frightfiction Chapter 169 Chase Shop
Chapter 169 Chase Shop
"Everyone, let's go into the temple to shelter from the rain! Although it's a bit simple here, it's much better than getting wet in the rain." Tianyang said.
After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and then filed into the temple.
After entering the gate, they found that the space was actually quite spacious, enough to accommodate three carriages.
However, it was already dark at this time, and the entire temple looked extremely dark and eerie.
Fortunately, Nangong Ziqiu always carried a fire starter with him. After he lit a candle, the surrounding environment instantly became much brighter.
With the faint candlelight, everyone could see that there were still many traces of candles that had once been burned on the ground.
After arranging everything, Tianyang decided to stay and guard the carriage with Tianyue.
After all, this is the wilderness. If someone took advantage of the situation and stole the carriage, the consequences would be disastrous.
So, Tianyue found a big stone to block the door. In this way, even if someone outside wanted to break in forcibly, they would face considerable difficulties.
After everything was ready, Hua Xin and others entered the temple with peace of mind.
Although it was still as dark as ink inside, the lighting of the candles made people feel a little more at ease.
The sounds of thunder, rain and wind were endless.
Hua Xin looked at the continuous rain outside the window and couldn't help but frowned, muttering to herself: "I'm afraid this rain will continue for a while..."
She turned to look at Nangong Ziqiu beside her and said softly, "Let Tianyang and Tianyue come in! It's raining, and the temperature outside has dropped. They will catch a cold if they stay outside all the time."
Nangong Ziqiu nodded, then walked out quickly.
However, not long after, Nangong Ziqiu came back alone.
He looked at Hua Xin with an embarrassed expression and explained, "Xinxin, they said that everything must be based on your safety. So someone must be left outside to guard, just in case."
Hua Xin felt helpless when she heard this, but she also understood the situation.
She sighed and said slowly, "Okay! I know they are also following orders. After all, with Ye Lansheng's order, Tianyang and Tianyue will definitely put my safety first."
She understood their difficulties and didn't want to cause them trouble.
Hua Xin no longer forced it, turned around and walked to the window, quietly looking at the rain scene outside the window.
The rain fell like a bead curtain, blurring the vision and making the whole world hazy.
At this moment, Tianyang and Tianyue outside the door were still sticking to their posts, regardless of wind and rain, without any complaints.
They are fully aware of the heavy responsibility they shoulder and dare not slack off in the slightest.
An assassination had already happened at the post station. If anything else happened on the road, it would be their responsibility.
Therefore, Taiyang and Tianyue did not dare to slack off. Only by ensuring Hua Xin's safety could they complete the task assigned to them by Ye Lansheng.
This is a land temple.
The temple was filled with a faint smell of incense, the ground was covered with dust, and the statues were covered with cobwebs.
But what was strange was that there were fresh fruits on the altar in front of the statue, as if someone had been there not long ago.
By candlelight, Hua Xin looked around and found some ancient words and patterns engraved on the wall, which seemed to tell the history of this land temple.
Just as Hua Xin was about to study the words carefully, a gust of wind blew by, causing the door to creak.
Hua Xin couldn't help but shiver, and Nangong Ziqiu put the cloak on her.
"Don't catch a cold."
"Zi Qiu, you and Chu Li should prepare supplies for the night. I'm afraid we'll have to stay here tonight."
"Okay, let's go right away."
Bai Shu, who was standing by, hurriedly said, "I'll go help too. Bai Shu, you're tired from driving, so just stay here with the gentleman."
Song Guanqing was the quietest person throughout the whole process. He really couldn't help when encountering these things.
This made his desire to recover even stronger.
"Bai Shu, if you feel cold, there is my cloak in the carriage for you to use."
Song Guanqing suddenly spoke.
"Sir, I'm not cold, but it's most important to take care of yourself."
Hearing the conversation between the two, Hua Xin walked over.
"You must take good care of yourselves. Don't worry, the supplies we brought with us are sufficient to withstand the severe cold. If they are still insufficient, we can buy more when we reach the next town. Just make do here for tonight!"
Hua Xin looked around and noticed a brazier in the corner. She couldn't help but wonder if she should light some charcoal to keep warm.
But then I remembered that if I did this, I would have to open the windows to keep the room ventilated, otherwise it would be too unfair if I got carbon monoxide poisoning.
"Zi Qiu, the coal we brought should be enough to light the brazier."
Just as Nangong Ziqiu and Mo Chuli were walking into the temple with bedding in their arms, Tianyang and Tianyue hurried over to help hold umbrellas to keep out the rain, and Hua Xin began to speak.
"No problem, I'll look for something else that can make a fire." Tianyang said as he took off his straw raincoat.
After all, if you are going to spend the night here, you naturally have to be fully prepared.
This land temple is quite large, and there are some damaged tables, chairs and benches behind the statue, which can be put to use.
Tianyang and Tianyue are very good at hands-on work. They not only built a bonfire and rack for boiling water, but also burned a charcoal basin.
For dinner, everyone just ate some dry food.
Because there was only one hall, everyone slept on the floor along the walls.
Worried that Hua Xin would feel cold when sleeping, I pieced together some table boards to use as a bed, which is better than sleeping directly on the floor.
Hua Xin was worried about the health of Mo Chuli and Song Guanqing. If she let them sleep directly on the floor, it would not work. They would get sick after a night.
In the end, it was Tianyang and Tianyue who took action. They tore down the hanging cloths around the hall and spread them on the floor, then took out all the bedding and made a large bunk bed.
"Don't be picky when you're out and about. Just sleep in a row!"
Hua Xin was protected by Nangong Ziqiu and Mo Chuli in the middle, Bai Zhu was next to Mo Chuli, and Bai Shi was on the other side of Song Guanqing.
Tianyang and Tianyue took turns to keep watch and slept closest to the gate.
Tianyang was on guard in the first half of the night. He kept watch in the carriage so that it would be easy for him to detect any problems.
It will be Tianyue's turn in the second half of the night.
Hua Xin had no objection to their division of labor.
But people have three urgent things to do, and Hua Xin wanted to wake up in the middle of her sleep.
"Xinxin?"
"I want to go to the bathroom."
Hua Xin said softly.
"I'll accompany you."
Hua Xin pulled Nangong Ziqiu behind the statue and said, "You know where I'm going. You stay behind me."
"understood."
Hua Xin disappeared in an instant. Time in the operating room was still compared to the outside world. She not only washed up, but also took a rest.
"Hey, when can you bring someone in? The kind that won't get hurt."
If there were no restrictions on bringing people along, things like camping outdoors wouldn't happen. Everyone could just go into the space and be fine.