A few days later, the team from the White Crane Chamber of Commerce stopped at the edge of the Black Wind Desert without experiencing much danger.
At this point, there are no traces of life. There is no grass in the vast distance, just a vast sea of sand glowing with golden light.
"It's really... spectacular..."
Jiang Yan jumped off the carriage, resisting the urge to fly into the sky and look into the sky. Looking at this boundless land, his emotions fluctuated.
This was his first real look at the desert.
"Haha...a bumpkin."
Zhao Yuanba took the distributed food, chewed it with big mouthfuls, and said to Jiang Yan in a vague tone of "sarcasm":
“It’s just a scene like this, and that’s what makes you like this?
"Hehe, I'm looking forward to seeing you in Duanhunye and Dark Moon Forest."
He knew that his friend was from Yehuai and was a serious "foreigner". He must have never been to these dangerous places around the Southern Flame Territory.
"Um?"
Jiang Yan turned his head, looked at Zhao Yuanba quietly for a few seconds, then walked towards him and said:
"Brother Zhao, I felt that I had made some progress in my martial arts last night, and I wanted to verify it with you. Come on... let's have a brief discussion."
The journey has been long, and the three of them have met and discussed many times under the emptiness. Now, this has become a reserved project.
Seeing Jiang Yan approaching step by step, Zhao Yuanba subconsciously touched his cheek, vaguely aware of the slightest sting. He quickly swallowed the food and stepped back simultaneously:
"No, no, I have other things to do..."
As he spoke, his eyes rolled and he quickly scanned the surroundings, trying to find something that could temporarily hinder Jiang Yan.
Suddenly, Zhao Yuanba stopped, a big smile appeared on his face, he raised his arms high and shouted:
"Miss Mu, Jiang Yan is here."
He said hello to the slender figure not far away and walked quickly towards Miao Xiaohong.
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"What? Do you want to compete with me?"
Miao Xiaohong glanced at Zhao Yuanba who came to "take refuge", gently took out several bottles from his pocket, and said with a hint of anticipation:
"Just in time, I've refined a new variety in the past two days, you can try it."
After saying this, he forcibly moved his eyes away from the other person's face and emphasized:
"Don't worry, although this pill belongs to the 'imprisonment' category, even if I succeed in suppressing you, I won't slap you in the face."
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"You also said..." Zhao Yuanba's face turned dark, and he accidentally touched his cheek again. Remembering the tragic situation of being beaten during the last sparring session, he said bitterly:
"One day, I will have to beat Jiang Yan into a pig's head."
"The Dan realm is impossible. He is the pinnacle of this level." Miao Xiaohong shook his head:
"I suggest you accumulate contributions quickly and advance to the rune realm as soon as possible."
"Fujing..." Zhao Yuanba's face turned darker:
"It will take a long time. It could be three to five years."
While he was speaking, he was also observing Jiang Yan and saw the beautiful and well-behaved woman standing together with Jiang Yan, talking in a low voice.
"snort."
He muffled a syllable in his throat and said unconvinced:
"What's so good about Jiang Yan? How come even good-looking women are far away from him."
"He also looks better than you." Miao Xiaohong said concisely.
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"Palace Master Chu just sent a message through his subordinates."
Mu Yingxue, who was wearing a dark green robe and men's clothing, greeted Jiang Yan generously, and then told him about Chu Pingqing's decision:
"He said: Let the team rest temporarily and take a half-day break."
That is not to leave, but to stay here for a while... Analyzing Chu Pingqing's meaning, Jiang Yan looked around and frowned at the desolate land in front of him.
The Black Wind Desert is the most dangerous part of this journey. They come from different targets, including the harsh environment, the weirdness lurking in it, and the various evil forces rooted here.
According to his own vision, he should complete this journey as quickly as possible while ensuring the safety of his own team.
It is impossible for Chu Pingqing to not understand this.
He narrowed his eyes, looked at Mu Yingxue, and asked directly:
"What do you think?"
"I don't know either." Mu Yingxue shook her head calmly:
"I just feel a little unreasonable and think something else might happen. Isn't this..."
She showed a deliberately sweet smile to Jiang Yan:
"I'm here to seek shelter from you. If something unexpected happens, please take more care of me."
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Deep in the Black Wind Desert.
In a small oasis.
Chu Pingqing came to the edge of the only lake here alone, looked at herself on the water for a while, and then turned her gaze to a certain fish blowing bubbles on the lake, and said in a low but not deep voice:
"You are late."
As soon as he finished speaking, the fish that was still blowing bubbles changed in size and expanded into the image of a handsome middle-aged man.
It was Yin Zhong, the deputy head of Baihe Hall.
"Things have taken a new turn."
Yin Zhong stood entirely on the water, as if he had no weight at all, rising and falling with the waves:
"Yesterday, according to the information given by the meeting, I went to the Yinfeng Pirates' station and found that the thieves and the main elite of this force were not there."
He paused and continued:
"Subsequently, I captured a few minions for verification and found out that their leader went to the other side of the desert with the purpose of joining other bandits to attack other forces. He will not come back immediately."
"What a coincidence?"
The corners of Chu Pingqing's mouth were slightly lowered, and her voice did not fluctuate as she said:
"So, what's next?
"Are you going to follow the preparatory plan given by the vice-president?"
"It's basically like that, but certain changes must be made." Yin Zhong said:
"First you take Qingmutang to Lieyun City to complete this transaction, haha... we have to make money after all.
"I will continue to lead people to lurk around the Yinfeng Bandits' station, observe every move here, and wait for your return. At that time, if the Yinfeng Bandits come back, we will work together to destroy them. If the Yinfeng Bandits haven't come back yet, we will select some elites. Keep lurking and wait for them.
"After all, the main target this time is Yinfeng Pirates, and we need to find out the forces behind it..."
"good."
Regarding Yin Zhongde's proposal, Chu Pingqing only thought about it for a few moments before agreeing. Then, he pondered for a while and reminded:
"Be sure to keep the people who belong to your White Crane Hall. There are a few good ones in there."
When he said this, his mind was full of a young figure with black eyes and black hair, surrounded by a sea of golden fire.
"...A young man with such potential must find a way to come to my Qingmu Hall."
"That's natural."
Yin Zhong laughed a few times:
"Naturally they will not be left behind when it comes to their contribution. Otherwise, the contribution of this trip to Lieyun City will be too easy."
"That's good."
Chu Pingqing nodded slightly, and his figure lifted up a little. He looked down at the oasis that was getting smaller and smaller, and gave a final reminder:
"be careful."
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PS: Thank you Liu Feng Wushuang for the reward again.
