Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 262. Caught up

The old man Luo wanted to take another look, but Luo Song closed the door.

"Grandfather, it’s cold outside!"

In spite of the old man’s pouting, the team set off again, and under Luo Song’s urging, the speed was even quicker than before.

This mountain did not take long for Jin’er; it was just a little more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. She quickly flew across, bringing two big ones with her. When she saw the villagers patrolling on the opposite side through her spiritual power, she let out a big sigh of relief, they really made it.

Another half a cup of tea later, Jin’er appeared at her mountain cave entrance, and the sound from the white-tailed lightning made her family, who were tidying things up in the cave, rush out one after another.

Especially the old lady Hua and Mrs. Qi, who stayed up the recent nights worrying about their child, were extremely anxious.

Even while tidying up, they always paid attention to the noises outside. Upon hearing their dog’s sound, they were the fastest to react, even beating the old man and sons.

Once outside, seeing their good daughter and grandchild caused their eyes to turn red, tightly hugging the child, then taking her into the cave, and checking her from head to toe. If it weren’t cold, they might have stripped the child of her clothes.

The youngest brother followed behind, calling his sister nonstop, feeling unaccustomed to not being scolded by his sister for days, even wondering if he was sick.

The eldest brother also looked his sister over, seeing nothing wrong except some fatigue, and was reassured, continuing his packing.

The old man of the Hua family was likewise, seeing his granddaughter’s still rosy cheeks, his previously unsmiling face now showed a smile. Had his wife and daughters-in-law not already occupied her, he surely would have stepped forward to hold her hand, continuously saying, "It’s good you came back, it’s good you came back."

It’s just that Hua Chengtian is not here now, and the second brother Hua is still in the valley, otherwise, there would be two more affectionate people.

The second, and fourth sons of the Sun family, who were recuperating at Hua’s home, were also happy. Their family is full of boys, they loved little girls the most.

The eldest Sun brother, feeling almost recovered, worried about home but decided to return despite Hua family’s objections.

Yet he carried the valley map drawn by Hua Chengtian.

They decided to approach the Xiu family; surely they wanted to be close to Xiu’s family. Knowing the Hua family welcomed them to live in the valley, if it weren’t the constant dissuasion by Xiu and Hua Chengtian, the eldest Sun brother would have left two or three days ago.

"Where’s Luo Song?" Moments later, Luo’s brother, having packed, noticed his grandmother and mother were not so emotional and couldn’t help asking about his friend.

"Right, right, did young Luo arrive?" The old man Hua also remembered.

"Here already, but we might have to wait a bit longer. They should be climbing the mountain next to ours by now. I was anxious, so I came back first, luckily in time."

Thinking of being able to leave with the family, Jin’er couldn’t help feeling happy, her eyes stayed smiling.

"Almost here? Let me fetch them." The eldest brother Hua couldn’t stay put.

"Right, right, right, gather some young lads and go quickly," the old man Hua hurriedly agreed.

Nothing much left to tidy up at home, finishing things before leaving wouldn’t be too late.

The eldest brother Hua nodded and quickly ran out, targeting the Big Cave, since besides things needed at night, everyone had mostly packed; he managed to gather dozens of young men by calling out, even Hua Chengtian, who was discussing matters with Hua Meng and Hua Qiang, came along.

"What? You arrived, where’s your sister?" All Hua Chengtian could think about was his daughter, asking hastily.

"Dad, sister already returned home," The anxious eldest brother Hua threw this line before rushing to help.

All Hua Chengtian cared about was his daughter, turning back without even greeting his son.

"Chengtian..."

Hua Meng and Hua Qiang helplessly watched Hua Chengtian’s figure growing distant, shaking their heads with smiles.

They have to admit that when it comes to doting on daughters, they’d all bow down; they were left mid-discussion by Hua Chengtian.

"Daughter..." His voice had already reached the cave before him, interrupted by Mrs. Qi with a slap on his arm.

"Shh, the child’s tired and just fell asleep, don’t wake her."

Mrs. Qi was full of tenderness. The child spoke only a few words with them before falling asleep unconscious, showing how tired she was from the journey.

Thinking about it brought tears to her eyes. Her daughter had never gone through such hardships since she was a child, and she shot an angry look at her husband.

"Asleep?" Stroking where she hit, Hua Chengtian instinctively lowered his voice, smiling apologetically.

"Yes, quietly."

"Got it, got it," Hua Chengtian did a quiet gesture and tiptoed into the cave alongside his wife.

The tents had been dismantled, but each bed had coarse burlap coverings serving as makeshift curtains.

Hua Chengtian cautiously approached, peeking through the curtain at his daughter, seeing her peacefully asleep allowed him to feel assured.

He hadn’t had a good sleep these few days, always worried about the child.

Heart aching, he tucked the blanket around her and sat beside her bed gazing, while the Sun family’s two brothers also wished for a daughter seeing his cherishing demeanor.

The old lady Hua and Mrs. Qi didn’t mind him as long as he didn’t disturb the child, preparing meals for when she wakes.

And the grandfather and grandson of the Luo family probably wouldn’t take long to arrive; should also be prepared with some hot food.

On the other side, the eldest Hua brother took dozens of young men swiftly over the mountain range they were on, heading towards the opposite mountaintop, and could see the black spots at the peak despite the high mountains and distance.

The eldest Hua brother hurriedly led them upward, meeting the descending units midway.

Luo Song saw them from afar, speculating about their directed approach. Seeing Hua Yunao, he couldn’t help but feel delighted.

"Yun Ao..." Luo Song’s emotional call was more lively, unlike his usual gentle demeanor, creating a reserved distance perception generally revered but not violated.

Enticing everyone to take a closer look at the person being treated with distinction by their master.

A young man appearing near coming of age, dressed plainly yet exuding a scholarly aura mixed with martial artist’s temperament, was intriguing with a contradictory appeal, drawing attention.

With clear, determined eyes, striding towards their master.

"Luo Song, great to catch up," said the eldest Hua brother happily, patting Luo Song’s shoulder with a smile.

"Jin’er said you arrived, so I quickly gathered people to meet you."

"Thanks, brother!"

"No need for thanks. Right, Grandfather Luo also arrived, yes?"

By this time, old man Luo had already opened the sedan chair door, smiling as he watched them.

The eldest Hua brother promptly paid respects, exchanged warm greetings, and with help from the brought young men, they descended the mountain faster.

When they returned, Jin’er was still fast asleep in the cave.

Grandfather Luo’s arrival was warmly received by the old man Hua and Hua Chengtian, but they intentionally lowered their voice knowing Jin’er was asleep.

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