bag and handed it out.
Cheng Mingli held his sister and sat next to him, took the water bag and gave it to her to drink first, "Drink, sister."
Mingyi took it and took a sip, then handed it to her brother; she didn't refuse because she knew it was useless. Her father felt sorry for their brother and sister, and her brother also felt sorry for her. It was better for her to drink quickly than to push him back and forth. I can drink water even if I know how to do it.
Cheng Mingli only took a sip, forgetting that his mouth wouldn't hurt from thirst. He handed it to his father and turned around to wipe the sweat from his sister's face.
Cheng Yuanxi took it with a smile and gave it up in one gulp.
"Dad, you guys rest, I'll go for a walk." Before Cheng Yuanxi could speak, Mingyi let go of her brother's hand and walked towards a direction with better life.
Cheng Mingli stood up and chased after me, "Sister, wait for me, my brother will accompany you."
"No, I'll be back soon." Waving his hand behind him, Mingyi walked away quickly.
Cheng Mingli didn't care so much and kept chasing after him. However, after walking a distance, Mingyi used Qinggong and quickly disappeared from Cheng Mingli's eyes, leaving no trace.
"Where have you gone?" After looking around, he still couldn't find his sister. Cheng Mingli was spinning around in frustration.
His sister's kung fu is better than his, so she should be fine; his father will definitely ask questions when he goes back now, and he will have to follow him when the time comes.
Mingyi used Qinggong to fly through the withered mountain forest. She could feel that the life was getting closer and closer. After browsing two hills, she finally saw a place with hidden green shade. After closer inspection, she found that There is a lot of dead grass around, and the area of green shade is only a few hundred meters.
The area shaded by greenery was wet, and when the grass was pulled away, it turned out to be a rocky cave.
There was clear water flowing out of the cave. She took a little and drank it. It was cold and delicious, with a sweet aftertaste.
"Found it." Cheng Mingyi quickly took another sip, turned around and ran to find Cheng Mingli. When she saw Cheng Mingli from a distance, she ran over with a smile on her face, "Brother, I found the water. It's mountain spring water and it's delicious."
Seeing his sister running towards her, the anxiety and sadness on Cheng Mingli's face disappeared and he quickly rushed to meet her.
"Sister, you are finally back."
"Hey, brother is worried." Mingyi took the initiative to hold her brother's arm, acting coquettishly, "Let's go back quickly to find dad and uncle. We have water."
"found it?"
Mingyi nodded repeatedly, unable to hide her smile, "It's still mountain spring water, it tastes good."
"Then let's go quickly." After Cheng Mingli said, Mingyi used Qinggong to lead him back. Within a moment, they arrived at the place where Cheng Yuanxi and the others were resting. As they approached the place, Mingyi put down his brother and slowed down.
Cheng Mingli was envious and didn't say much. The water source was more important at the moment.
Cheng Yuandong saw the two of them coming back with a smile on his face, "Ming Li and the others are back, let's continue looking."
"Uncle and uncle, dad, my sister has found water."
Cheng Yuanxi's face suddenly burst into laughter, "Is there really water?"
"Yes, it's mountain spring water. It's cold, sweet and delicious." After Mingyi finished speaking, Cheng Yuandong and Cheng Yuannan rubbed their hands happily.
"Great, take us there quickly." Cheng Yuandong said eagerly.
Although Cheng Yuannan said nothing, his face was full of excitement.
Mingyi took her brother and led the three elders to the entrance of the rocky cave. The water in the small rocky cave was very small, but there was some water.
"There is really water, so clean." Cheng Yuandong squatted down, took a sip of water with his hand, and sighed comfortably; then he drank it several times to quench his thirst.
Cheng Yuannan squatted next to him and Cheng Yuandong alternated receiving water. He drank four times before he was satisfied and said to Cheng Yuannan.
"Third brother, come quickly."
Cheng Yuannan only unplugged the water bag and drank the rest of the water in the water bag. He walked over and squatted down, sending the water bag to the place where the water flowed down, and the water flowed into the water bag.
The three of them took turns filling up the four water bags. The three brothers Cheng Yuannan couldn't stop laughing.
"Let's go back and get two iron pots." There are three iron pots at home. One is reserved for cooking, and the other two are filled with more water.
Water is more important than cooking slowly.
This is the lifeblood of the moment.
"That's how it should be. There is water in the valley we met before, but it's a pity that I didn't expect to pack more water. I almost fainted from thirst along the way. I can't let it go this time." Cheng Yuannan nodded repeatedly.
Cheng Mingli had already gone to drink water while they were talking.
He didn't quench his thirst.
After listening to their words, Mingyi said calmly: "Dad, uncle and uncle, you go back and get the pot. My brother and I are waiting for you here. If there is anything at home that can be filled with water, bring it too. There will be no worries on the way from now on." Know when you’ll find water.”
"I know, a little girl has a lot to worry about." Cheng Yuannan chuckled teasingly.
Cheng Yuanxi shook his head, "No, go back with dad."
"Dad, let's not run around. My brother and I want to dig wild vegetables." Mingyi pointed to the relatively fresh wild vegetables next to them. There are always some green vegetables under the scorching sun, but they are green at least.
Cheng Yuandong and Cheng Yuannan looked at each other and said, "How about this. The third brother stays, and the second brother and I go back. We will call Mingzhi and the others later to come over and help carry water."
A big man could withstand a beating without putting anything in a big iron pot. But if it contained something, it was water that was particularly precious at the moment, and they couldn't carry it away. It would be easier if a few strong laborers took turns to carry it.
Cheng Yuanxi hesitated for a moment and nodded gently, "That's okay. Big brother and second brother, go and come back quickly."
"Okay, you guys are busy first, we will be back as soon as possible." Cheng Yuandong pulled Cheng Yuannan and strode away, taking away their two water bags and the water bags used by Cheng Dazhu and his wife.
