Chapter 301: Ceng Yan Seriously Injured, Ye Heng Personally Goes to Save Him with Medicine

Although Zhang Yuan's tone was flat, it could also be seen that he was very worried about Ceng Yan.

But he was also powerless; even if they themselves had suffered serious injuries, they usually could only leave it to fate.

Upon hearing that Ceng Yan was injured, Ye Heng's heart gave a jolt.

Zhang Yuan thought for a moment and said:

"Actually, Ceng Yan hoped I could come in his place to take a look; if possible, he hopes your Bi Hu Suo can take in the other members of his team; he said you know their situation."

After hearing that, Ye Heng became even more anxious.

Ceng Yan probably was seriously injured, knowing he might not make it, and still worried about others, so he entrusted Zhang Yuan's group to come and investigate.

From this, Zhang Yuan's character seems to be good.

But this makes things rather difficult.

Ye Heng thought for a moment and said:

"Little Brother Zhang, you should know where Ceng Yan is staying, right? Can you take me there?"

"You want to go find him yourself? Are you sure?"

Ye Heng nodded, speaking very seriously:

"Ceng Yan is one of the few kind-hearted people I've met, and I happen to have some medicinal herbs for treatment here; perhaps they could help him recover."

Upon hearing that, Zhang Yuan frowned without speaking; his sister Zhang Jia Jia stared at Ye Heng, and seeing her brother silent, she felt a bit anxious.

Actually, the two siblings had once received kindness from Brother Ceng; without Brother Ceng, they would likely have already become zombies.

"Brother, give it a try; Brother Ceng is too pitiful."

Zhang Yuan let out a breath, but his tone was solemn.

"His condition isn't good; his whole body has multiple inflamed, pus-filled spots and a high fever. The antibiotic I gave him may have expired, its efficacy doubtful. If you really have a way to save him, I'll take you there."

Ye Heng didn't hesitate, immediately declaring he must go, then turned to Sun Hao and said:

"Old Sun, you watch the base; I'll take a few people over to check."

Since Ye Heng was going to save someone, Sun Hao naturally wouldn't stop him.

"Go back and prepare quickly; I'll arrange a troop to go with you."

Soon, Ye Heng led his group of seven, following Zhang Yuan's group of fifty, setting off in a mighty procession.

Along the way, Ye Heng's thoughts were on Ceng Yan; he had no mood or energy for idle chatter.

Zhang Yuan, who was naturally taciturn and not good at conversation, hardly spoke along the way except to give orders and assign tasks.

On the contrary, Zhang Jia Jia was lively and talkative, becoming the person who enlivened the team's atmosphere.

During a midway rest, Zhang Jia Jia couldn't help but curiously ask Ye Heng:

"Big Brother Ye, how did you and Brother Ceng meet? You invited him and others to join your Bi Hu Suo; aren't you afraid that their many elderly, weak, sick, and disabled will only increase the burden on your refuge?"

Upon hearing that, Ye Heng replied calmly:

"Ceng Yan is a real man; our Bi Hu Suo needs someone like him to join."

Ye Heng answered absentmindedly; Zhang Jia Jia, hearing that it completely missed the point, pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Big Brother Ye, you still haven't answered me directly; I'm asking about the people besides Brother Ceng—so many elderly, weak, sick, and disabled—wouldn't your Bi Hu Suo feel burdened by them?"

As Zhang Jia Jia finished speaking, Zhang Yuan beside her couldn't help but interject softly to stop her.

"Jia Jia, don't ask like that; Ye Heng has to take responsibility for the whole Bi Hu Suo, and whatever decision he makes, he has his own position."

How should one answer such a question? Although the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled are pitiful, the burden they cause is also real.

Any Bi Hu Suo has no obligation to take in so many people who need protection but produce nothing.

Upon hearing that, Ye Heng raised his head to stop Zhang Yuan, smiling as he said to Zhang Jia Jia:

"Oh, so that's what you're asking; there's nothing to avoid answering. In fact, our Bi Hu Suo does not reject taking in the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled; it's not only those who can go out to fight and gather supplies who are useful—those elders and children also have their own space to contribute."

Upon hearing that, Zhang Jia Jia felt a bit confused; with so many people to feed in the Bi Hu Suo, more elderly, weak, sick, and disabled would naturally consume large amounts of supplies, and since these people cannot go out to find or exchange resources, they merely consume.

Generally, don't most Bi Hu Suo avoid such people like the plague?

Zhang Yuan looked at Ye Heng thoughtfully; the other young people in his team also exchanged glances, and for a moment, more and more people became curious about Ye Heng's Bi Hu Suo.

Two days later, the group finally arrived near the place where Ceng Yan was staying.

Zhang Yuan ordered his people, "Stay here and keep things in order; wait for me and Jia Jia to return."

"Team Captain Ye, let's go; Ceng Yan and his group are hiding in the underground pipes. The more people we bring, the easier it is to expose their location, so you just need to bring one person along."

Ye Heng thought it over, then simply let the others stay behind and went alone to find Ceng Yan.

The three continued onward, passing through various manhole covers, climbing up and down, and finally reached the resting place of Ceng Yan's group.

The ventilation in this underground pipe is poor, the environment very harsh, but because it's relatively concealed, it has allowed Ceng Yan and his group to hide safely.

After turning another corner, Ye Heng finally saw several familiar figures.

Ahead, three teenagers were on watch; upon seeing Ye Heng, they were all surprised.

"You little brats, Grandma's back again."

Zhang Jia Jia laughed as she jogged over to greet the three; they seemed quite familiar, and the three boys seeing Zhang Jia Jia also immediately smiled.

"Sister Jia Jia, how did you and Brother Zhang Yuan come back again? Why is this team captain also coming along?"

Zhang Jia Jia rubbed one of their heads and said:

"This Team Captain Ye says he has medicinal herbs; perhaps they can save your Uncle Ceng."

Upon hearing that, the three teenagers instantly became excited, rushing up to Ye Heng and directly kowtowing before him.

"Captain, please save Uncle Ceng."

"Uncle Ceng's condition is very bad; we've long regarded him as a father, and seeing him like this really hurts us."

Ye Heng quickly helped the three up; he's not used to others bowing to him.

Moreover, in his heart, only a goddess like Lin Meng could withstand others kneeling before him; what merit or ability does he have?

Get up quickly, quickly take me to see your great-uncle.

As soon as he finished speaking, the three youths immediately rose and led the way ahead, walking hurriedly, taking turns explaining the situation along the way.

Team Captain, his great-uncle had an injection, but it didn't work well; now he's running a high fever.

Our team has someone who knows medicine; they say his great-uncle's condition is very bad, maybe he won't make it.

Team Captain, please hurry; his great-uncle has been dazed these days, but he keeps mentioning you; seeing you come will surely make him happy, maybe he'll perk up and get better.

The three youths chattered nonstop, tears already streaming down their faces.

Although they are young, they are not completely clueless.

Nowadays, where in this world is there still life-saving medicine?

Even if there is, only the upper-class people in the special zone have a chance to use it.

Even the antibiotics given by Brother Zhang Yuan are expired medicines, still the only precious stock, given to great-uncle for use, yet no miracle occurred.

They know very well; this trip for great-uncle, I fear it's more ominous than auspicious.

When he leaves, if more people come to see him, it must also be a comfort for him...