novelaction Chapter 932 The Horrifying Refugees
Chapter 932 The Horrifying Refugees
Seeing this, Lu Qingqing wanted to offer some advice.
But considering the thickness of the snow in winter, I figured there shouldn't be too much water shortage on the road, so I didn't say anything more.
After replenishing their water supply, the group continued their journey.
We continued along the road and passed through a village.
However, this time the village was truly abandoned.
Seeing the roof that had almost completely collapsed, the group didn't linger.
The group walked until noon before stopping at a relatively flat area.
As soon as the group stopped, everyone dispersed very widely.
Lu Qingqing, Old Man Zhuang, and Sun Yue were in three carriages together.
Among the villagers behind, almost every family stayed in one place.
The soldiers, on the other hand, were parked rather haphazardly.
Some groups are in groups of two or three, while others are in groups of one.
At this moment, Bai Song and Yan Xu didn't care at all about how they sat.
The two were called to the very back of the line.
It turned out that after the caravan stopped, Elm Tree's mother hurriedly got into the carriage, wanting to take care of Elm Tree and the other soldiers.
To my surprise, once inside, I saw that quite a few people were coughing up blood.
Moreover, they could still be woken up even when their eyes were closed.
But now, it won't even budge.
Listening to Yushu's description, Bai Song recalled what Zhou Peng had told him before about the symptoms of the two people on the second floor who had tuberculosis.
This time, however, it matched perfectly.
His heart sank; he knew these people were probably beyond saving.
Hearing the cries of the Elm Tree Mother and seeing the sorrowful gazes of the soldiers not far away, she ultimately ordered the medicine to continue being brewed.
There's no village or shop in sight, so we have to keep going with the people no matter what.
The appearance of the soldiers in the carriage also frightened the other infected people.
Most people had come to the realization that they probably wouldn't survive.
The physical discomfort, coupled with the mental anguish, has driven many people to the brink of collapse.
Yushu's father and eldest brother were eager to return to the team.
In their words, if they stayed in the back any longer, they would catch the virus even if they weren't sick.
But the soldiers in front acted as a defensive line, making it impossible for them to get close.
Elm Tree Dad and Elm Tree Brother broke down; they started shouting and screaming.
Cries, curses, and coughs mingled throughout the camp.
Many people were quite annoyed by this scene.
But the two of them were already infected, and normal people didn't want to get close to them.
Therefore, the two shouted and made a scene for a while, but no one paid any attention to them.
At this moment, Elm Tree's father noticed the carriage and remembered that it was Elm Tree who had infected them.
He cursed the elm tree as a debt collector, saying that if he strangled it, the plague would disappear.
He immediately rushed towards the carriage while coughing.
Seeing this, Elm Tree Mother hurriedly tried to step forward to stop her.
At this moment, the soldier in charge of driving the carriage saw the two men rushing towards him and immediately drew his sword and stepped forward.
He stabbed them both on the spot, one stab at a time.
He was already extremely annoyed because Boss Bai wouldn't allow him to go back.
This time, I'm completely fed up with it.
When Elm Tree's father and elder brother collapsed, clutching their stomachs, they were still somewhat incredulous.
The soldiers nearby, however, did not react to this scene.
Bai Song only glanced at it once and then said nothing more.
Among the villagers further away, Elm Tree Girl was so shocked by what she saw that she covered her mouth.
She instinctively tried to run over, but was pulled back by the woman next to her, Elm Tree.
"Little sister, you can't go over there!"
Elm Tree Girl was also startled. After she came to her senses, she looked towards her mother.
At this moment, Elm Tree Mother was standing not far behind Elm Tree Father.
Looking at the tall man who had beaten her all her life, she could hardly believe that he had fallen so easily.
Along with his eldest son, who had beaten him along with his father, he also died.
Just as he was stunned, as if sensing something, he turned around and looked back.
Seeing his daughter looking over, he shook his head at her.
Nearby, Sun Dahai and the others witnessed this scene, their eyes filled with shock and fear, yet no one stepped forward.
Putting aside the fact that their relationship with Yushu's father's family wasn't very good.
Judging from their actions just now, it was only a matter of time before they got into trouble.
Of course, the most important reason is that they don't want to fall out with the soldiers because of these two people.
From the farthest point, Old Man Zhuang saw the blood and instinctively looked away.
Seeing that Sun Yue was still staring, they pulled her back.
"Xiaoyue, stop looking!"
Which pickled vegetable would you like for lunch? I'll get some for you.
As they talked, they turned their attention back to cooking.
Most people ate their meals absentmindedly.
After lunch, the group set off again after a short rest.
However, several more soldiers fell on the way forward.
The carriage carrying the patients was already crammed with more than a dozen people; there was simply no more room for them.
Helpless, Bai Song had no choice but to make room for another carriage.
The person driving the carriage was replaced by a coughing soldier.
At the same time, the soldier who had not been infected was replaced at his insistence.
However, he cannot return to the team yet; he must stay at the back for a day first.
Come back after confirming there are no problems.
In the late afternoon, the group encountered refugees again.
Lu Qingqing looked at the three figures walking unsteadily ahead on the road and touched the bow and arrows beside her.
She and Qin Lang exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's meaning.
Qin Lang steered the carriage slightly to the left.
Logically, at such a close distance, the people in front should have heard the noise.
But the three people in front of them continued to walk forward unsteadily, showing no intention of turning back.
Lu Qingqing's heart tightened, and she nocked an arrow and aimed it forward.
The carriage was getting closer and closer, now less than twenty meters away.
At this moment, the last of the three slowly turned his head.
When Lu Qingqing saw the person's appearance clearly, her breath hitched.
The man's face was flushed, and there was a lot of blood foam around his mouth.
Meanwhile, his neck appeared to be swollen and suppurating, with ulcerated skin oozing a yellow, snot-like pus.
This appearance is truly terrifying.
As he turned around, his breathing became more rapid.
He was panting heavily, like an old bellows.
This seemingly frail man, upon seeing Lu Qingqing and Qin Lang, suddenly broke into a maniacal smile.
He staggered toward the carriage, raising the cane he was using for support.