novelraw Chapter 343 - 335: Thunderstruck
Chapter 343 - 335: Thunderstruck
However, when the new generation of Great Divination Master receives the legacy, it happens as the previous Great Divination Master passes away.
"Family Head, please restrain your grief, and quickly comprehend astrology to resolve this crisis."
The serious Great Elder reminded, even though they could not see where the opportunity lies, the situation outside was visible for all to see, and it was a matter of life and death.
If the Family Head cannot find the person to turn the tide, their fate would also be destruction.
Those who can sit in the Elder’s position are not ordinary people, let alone the most capable Great Elder.
Although he does not possess the ability of astrology, his divination technique is superb, adept at geomancy, the five elements, the twenty-eight constellations, all are highly proficient.
The previous frequent dispatch of people by the Sikong Family was intentionally orchestrated by the Great Elder to gather information.
At that time, the heavenly secrets had been revealed, the skies were about to change, knowing the latest information was essential to make the right judgment.
Unfortunately, there has been no result, and till now they haven’t found the variable person.
Understanding astrology can roughly predict the location of this variable person.
It makes finding them more convenient and quicker.
The alternation of new and old Great Divination Masters of the Sikong Family did not affect anything, and the number of people facing death in various places is still increasing daily.
Cheng Xiaoxiao finally managed to bring people to the Underground City, utterly exhausted.
No matter how amazed the newcomers are, she comfortably took a hot bath and went to sleep.
With challenging tasks at night, she must maintain her best condition.
Zhou Yanlan, who came to say goodbye, saw the ’Resting, please do not disturb’ sign hanging on the door, feeling aggrieved, turned and left without a word.
It was Han Yi who couldn’t stand it, greeted Mr. Cheng and the person in charge, Cheng Hao, and hurriedly chased after his own master.
The other party understanding the situation is for the best, Cheng Hao was delighted, and his smile for retaining them was more sincere.
However, the other party left too hastily, so he didn’t mind, nor did he specifically tell his sister; whoever leaves, leaves, as they are not important people anyway.
He still has a pile of things to arrange.
Although the construction above ground has stopped, the underground construction still needs to continue as usual.
Especially the passage leading to the underground cavern must start digging, using only their own people.
Also, his sister’s greenhouse technology needs to be utilized to plant vegetables like chives, garlic sprouts, spinach, and green onions, which sprout quickly and have short growth cycles, and aquatic plant containers are still not ready.
The tofu workshop needs expansion, and textile machine improvements need acceptance testing.
Now that another 10,000 people have arrived, their food, clothing, housing, and transportation need arrangement, and suitable job positions should be inquired about and adjusted before assigning them to their proficient positions.
Thus, the main kitchen needs expansion, kitchen utensils are not enough, as more children go to school, perhaps Mr. Gui will approach him soon.
One thing after another is truly headache-inducing, but someone was being lazy and didn’t care about anything, truly needing discipline.
Luckily, Han Xifeng is there to share in the work, their insights and methods were undoubtedly valuable.
In recent days, the two have discussed work together, and their relationship has deepened much, learning from and debating with each other, feeling a mutual admiration.
The Feng Family members were arranged next to Huang Zhongyi, and now that there are enough people with medical skills, a medical department was established.
Huang Zhongyi served as the team leader, with Feng Liangzheng as the deputy team leader. Upon meeting, they struck up a conversation about medical skills.
Feng Liangzheng did not expect to meet a barefoot doctor with exquisite medical skills here.
Barefoot doctor is a common term for unlicensed doctors practicing folk medicine.
In their respective areas of expertise, both had unique insights, and a single phrase from one could often enlighten the other.
Dinner was warm rice porridge, crispy sesame cakes, and a plate of pickled vegetables.
The newly joined 10,000 people could hardly believe they had stumbled into prosperity, as the conditions here were simply excellent.
In this extreme cold, an Underground City was built, and they could ensure the food, clothing, and shelter of so many people. The leaders here must be great and farsighted.
Some common folk who initially prepared to work as long-term laborers nearly wanted to sign contracts for indentured servitude, but the person in charge here said they could always work, earning enough work points to buy a house in the outer city and become official residents, which tempted them too much to want to return to their previous homes.
After dinner, the Feng Family gathered to discuss their current situation.
"Father, I just heard that the young lady who saved us is an extraordinary person who can communicate with divine will and foresee disasters. She previously suggested building this Underground City, saving everyone’s lives."
Feng Yuyang eagerly shared what he had learned.
Usually, the quiet and reserved third daughter, Feng Yuanyuan, also chimed in, "There’s something they call a lifestyle supermarket on the west side of the square? There are many good things inside, but unfortunately, I heard from people inside that you need work points to exchange for things here, where silver coins are useless."
"Third sister isn’t aware, but I found out that everyone here must work for work points, then exchange them for goods to sustain themselves."
Saying this, he looked at Feng Liangzheng, "But father, we are slaves bought by the master, can we live like this in the future?"
"You all don’t speculate wildly, trust that the master will arrange things for us. Besides, didn’t father join some medical department? I believe our days will improve."
Everyone nodded in unison, they were certainly confident in this point.
Everyone was discussing their observations of the Underground City, continuously amazed, as much of the equipment and facilities here were unlike anything they had known before, both intriguing and unbelievable.
At this moment, Feng Liangzheng looked at the most introverted and composed Feng Yuxin in the family, "What does our second child think?"
Feng Yuxin, well-read, had the most flexible and clever mind.
All eyes from the family turned to him.
The pensive person finally raised his eyes, speaking with great interest, "This place is more like a new, independent region, with its own complete operational system, self-sufficient. As long as there are enough people, I believe it will soon develop into a separate small country."
Feng Yuxin’s words stunned the whole family, leaving them too shocked to even breathe, only able to swallow silently.
"Second brother, you don’t mean that seriously, do you?"
Even the usually carefree Fifth Master Feng was so scared that his voice trembled, those words were indeed treasonous.
Feng Yuxin understood what everyone was thinking, but... so what?
It was the Court that first abandoned the Feng Family, leaving them no path to live. Without this fortuitous encounter, they wouldn’t have survived the extreme cold of last night.
"The Feng Family has dedicated generations to the healing of the world and rescuing the dying for hundreds of years. Only because of an unfounded accusation, they were exiled as a family. It’s an incredible irony. With such an unjust, life-disregarding Imperial Family and a decaying, constantly conflicting Court, what right do they have to demand the Feng Family’s continued allegiance?"
Feng Yuxin’s words were powerful, like drums beating on everyone’s hearts, with emotions of unwillingness and anger surging once again.