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Chapter 107 Land of No Return
It rained heavily in Ningzhou, but it was severely drought in Shuzhou.

Even though the two states are adjacent to each other, the water vapor in Ningzhou cannot be separated from Shuzhou at all.

The land is dry, and the crops are dying in pieces. Outside the city and in the villages, many people can be seen dying of starvation and heat.

Shuzhou seemed to have become a purgatory for a while.

During the daytime, Zitong and Shanto hide in their hut, waiting for the sun to set.

And the refugee temporarily rescued by Zitong barely survived, and hid in the hut with Zitong and others.

He didn't know that Zitong and Shantou were ghosts. He was their spare ration. He just thanked Zitong and Shantou for their rescue. As for the not-so-intelligent chamber of commerce deacon, he was chosen by him because he kept silent. ignored.

"This severe drought has been going on for more than half a year..."

The young man who was rescued introduced the situation to Zitong with a hoarse voice.

Zi Tong frowned and asked:

"Half a year? Why haven't we heard the news?"

The drought in Shuzhou for half a year is not a trivial matter. If Shuzhou is so hot every day without even a drop of rain, people will starve to death in three months in less than half a year.

In less than four months, there will be refugees fleeing to the surrounding area.

Half a year is enough for people in other states to hear about it.

But why didn't Zitong and others hear any news?

"Who knows, maybe he died halfway while fleeing."

Shuzhou is surrounded by three states, but these three states are not particularly easy to travel.

Those with money and power were able to take a carriage and leave early, while those without power and power could only walk on one pair of legs.

Once encountering any unexpected situation, it is extremely normal to die on the way.

What's more, there was a severe drought in Shuzhou, and no news was heard from other places. People from the imperial court were suppressing the news. If someone deliberately intercepted the news, what channels would these refugees have to pass the news out.

"There is no disaster relief from the government?"

Zitong asked again.

The man sighed:
"Relief, too many people died last month, so the government gave relief, but what is the use of their relief? The food sent by the imperial court was stripped one layer at the state capital, and another layer was peeled off at the hands of various families. , How many grains of rice can we have in our hands?
"It's just rice with sand in it. I couldn't take it anymore, so I ran out of the city and ended up here..."

Seeing the small wooden house here, the young man thought that there might be someone here, but in the end he still couldn't hold on and collapsed at the door until Zitong and his party arrived.

"Hehe, those senior officials are still the same."

Hearing what the young man said, Shantou couldn't help laughing.

His laughter was not very pleasant, it sounded harsh, but full of emotions could be heard from the laughter.

Shantou was a beggar before he became a ghost, and one of the reasons why he became a beggar was the inaction of the local government.

Because of the government, the Shantou family was ruined, and he became a beggar, wandering around while begging, and wandering around the world since then.

Until I came to Dan'an City and met Gu Chen and was turned into a ghost by him.

"...These have nothing to do with us. When it gets dark, we will go back."

After listening to what the young man said, Zitong was silent for a long time, then said to Shantou.

Zitong has nothing to do with the government or the refugees in the land of Shuzhou. She has been bullied by humans for years because of wolf ears on her head, so she doesn't really have much affection for humans.

Especially after becoming a ghost, they are a little bit indifferent to it.

And even if Zi Tong wanted to do something, she couldn't help it, what could she do?
The capital city of Shuzhou is similar to Ningzhou City, both have Pinghu Division, both have Kyushu Chamber of Commerce, and both have rare treasures.

Zitong in Ningzhou City didn't dare to cause trouble inside, for fear of causing trouble that she shouldn't have, so would Zitong dare to come to Shuzhou City?

The young master made repeated orders not to let them cause trouble. If Zitong really dared to cause something that the young master could not solve here, then when he returned, the young master would dare to pull them out to bask in the sun!

Shantou also knew this, he grinned and said:
"I'm just saying."

"Well, let him go."

Zitong suddenly pointed to the survivor they rescued.

Shantou frowned:
"Let him go? He won't live long if you let him go, why not..."

"He's miserable enough."

Zi Tong whispered.

"Okay, okay, young master asked me to come out to listen to you this time, then I will listen to you... You go away."

Shantou said unceremoniously to the young man.

The young man froze for a moment, then said:
"I... why can't I go with you?"

"Why? Do you still want to rely on us?"

Shanto grinned at the corner of his mouth, showing a scary smile and threatening the young man.

The young man shook his body and quickly waved his hands:
"No... that's not the case, it's just that my life was saved by a few people. I... I'm penniless now and I can't repay you, so I think at least I can stay by your side, and I can..."

"What can I do? If I tell you to go, just go. Don't talk so much nonsense."

