Shen Xiaochuan stood by the fire, the ashes still smoldering.
He wiped the sweat from his brow, turned to Anna, and said, “Let’s go.”
Anna didn’t move, looking at him and asking, “You really will take us in?”
“As I said, whether you can stay or not depends on whether you are useful.”
She bit her lip and whispered, “I can heal wounds and prepare medicine.
We also have three priests, a pair of twin sisters who cook, and their meals are so good that the warriors can eat two extra bowls.
There’s also a witch named Tang Keke who can control the heavens.
”
Shen Xiaochuan glanced at her: “They’re still alive?”
“Wait for me on the north side of the valley.
We were separated when we were captured.”
” Yang Lie “.
“exist.”
“Take ten people to pick them up and search in the direction she indicated.
Bring back anyone you see wearing a white robe; don’t miss a single one.”
“Yes.” Yang Lie immediately led her people to set off.
Ling Feng walked over and said, “It’s getting dark, and the road is difficult to walk on.”
“Then let’s walk even faster.”
The group began to retreat.
The wind whipped at the corners of their clothes, making a snapping sound.
Anna walked in the middle, glancing back every now and then.
What are you afraid of?
Shen Xiaochuan suddenly spoke.
She shook her head: “I’m not afraid.
It’s just…
the people who saved us before all died in the end.”
“I am not them.”
Anna didn’t say anything more, but quickened her pace.
Halfway there, Yang Lie returned with her entourage.
Five women were escorted there, one of whom wore a tattered cloak and held a wooden cane.
“Everyone’s here,” Yang Lie said.
Shen Xiaochuan glanced around: “Anyone injured?”
“A priest twisted his ankle, but it’s already been treated.” Anna stepped forward to help the man.
“Go into town.”
At the entrance of Skydome City, the guards looked nervous upon seeing so many people.
“Let them through.”
Shen Xiaochuan Dao, “They’re all new Believers.”
The guards relented and made way for Dao.
Shen Xiaochuan pointed to the makeshift tent: “Send the wounded there first.
Everyone else, stand in line and register them one by one.”
He took out a notebook and handed it to Ling Feng: “Write down your name, age, and skills clearly.”
The crowd began to move in an orderly fashion.
An elderly man with a cane walked slowly over; his clothes, though old, were neat and tidy.
“My name is Carl, and I used to be the Patriarch of the village.”
He said, “I know what everyone in Dao can do.”
Shen Xiaochuan stopped writing, looked up at him, and said, “Tell me about it.”
“Mary can sew and modify armor; Amy and Lucy are cooks, skilled at preserving food; Donnie is a witch who changed the course of the rainstorm yesterday.”
“All three pastors are trained to cast spells continuously for more than six hours.”
Shen Xiaochuan closed his notebook: “Do you know where you are right now, Dao?”
“Your divine kingdom.”
“Do you think I can protect you?”
Carl looked up: “I don’t know how long you can protect us, Dao.
But I do know that without you, Dao, we won’t survive tonight.”
Shen Xiaochuan smiled and said, “Come find me in Main Hall tomorrow morning.”
He turned to Ling Feng and said, “Arrange accommodations, don’t crowd together.
Give each household a blanket and two jin of grain.”
“yes.”
Back at the camp, Shen Xiaochuan called Lolia over.
How about Blacksmith Shop?
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“Thanks for your hard work.”
Lolia lowered her head: “Everyone is just as tired.”
Shen Xiaochuan took out a talisman from his bag: “This is the last enhancement talisman, here you go.”
She was taken aback: “This thing can enhance talent; you should save it for the warriors.”
“You are my craftsman.
Without weapons, how can warriors fight?”
Lolia took the talisman, her hands trembling slightly.
“I will make better weapons.”
“I trust you.”
She was about to leave when she was called back.
“We’ll start recruiting apprentices tomorrow.
Tell me who you’d like to hire.”
“Thank you, God.”
Her voice was a little hoarse.
Shen Xiaochuan arrived at the Main Hall, where Chen Yan was already waiting.
“With so many people, is there enough food?”
“If we’re careful, we can last ten days.
The trading platform has placed new orders; someone will deliver supplies in three days.”
“What can these women do?
We can’t just keep them around for nothing.”
“One healer can save ten doses of medicine, and one cook can feed a soldier to fight well.
The more people there are, the fewer faith points are consumed.”
