That year, when Chang'sheng left the village for Black Mountain Prefecture, his mother missed him day and night. Her health got worse by the day. Thankfully, Mr. Lu, Haozi, and Heitu were there.
At least there was still something to rely on in her heart, so things gradually began to settle down.
But right at that time, some of the group of children who had left returned to the village.
Soon after, terrible news spread through the village—many of those who left had died.
Some people hurried over upon hearing the news to ask questions.
Among those who came back was Zhao Liang from the Zhao Family. He didn't know what had happened to Chang'sheng and the others, but figured that if his own group couldn't survive, there was no way Chang'sheng and his friends would have made it. So, he told everyone they were all dead.
Mrs. Lu fainted on the spot.
