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nChapter 87: Searching for Water Source

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nThere were six villages around the Chu Village. On this day, the village chiefs of these six villages came to the house of the Chu Village chief. Their faces were covered in dust and they had worried expressions.

nVillage Chief Chu received them with hospitality and asked them to sit in the central room. “What brought you here?”

nThe village chief of the Zhang Village said bitterly, “Only your village has enough water in this area. Who else can we look for other than you?”

nVillage Chief Chu immediately understood what he meant. It had not rained for more than two months, and the sun was scorching the ground every day. Everyone was running out of water. “Are you planning to fetch water from the Chu Village?”

nThe village chief of the Xu Village waved his hand and said, “No, 1 heard that someone in your village can find water sources. 1 wonder if you can get her to help? Of course, we will pay.”

nVillage Chief Chu didn’t mind, but he couldn’t make the decision for Chu

nQingzhi. “I agree to this, but whether she agrees or not is up to her.”

nThe village chief of the Zhao Village said anxiously, “Brother Chu, bring us to see her. Well ask her ourselves.”

nThis concerned the lives of tens of thousands of people. Village Chief Chu did not dare to delay. “Alright, follow me.”

nCoincidentally, when they walked near Chu Qingzhi’s house, they bumped into Chu Qingzhi sending Chu Qingyue back.

nVillage Chief Chu went forward and said politely, “Qingzhi, some people are looking for you. Can 1 borrow some of your time?”

nWhen the village chiefs saw this, they revealed looks of disbelief. Did this little girl find a water source? Was she that capable?

nChu Qingzhi glanced at them and said, “Sure.”

nVillage Chief Chu first introduced the other village chiefs and briefly explained what had happened. Only then did they let the few village chiefs talk to Chu Qingzhi.

nVillage Chief Zhang said anxiously, “Miss Chu, please help our village find a water source. There’s no more water in the village. Now, everyone has to go to the river 20 miles away to fetch water. They usually go early in the morning and only come back at noon. Many people are suffering from sunstroke.”

nVillage Chief Zhao also said, “Miss Chu, if you help us find a water source, our entire village will thank you.”

nChu Qingzhi understood what they were here for. She looked at the sky. It wouldn’t rain for at least a month. If this continued, someone would probably die. “I’ll go with you after I tell my family about it. You can discuss among yourself which village I should go to first.”

nThe village chiefs hurriedly said, “Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, Miss Chu.”

nChu Qingzhi turned around and returned home.

nShe walked into the kitchen. “Mother, I have something to do. I might not be back for lunch.”

nLi Qingyu was cutting meat. When she heard this, she immediately stopped. “Qingzhi, what are you going to do? Is it so urgent that you can’t stay for lunch?”

nGranny Chu also asked with concern, “Yes, what is it?”

nChu Qingzhi explained to them with a smile.

nThis matter concerned the lives of many people. They did not dare to delay Chu Qingzhi.

nLi Qingyu immediately washed her hands and went to get an umbrella for Chu Qingzhi. “Use the umbrella. Your skin is tender. It won’t be good if you get a sunburn.”

nThen, she went to get a bottle and washed it. She filled it with water and handed it to Chu Qingzhi. “You have to keep yourself hydrated. The weather is so hot.”

nFeeling the love from her mother, Chu Qingzhi’s heart felt sweet. She smiled and said, “Mother, Grandma, I’ll come back as soon as possible.”

nLi Qingyu sent Chu Qingzhi to the door. “By the way, Qingzhi, I almost forgot. Your Uncles will come later. What do you want me to arrange for them to do?”

nChu Qingzhi thought for a moment and said, “You can ask them to make ice cream bars, help Father with the furniture, or help build the house. They can choose whatever they want as long as they work hard.”

nLi Qingyu nodded. “1 understand. Come back early.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “I know.”

nChu Qingzhi walked over to meet up with the village chiefs. They were still waiting.

nVillage Chief Zhang said, “Miss Chu, we’ve discussed. Let’s go to Zhang Village first.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “Let’s go.”

nThe Zhang Village was five miles away from the Chu Village. There was a mountain between them, and it was an hour’s walk. In this era, it was considered close.

nIt was still filled with vitality when Chu Qingzhi came to pick oranges last time. At this moment, the plants, animals, and people were all in low spirits and listless.

nThe Chu Village was next to a small river, and the Zhang Village was in the opposite direction of the river, so there were mountains here. The village was in a valley surrounded by mountains.

nVillage Chief Zhang’s eyes were filled with anticipation. “Miss Chu, do you think we have a water vein here?”

nChu Qingzhi observed her surroundings. “Let me take a look first.”

nTo the south of the village, there was a small mountain with many pine trees. The mountain was not high, and many children in the village played in the mountain.

nChu Qingzhi flew up the mountain.

nThere were martial arts in this world. Everyone knew this, but it was rare for people in the village to see it with their own eyes. When they saw Chu Qingzhi fly up, they were stunned.

n“She can fly?!”

n“Miss Chu can fly! She will definitely find a water source. We are saved.”

n“We’re saved! We’re saved!!”

nSeeing this scene, not only the village chiefs, but also the villagers of the Zhang Village stood rooted to the ground, as if they had seen a fairy descending to the mortal world.

nActually, she was really a fairy who had descended to the mortal world.

nChu Qingzhi flew to the top of a big tree and looked around. Soon, she discovered a small water vein that was enough for the villagers.

nShe flew down. “Village Chief Zhang, get the villagers to bring the hoes over to dig for water.”

n“Yes, yes, yes. I’ll go immediately.” Village Chief Zhang turned around and ran to inform the villagers to get their tools.

nThe water source was beside a cluster of lush bamboo outside the village. After digging half a meter deep, water seeped out.

nThe moment they saw the water, many villagers could not help but wipe their tears.

nSome of the villagers surrounded Chu Qingzhi and handed her fruits. “Miss, thank you. Thank you.”

n“If it weren’t for you, we’d all be dead.”

nAn old woman walked over and placed the only two eggs in her house into the small bag Chu Qingzhi was carrying. “Good girl, good girl. You saved the entire village. Thank you so much.”

nEveryone was doing their best to express their gratitude. Chu Qingzhi had never encountered such a situation before and was a little touched. “No need, no need. You can keep it for yourselves.”

nEveryone kept stuffing things into her hands. “Take it, take it. We don’t have anything good. This is all we have. Don’t refuse.”

nTherefore, when Chu Qingzhi came out of the Zhang Village, the small cloth bag was already full.

nChu Qingzhi touched the small cloth bag. She really couldn’t reject the enthusiastic villagers.

nVillage Chief Zhang sent Chu Qingzhi to the entrance of the village. “Miss Chu, take this. It’s not much, but it’s a token of everyone’s appreciation. Don’t decline.” It was a silver ingot worth ten taels of silver.

nAfter thinking for a while, Chu Qingzhi took the silver ingot. “If you need anything, you can come to the Chu Village to look for me again.”

nVillage Chief Zhang was extremely grateful. “Thank you, Miss Chu..”

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