The Otherworldly Adventures of a Super Naive Girl

Chapter 6: Zhongyong

Wait, what about all that food from Xiao Yue? Feng Wu promptly brought her spiritual force into the ring and brought out several fruits. She wasnt stingy so of course she shared some with her new companion. Tian Kes face was slightly red in embarrassment from the sounds his stomach was making, however he promptly broke out in a grin at the fruit offering. Although his hunger was mighty, he didnt forget his manners. He only bit into the fruit after whispering a few words of thanks. The juice gushed into this mouth overflowing and dribbling down his chin nearly choking him a bit.

So juicy! There was a milky aftertaste that he couldnt quite identify. Tian Ke didnt hold back and slurped the juice out of the fruit enthusiastically. It had to be the stuff the talented people in the city ate. How could he dare waste any?! Thinking up to here Tian Ke didnt stop until there was only a husk of a fruit left in his hands.

Eventually the night passed and a new day dawned. At around late afternoon Feng Wu risked climbing out of the well to take a look. All around her were charred remains and rubble. Even the land looked as though it was dyed red. Feng Wu stood gazing at the once familiar village with a complicated feeling in her heart. She held Little Bun in her arms as she stood looking at the scene, amazed at how much changed in just one night.

Shortly after Tian Ke used the pail rope to climb up as well. His reaction was stronger and more emotional than Feng Wu. This was the place he grew up and it was all hed ever known. Now all of it was gone! Although his six year old heart was in turmoil he was wise enough to know he needed to move on. Being only six he knew he needed to cling to someone, and since Feng Wu was the only adult figure he had left, he was going to definitely cling to her!

Xiao Wu,[notes] what are you going to do?

After thinking for a moment she shook her head. Her house had been burned and she had nowhere to go. She didnt know where Auntie Lian lived either, so it wasnt like she could ask her for help. What to do?

Xiao Wu, why not go with me. I have an aunt that lives in Zhongyong city. Shes kind and nice. Not like my horrible uncle at all. Thinking about his loving aunt made him want to cry. He suffered so much injustice from his uncles family after his father passed. He originally persevered because he wanted to wrest back his birthright from his uncle. Who would have thought that before he could grow up to do so his uncles family would perish, not leaving a single soul for him to claim his vengeance against. After losing his goal in life, he didnt know what to strive for in the future. The only person he could count on was his aunt. He firmly believed that his aunt wouldnt treat him with the disregard his uncles family had.

Should she go with Tian Ke? It was as good an idea as any other to Feng Wus mind. She agreed, and with Little Bun in her arms and Tian Ke by her side, the trio decided to leave the desolate village.

How do we get there?

.. .I dont know either. I only know that its far away from here. Tian Ke answered after some thought.

Although they agreed on a destination, neither she nor Tian Ke knew how to travel to the city, or even where it was. Tian Ke only knew that Zhongyong city was very far away and was a long journey even by carriage. As for Feng Wu, she had absolutely no idea. Her soul had only stayed in this world for a little over a month and the farthest she ventured was the nearby mountains.

Tian Ke watched Feng Wu carefully. Since their destination was so uncertain he was afraid that she would abandon him. He didnt want to travel alone!

Fortunately Feng Wu didnt have such complicated thoughts. She only asked, What should we do? Although she was clearly the elder in the relationship, she was still asking a child to decide. Feng Wus thoughts were straightforward indeed. If she didnt know, then she would ask. If she didnt ask, then shed never understand.

Tian Ke was a very bright child and after some thought came up with a plan. Ah its simple. We go to the nearest city and find a map. From there we can set out properly. This older sister was not as reliable as he thought.. .

The situation was made very clear to Tian Ke as they walked forward on their journey. He was a realistic child and quickly adapted after accepting the truth, and the truth was indeed very simple: Feng Wu was incompetent. Hungry? Well then it was time to hunt. Can Feng Wu do it? Not so well. Prep the game? No. Cook the game? No. After experiencing Feng Wus nearly lethal dark cooking skills he decided to take matters into his own hands. As a result all these tasks (including diapering duties) fell onto Tian Kes shoulders. Feng Wus only responsibility was to feed Little Bun, which she did very well!

It took three days of walking before they finally reached a town. Xiao Wu how much money do you have? Upon hearing her reply he asked the townspeople directions for the best lodgings available. There they paid for a room and promptly made themselves comfortable.

After getting two barrels of hot water for bathing, Tian Ke took hold of Little Bun and proceeded to wash the grime from his body. Little Bun was too small to wash safely in the rivers they passed on their journey. They also had a hard time finding a private spot to bath properly as there were many other travelers on the road. As a result they had accumulated many days worth of grime and crud. After bathing they ate a meal prepared by the lady innkeeper. Once cleaned and full they decided to take a nap to re-energize.

Feng Wu had a change of clothing since she packed everything before leaving that night, however, Tian Ke did not have any luggage. Fortunately the innkeeper had a son who was slightly bigger than Tian Ke. She was more than happy to give them several sets of boy's clothing. Tian Ke was really grateful to have clean clothes to wear and so blabbered his thanks with a blushing face.

News of the robbery and massacre of the village had spread so most people around the area knew of it. The innkeeper knew the children had to be survivors of the ordeal and so treated them with extra care. She made sure their meals were tastier and bigger than usual. Feng Wu had a good impression of the innkeeper and felt that she was a very kind person so she took the opportunity to ask how to get to Zhongyong.

Surprised the innkeeper said, Itll take several years if you go by foot. Using a beast carriage would shorten the time, but it will be much more expensive.

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