Chapter 249: A droplet received in need will be repaid with a whole spring!


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    “The report on casualties havee out; right now, we are left with a hundred and thirty seven people,


    among which seventy eight are Gu Masters and fifty nine are mortals.” A vice leader reported to


    everyone.


    At this time, in this tattered tent, the surviving leaders of the caravan were all gathered together,


    discussing their options.


    The mood was heavy and oppressive.


    The caravan leader Jia Long was frowning and his brows almost tightened into a knot when he heard


    the report.


    Their caravan had originally been arge-sized caravan with over a thousand people, but now it was


    down to this pathetic number. One might think seventy eight Gu Masters were quite a high number, but


    only twelve were rank three Gu Masters, twenty eight were rank two and remaining thirty eight were all


    rank one Gu Masters.


    This number included all the injured and disabled Gu Masters. In truth, the amount of Gu Masters who


    still retained their strength did not amount to even half.


    Mortal lives were cheap, they could abandon these servants, but Gu Masters were different.


    Every Gu Master was a precious resource to their ns, they couldn’t be abandoned.


    Jia Long knew these disabled Gu Masters were a huge burden to the caravan, and were just adding


    more problems to the already crumbling logistics department of the caravan to preserve their lives and


    treat their injuries.


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    However, Jia Long didn’t dare to abandon them, if he abandoned the Gu Masters, the morale would


    completely break down and all the remaining Gu Masters would feel insecure; the whole caravan would


    copse. Their end result would be food for the beast groups.


    At this time, the vice leader who had reported the statistics, changed the subject: “The only fortunate


    thing is there are still a lot of goods remaining in the caravan. If we distribute these ownerless goods,


    then the primeval stones we distribute will be enough to make up for most of our losses.”


    In the cmity just before, there were many deaths but the loss to goods was instead few.


    If the goods were equally distributed, the survivors could instead profit from this.


    Almost everyone present in the tent had shining eyes now.


    Merchants chased after profits, even if they were in danger, this innate nature did not change.


    The group of people began looking at each other before vice leader Chen Shuang Jin coughed: “I feel


    that equal distribution isn’t quite proper. In the battle just before, my Chen n has sacrificed the most


    and has also killed the most white feather flying elephants. I want at least thirty percent of these


    ownerless goods!”


    “Thirty percent?”


    “Impossible!”


    “How much did your Chen n sacrifice? What about my Wei Chi n that had to sacrifice a young


    rank two peak stage genius?”


    “No matter what, our Zhi n demands twenty percent.”


    …


    Themotion in the tent began to turn into disputes. Everyone felt greed in front of benefits.


    Only Shang Xin Ci was sitting silently in the group.


    The stronger groups demanded more; the weaker groups demanded equal distribution.


    The dispute was turning fiercer and even attracted many inquiring gazes from outside the tent.


    Shang Xin Ci suddenly stood up.


    The tent suddenly quietened down.


    “Everyone,” Shang Xin Ci’s beautiful eyes swept over everyone, “the urgent matter is not the


    distribution of these goods but how we should continue forward. Maybe there will be more beast groups


    at the next moment! We are in the same boat and are tied together by fate. However, our individual


    strength is limited, so we need to coborate together to have a chance at survival.”


    She paused for a moment and continued, “I suggest that we will all contribute our goods and take out


    the things which can be helpful to us. As I proposed it, my Zhang n shall act as the example; I am


    willing to contribute all of the goods in my possession without seekingpensation.”


    “What?”


    “Free contribution?!”


    Momentarily, many became tongue-tied; Chen Shuang Jin, Jia Long and others all showed different


    expressions.


    “I am tired, I hope everyone can agree on an effective method soon. I will take my leave.” Saying this,


    Shang Xin Ci nodded her head and opened the tent p.


    She hadn’t even walked five steps out of the tent, when a hugemotion broke out in the tent.


    Now that Zhang n’s goods were also added on the list, the benefits had be even higher,


    making everyone frantic.


    Shang Xin Ci’s steps slowed, but she just clenched her fists and heaved a deep sigh.


    She was also a merchant and naturally wanted to chase after profits. Her so-called ‘voluntary


    contribution’ just before was of course not heartfelt.


    It was just that the current situation had forced her. She was like a child who was carrying arge sum


    of money and had no choice but to protect herself as she walked among the adults.


    When she walked back to her tent, she saw Xiao Die curling up and weeping at the corner, her eyes


    bloodshot.


    She had grown up and lived together with Shang Xin Ci almost all her life. The horror from white


    feather flying elephants was bursting out right now.


    “Xiao Die.” Shang Xin Ci sighed and sat beside her, consoling.


    “Missy, I am scared. Weep weep…. Lord Zhang Zhu hasn’t returned yet, it can’t be, it can’t be…” Xiao


    Die buried her head in Shang Xin Ci’s chest as she wept bitter tears.


    Shang Xin Ci patted her back and spoke words offort, but Xiao Die still continued to cry.


    “Xiao Die, Uncle Zhang Zhu might not return ever again.” Shang Xin Ci said in a heavy tone.


    The moment these words were said, she clearly felt Xiao Die’s body shiver.


    “Missy… that’s not true, that can’t be!” Xiao Die raised her head, her eyes were bloodshot and she was


    repeatedly shaking her head.


    “ept the truth, Xiao Die!” Shang Xin Ci suddenly said in a strict voice, “From now on, we can only


    rely on ourselves. Don’t cry, don’t cry, crying won’t solve any problems!”


    “Rely on ourselves? But we are both mortals, if not for Lord Zhang Zhu, we couldn’t have even


    embarked on this expedition.” Xiao Die said with eyes filled with tears, her morale low.


