The children cried incessantly due to exhaustion, and the adults could only comfort them patiently.

At this moment, life and death are at stake. No matter how hard or tiring it is, we must climb to the top of the mountain.

Zhou Shuqiong turned to look at Xiao Zhixue and asked with concern: "San Ya, are you tired? If you are tired, let your second brother carry you for a while."

Xiao Zhixue smiled and shook her head: "Mom, I'm not tired, I can walk."

In fact, it’s not that she isn’t tired, but the hunger in her stomach is even stronger, and the gurgling sounds can no longer be covered up.

When Zhou Shuqiong heard her daughter's stomach growling, she quickly took out a multi-grain cake from her package and handed it to her: "Sanya, if you're hungry, eat it first. You can have a good rest when you get to the top of the mountain."

Xiao Zhixue took the pancake and took a bite. It was crispy and delicious, but a little dry.

While others were too busy paying attention, she quietly entered the space, drank a few sips of the clear spiritual spring water, and immediately quenched her thirst.

The night before, news came from the village that Shangqiao Village had suffered a flood and the village had been swallowed by the flood. It was feared that the flood would endanger Keqiao Village the next day.

In order to cope with the food problem while fleeing famine, Zhou Shuqiong baked more than 80 multi-grain cakes overnight.

She gave some to Old Madam Xiao and the second wife, and kept more than ten for herself to satisfy her hunger on the road.

However, all the meat in the house was snatched away by the second wife, and the food was taken away by Old Lady Xiao, leaving only some leftover vegetables and condiments for Xiao Wei's family.

Xiao Zhixue finished the cake in a few bites and her hunger subsided a little, so she hid the remaining cake in her space for later use.

Seeing her daughter finish a cake so quickly, Zhou Shuqiong held her hand lovingly and said, "If you are still hungry, just tell me. I still have some cakes."

Xiao Zhixue also cared for her mother: "Mom, I'm full. If you are hungry, please eat something."

Zhou Shuqiong shook her head slightly, with a smile on her face: "Mom is not hungry, I'll leave these cakes for you to eat."

When Xiao Zhixue heard this, she felt a warm feeling in her heart and immediately took the initiative to hold her mother's arm.

This action made Zhou Shuqiong feel warm in her heart. Her third daughter has learned to be considerate. Does it mean that she is getting better?

Xiao Zhixue held her mother tightly, and the two of them took firm steps toward the top of the mountain.

The group of people were carrying heavy loads and had walked a long distance. They were already sweating profusely and their legs were trembling slightly.

However, at this moment, the sound of water splashing could be heard from far behind, and the torrent was approaching this side.

Xiao Zhixue looked back at the foot of the mountain. The terrain here was quite high, and she could clearly see the flood rushing in from the distance.

The village chief noticed something was wrong and shouted anxiously, "Hurry! Run to the top of the mountain! The flood is coming!"

When the villagers heard this, they were so frightened that they forgot their tiredness and quickened their pace, running towards the mountain.

The Xiao family was extremely anxious, but old lady Xiao was old and had difficulty walking, and the long journey made it difficult for her to move.

Upon seeing this, Xiao You and Wang immediately stepped forward to support the old lady and moved towards the top of the mountain with difficulty.

No one dared to stop for fear of being swallowed by the oncoming flood.

Xiao Wei, who was walking in front, was most worried about Xiao Zhixue.

She was stupid, but she didn't necessarily understand why everyone was in such a hurry.

If we delay any further, once the flood comes, we may not be able to escape.

Xiao Wei stopped and shouted to Xiao Zhixue and Zhou Shuqiong behind him: "Hurry up, or you won't be able to escape!"

Zhou Shuqiong held Xiao Zhixue's hand tightly, responded, and followed closely behind nervously.

Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan also ran over quickly and pulled the two of them up the mountain.

When the Xiao family was far ahead and they had reached a relatively safe position, Xiao Zhixue stopped and turned to look at the three people behind her.

At this moment, Fan Yanmu's face became paler and paler, his breathing became rapid, he felt hot and cold, and he felt dizzy.

The wound on his abdomen seemed to be getting worse, and the severe pain caused cold sweat to seep out of his forehead.

Shadow One and Shadow Two supported him, extremely anxious. If they couldn't find a doctor to treat his injuries, they were afraid that their master's life would be lost.

At this moment, the flood is approaching and the surrounding villagers are not doctors. Does God really want the master to die here?

Just when Ying Yi and Ying Er were at a loss, Xiao Zhixue's voice came from the front: "Those three, don't hide. If your master's injury gets worse, it will be troublesome!"

Fan Yanmu was shocked when he heard the voice. This woman was so sharp that she could see through their identities at a glance.

Ying Er lowered his voice and asked, "Master, isn't she a fool? How could she tell that you are the master?"

Ying Yi was also confused: "I don't think that idiot is really stupid, it seems she is just pretending, but why is she pretending?"

Seeing that his identity had been exposed by Xiao Zhixue, Fan Yanmu stopped trying to hide it and said in a deep voice, "Let's not talk about this for now. Let's go up and talk about it first."

As the three were talking, the torrent in the distance was approaching the foot of the mountain.

The water was obviously becoming more and more turbulent and violent.

Fortunately, they had already climbed halfway up the mountain and only needed to climb a little higher to reach the summit.

Shadow One and Shadow Two quickly helped Fan Yanmu up and strode towards Xiao Zhixue.

Zhou Shuqiong was quite surprised. She looked back and saw three strange men suddenly appearing behind her.

It is clearly different from the temperament of the folks in Keqiao Village.

Zhou Shuqiong was puzzled. He had not noticed three people following him along the way.

On the other hand, Xiao Zhixue seemed to have seen through everything and looked calm.

Xiao Wei and his two sons were also quite surprised when they met Fan Yanmu and his party.

Judging from the way these three people were dressed and their demeanor, they were definitely not ordinary refugees.

Especially the one in the middle, his appearance and demeanor make him look more like a handsome young man from a famous family.

Xiao Zhixue had already foreseen that the person who was called the master must be of a prominent status.

If I help him this time, I might be able to get a generous medical fee.

In this way, she would not have to worry about her livelihood while fleeing famine.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhixue's lips curled up slightly, and her eyes flashed with shrewd joy.

This cunning joy did not escape Fan Yanmu's keen capture.

Fan Yanmu's heart sank. What on earth was this woman planning? Could it be that she was not from the village, but a spy planted by the enemy?

Xiao Zhixue smiled at Fan Yanmu and said, "You have followed me all the way here, you are really tenacious. Looking at your condition, I'm afraid you have very little blood left in your body, right? Are you feeling dizzy and your body temperature is fluctuating?"

After saying that, she turned her gaze to Fan Yanmu's tightly covered abdomen.

Shadow One and Shadow Two immediately stepped forward to block Xiao Zhixue's sight.

This woman actually had the audacity to spy on their master's private parts. She has absolutely no sense of shame!

Fan Yanmu also became alert.

She described his condition so quickly and accurately that if she was not an enemy, it would be hard to find any other explanation.

Facing Fan Yanmu's vigilant eyes, Xiao Zhixue just smiled and ignored him.

She turned to Zhou Shuqiong and said, "Mother, the flood is coming. We must reach the top of the mountain as soon as possible."

Zhou Shuqiong nodded slightly and continued to move towards the top of the mountain with everyone.

Halfway through the journey, Zhou Shuqiong could no longer hold back and asked in a low voice: "San Ya, tell me honestly, are you really healed?"

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