Reflecting on their interactions along the journey, Bai Junjun had always handled things she could do herself, never once seeking help or showing weakness.
It was only upon seeing food, treasure, or books that the young lady would reveal an expression appropriate for a girl of her age.
Of course, she was occasionally gentle towards Bai Sasa and Xiao Yu.
So overall, Captain Polar Bear was indeed a very interesting person.
Especially tonight, she had actually waited for him to come back before sleeping. Did this mean Captain Polar Bear had started to see him as a companion too?
Thinking this made Li Wenli feel quite delighted. He gradually slowed his breathing and slowly fell asleep.
However, Li Wenli didn’t manage to sleep for long before sounds of clapping boards came from outside; it was time to break camp.
Li Wenli yawned as he got up and knocked on the few baskets, saying, "Little piglets, let’s go."
The Fool burst into laughter at that, and even One-Eyed Uncle, who had rushed back all dusty and tired, couldn’t help but chuckle.
"..." said Bai Sasa’s group.
After walking for a while, the line had lengthened, and it was only when no Soldiers were in sight that One-Eyed Uncle whispered, "In about two Shichen, we’ll pass by a village. There will be some time for a toilet break; make your preparations and head straight into the village to hide."
Li Wenli and Bai Junjun both looked at One-Eyed Uncle, "So soon?"
"It’s already the second day of marching, there’s not much time left. Moreover, the villages closer to the front have more patrols from the Eastern Army. It’s best for you to leave from here."
Li Wenli and Bai Sasa nodded, "Thank you."
"Psh, we should be thanking you. If it weren’t for you, we might have been used as cannon fodder in this battle. Remember what we told you, make sure to pass on the legacy."
"Alright, take care of yourselves too."
"Of course, we’ll meet again someday!" One-Eyed Uncle said with a warm smile.
Their conversation was brief, and then came a long period of walking.
Finally, as dawn broke, they saw the village nestled in the mountains.
To save resources, the Soldiers extinguished their torches, and everyone had to rely on the faint moonlight to see.
Lame Man Uncle gave the order, allowing everyone to rest briefly and relieve themselves in shifts.
The group moved to the bushes in twos and threes.
When transporting supplies, those thousand Elite Troops would guard the surroundings, both to fend off enemy attacks and to supervise the Soldiers to prevent any from deserting in the heat of battle.
However, such instances were rare, so the guarding was quite lax.
This laxness provided everyone with a perfect opportunity.
There were three baskets among them, and Bai Junjun, Li Wenli, and the Fool carried one each; unnoticed, they ran toward the bushes.
As they ran, the people from Death Valley spontaneously covered for them. Usually, they would go to concealed spots like tree roots to relieve themselves, but now they simply stood still in the bushes,
Everyone was still groggy from early morning, and no one paid much attention.
In this way, they successfully made it into the village. Relying on their years of survival instincts in The Apocalypse, Bai Sasa and Li Wenli quickly identified an abandoned house and dashed inside.
The rundown house was filled with straw, and they hid behind it without moving an inch.
The Fool was initially just helping to carry the baskets, and after reaching the destination, he was supposed to go back.
However, Li Wenli and Bai Junjun both grabbed him at the same time.
"?" The Fool looked at the two of them, puzzled.
"You come with us; don’t go back anymore."