    “You are right. If it was not for Uncle Zhang Zhu’s identity, how could these people let me be on of


    the vice leaders. Xiao Die, you are right, we are mortals; but mortals also have their strengths!” Shang


    Xin Ci’s gaze shed with a resolute light.


    She looked at Xiao Die with her bright gaze and shook Xiao Die’s arm: “Xiao Die, do you believe in


    me?”


    As Xiao Die looked at the current Shang Xin Ci, she felt an unknown strength filling her.


    This strength came from Shang Xin Ci and then pervaded her body, influencing her heart and making


    her feel like she was being illuminated by light.


    “Missy…” Xiao Die’s gaze shed, she had never seen this form of herdy; at this instant, she felt that


    herdy looked more beautiful than ever before.


    “I believe you!” She answered softly but resolutely.


    “Good. Listen properly, we are in a dangerous situation now, sometimes people can be more dreadful


    than wild beasts. Bring all our savings and let’s go find Hei Tu and Bai Yun.”


    “Okay. I will do as you say missy!”


    …


    After about five minutes.


    In the tent, Fang Yuan and Shang Xin Ci was sitting cross-legged opposite each other.


    Fang Yuan stared ruminatingly at the beautiful girl in front of him: “You are telling me, you’ve already


    contributed all of our goods for free? To those insatiable hyenas?”


    “Yes, that is so.” Shang Xin Ci calmly admitted.


    Fang Yuan’s lips curled up, his gaze towards Shang Xin Ci was filled with admiration.


    She was truly smart, having the resolution to let go!


    Zhang Zhu was dead, Shang Xin Ci was only a mortal and even if she represented Zhang n, her


    position was not equal to the other vice leaders.


    It would be easy for these Gu Masters to swallow Shang Xin Ci’s properties.


    They would kill Shang Xin Ci and put the me on the beast groups, no one could say anything at that


    time. Zhang n also wouldn’t investigate thoroughly for a mere Shang Xin Ci.


    To Shang Xin Ci, these goods on her hands had be iparably hot and could court disaster


    towards her. Hence, she wisely chose to give up these cause of disaster to others, and guarantee her


    safety.


    However, she was very aware that this type of safety wasn’t reliable at all and thus came here.


    “I came here to apologize to you, I am really sorry.” Shang Xin Ci bowed towards Fang Yuan, “You


    borrowed these goods, so these goods should have been yours, but I rudely took the matters into my


    own hands. As an apology, I ask you to please ept these.”


    Shang Xin Ci brought forward the two wooden trunks.


    Without even opening them, Fang Yuan knew these trunks were filled with primeval stones.


    Most of it was what he earned himself and the fifty-fifty percentage shares of Shang Xin Ci as well.


    Fang Yuan couldn’t help but observe Shang Xin Ci.


    Their gazes met each other in the air, graduallying to a tacit understanding.


    They were both smart and understood many things without them having been said.


    In Shang Xin Ci’s perception, Fang Yuan was deliberately hiding his identity and could very possibly be


    a Gu Master. From all his behaviors till now, Shang Xin Ci felt he was a reliable person. If there was


    someone who could still help her, Fang Yuan was no doubt the best choice because she felt at ease


    towards him.


    However, she also had some misgivings. First, she didn’t know what strength Fang Yuan truly


    possessed; there was a huge difference between rank one, rank two or rank three. Secondly, there was


    definitely some painful backstory for Fang Yuan to hide his identity, so he might not necessarily reveal


    his identity to help her.


    Shang Xin Ci had offered up all the goods without getting Fang Yuan’s consent, and after getting the


    most basic guarantee for safety, she brought out all her savings to find Fang Yuan. She was saying it


    was her apology, but this action was actually inviting Fang Yuan to her side, hoping to obtain his help.


    She knew Fang Yuan and her were the same type of people, and coulde to a tacit understanding


    of smart people.


    The two gazed at each other for a long while before Fang Yuan smiled and broke the silence: “These


    primeval stones, it is better for Lady Zhang to take them back.”


    Shang Xin Ci’s expression slightly paled as her heart sank.


    From her understanding, Fang Yuan refusing these primeval stones meant he was refusing to help her.


    However, what could she do about this?


    Even if she talked of it, Fang Yuan had already repaid her many times over; there were very few people


    in the world who would do this. Shang Xin Ci couldn’t demand anything.


    However, if Hei Tu didn’t help her, who else was there? Bai Yun? That wasn’t like to work, they seemed


    to have very intimate rtionship; advancing or retreating together.


    Shang Xin Ci couldn’t think of any other person, a bitter smile appeared in her beautiful appearance: “I


    understand. But these primeval stones are my gift to you. Ordinary people holding treasures will court


    cmity, if you don’t ept them, I might have to contribute them too.”


    Fang Yuanughed: “Lady Zhang, you misunderstood me. When I and Bai Yun had just entered the


    caravan, we were severely wounded and were barely hanging by a thread. Our strength had fallen to


    an all-time low and our goods were even coveted by some strong servants. Truly, when you are low


    and down, even scumse to bully you . It was you who sheltered us and gave us enough time to


    recuperate. It won’t be wrong to see this favor as saving our lives.”


    “And I am someone who repays kindness and takes revenge for enmity. Although you are a mortal, I


    acknowledge you and even admire you. It is fate we met each other among such a vast poption. A


    droplet of water received in need will be repaid with a whole spring , let alone the favor of saving life.


    Take back the primeval stones, I will definitely protect you with all my strength!”


    “Ah….” Shang Xin Ci couldn’t help giving a soft cry.


    Her eyshes shook and her eyes reddened, turning tearful.


    Because of her tears, Fang Yuan appeared blurry in her vision. However, in her heart, Fang Yuan’s


    image became iparably clear.