White Cloud Pattern, Treasure Flying Fish!
On the murky water, thin lines of water spread out.
The Yellow Scale snake darted to the side of the boat and stretched out its neck, attempting to crawl into the hull.
Unfortunately, the boat's edge was too high, and the yellow -Scale Snake failed to climb it several times and fell back into the water.
A stream of water caught the long snake, and with a gentle toss, the yellow- Scale Snake disappeared.
Splash!
A barely perceptible sound of water splashing could be heard in the rain.
Liang Qu stood at the bow of the boat, drawing the water back into the Vortex Aperture, and flicked out a yellow pill the size of a fingernail with his thumb.
The Round Head- headed creature suddenly rose to the surface, swallowed the Qi Replenishing Pill in one gulp, then submerged back into the water, flicking out half of its long gray tail.
Qi Replenishing Pill are a commonly used consumable supplement for Galloping Horse Martial Master, with balanced and comprehensive effects.
It can be taken when you feel weak, lack Qi and Blood, tired, or sleepy. It does not conflict with most other medicinal pills, is mild and balanced, and does not cause bloating even when taken in large quantities. It is widely praised.
Even Spirit Monster can be eaten.
The non-stop, all-out sailing for a day and a night left the beasts exhausted, and they needed to take medicine to replenish their strength.
Take a break.
The Fat Catfish, Cannot Move, swam out with its Fist pointing in three directions: southeast, west, and north, to help explore the affected waters.
Liang Qu drew a small circle on the map with charcoal and continued northward in a boat with the help of finless River Dolphin.
He opened the waterproof compartment, took out a stack of soybean cakes and fed them to Red Mountain, while he ate some fried soybean cakes to fill his stomach.
Lu Xinqing knelt on the boat, swallowing hard. He hadn't eaten all night and was parched. The smell of soybeans made his stomach churn violently.
Liang Qu ignored it.
Martial Artist do not fight with others, so their Qi and Blood are abundant. They can go without food for a few meals without any problems, and they will feel that hunger is just a result of their eating habits.
Soon, Liang Qu arrived at another large town marked on the map, Mu Tang Town.
Unlike Gan Huang Village near Lord Qiu's Dyke, the town is much larger than the township, and often has buildings that are two or three stories high.
Boats crisscrossed the area, and small huts could often be seen protruding from the water. Awei flew in and out, but found no one inside.
"It was moved?"
Liang Qu guessed that although he had rushed to Hua Zhu County and finally managed to get there, the flood had been going on for more than two days, so there must have been a reaction in Hua Zhu County Hua Zhu County itself.
If the County Magistrate does nothing after the dam collapses, he will not only be dismissed from his post, but also be beheaded.
Even if there isn't enough time to repair the dike, at least a fleet of boats can be assembled to evacuate the people.
Unfortunately, river floods are among the most difficult floods to manage.
It is characterized by its high peak volume, long duration, and wide-ranging impact, far exceeding that of other floods.
In particular, the floods caused by the breaching of dikes are not only widespread but also more destructive. When they come crashing down, the mud houses and Thatched Hut of ordinary people cannot withstand them at all.
On the contrary, flash floods and snowmelt are easier to manage because they are generated and converged relatively quickly. Although they are sudden and have concentrated water volume, the disaster-affected area is small.
"Moo!"
Upon hearing the sound, the River Dolphin moved forward a few meters and pulled the boat over the small building.
Behind a half-broken brick wall, a large water buffalo floated on the water. Strangely, a large, soaking red rooster stood on the buffalo's head, and a spotted Local Dog huddled on its back, trembling incessantly.
Upon seeing people, the big red rooster crowed wildly, kept kicking the water buffalo's head, and flapped its wings trying to fly onto the boat. However, its feathers were soaked by the Rain Water, and it couldn't jump up at all. It fluttered halfway and fell into the water.
A huge wave surged up in the muddy water, engulfing the rooster, water buffalo, and Local Dog, and landing them on the second floor of a house.
The spotted Local Dog pricked up its ears, opened one eye, and looked around at the land. It jumped to the ground, shook its fur, and ran around. It even found a half-sack of corn in a corner and barked excitedly.
"Moo moo".
The old water buffalo collapsed on the ground, having been soaked in the water for two days, which had exhausted it.
Liang Qu readily offered a small favor, quickly made a detour, and drove out of Mu Tang Town, getting one step closer to Hua Zhu County.
His journey through towns and villages was not only to investigate whether there were any survivors and the extent of the disaster, but also a way to locate people.
The floodwaters submerged the terrain, making it impossible to discern roads. Relying solely on Compass would likely lead to getting lost. The only option was to feel one's way through each town and village to find one's bearings.
Next is the third town, Huang Shan Town.
Liang Qu believed that there must be people in this place.
According to the map, Huang Shan Town is located on a high elevation, with a small mountain that is hundreds of feet high and stretches for more than a mile. At the foot of the mountain are also many hills.
