My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 660: A Bowl Of Water

Watching everything from their hiding position, Hua Yuyu said, "Let’s go back."

"Alright," the others responded at the same time.

Returning to the abandoned village house, Bai Hanyun and the others waited for Ouyang Zhuangyu in the main house.

Before long, they heard the sound of the wooden gate being pushed open.

Creak~!

Not sure if the one coming was Ouyang Zhuangyu, Hua Yuyu placed his index finger on his lips, signaling the others to stay quiet.

Bai Hanyun nodded in response, then watched as Hua Yuyu silently walked toward the wooden window. Standing by the wall, he peeked out from the window.

Outside, the soldier who pushed the low wooden gate vigilantly took a step inside. Dragging his injured body, he carefully scanned the abandoned house.

Noticing that the old wooden table placed in the front yard was clean, the soldier stopped walking. He looked at the main house, the kitchen on the left, and then at the firewood storage room on the right.

After making sure that nobody was there, he looked at the main house again. He scanned the ground outside and noticed that there was no thick dust or sand.

’Someone must be living in this place,’ the soldier thought inwardly.

With this in mind, the soldier opened his cracked lips and hoarsely said, "Excuse me, is there anyone inside?"

When his hoarse and weak voice echoed in the silent surroundings, Hua Yuyu frowned slightly. Turning to the others, he made a few hand signals.

I’m going out to meet him. You guys stay here.

Seeing the hand signals, Bai Hanyun stood up, shook her head, and then replied with a few hand signals.

It’s better for me to go out. If he sees a woman, he will let down his guard. You guys stay here and act according to the situation later.

Hua Yuyu pondered her suggestion, then nodded in agreement.

Bai Hanyun turned to look at the others, and they also nodded in response.

After making their decision, Bai Hanyun signaled them to hide, then went to open the door.

Creak~!

When the soldier saw the door of the main house open, his dull eyes lit up slightly.

Bai Hanyun opened the door just enough for her to pass through, then looked at the soldier. Standing by the door, she asked, "Sir, who are you? Why did you enter my house without permission?"

The soldier looked at Bai Hanyun’s clean clothes and rosy face for a moment, then clasped his fists and replied in his hoarse voice, "Young Lady, I’m sorry for intruding into your house uninvited."

Bai Hanyun nodded, then asked further, "Do you need something?"

The soldier gave her an apologetic look and said, "Young Lady, I’m on my way to find my family, but I don’t have any supplies left. If it’s alright with you, can I have a sip of water? It has been five days since I last drank water."

Having observed the soldiers earlier, Bai Hanyun knew that the soldier was not lying.

She thought for a few seconds, then said, "Wait for a moment."

Hearing this, the soldier smiled for the first time since he left the army and bowed deeply to Bai Hanyun. "Thank you, Young Lady."

Closing the door, Bai Hanyun went to pour a bowl of water.

Witnessing everything just now, Hua Yuyu asked, "Miss Bai, will you help him?"

Being asked this, Bai Hanyun’s hand paused for a second before she continued filling the bowl with water.

Placing the water bottle down, she looked at Hua Yuyu and said, "Brother Hua, the ones at fault are those sitting in high positions. These soldiers, most of them are victims of war like other common people."

She let out a sigh, then added, "Since he has come, it’s only right for us to help him. Moreover, he is only asking for a sip of water."

Listening to her explanation, Hua Yuyu and the others didn’t say anything.

Bai Hanyun smiled at them, then picked up the bowl of water. Opening the door, she left the main house.

When the soldier saw Bai Hanyun leaving the main house with a bowl of water in her hand, he couldn’t help but swallow hard. Unfortunately, his throat was so dry that even that small movement caused him great pain.

Seeing his painful expression, Bai Hanyun walked toward the old wooden table at the side. After placing the bowl of water down, she stepped back.

"You can have that bowl of water."

Hearing this, the soldier bowed to her once more, then urgently dragged his injured body toward the old wooden table.

Picking up the bowl of water, he carefully took a small sip, trying not to spill even a drop.

Glup!

The second the cold and refreshing water went down his dry throat, the soldier subconsciously let out a sigh of relief. After the burning pain in his throat subsided, he took another small sip.

This time, he kept the water in his mouth for a moment before slowly swallowing it.

Now that he was not in too much pain, the soldier realized that the water actually tasted sweet. Looking at the remaining water in the bowl, his eyes widened in shock.

’This water is so clean, and it even has a hint of sweetness. This is clearly mountain spring water. But... The mountain spring had long been dried. Where does she get this water from?’

Raising his head, the soldier looked at Bai Hanyun with curiosity and doubt.

Noticing his gaze, Bai Hanyun calmly said, "Sir, if you have finished your water, please leave."

The moment she said this, the soldier snapped out of his thoughts and quickly finished the water in a few mouthfuls.

Glup! Glup! Glup!

As the swallowing sound echoed in the silent courtyard, the soldier’s Adam’s apple rolled without stopping. After drinking until not even a drop was left, he put down the empty bowl on the wooden table.

Standing there, the soldier thought for a moment before reaching for the small leather pouch hanging at his waist.