Ch. 121Leaving This Place Requires Solving the Problem
Key Plot Points and Events
- Meng Anli, a celestial being, arrives in a famine-stricken village and witnesses a desperate mother exchanging her child for food.
- The villagers reveal that they're suffering from a severe drought and locust plague, with no help from local deities or officials.
- Meng Anli decides to investigate the disaster situation and finds widespread suffering, with refugees being turned away and even killed by a nearby city's soldiers.
Character Developments
- Meng Anli: Initially naive about the harsh realities of the mortal world, she becomes determined to help the suffering villagers and address the root causes of their plight.
- Hua'er, Sister-in-law Liu, and Hua'er's Mother-in-law: Their desperation and willingness to exchange their children for food highlight the extreme conditions they're facing.
Significant Themes
- The harsh realities of famine and drought, and the desperate measures people resort to in such circumstances.
- The lack of help or intervention from officials, local deities, or even the Heavenly Emperor, raising questions about justice and divine intervention.
Character Interactions
- Meng Anli interacts with the villagers, offering them Fire Dates and listening to their plight.
- The villagers, in turn, share their experiences and seek Anli's help.
- Meng Anli confronts the soldiers at the city gate, highlighting the stark contrast between the suffering refugees and the city's indifference.