Rebirth: I Am Super Rich in Apocalypse
Chapter 359: There’s a Ghost

Chapter 359: Chapter 359: There’s a Ghost

However, the problem at hand was still unresolved.

They wanted to reach Half Moon Lake within the next day.

According to Chuyi, it was impossible.

However, if time did not permit, they might truly not be able to make it.

"Chuyi, I must talk to you about something serious now," Brother Song said.

"What is it, brother?"

Although Song Yi was not one to joke around, he had left a good impression.

"We’ve received the latest news that there will be an earthquake the day after tomorrow, right here. Only by making it to Half Moon Lake, will we have a chance of survival.

This is also why everyone is looking for this place. Do you understand?"

"So, that group of people has the same goal as you?"

"Yes!"

If his guess was right, that group was probably Mo Qi and his crew.

"Yes, Chuyi, if we’re too late, we all might die in this earthquake.

That’s why everyone is so anxious," Brother Song explained.

"Earthquake~"

The boy murmured silently, having experienced the tremors himself a few days earlier.

"Brother, Sister wouldn’t lie to you. Just think of a way.

I miss Mom and Dad too. If we go earlier, we can see them sooner," Jingjing pleaded as she looked at him with a face full of entreaty.

The child must have truly missed their parents, and this also helped them indirectly.

"Alright!"

The boy agreed in one breath, gently stroking his sister’s head.

"There is one path we can take, but it’s very dangerous. Do you have the courage to take it?"

Song Yi and Jhiang Yuan exchanged a look. See, there indeed was a way.

...

With time pressing, the afternoon could not be neglected.

The nighttime temperatures were extremely low, especially in the mountains.

Everyone moved forward with torches, but it really became impassable.

Chuyi found a cave he had visited before and suggested everyone rest there for a bit.

The first order of business was to start a fire. While they warmed themselves, they could also roast some food.

Jhiang Yuan settled Chuyi and Chuliu, leaving Song Yi to watch over them while she found a secluded spot.

She took her mom, Ye Mianmian, and Xiao Nuan into a space.

Leaving dad outside would help provide them with cover.

"Mom, you prepare first. I’ll change your dressing.

Mianmian, I’ve put a pot of water on in the kitchen. Keep an eye on it.

Once it boils, throw in the dumplings," she instructed.

"Okay."

Ye Mianmian had injured an arm, but she could handle this task.

Jhiang Yuan letting her do the work made her happy inside; at least she was now considered one of their own.

Xiao Nuan was outside, helping by carrying small things.

The child was getting more sensible by the day, and Jhiang Yuan hardly knew what to say.

But, she really didn’t have time to think about it too much.

They had to hurry here and still had to get going afterward.

"It’s not too bad, Mom. Just be careful and try not to strain that foot too much. It should be better once the swelling goes down."

"Don’t worry, I know what to do," her mom reassured her.

Once that was sorted, the dumplings were also put in the pot.

The dumplings were filled with mushrooms and cabbage, not having much of a strong flavor.

"Mianmian, let me do it~"

Jhiang Yuan, mimicking her mom, prepared the dipping sauce to make sour soup dumplings.

However, she didn’t add onions, garlic, or cilantro, fearing they might be detected by others.

They hurried their meal and then used mouthwash to refresh their breath before heading out.

Their earlier excuse for leaving was to use the restroom, but they had indeed taken a long time.

No sooner had they sat down than Xiao Ling approached them.

"Yuanyuan, is it cold outside?"

"Yes, quite cold."

She laughed unnaturally, and Jhiang Yuan didn’t feel like saying much either.

However, the other person didn’t seem to want to let her off the hook.

"How come I feel like you guys are always going out together lately?

Plus, it’s so cold outside, yet I don’t see you with frozen hands or feet.

Look at Xiao Nuan’s cheeks, even rosier than Jingjing’s!"

Uh, that comment had a deeper meaning, she was pointing something out.

"Sister Xiao Ling, if you have something to say, just say it directly.

We’ve known each other for more than a day or two, there’s no need."

Seeing that Jhiang Yuan wasn’t pretending to be naive, she was still a bit stunned.

"Yuanyuan, don’t overthink it, I didn’t mean anything else.

You know that Liang Kang is gone.

If you have the capability, could you help protect Jingjing? Don’t worry about me; as long as the child is alive, that’s enough."

When did things become like this?

"Sister Xiao Ling, don’t worry too much, we are just headed to a safe place now.

Just stick with the group and don’t fall behind, everything will be fine."

Originally, I was a bit upset, but now I didn’t want to argue anymore.

Whether her intentions were genuine or fake didn’t matter.

At least a mother’s feelings for her child are real.

I felt the same way.

"Mmm, I know."

Xiao Ling rested nearby, although she didn’t continue to say anything.

But Jhiang Yuan knew they must have let something slip.

As for what she knew, it was unclear on this side.

Since they were always in the same spot, it was easier to notice each other’s movements.

It was normal to find out after a while.

However, Xiao Ling was smart, she just probed and didn’t say much.

At night, someone still needed to keep watch.

Even though they hadn’t ventured deep into the mountains, there might still be some fierce beasts around.

With no food available, they couldn’t be too careful!

In a half-sleeping, half-waking state, a piercing scream tore through the sky.

"What’s going on?"

Jhiang Yuan quickly asked, but in the chaos, nobody answered her.

"Oh no, two of us went out, could they be in danger?"

Lu Er was also very nervous; just now, two brothers had gone out to use the bathroom, and he hadn’t thought much of it.

With so many people resting inside the cave, naturally, one would go outside to relieve themselves.

Everyone did the same, but this time it seemed not so good!

"Help!"

Just as Song Yi and the others reached the door, one of them came back.

He threw himself towards them, his face covered in blood.

"What happened to you?"

Song Yi couldn’t remember this man’s name; he just asked anxiously.

"There’s a ghost, there’s a ghost!"

The man spoke and then promptly passed out.

Jhiang Yuan also ran over, asking people to carry the injured man over.

The men took torches, ready to go out and see.

Xiao Ma was a bit frightened and didn’t want everyone to go out.

"Brother Song, he just said there’s a ghost, shouldn’t we stay in the cave, it’s safer than outside?"

"Wait for what?

Wait for them to come and kill us all?"

Lu Er was a man of action, pulling out a knife immediately.

"I don’t believe there’s really a ghost, let’s all go together and see what it really is."

Perhaps feeling that there was safety in numbers, people actually started to respond.

Moreover, almost everyone stood up.

This stance, it looked like they were gearing up for a group fight!