Upon arriving in Huang Shan Town, as expected, the disaster was not severe; the floodwaters only reached waist level.
The house was mostly intact, but there was still no one inside.
Liang Qu looked towards the low hill behind the town, and had some guesses in his mind.
In the dead of night, scattered lights dotted the Yellow Mountain, arranged in a tower-like pattern.
The villagers must have been worried that the floodwaters would continue to rise, so they all gathered on the mountain.
The water is too shallow to navigate by boat.
The River Dolphin dragged the boat close to a deep pit, and Red Mountain jumped out of the boat with his head down.
As the horse Shang An from Red Mountain, it swung its neck, stretched its body, and kicked its hooves.
Kneeling in the boat for a day and a night, it was extremely uncomfortable, even feeling that it was not as comfortable as Fat Catfish or other beasts, as it was more comfortable than curling up.
Liang Qu found a torch in the compartment, lit it, mounted his horse, told Lu Xinqing to follow, and rode up the mountain.
Lu Xinqing saw the Black Iron Great Bow hanging beside Red Mountain and dared not disobey.
"Why be a bandit? You can only boss people around. It's better to be an official. That's real prestige."
Lu Xinqing sighed, endured his hunger, and strode off to catch up with Red Mountain.
Under the cover of night, Red Mountain moved swiftly like the wind, its torches flickering and casting a blurry, striking trail of light.
The watchman on the mountain noticed the band of light and hurriedly ran back to the camp to wake the sleeping Instructor Chai Shiqiao.
"Instructor Chai! Instructor Chai! Someone's coming!"
Chai Shiqiao was busy settling the disaster victims and distributing rice and grain. He was so busy that he barely had time to rest. He finally managed to lie down and fall asleep, but he was woken Dream Entry by someone, which really annoyed him.
"What are you yelling for? Didn't the magistrate just leave with his fleet? Don't let every Tom, Dick, and Harry come and call me! Can't you settle yourselves in?"
The night watchman choked and shrank back. "Instructor Chai, you've misunderstood. The person who came was riding a chestnut horse. I've lived for decades and never seen such a magnificent horse. He even seemed to be wearing official robes. He had more airs than our county magistrate! He didn't look like a disaster victim!"
Official robes?
Chai Shiqiao was troubled and didn't want to go see them, but then he thought about it and worried about offending someone, so he had to fight off his sleepiness and said, "I'll go and see them."
The night watchman held up a torch to light the way.
As Chai Shiqiao got up and walked out of the camp with the night watchmen, Liang Qu arrived at the foot of the mountain.
The two looked at each other.
Chai Shiqiao's mind was still hazy. When he first saw the firelight, which was so bright it was dazzling, he squinted and examined it closely.
The official robes of the newcomer were obscured by the darkness, while the Crimson Horse, bathed in firelight, revealed half of its front, displaying its magnificent steed.
What a handsome horse!
I feel like I've seen this somewhere before?
Chai Shiqiao exclaimed in surprise, then fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, a picture book titled "Horse Recognition Diagram" flashed into my memory...
Hiss! Dragon Blood Horse! Chai Shiqiao was suddenly awakened, breaking out in a cold sweat. He was no longer sleepy and started running down the mountain.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry!"
"Instructor Chai, be careful, the mountain road is slippery!"
The mountain path was difficult to traverse, and the stones gleamed coldly after being washed by the Rain Water.
Chai Shiqiao was awake but not physically awake. He took two steps, and with the watchman's exclamation, he slipped and fell, landing hard on his bottom. He rolled several times along the stone steps before getting up again, covered in yellow mud as if coated with flour.
Liang Qu raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.
Without bothering to wipe himself clean, Chai Shiqiao steadied himself and continued running, dashing to the foot of the mountain to pay his respects to Liang Qu.
Having finally gotten close, Chai Shiqiao raised an eyebrow and glanced at the official's robes of the newcomer.
White cloud pattern, flying fish! A seventh-rank Dushui Official! Chai Shiqiao immediately realized that these were not disaster victims, but officials from the River Conservancy Office! How fast!
Chai Shiqiao had calculated the time and thought the River Conservancy Office arrive tomorrow, but he didn't expect them to be so swift and efficient! Liang Qu dismounted and looked directly at the plump, middle-aged man who was a little over 1.6 meters tall.
"Are you an instructor?"
The torchlight cast shimmering shadows.
Chai Shiqiao wiped away the mud, revealing the bird on his chest, and bowed again.
"Your Honor is wise; I am Chai Shiqiao, Instructor of Hua Zhu County!"
"Since you are an instructor... do you know if County Magistrate Yu is in Hua Zhu County?"
Chai Shiqiao shook his head.
"Sir, you will most likely not be able to find County Magistrate Yu if you go to the county town."
With the flood raging, County Magistrate Yu organized a fleet of boats to search for and evacuate disaster victims. Sixty percent of the victims on Yellow Mountain had arrived on the magistrate's boats; a group arrived just as evening was approaching, and then more left.