vrcanaries Chapter 409 Emergency Departure
Chapter 409 Emergency Departure
The playful child, oblivious to any danger, happily rushed to Lei Xiu's side and chattered excitedly to tell Le Chu, who was thousands of miles away, about her experiences that day. However, because Ji Lin and Miao Yin were also there, Le Zhi omitted the details of her dream being bewitched by the Dream Reincarnation Worm and focused on the scenery she saw along the way.
When they heard that Lezhi had actually been taken to the Sea of Illusion by the turtle, Ji Lin and Miao Yin's expressions were quite interesting. The person involved hadn't even realized it yet, and they just kept describing their admiration for that unique "fireworks show".
"...It's so beautiful, so dreamy. I must bring Leyou and the others to see it sometime. It's a pity we can't record it. Clan leader, you should come with us next time."
"Hehe, okay, I'll wait for the opportunity."
The illusory sea was infamous, and Le Chu was well aware of its power. However, the child wasn't around, and now wasn't the time to teach him a lesson. What if he revealed his true thoughts beforehand and the child was too frightened to come home? Le Chu was a master at concealing his emotions, especially with the Mother-Child Vine separating them, so Le Zhi was naturally unaware.
Thinking her suggestion had been accepted, Lezhi was about to continue rambling on when Lei Xiu, the only one still retaining his senses, stopped her in time. "Zhizhi, the two clan leaders and Clan Leader Lechu have something to say to you. Why don't you listen to them first? We can talk about the rest privately later. Don't take up their time."
"Oh, okay, I'm sorry, I got carried away for a moment. Clan Chief Ji Lin, Clan Chief Miao Yin, what brings you here? Is there some problem with the Shadow Patient?"
The only thing Lezhi could think of that was related to himself was the shadowy figure.
"It's related, but not to the patient." Ji Lin, who was holding his breath, couldn't vent his anger because the child wasn't his own, so he could only change the subject.
It turns out that Ji Lin and Miao Yin came to ask Le Zhi to help them investigate areas within the aquarium that might be infected by the shadow. In fact, this was something that Cang Ji had repeatedly told them to keep in mind before they left. At the time, they were thinking of treating the illness first and then thinking about eliminating the crisis after everyone was cured.
However, Lezhi's efficiency was simply too high. On his very first day in the Hanhai Clan, the number of patients had already been reduced to zero. They couldn't very well send someone off to the Huanyin Clan immediately, only to change locations again later; such a process was too illogical. But Miaoyin also had her own considerations. The lesson of the Longtail Clan was still fresh in her mind. Among the three water-based clans, their Huanyin Clan was already ranked last. If something unexpected happened and Lezhi couldn't make it, what would happen to their Huanyin Clan's patients?
Both of them had their own considerations, and arguing wouldn't yield a result, so they simply sought the opinions of the parties involved.
After understanding the focus of their argument, Lezhi remained silent for a long time. Since he didn't speak, no one else dared to voice their opinions, and the air in the room instantly became still.
"Everyone, actually, I contacted Lei Xiu because I have urgent business. Why don't you hear my story first..."
Le Chu listened to the entire conversation from beginning to end on Zi Teng's end. After thinking about it, he decided to tell everything. After all, the final decision was Le Zhi's to make, and he only needed to ensure that all the important information was conveyed.
As Yue Chu's voice rang out, everyone present changed their expressions. "...Hua Li had no other choice but to come to me. It's not a secret among the clan leaders that Yue Chu can cure the Shadow Patients in large numbers in the Water Tribe, but this news hasn't been told to the clansmen yet. The two children were anxious, but unexpectedly, it worsened their condition. Now, it seems that the Mother Tree's sap can't suppress it for much longer, so..."
Although Le Chu was the messenger, his tone was still slightly biased. There was nothing he could do about it, since the Youmeng Clan was seriously ill. He had witnessed Lei Xiu's condition firsthand, and now the Youmeng Clan child was said to be even more seriously ill than Lei Xiu had been. The shadow had almost spread across his entire body, and the situation was indeed urgent.