Shantou said to the young man angrily.

The young man showed hesitation:

"It's just that now that I'm gone, I'm afraid I won't be able to repay your benefactors' kindness in the future."

"What do you mean?"

Zi Tong asked puzzledly.

The young man said seriously:

"Because I'm going to the Land of No Return, and I probably won't come back in the future."

Hearing this, Zitong was startled suddenly.

Land of No Return, this name sounds a little unfamiliar, but if you change the name, you will know where this place is.

The land of death is also known as the land of no return.

Because those who enter it cannot return, in some people's mouth, this place is not called the place of death, but also called the place of no return, or the place of no return.

At the same time, the wall of black mist that connects the sky and the earth on the periphery of the dead land is also called the wall of no return.

Zitong is very familiar with this place, because her mother asked her to go home through the Wall of No Return before she died. It was also mentioned in the letter left by Zitong that if Zitong wants to go back one day, she can Put on the cloak she left behind and head east through the Wall of No Return.

Of course, Zitong doesn't have this idea now, she has no determination to give up everything here, not to mention that her life no longer belongs to her, but also belongs to Gu Chen.

In this case, it is impossible for Zitong to abandon everything and go to death.

The young man in front of him has no such concerns. He has almost lost everything. If he doesn't want to go to other states to seek a living, crossing the Shiwan Dashan and heading to the place of death is also a way.

Although he has a high chance of dying on the way.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Zitong reminded:
"Based on your physical condition, you may not be able to reach there, and you will die in the Hundred Thousand Mountains."

"I know, but...going to the land of no return is my dream, and anyway, I have no way to survive if I stay here, and I am content to die on the way to pursue my dream."

The young man said so, with a firm expression on his thin face, and a passionate look in his eyes.

He will die for his ideals, which is why he is here.

Shanto scoffed at the youth's ideals, he curled his lips and said:
"Rather than die halfway, it's better to stay..."

As a spare food.

Shandeng didn't say what he said behind, but Zitong knew what he meant.

After a little silence, the remaining goodwill in Zitong's heart made her make a decision. She tidied up, handed the only pot of water left on her body to the young man, and said:
"Then I wish you the best of luck."

"This... benefactor, this is not allowed! Now there is no water everywhere in Shuzhou, your pot of water is hard to buy! If you give it to me..."

"Take it!"

Zi Tong couldn't help but stuff the water bottle into the young man's arms, and said:
"I don't hide it from you. My mother once told me to go to the place of no return, saying that my home is there, but compared with you, I don't have the courage to explore there. You are much stronger than me, at least dare to go deep into it yourself. One hundred thousand mountains go to the land of no return."

"..."

"And don't you want to repay the favor? If you can bring these to the place of no return, it will be regarded as repaying the favor."

Zitong said seriously.

The young man was very moved, he hugged the water bottle tightly in his arms, and bowed and thanked Zitong and his group.

At the end of parting with Zitong and the others, the young man walked for a long time before leaving them.

Shanto looked at the young man's back, and said to Zitong with some displeasure:
"You will show kindness. What should we do now? Although it doesn't matter if we don't eat for a few days, the guy next to him can't do it. If I hadn't stopped him just now, he might have been unable to bear it."

Zitong glanced at Shantou and said:

"If you despise him as a burden, kick him out. Anyway, the sun is pretty good now."

"Tsk... It took so much of my blood, what a waste to just throw it away..."

Santo rolled his eyes.

It is not easy for him to create a ghost. Now this ghost can be said to be Shantou's subordinate, and it is recognized by the son. Shantou does not want to give up such a good tool man.

Zi Tong didn't speak anymore, just stared at the young man's back.

Although the young man looked skinny, as if he would die on the way, Zitong had a premonition that the young man would reach the point of no return smoothly.

……

The young man with the kettle in his arms kept walking, towards the distant mountains.

This place is very close to the border of Shuzhou, and the young man has not gone far before seeing the shadow of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

However, the weather was extremely hot, and the young man was reluctant to drink the water in the pot. In such a hot weather, the young man suffered from heat stroke as expected.

He felt dizzy, his body was weak, his legs and feet were weak, he accidentally fell to the ground, and then he couldn't get up again, his whole body was like a corpse.

No, he is dead.

But it was only half an hour, and the young man who should have died of heat stroke suddenly opened his eyes again.

He looked blankly at the ground close to his cheek, then stood up from the ground with great difficulty.

His eyes scanned the surroundings, and after looking around, he finally locked his target on the Hundred Thousand Mountains in the distance, and staggered there again with the kettle.

　Forgot to say, thank you for the character pictures!thank you all!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)