Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 52 Monthly Summary
Hearing Penny's words, Li Wei was indeed tempted. It would be such a waste to give up so many supplies.

However, if those two escaped bandits really brought other bandit gangs with them, it wouldn't be a small risk, but a certain death.

So this isn't about taking a huge risk, but about evacuating as soon as possible.

Indecisiveness leads to disaster!

"If I help you, can you walk?"

Li Wei asked again, "Stretchers and such are all just assumptions. You won't understand that it's not that simple unless you make them yourself."

Moreover, dragging someone on a stretcher would leave enough marks to be deadly; if bandits found their way back home, they'd be finished.

"It should be fine. I was mainly dizzy yesterday, but I feel much better today. However, if you're going to help me, it would be better to find me a pair of canes that I can put under my armpits for support. We can use the materials here; that should be enough. As for any difficult paths, you can carry me across."

Penny nodded. Actually, she was also reluctant to part with those supplies, but there was no other way. In critical moments, one has to make choices. In this respect, she really admired George. He was so steady and decisive.

Fortunately, that's how it is, otherwise they would have been completely wiped out this time.

Next, under Penny's guidance, Li Wei made a pair of fairly sturdy, simple walking sticks. It didn't matter if he walked slowly; the important thing was to get out of there.

Finally, he packed the small jar of animal fat, some apples, and a small bag of salt into a bundle. He carried the bundle on his back, along with an iron spear, a wooden spear, two sets of leather armor, Missy's mace, Penny's crossbow, his recurve bow, and two daggers, Missy's short knife.

He had a huge, bulging pile of stuff, but thankfully Li Wei was no longer the same as before. He was no longer thin and weak, but rather very strong. The heavy physical labor he had done over the past few months had also made his stamina extraordinary.

He first carried Penny down the cliff, then turned back to carry the supplies on his back, and slowly left the bandit's den.

But it was destined to be a long journey, and more difficult than imagined. By noon, they had only walked two or three miles. Moreover, on very steep slopes, even with a cane, Penny could not make it.

So basically, Li Wei carried her up the mountain, and the same thing happened when they came down.

Fortunately, the journey was quiet, and they camped in the wilderness at night. They had enough food, and luckily, Penny's ankle did not suffer a second injury, so she recovered quickly.

After two difficult days of travel, they finally emerged from the terrifying mountains. Penny's ankle, though still unable to bear weight, had recovered from the swelling, but she still couldn't walk very fast.

After walking for another two days, they finally saw Fira gathering wild fruits on the hillside on the afternoon of the third day.

Fila was very excited. She ran downstairs and hugged Penny, crying and laughing at the same time. Li Wei felt embarrassed watching this. He still had a lot to improve in terms of acting skills.

However, Li Wei could probably understand Fila's fear these past few days, because it would be difficult for her and Leon to survive in this wilderness on their own, especially after hearing that there were bandits nearby.

"It's good to be back, it's good to be back, George, you're really great."

“You wait here, Penny, my daughter. You need a plank. I’ll go get Leon.”

Fila said this and hurriedly went back. Soon, she returned with Leon, carrying a plank from an oxcart. The two of them carried Penny, and their speed was incomparable.

Soon, the group returned to the family camp and saw from afar that the small blast furnace had collapsed. This was normal; there was a shortage of charcoal and iron ore. Lyon had probably been feeling anxious these past few days.

At that moment, two lines of information silently appeared before Li Wei: "You have successfully brought back a three-kilogram jar of animal fat. Would you like to donate it to your family? You will receive six family contribution points."

You have successfully brought back a bag of valuable salt. Whether you donate it to your family or not, you will receive 20 family contribution points.

There was no need to hesitate. Li Wei chose to donate, instantly gaining 26 family contribution points. With the bonus from the title of Family Savior, his family contribution points had reached 201.

This is an unprecedented height.

Sitting by a warm campfire, sipping a steaming hot wild vegetable, mushroom, and fish soup, the deliciousness of the soup was elevated to a new level after a small spoonful of oil was added.

It's only been six days since I left home, but it feels like a month has passed.

After drinking a large bowl of soup, Penny couldn't help but burst into tears. "I'm so sorry, Missy, Mom, everyone. I made a huge mistake. My recklessness almost brought my family to ruin. Luckily, there's George. I never realized how trustworthy he is. From now on, I'm willing to obey George's orders unconditionally."

[The professional craftswoman *** requests your protection, but according to the rules, she must remain your steadfast ally for the next twenty-eight months and can never compete for the position of head of a household during this mission period. Do you agree?]

Huh?
Li Wei glanced at Penny with some surprise, but it wasn't unexpected. Penny had gotten herself into big trouble this time and was easily killed by the plot. The key was that others only needed a little bit of family contribution to initiate a plot kill against her, but she needed five points to be exempt.

Although theoretically each family member can only be affected by a plot-driven death once a month, it still hurts a lot, doesn't it?
So why would Li Wei disagree with gaining an ally? But just as he agreed, he discovered that his agreement alone wasn't enough; Penny also had to agree.

Obviously, the rules are unforgiving. You can't demand protection while shirking the consequences. What would that make you? Do ABCs love Catwoman?

You can see that Penny's gaze was also surprised. After quickly glancing at Li Weiyi, she chose to refuse.

The professional craftswoman abandoned her previous request; she could not accept this condition.

"Alright, alright, you haven't changed your nature, have you? Your ambitions haven't died, have you?" Li Wei smiled slightly. "Then I'm afraid I'll have to apologize to you."

“George is indeed a capable and good boy. With him around, it’s like the family suddenly has a pillar of support,” Fila praised sincerely, making Leon, who was standing next to her, feel uncomfortable.

Li Wei ignored it, slowly sipping her fish soup without answering, waiting quietly. Today was the last day of the month, the day for settling the monthly family main quest, and also the day the head of the family would be chosen next month.

Soon, after the family had eaten and drunk their fill, the information about the main quest completion appeared before everyone's eyes, although what each person saw would be different.

As expected, even though Penny's foreign trade went wrong, the regular monthly main quests remained unaffected.

Li Wei easily obtained twenty family contribution points. After all, he had done a lot of work this month, including cutting firewood, burning charcoal, mining ore, and planting winter wheat, so the reward was more.

At this point, his family contribution score had reached as high as 221 points.

Yes, thank you Penny, and praise to Missy!
Let's have a plot twist.

[A professional farmer orchestrates a plot-driven death, hoping his sister Penny's old injuries will flare up within the next 24 hours, causing her to die in agony!]

(End of this chapter)