Chen Yan nodded: “That makes sense too.”
“I want to appoint a sheriff to manage these people.”
“who?”
“Old Patriarch Carl.
He speaks clearly and remains calm in the face of adversity.”
“Okay, I’ll do as you say.”
“Let’s call it a day.”
The next morning, a large number of people had already gathered in the square.
Shen Xiaochuan stood on the stone platform, holding a roster in his hand.
“From today onwards, Carl is the first sheriff.
He is responsible for registration, housing allocation, and mediating disputes.
If you have any problems, go to him first.”
He looked at the elderly people below the stage: “Are you willing?”
Carl stood up straight and said firmly, “I do.”
“I will give you the authority to allocate resources.
Report your needs once a day.”
“clear.”
“Anyone else who wants to work, sign up now.
Anyone who can cook, sew, or mine counts.”
Someone raised their hand.
A woman called out to Dao, “I know how to farm!
I used to work in the church’s vegetable garden!”
“I’ve noted it down.
I’ll report to Nishiya this afternoon.”
Someone else shouted, “I can fix bows and arrows!”
Shen Xiaochuan nodded: “Go find Lolia, she needs more people.”
The crowd gradually dispersed.
Anna led three pastors into the medical tent.
They began to count the herbs.
“These elixirs can be used three more times.”
Anna said, “But all five of us know healing magic, so we can take turns casting spells.”
“not enough.”
Another pastor said, “We need a fixed place.”
“I know Dao.”
Anna looked towards the door.
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When she found Shen Xiaochuan, he was looking at a map.
“The Supreme God.”
Anna lowered her head slightly, speaking earnestly.
“What’s up?”
“We want to build a clinic, it doesn’t need to be big, just ten beds will do, and a place to store medicinal herbs.”
Shen Xiaochuan opened his notebook, wrote a few lines, looked up and said, “Go to the warehouse to get the materials.
Report the consumption every day, and no waste is allowed.”
“It won’t be a waste.”
“As the head physician, you’ll be in charge of everyone.”
Anna’s eyes widened: “You believe me?”
“You didn’t run away or steal anything last night.
That’s enough.”
She lowered her head, her voice soft yet firm: “I will heal every wounded soldier.”
“I trust you.”
She turned to leave, but then stopped.
” Tang Keke said it might rain tomorrow.
Should we finish building the roof now?”
“That’s right.
Send more people.”
“yes.”
Shen Xiaochuan watched her walk away and said to the person next to him, “Make a note of this: the clinic project has been launched, and Anna is in charge.”
The man immediately wrote it down.
As the sun rose high overhead, the construction site began moving timber.
Lolia was busy at Blacksmith Shop with two apprentices.
She placed the enhancement charm on her chest and felt a warm current flowing through her body.
The katana felt more comfortable to handle, and in the firelight, the blade emitted a faint blue glow.
“It’s done.”
She smiled and murmured to herself.
Just then, a child ran in.
“Sister!
The Supreme God wants you to show him the new sword!”
“Okay, right away.”
She carefully picked up a freshly forged lightning-type battle knife, wrapped it in a cloth, and quickly walked out of Blacksmith Shop.
They met Anna on the street and exchanged nods.
Lolia entered the Main Hall and handed over the knife.
“very good.”
Shen Xiaochuan drew his knife, its cold gleam reflecting on his face.
“This is a new method I used to make it; I added crystal powder, making it more durable,” Lolia said.
“Let’s do it this way from now on.
Will that increase production?”
“Twelve a day, no problem,” she said confidently.
“Okay.
Just tell me what you need.”
“I want two more people.”
“Approved.”
After Lolia left, Shen Xiaochuan slung the knife at his waist.
He went outside and saw Karl leading a group of people distributing buckets of water.
Each household received one and lined up to collect water.
The order was well maintained.
Shen Xiaochuan stood on the steps, looking out over the entire square.
People are working, talking, and moving supplies.
New shacks were erected one after another, and smoke rose from the chimneys.
A soldier walked by and saluted him.
He nodded in response.
“This is a list of wounded soldiers who require priority treatment,” Anna presented with both hands.
Shen Xiaochuan took it and looked at it: “Arrange it as soon as possible.”
“There’s one more thing.”
“explain.”
” Tang Keke wants to see you; she says she has something important to say.”
“Let her come.”