Chapter 129: Rescued
In the dark culvert, Xu Zhengyong was trying to dig out the mud and rocks blocking the entrance of the cave.
However, although the mud and rocks are soft, they seem to be endless. If he digs out a little, more will pile up.
Due to lack of oxygen and hypothermia, Xu Zhengyong felt that he was increasingly unable to exert his strength.
Wei Mingting said to Xu Zhengyong: "Brother Xiaoyong, take a rest first. If you continue like this, your body will not be able to bear it."
Wei Mingting sat next to him and his breath was heavy when he spoke.
They have been trapped in this culvert for four hours. The air in the cave is getting thinner and thinner, and the damp and cold environment is also a huge test for their bodies.
Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong were both martial arts practitioners, and their condition was slightly better. The three villagers traveling with them had huddled up in a ball, and the nine-year-old boy with the weakest body had fallen into a semi-conscious state.
If this situation continues, we won't be able to hold on for long.
Looking at the three villagers who were weak and dying, Wei Mingting felt a little guilty.
Although he rushed over to rescue people, he was still unable to make it in time and encountered a landslide on his way back.
Although they hid in the culvert in time to avoid being buried on the spot, it only delayed their death.
After Xu Zhengyong tried for a while, he finally sat down next to Wei Mingting in frustration.
The ground was wet and it was uncomfortable to sit on it, but when I felt dizzy, sitting down could only provide some relief.
"I don't want to die yet..." Xu Zhengyong said sadly.
Xu Zhengyong was upset, he didn't want to die, he hadn't fulfilled his promise to his sister Ruo'er, he hadn't been filial to his parents, and he hadn't heard Xiumei call him senior brother.
Are you really going to die here today?
"I understand how you feel. I don't want to die either. I'm not afraid of my own death. I'm just worried about my family..."
Wei Mingting felt uncomfortable at this moment. He didn't know what would happen to the Wei family, what would happen to his wife, son, and daughter if he died.
Xu Zhengyong glanced at Wei Mingting. Xu Zhengyong felt that as a military general, Wei Mingting was very qualified. Whether it was military use, martial arts, or his love for the people, he admired him.
But unfortunately, this man was not a good father and caused his sister Ruo'er to be bullied.
Thinking of Wei Ruo, Xu Zhengyong said: "I still have a promise that I haven't fulfilled..."
The couple holding a family of three next to them, who still had a hint of sanity, felt that there was no hope of survival and couldn't help but sob softly.
Just when everyone in the cave thought they were going to die, suddenly a little light appeared above the cave entrance.
Is it an illusion?
Why is there light?
Are ghost messengers coming to take them to the underworld?
Because I have never died, I don’t know what it would be like when a ghost comes to seduce the soul.
At this moment, several people's voices came from outside.
"Can the people inside hear the sound? President Wei Qian, Deputy Commander Xu!"
Upon hearing the sound, Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong both stood up.
"We are here!" Wei Mingting replied with all his strength.
"Mr. Wei Qian, you guys, hold on, we'll dig a cave right away and rescue you!"
A man's voice came from outside, followed by the more intense sound of hoes and shovels. Soon, the upper third of the hole was exposed.
Then a strong man got out of the hole.
"Save those people first!" Wei Mingting said to the people who came down.
The man nodded, and then first lifted the unconscious little boy out from the opening above. Others above took over and successfully rescued the little boy.
Then came the little boy's parents, and then Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong.
When they came outside, they found out that the people who came to rescue were Wei Jinyi and Wei Ruo. Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong were both surprised and happy.
The words "Sister Ruo'er" came to his throat, and Xu Zhengyong held back.
On weekdays, Xu's parents refused to change their words no matter how much they corrected them. Xu Zhengyong, who shamelessly called "Sister Ruo'er" whenever he saw Wei Ruo, did not shout out at this moment.
At the moment he was rescued, he saw that the rescuer was Wei Ruo. He was the most excited and wanted to rush up and talk to Wei Ruo, but Xu Zhengyong knew that he couldn't do this when outsiders were present. Once he shouted like this, Wei Ruo would be hurt. reputation.
Wei Ruo's eyes were also on Xu Zhengyong. When he saw him looking at her excitedly and opening his mouth without making a sound, he knew his intention.
Wei Ruo was a little relieved that Brother Xiaoyong had grown up and would no longer act impulsively without hesitation.
Although Wei Ruo and Xu Zhengyong did not speak to each other, the communication between their eyes was very obvious, and was also noticed by Wei Jin who was beside Wei Ruo.
"Jin Yi, Ruo'er! Why is it you?" Wei Mingting was surprised, but also happy.
"My sister heard that you were in danger, so she came with me to search and rescue you. It was my sister who discovered that you were buried in this place." Wei Jin also explained.
"Ruo'er, how did you find us here?" Wei Mingting asked Wei Ruo.
Wei Ruo explained: "I thought about my father's thinking at the time. If I were my father, I would definitely choose a relatively safe path to enter and exit the valley if I knew there might be danger. After observing the surroundings, I felt that I might choose to go along Take the trail on the west side."
"After searching along the way, I found a dagger. The dagger was brand new and did not look like something belonging to the villagers. I guessed that this might be the place where my father and others were buried."
Wei Mingting couldn't help but have a look on his face. He was so happy that he didn't comment, but the smile on his face revealed his mood.
"Let's leave here first and return to the village to discuss it." Wei Jin also ordered.
Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong are in good health due to their daily martial arts practice. Although their current condition is better than that of the three villagers, after being trapped for a night, the cold air entered their bodies and they became weak and needed urgent treatment.
After coming out of the valley, Wei Jin also borrowed a villager's residence to let Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong take a hot bath and change clothes.
The roads in and out of the village are now blocked, and Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong's current physical condition is not suitable for traveling, especially over the mountains. Therefore, they stayed at the villagers' homes until the road was clear before leaving.
While Wei Mingting and Xu Zhengyong were bathing and changing clothes, Wei Ruo took the pulse of the trapped and weak family of three.
All three of them suffered from cold and fever, and were in some disorder due to lack of oxygen.
There is currently no way to buy medicine outside, but luckily Wei Ruo brought a lot of medicine with him before going out, which temporarily stabilized the conditions of several people without any problem.
Then, Wei Ruo came to the courtyard again and saw Wei Jin sitting at the small table in the courtyard, so he also walked over, sat down on the seat next to him, took out the medicine bottle he brought, and started mixing it.
Wei Jin also quietly watched Wei Ruo tinker with the contents of the drum.
(End of chapter)