Even though Yi Chen had asked that question after thinking over it for another second, he himself was finding it hard to believe.
To ration food and water for not just a city but for an entire Kingdom clearly sounded like a logistical nightmare to him and something he couldn't imagine with his current understanding.
However, to the question he had just asked, the answer came out to be affirmative.
"Yes, that's exactly how things are." Old Ding nodded with a smile and continued, "The processed nuts are sent to various Kingdoms and in return we are provided with food and water."
Cough! Cough!
Gratefulness was apparent in Old Ding's voice as he said those words.
However, Yi Chen's attention wasn't focused on his words but what those words implied. Therefore, unable to curb his curiosity, he immediately asked the next question.
