Chapter 397: Warm rain water

As soon as they got close, they heard someone talking about collecting rainwater.

Only after they stopped did they hear the sound of rain outside, and their faces were filled with pleasant surprise.

Fifth Master’s keen gaze quickly swept around, and he immediately reacted. He looked solemn and shouted loudly.

“Shunzi, hurry back and notify the Survivors inside!”

Shunzi was startled by the urgent shout and quickly turned around, looking at Fifth Master with a somewhat flustered and nervous expression.

Fifth Master frowned tightly and spoke rapidly.

“Tell everyone to take out all usable containers and quickly collect water! We need to be prepared; this water source might be the key to saving our lives!”

Shunzi nodded heavily and turned to run deeper into the Mountain Cave.

In the dim Mountain Cave, Shunzi’s footsteps echoed in the narrow passage. He ran and shouted.

“It’s raining!!!”

“It’s raining!!!”

“It’s raining!!!”

“Take out all usable containers to collect water!”

Many Survivors who were still doing cleanup work showed a hint of astonishment in their eyes when they heard the news, then quickly sprang into action.

They rushed into the base, spreading the news as they ran, and soon all the Survivors in the base were mobilized.

Initially, the containers were common, basically everyday items.

But later, things started to get more unusual.

Some people rummaged through their backpacks and took out water bottles.

Some even brought out cooking pots.

There were even some who temporarily tied knots in nylon clothing to make simple containers.

Soon, everyone arrived at the water source in the Mountain Cave with various containers.

At this time, Fifth Master was already there, directing everyone to collect water in an orderly manner.

The rainwater fell into the containers, making crisp sounds, as if bringing a glimmer of hope to this difficult time.

Although their eyes showed fatigue, their actions gave them a sense of determination, and they all hoped to use this water to overcome the current difficulties.

After arranging things, Fifth Master pulled Qu Baoguo aside to a deserted corner to ask about what had just happened.

They hadn’t talked for long when a Survivor walked towards them with difficulty, holding a container in his hand.

Initially, neither of them paid attention, instinctively thinking that this Survivor wanted to offer them water.

And perhaps to curry favor and establish his presence in front of them, hoping to get better resources from them.

When the Survivor got closer, they realized that his expression was tired and anxious.

The Survivor handed the container to them, panting heavily as he began to speak.

After talking, they realized the situation was far worse than they had imagined.

The rainwater temperature was over forty degrees Celsius; the water in the container felt scalding.

“This rain is too strange; the temperature is frighteningly high. If it continues like this…”

The Survivor frowned, his face full of worry.

Both of them listened to his words, simultaneously took the basin of water, and poured some into their hands. It was indeed as he had said.

Even pouring it into their palms felt a bit hot, which was enough to prove the water was above forty degrees Celsius.

Neither of them dared to imagine what the water temperature of the rain would be like when dawn broke tomorrow.

Fifth Master and Qu Baoguo exchanged glances, their hearts filled with worry.

Fifth Master said in a deep voice.

“Don’t spread the word yet, to avoid causing panic.”

Qu Baoguo nodded; after all, most of them were active at night, with daytime primarily for rest.

Over at the RV, Liang Yu also knew it was raining.

Raindrops tapped on the insulated ceiling of the building outside, making crisp, rhythmic sounds, as if playing a symphony of nature.

The three who had been in the RV for a long time showed a hint of surprise in their eyes when they heard the long-awaited sound of rain.

They exchanged glances, smiles appearing on their faces in unison, then they all got up, pushed open the car door, and walked out.

Liang Yu stood outside, watching the falling rain, and an inexplicable unease began to stir in his heart.

Lan Ling and Mu Yunxi, the sisters beside him, didn’t have as many concerns.

They hadn’t seen rain for an unknown amount of time.

Even in the water park, no rainwater had fallen on them.

The two also ran to a nearby tall tower, stretched out their hands, and caught the falling raindrops.

However, as soon as they touched the rainwater, they realized something was wrong and immediately pulled their hands back.

Liang Yu saw this scene, quickly climbed the tall tower, and came to their side.

Without even asking what was wrong, he took a spray from his pocket and sprayed it on their hands, which were wet from the rain.

The cool mist touched their hands, creating a strangely comfortable sensation that entranced them both.

After spraying for more than twenty seconds, Liang Yu checked and found no other problems, so he put the spray away.

After Liang Yu put away the spray, the two finally awoke from the comfortable sensation and opened their eyes to find Liang Yu looking at them.

And then, Liang Yu began to ask questions.

“What happened just now?”

“Where did you two get hurt?”

Lan Ling shook her head, then took out a large ladle from her front pants pocket, extended it to catch some rainwater, and then held it out to Liang Yu.

Liang Yu frowned slightly, his gaze fixed on the item Lan Ling handed over, his heart full of confusion.

Lan Ling’s action was quite sudden, leaving him momentarily bewildered.

Nevertheless, he slowly extended his hand and gently took it.

Upon receiving it, Liang Yu first gently touched the bottom of the ladle with his fingertips. In an instant, a warm sensation came from his fingertips.

He paused slightly, not expecting the ladle to be hot.

After confirming the temperature of the ladle’s bottom, Liang Yu hesitated for a moment, then slowly extended his hand into the water.

Tiny ripples spread across the water’s surface, and the water temperature was not just right; instead, it felt a bit scalding to his hand.

His fingers gently stirred in the water, feeling the movement of the currents, and his thoughts drifted away with them.

Seeing Liang Yu lost in thought, Mu Yunxi immediately walked in front of him, clapped his cheeks with both hands, and called softly.

“Brother-in-law!”

“Brother-in-law, wake up!”

Liang Yu’s cheek suddenly felt a gentle yet strangely forceful impact, as if an invisible hand had lightly touched him.

This sudden sensation instantly pulled him back to reality from the depths of his thoughts.

He slowly opened his eyes, a lingering blur of confusion still in his gaze.

He saw the two beside him looking somewhat flustered and uneasy, their eyes revealing tension and bewilderment.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a gentle and comforting faint smile, and he gently raised his hand, waving it slightly in the air to signal them to come closer.

“It’s nothing.”

“Don’t worry.”

His voice was soft, his words like a spring breeze, bringing warmth and reassurance.

However, although Liang Yu comforted them this way, he was exceptionally clear in his heart.