Upon hearing Lezhi's words, everyone's expression immediately darkened. Lezhi's face was especially grim when he learned that the seriously ill child had been on his way to seek medical treatment from him, but had unfortunately been exposed to the shadow again on the way, which had worsened his condition.
Although he was not responsible for this incident, Lezhi still couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he thought that he was one of the reasons that triggered the child's actions.
However, he didn't say anything. Saying anything now would be useless; finding a solution was the best course of action.
"Alright, Chief Miaoyin, please make the arrangements. We'll set off for the Huanyin Clan immediately. Chief Jilin, I actually have some ideas about what you mentioned. I was planning to tell you after I finished my research, but it's too late now. Please have a few people come with us. I'll conduct my research on the way. If all goes well, we should have results before we reach the Huanyin Clan."
"this…………"
"Okay, I'll go get people right away. We'll meet at the exit of the clan's territory."
Ji Lin hesitated for a moment, but Miao Yin didn't want to wait a second longer. She turned and left after saying what she had to say, not giving Ji Lin a chance to discuss it further. Seeing this, Ji Lin couldn't say anything more. He nodded to Lei Xiu and Le Zhi, and then quickly turned and left as well.
After watching them leave, Lezhi began packing her things. Fortunately, they had only stayed one night and didn't have much stuff, especially Lezhi.
He was really going all out this time. No one knew how much determination Lezhi had put in. This was the first time he had spoken so confidently without being completely sure of himself.
There's no time to worry about anything else; saving lives is paramount. Every second he delays means someone gets tormented by the shadowy figure for just as long. If things go wrong, the child might have to return to the mother tree's embrace.
Thinking of the Mother Tree, Lezhi remembered that he still couldn't contact her. "I hope you're alright, and remember to bless me with success," he silently prayed in his heart. When he opened his eyes again, only unwavering determination remained in his pure white gaze.
"Zhizhi, we can set off now."
Lei Xiu was a little slow because he had to clean the bedroom and the kitchen, but not by much. The two people, two birds, and a leaf beetle arrived at the agreed location before everyone else had arrived, except for Ji Ying, who had arrived early to wait.
"Lezhi, Leixiu, the clan chief said we need to leave immediately and has arranged for me to lead a group to go with them. They're packing and will be there soon." Ji Ying didn't ask why they were in such a hurry to leave; she simply explained and didn't say anything more.
Before he could finish speaking, Miaoyin had already rushed over with the assembled members of the Huanyin Clan. Before they even stood still, Miaoyin spoke up, reminding him, "Lezhi, what about the tortoise? It doesn't know we're about to leave. Ji Lin has already sent people to look for it. Shall we go ahead or..."
Her words carried a questioning tone, and as the patriarch of the Huanyin Clan, Miaoyin subtly seemed to favor Lezhi. Ignoring the slightly surprised looks from her clansmen, Miaoyin simply awaited Lezhi's decision.
"No need. The tortoise can detect our movements. According to the plan, we'll set off once everyone is here."
Having already probed the turtle with his sensor, Lezhi wasn't worried about it falling behind. In fact, he envisioned that he would need the turtle's help along the way, so he couldn't forget about it.
"Okay." Upon receiving Lezhi's clear answer, Miaoyin nodded again without hesitation and stood aside, waiting to depart.
Cang Jin and Cang Long arrived late, having come immediately upon hearing the news. Ji Lin followed closely behind them, arranging for Ji Ying to take two people with him on the journey, while he himself remained in the clan.
"Okay, we're leaving now. You guys go back."
There was no sense of reluctance to part. After confirming that everyone had arrived, Yuezhi simply waved and then signaled Miaoyin to lead the way. The group quickly left the territory of the Hanhai Clan and, as expected, encountered the tortoise that had been waiting there for some time.
"I have some things to attend to, so please don't disturb me unless absolutely necessary," Lezhi informed him, then gave Lei Xiu a wink before heading straight for the turtle.
"Okay, uh..." Ji Ying hesitated before replying. She watched as Le Zhi stopped on the turtle's broad shell, and then a flash of light appeared around him, forming a water bubble with its own space, which enveloped Le Zhi. When the water was gone, the fish tail turned into legs, and Le Zhi sat down cross-legged, turning to face the crowd, and began to busy himself with his hands.