Chapter 119 Post-War Reconstruction and Planning
After repelling the crazy attack of the mysterious force, the Jianghu Alliance's base was like a ruin. The thick smoke lingered in the air like a ghost, and had not yet completely dissipated, as if telling the tragic battle that had just been experienced. The groans of the wounded came one after another, like a sad symphony, piercing everyone's heart. The air was filled with a pungent mixture of blood and scorched earth, which made people's stomachs churn.
Lin Feng stood quietly in the ruins, his face full of fatigue, and the deep dark circles under his eyes showed his hard work and worries for many days. However, his eyes were still as firm as a rock, revealing an unyielding will. He slowly looked around, looking at the broken walls and the wounds on the ground, and his heart was as heavy as a thousand-pound boulder. But at the same time, the fighting spirit inspired by the battle burned more vigorously in his heart.
"Immediately launch rescue and cleanup work, and be sure to take good care of every injured person. No brother can lose his life because of lack of timely treatment." Lin Feng issued a firm and powerful order to the disciples around him. Although his voice was hoarse, it was full of unquestionable majesty.
The disciples responded quickly, as if they were injected with a new force. They took action and devoted themselves to the intense and busy work. Some disciples were busy looking for and rescuing the wounded in the ruins. They carefully moved stones and wooden boards, fearing that they would cause secondary injuries to the wounded; some disciples began to clean up the debris of the battlefield, and their sweat fell like rain, but there was no pause.
Chen Fei dragged his injured body, his steps were slightly staggering, but his eyes were still firm and sharp. He ignored his own pain and still insisted on commanding everyone, showing extraordinary perseverance and leadership.
"Everyone work harder, we must restore the order of the stronghold as soon as possible. Time is running out, and there can be no slackness!" Chen Fei shouted loudly, his voice seemed a little weak because of his injuries, but it was full of inspiring power.
Su Yao led the medical disciples, busy like a spinning top in the makeshift medical tent. Her eyes were full of bloodshot, and her originally beautiful face looked very haggard at the moment, and her voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible. But she did not slow down in her actions to treat the wounded, and every movement was precise and gentle.
"Be gentle, lift him over here. Move quickly, but be steady!" Su Yao shouted anxiously. Her eyes were full of anxiety and concern, as if every wounded person was her closest person.
Under Su Yao's command, the medical disciples carried out the treatment work in an orderly manner. They cleaned the wounds of the wounded, applied medicine and bandaged them, and tried their best to relieve their pain.
After several days and nights of unremitting efforts, the wounded were finally properly settled. Those lives that were struggling on the brink of death were gradually out of danger under the careful care of Su Yao and the medical disciples. The battlefield was also cleaned up. Although traces of the battle could still be seen, it was at least no longer a mess.
However, the lack of supplies and the damage to fortifications have become serious problems that need to be solved urgently by the Jianghu Alliance. Lin Feng knows that if these problems are not solved as soon as possible, they will find it difficult to resist the next attack of the mysterious force.
So, Lin Feng urgently summoned the elders and core disciples of the sect to discuss countermeasures in a simple but tidy room. The atmosphere in the room was solemn, and everyone's face was filled with deep worry.
"We suffered heavy losses in this battle, and there are few supplies left. Food, medicine, weapons, everything is missing. We must find a way to replenish them, otherwise we will find it difficult to hold on." An elder said worriedly. His brows were furrowed, and the wrinkles on his forehead seemed to engrave the vicissitudes of time and the anxiety at the moment.
"The fortifications also need to be rebuilt, and they must be stronger than before. This attack by the mysterious force has shown us the weak links in the defense, and we must not repeat the same mistakes." Another elder added. As he spoke, he gestured with his hands, trying to express his ideas more clearly.
Lin Feng listened carefully to the elders' speeches and nodded from time to time. His eyes stayed on everyone's face for a moment, as if looking for more answers from their expressions.
"I have sent people to the surrounding towns to seek support, but we cannot rely entirely on the outside world. We have to find a way ourselves. Let's brainstorm and see if there is any feasible solution." Lin Feng said slowly. His voice was low and firm, giving people an inexplicable sense of security.
Chen Fei pondered for a moment and broke the silence first. "We can organize disciples to collect herbs and prey in the nearby mountains and forests. The mountains and forests are rich in resources. As long as we use them reasonably, we can not only replenish supplies but also exercise everyone's survival ability." There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes, as if he had seen the scene of the disciples returning with a full load.
A young disciple immediately said: "Maybe we can cooperate with some caravans. We can trade with them some special products or skills in the sect in exchange for the supplies we need."
"However, the current situation is turbulent, and the caravan may not be willing to cooperate with us, and there may be various dangers and troubles in the process of trading." Another disciple expressed his concerns.
Everyone expressed their opinions one after another, some ideas were bold and innovative, and some were conservative and cautious. Lin Feng listened carefully to everyone's speech. His brain was working fast, thinking about the feasibility and possible consequences of each suggestion.
At the same time, in the camp of the mysterious forces, the atmosphere was equally gloomy and depressing. The leader sat on a huge tiger-skin chair with a gloomy face, listening to the report of his subordinates. His eyes flashed with anger and unwillingness, and his hands tightly grasped the armrests, and his joints turned white due to the force.
"This failure is our shame! We lost so many troops and resources, but we didn't take down the Jianghu Alliance." The leader said fiercely, his voice seemed to be squeezed out from his teeth, full of chills.
"Leader, the Jianghu Alliance must have been seriously injured after this battle. Perhaps this is a good opportunity for us to destroy them in one fell swoop." A subordinate said anxiously, his eyes revealed an urge to revenge.
"No, we can't act rashly." The leader pondered for a moment and waved his hand, "They can withstand our attack this time, which shows that they still have certain strength and means. Let's rest the troops first, collect more information about the Jianghu Alliance, and wait for the right time to act."
Although the subordinates were a little unwilling in their hearts, they still respectfully accepted the order and retreated.
On the Jianghu Alliance side, after a period of hard work, the material problem has been alleviated to a certain extent. The disciples brought back rich herbs and prey from the mountains and forests, and the cooperation with the caravan is also progressing with difficulty.
Fortifications are also being gradually rebuilt, and the new walls are taller and stronger, with more traps and defense facilities set up.
Lin Feng looked at the gradually restored stronghold and felt a little comforted. But he knew that this was only a temporary calm, and a bigger storm was coming.
"Everyone can't let down their guard, they must step up training and improve their martial arts skills. The mysterious forces will not give up, we must be fully prepared and ready to meet new challenges at any time." Lin Feng said to the disciples. His voice echoed in the training ground, inspiring everyone.
The disciples responded in unison, their voices were loud and firm. In the sun, they sweated and trained hard, their eyes full of expectations and determination for the future.
In the following days, the Jianghu Alliance recovered and developed while keeping a close eye on the movements of the mysterious forces. They knew that a final showdown was inevitable, and they must go all out for justice and survival...