Chapter 231: Severe Drought

Chapter 231: Severe Drought



The dried riverbed of Changlong River was stained with blood, as fights often erupted over a mouthful of polluted water.

In Juncheng City, not a single blade of grass grows. The survivors have already chopped down roadside trees and those on the mountains for firewood in extreme cold, leaving not even tree bark to eat.

People suffering from prolonged hunger have become emaciated or developed swollen stomachs. A long-term lack of water and salt has led to dizziness, trembling, weakness, fatigue, and even hair and tooth loss.

Despite the high temperatures, many survivors still grit their teeth and go out in search of supplies and water. Instead of waiting for death at home, most people still choose to fight for their lives.

Although insect pests, cholera outbreaks, and viruses have disappeared, heat stroke happened everywhere, causing countless deaths each day.

Even if the survivors knew their family members had heat stroke, they didn't dare to send them to the hospital during the day because of the rising heat wave and surface temperatures. By nightfall, however, many of the heatstroke patients have already passed away. Their bodies quickly decomposed, and their families had no choice but to burn them.

As soon as people leave their apartment buildings, their shoes burn, and large blisters form on the soles of their feet. These blisters burst immediately, causing them to scream in pain. Those who attempt to drive to the hospital soon find their tires melting on the road and are forced to find a cool place to hide. If they delay, they risk sun poisoning or severe burn injuries.

During the day, the city was empty, but within each apartment building, there were irritable roars and sorrowful cries. Staying indoors by day and going out at night have become survival patterns for the survivors.

Though nighttime temperatures remain high, the lack of direct sunlight reduces the risk of heatstroke or sudden death from exposure. However, this also increases the risk of being robbed when people go out to search for supplies.

As people gradually adapt to the high temperatures, the lack of water has become a critical problem that must be solved immediately.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"I won't go either." He said.

Shi Xuan and the others didn't know that Yao Ran replenished the water in their water towers every three days, so they decided to go. Although Yao Ran and Long Yu didn't go to get water, they still went out at night with the others.

Seeing them come out, Quan Yuanwei asked, "Did you decide to go with us?"

Yao Ran shook her head and replied, "I'm going to the trading center with Long Yu."

Hearing this, Quan Yuanwei didn't ask further. He had long known that the most capable people in the building were Yao Ran and Long Yu. Since they wanted to go to the trading center, he assumed they had a plan.

After separating from the others, Yao Ran and Long Yu headed to the trading center. Wearing constant-temperature clothing underneath and heat-resistant clothing on the outside, they didn't feel too hot.

While others endured nighttime temperatures of 80 degrees Celsius, Yao Ran, Long Yu, and their friends endured only 55 degrees Celsius thanks to their protective clothing. However, even with this protective measure, Yao Ran and others still felt uncomfortable and drank a lot of water to replenish their bodies.

Upon arriving at the trading center, Yao Ran and Long Yu looked around. Few people had opened stalls, and there were very few supplies available.

As they wandered around the trading center, someone patted Yao Ran's shoulder from behind. The moment the hand touched her, both she and Long Yu reacted at the same time.

Yao Ran grabbed the hand, twisted it, and pushed the person onto the scorching ground. At the same time, Long Yu drew his military dagger and pressed it to the back of the person's

neck.