kvmb Chapter 134 Picking and Choosing, Only One Choice
Chapter 134 Picking and Choosing, Only One Choice
[Ding! The system has detected that the host has contributed medicinal herbs and pills to help hundreds of people cure colds and dysentery, earning hundreds of grateful hearts. One task has been completed.]
Wenwen: …
What do you mean?
A sudden surge of compassion inadvertently triggered the balancing mechanism, unintentionally settling a quest!
Isn't this pie a bit too big and heavy?
There was no warning at first. The group had just set off and taken their first step when the system detected it. Could it be that the system has a built-in clairvoyant eye, looking down on everyone from above?
Wenwen was a little confused, not knowing how the system detected it.
but.
It's good that the accounts are balanced. Indeed, we should not do evil because it is insignificant, nor should we neglect good because it is insignificant!
The system is pushing her to do a good deed every day!
In her excitement, Wenwen forgot to watch where she was going, lost her footing, and lurched forward, about to fall flat on her face.
"Little sister, watch your step!"
Wen Chengjian, who was beside her, reacted quickly, grabbing her and pulling her back to reality.
"Huh? Oh, I see."
Wenwen calmed herself down and focused on walking.
Yesterday the sky cleared up, and the night was filled with stars. Many stars could still be seen in the sky at this time. The moon hung high in the sky, and its bright moonlight shone on the mountain road.
The muddy path on the mountain road had been half-dried by the wind, and it was no longer as difficult to walk on as before.
The Wen family members walked at the very front of the procession, resembling a well-organized formation ready to charge into battle.
Perhaps in the future, members of the Wen family will all be placed at the front.
Who told them to be so skilled in martial arts and adept at hunting wolves!
The mountains were quiet at this time. The prisoners who had survived the wolf infestation dared not breathe and followed the people in front of them quietly, while looking around as they walked. Although some people were holding torches, everyone remained highly vigilant.
Given Ye Jingchuan's familiarity with the mountain path, Lord Zhu agreed to let Ye Jingchuan lead the way.
Therefore, Ye Jingchuan walked to the front and met up with Wenwen, Wen Chengjian, and Wen Chengbin.
These four people have been going up the mountain to gather herbs and cultivate their skills as soon as it gets light these past few days. They have explored every mountain in the vicinity, and they know exactly which path leads to which place, which mountain is closest to it, and what the path conditions are like.
By the moonlight, the large group followed the few people in front and climbed upwards.
As dawn broke, the conditions on both sides of the mountain road gradually became clearer to everyone.
Soon they arrived at a dense forest. The forest was very large, and at the entrance was a three-way intersection.
There were three mountain paths for them to choose from in the forest.
The left-hand path is the fastest, wide, flat, and easy to walk. It takes less than two hours to cross the forest, but this path requires passing through a thorny area, a place where wild animals roam.
The middle path takes the longest and has complex conditions, with many rocks and potholes. One section is even a swamp where you could easily fall in. You have to explore this path step by step. The advantage is that there are no wild animals on this path.
The advantage of this path on the right is that there are no wild animals, no thorns, and almost no external threats.
However, this is a narrow mountain path that only one person can pass at a time, and it is close to the edge of a cliff. It requires a great deal of effort to overcome fear. Whether you can get through and how long it will take depends on your individual abilities.
Faced with this situation, Ye Jingchuan turned to the constables and soldiers following him and explained the situation to them one by one.
"My lord, this is the situation. You should go and consult with Lord Zhu to see which route to take."
After saying this, Ye Jingchuan exchanged a few glances with Wenwen and the others, then looked up into the distance and said nothing more.
The analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of these three mountain paths, word for word, reached the ears of the prisoners behind the Wen family.
This was quite a shock; the news spread like wildfire, and before long, even the last prisoner knew.
Some impatient people, some talkative people, started whispering and discussing among themselves.
"If only one person passes through, this road is definitely not an option."
"Why not? There are no wild animals, no danger, so why can't we choose it?"
The man pointed to the carts in the procession, then to Lord Zhu's carriage, saying, "The cart is too big to pass."
"Oh, well, that's true, we can't just throw it away."
"In that case, the road in the middle won't work either. If the wheels get stuck in the swamp, it will be even more troublesome."
"That's right, sigh!"
"That leaves only the leftmost path."
"Oh my god, no way, that's the territory of wild beasts."
Listening to the discussion among the prisoners behind her, Wenwen couldn't help but feel admiration.
Their analysis is so logical and insightful; they're truly a bunch of smart mouths. So many people can see the situation clearly; I wonder what Lord Zhu's choice will be!
Lord Zhu could hear everything the prisoners were saying from behind.
Indeed, there are quite a few quick-witted people among the prisoners, and what they said makes a lot of sense.
At this moment, Lord Zhu and his bailiff Chen were sitting in his private carriage.
Lord Zhu glanced at Chen, the constable, and patted him on the shoulder. "What do you think?"
Chen, the constable who was still recuperating, was thinking quickly. He approached Lord Zhu and lowered his voice.
"My lord, our ultimate goal is to get into town as quickly as possible! The Wen family will charge ahead, and we'll follow closely behind. They say the road over there is wide and flat, right? Changzi, drive the carriage quickly, and it should be fine. Right, Changzi?"
Clearly, the following sentence is a question to Yang, the yamen runner.
At this moment, Yang, the constable, was at the front of the carriage. He had been listening to the sounds inside. When he heard Chen's question, he quickly replied, "Yes, Brother Ming is right. Sir, I have an idea."
"What are your thoughts? Tell me."
Yang, the constable, turned around and whispered, "Sir, the Wen family members are skilled in martial arts, and quite good at it. You saw it the other day. Letting them charge is no problem at all. If we equip them with swords, they will be even more adept at dealing with wild beasts. Once we get down the mountain and onto the main road, we can bring them back. That way, the team will have a few more fighters in the ranks. Wouldn't that make the journey much more enjoyable? It wouldn't do you any harm, sir, would it?"
Lord Zhu found Lord Yang's candid words to be very agreeable.
In fact, this choice not only suited Lord Zhu's wishes, but also those of the Wen family.
Although the path on the right is safe and free of thorns, it is on the edge of a cliff and can only allow one person to pass at a time. With so many children and women in the Wen family, how could they be allowed to pass alone?
Without a doubt, the Wen family would never choose this path.
Now let's talk about the path in the middle. The swamp in the middle of this path is even more frightening. One wrong step and you could sink in, causing serious problems. Who to save first and who to save later is a difficult question, and the Wen family doesn't want to take that risk.
Therefore, after careful consideration, the left path is still the most suitable, and it is the only option!
Everyone was waiting for Lord Zhu's final decision.
After Yang finished speaking, he lowered his head and blinked a few times, waiting for Lord Zhu's decision.
Lord Zhu didn't keep everyone waiting too long. After some thought, he ordered, "Do as you say. Changzi, go and fetch Wenchengjian."