Chapter 2, night has fallen

This is unfair

The over one thousand meter high, damp sky-piercing stone pillar serves as an oversized lightning rod during thunderstorms

It is truly astonishing! It is so hot during the day, yet so cold at night

He yearns for delicious food, even if it is just a packet of instant noodles

What fell onto his blanket were large raindrops formed from the scattered cumulonimbus clouds that had already passed in the earlier period

"I X you X! Is it really necessary to be so ruthless?" Li Teng wiped the rainwater off his face and began to curse at the sky.

There is no time to worry about so much now

Will there be townsfolk in the small town below? Will they think it is raining if they get wet?

Since he could suddenly appear in such a strange place upon waking, it is not impossible that he might return to his own bedroom the next time he wakes up

Raindrops fell into Li Teng's open mouth, while more rainwater poured down from the sky like a bucket being overturned.

The most critical factor is the wind direction

Sleep! Sleep!

One should be content to find happiness often

Li Teng suddenly realized something, and he no longer cared about cursing. He quickly opened his mouth wide, cupped his hands together to catch the rainwater from the sky, and drank it greedily.

How should one face this long night

If this continues, will it lead to catching a cold

Those homeless individuals can at least go out to beg or scavenge for food

Isn't this a complete lack of public morality

In the event of developing pneumonia, one could face dire consequences.

Seeing the scene unfolding at the horizon, Li Teng erupted in despair and began to curse vehemently

Li Teng, buried under the blanket, gradually fell into a daze.

The world outside the quilt suddenly became very bright, and immediately after, a loud explosion startled Li Teng, who was hidden under the quilt, awake from his daze

It took quite a while to respond to the anxious feelings.

At present, he has no food to eat, no water to drink, and lacks strength; apart from sleeping, there is nothing else he can do.

Perhaps when I wake up again, I will truly be able to return to my own bedroom

Li Teng, who has never believed in gods or ghosts, drew a cross on his chest, clasped his hands together, and recited a few phrases of 'Amitabha' before lying back down to sleep again

Li Teng feels that he is now worse off than the homeless man sleeping under the overpass

There is no water to drink, yet water must still be provided

In a daze

Catching a cold here is quite a troublesome matter

Li Teng tightly wrapped himself in the quilt, making a concerted effort to curl his body into a ball, even burying his head deep within the quilt

The thunderstorm cumulonimbus clouds are drifting over here with the strong winds

One cannot possibly soil one's own bed

The thin blanket on the bed seems unable to withstand this cold

However, after nightfall, the top of the stone pillar becomes somewhat cold

After being trapped on top of the stone pillar, Li Teng still did not let go of the water

Hunger prevents the body from generating more heat, and even curled up like this, one still feels very cold

Cold, hunger

In the distance, the sky is illuminated by flashes of lightning and the sound of thunder can be heard, revealing a large number of thunderstorm cumulonimbus clouds

After finishing urinating, Li Teng returned to the middle of the bed, panting as if he had just completed a physically demanding task

The wind outside the blanket is blowing on my head, making me feel very uncomfortable

There are still blankets available to keep warm

The approaching night seems to evoke an even greater sense of terror in him

Could it be that one would simply stand by the bed and urinate downwards

The fragrant rain

I ... ... damn!

It seems not to have been long ago

In a daze

Once again, a loud explosion echoed, and a massive lightning arc appeared not far from Li Teng.

One can only endure steadfastly

The reason is quite simple ... there is no restroom up here

The wind is growing stronger, the wind speed is increasing, and it is about to blow away the quilt on Li Teng's bed

The sky has already begun to darken

The sporadic large raindrops quickly became dense, and in an instant, they soaked Li Teng's pajamas completely, drenching his pillow, quilt, and mattress on the bed as well

That is truly tragic

No wonder I still felt thirsty after dreaming of drinking a large cup of water earlier

In a state of extreme hunger, when the body cells lack glucose and energy, one becomes less active, making it quite easy to fall asleep

Li Teng recalled having read a popular science article in the past, which stated that according to scientific research, colds are caused by viruses, not by cold weather. Cold weather merely lowers a person's resistance, providing a better opportunity for viruses to take hold.

I, Li Teng, have lived in this world for over 20 years and have never committed any heinous acts. Why must I be punished so severely

The lightning was very close to him; if it got any closer, he would be instantly charred by the strike

Unfortunately, there is nothing at all. A cup of cold water and a pack of instant noodles are both a luxury for him at this moment

It seems that his first day at the top of the stone pillar is about to come to an end

The feeling of thirst is real

Li Teng muttered a few words, then cautiously stood up, taking small steps to the edge of the bed, and carefully looked down.

It is unknown how much time has passed

He longs for a sweet drink, even if it is just a glass of cold water

The moon has not yet appeared, and I do not know if it is hiding behind the clouds

Li Teng was so frightened that his soul seemed to leave his body

The best way to cope with such terror is to sleep

Li Teng pulled his head back under the blanket again

Realizing that something was amiss, Li Teng quickly threw off the blanket and sat up

No matter what, there is still a bed, isn't there

Now he has nothing to pick up, not even garbage

What made Li Teng even more despairing was that the explosion he had just heard nearby was merely a prelude

At such a high altitude, there should be no viruses, right

It seems that something happened. It scattered onto the blanket.

It may also be a semi-comatose state due to low sugar levels

Darkness

To everyone below, I apologize, I am finding it very difficult

Additionally, the feeling of holding in urine is also real

After a while, Li Teng felt a bit stuffy under the blanket, so he poked his head out from under it

The bright light momentarily blinded Li Teng, while the explosion caused a buzzing sound in his ears, rendering him unable to hear any other sounds for a while

Bang ! ! !

The sky gradually darkened

A moment of carelessness can cost a life

Moreover, it is also very unscientific

Well, it is not too dire at the moment, which should be considered fortunate

Soon, the sound of thunder erupted one after another, all occurring not far from Li Teng. The nearest flash of lightning seemed to be only a few meters away from him!

Li Teng's hungry body trembled with cold, as he watched helplessly as the thunderstorm clouds approached directly above him in less than half a minute

Although shivering from the cold, the body that had been parched and weary all day finally experienced significant relief

Li Teng held his head in frustration for quite a while before he made an effort to calm himself down again

If there were no bed, would he not have to sleep on the cold stone surface of the stone pillar

May God and the Buddha bless me to return home safely