Originally, the purpose of Lin Yan and others was to use the caravan to hide their identity, but God is not as good as man. The existence of the soul boy made the caravan more eye-catching in the eyes of some people.
However, Lin Yan has no intention of leaving the caravan for the time being. This matter has both advantages and disadvantages. If done properly, it may not be able to lead things in a favorable direction.
The people who want to attack the soul boy are most likely the forces within the Buddhist sect, and the old shopkeeper also got a few words from Jue Yuan, but the specific inside story is unknown.
Regarding this matter, Lin Yan actually mentioned it to Jue Yuan, but the other party obviously did not completely trust Lin Yan and kept a distance that was neither far nor close, and was secretly wary, so Lin Yan didn't ask any more questions.
Lin Yan wouldn't easily trust a stranger he'd known for a while, so he wouldn't mind if they were in a different place.
The caravan only stayed in Jialuo City for two days. In addition to resting and recuperating, it also replenished the necessary water sources and food rations before continuing on the road.
In the desert, water sources are extremely important, and oases are extremely rare. Being cut off from water sources during a long journey can be fatal!
The caravan continued on the road. Due to the previous encounter with sand bandits, Dulong seemed much quieter and even a little cramped along the way. The main reason was that Chen and Guo showed extremely strong strength, which made him unconsciously put away his previous casual attitude towards Lin Yan and become more wary!
Instead, the conversation between the old shopkeeper and Lin Yan became more frequent. After all, the former was a veteran in the business world. After understanding the changes in the current situation, he quickly accepted the status quo and made changes.
There are no permanent friends or permanent enemies in business, there are only eternal interests!
Although based on his intuition, the young master with terrifying accompanying forces in front of him definitely had some purpose, but it should not be aimed at them. Moreover, for the time being, their interests are aligned, and this can be taken advantage of!
Being recognized as a spiritual boy by the Buddhist sect and being canonized as a Buddhist son by Lingshan is a good thing that can change the fate of the entire family!
The saying "when one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven" is not a false statement!
As long as I follow the instructions of the family leader and send the young master safely to Lingshan, then his family will be protected, and prosperity and wealth will only last in an instant. In a sense, this is the biggest business!
Originally, the caravan was a cover-up, and these bodyguards were just a guard force on the surface. The real back-up force was the monk Jueyuan who followed the soul boy silently.
With the escort force around Lin Yan, the danger on the journey can be reduced again. Maybe nothing will happen and the escort can be successfully completed, which makes the old shopkeeper feel very good.
The caravan traveled according to the established route. The old shopkeeper had rich experience in trading, and the escort leaders Dulong and Scarface checked for leaks and filled up the gaps. Everything seemed to be going smoothly.
Lin Yan said: "It's a good thing we caught up with the old shopkeeper's caravan on this trip. Otherwise, we would have been lost in the desert!"
The old shopkeeper waved his hand and said, "I don't have any great skills. I just walked a lot in this desert and can sum up some experience. I just seek good luck and avoid bad luck."
Lin Yan glanced at Scarface and said, "The bandits are really making trouble in this desert. Doesn't the Buddha Sect care about them?"
Although he said this to the old shopkeeper, he actually led the topic to the taciturn Jue Yuan.
The latter paused for a moment before asking, and said in a deep voice: "People in the world are in poverty, entangled in seven emotions and six desires. They are in danger of causing and effect, and it is difficult to escape."
Hua Gu on the side said disdainfully: "Buddhism likes to talk about these magical things. What are the causes and effects? Is it possible that it is right to be robbed and massacred by sand bandits?"
Jue Yuan clasped his hands together and said: "Good causes and good consequences, evil causes and bad consequences, everything has its own destiny!"
Hua Gu sneered: "According to what the master said, even if they are in danger of death, those people deserve it?"
Jue Yuan said nothing more and remained silent.
Today's Buddhism cannot save these people or change all this, so the "Mahayana Buddhism" that came out of the sky is so precious. Whether the soul boy can successfully reach Lingshan is one of the keys to this doctrinal dispute.
However, there are many secrets involved, which are not enough for outsiders to understand!
Hua Gu thought Jue Yuan was speechless and did not continue to speak. Due to her status and position, she did not have any favorable impression of the Buddhist sect. Countless members of the sect died at the hands of these bald donkeys. This is a painful memory that the people of the Mo sect will never erase!
The monks clasped their hands together, and they all looked compassionate and compassionate, but they did not hesitate to strike, even worse than those hypocrites of the Xuantian Sect!
Hua Gu is just venting some dissatisfaction in his heart, but he won't really be swayed by his emotions and miss important things!
The topic was brought back again, and Lin Yan said: "The bandits are just a man-made disaster. I guess the harsh environment in the desert is the most difficult place to live in, right?"
The old shopkeeper sighed: "Who says it's not the case! The desert is full of dangers, and the creatures that can survive here are basically vicious and abnormal, and many of them contain toxins, but that's not the most terrifying thing!"
Lin Yan wondered: "What else?"
The old shopkeeper looked serious and said: "Natural disasters are always the most terrifying! Especially the 'black sandstorm' in the desert. Once encountered accidentally, it is difficult to survive. It is the deepest nightmare in the hearts of all people walking in the desert!"
Lin Yan said: "Have you seen the old shopkeeper?"
The old shopkeeper smiled and shook his head and said: "The little old man has no ability to survive in the 'Black Sand Storm'. It is rumored that there are extremely terrifying things in it. The little old man has been blessed by me these years and has not suffered such a disaster. ."
Just as Lin Yan was about to speak, he suddenly felt something in his heart. He turned his eyes sharply forward and said, "You can't be so unlucky, can you?"
The old shopkeeper and others followed Lin Yan's gaze, and their expressions suddenly froze, and then endless fear filled his face.
I saw that the sky in the distance was covered with clouds, and boundless darkness shrouded it. More than a dozen extremely thick black tornadoes covered the sky and the sun, as if they were magic pillars that stretched between heaven and earth, exuding a terrifying aura of annihilation!
"Black sandstorm!"
At this moment, this idea rose in everyone's mind. Isn't this apocalyptic scene in front of them the legendary devil that devours everything!
"run!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the bodyguard and the other guys were frightened out of their wits. No mortal could contend with this kind of panic. At this moment, they only hated their parents for their stiff legs and fled in panic.
Jue Yuan ducked to the side of the old shopkeeper and the soul boy, holding one in each hand, and quickly backed away.
However, the speed of the black sandstorm was extremely fast, and it was already approaching in an instant. The terrifying suction force erupted, swallowing up everything around it.
Lin Yan stepped out, drew out the black broken knife, slashed it down suddenly, and shouted: "Slay the dragon!"
The golden dragon shadow roared out, charging towards the black tornado with terrifying power. However, after the dragon shadow hit the black tornado, it was absorbed by it, like a mud cow entering the sea, without causing any waves.
The black tornado seemed to be stimulated and became even more violent, exuding extremely terrifying devouring power!
The caravan's goods and sand camels were swept into the sky, sucked into the black tornado, and torn apart by the strong wind. Lin Yan stared at the black tornado closely, with a solemn expression. Just now, he seemed to hear a "click-click" sound coming from the black tornado, as if something was chewing the flesh and blood of those sand camels.
As soon as this idea came to his mind, even he couldn't help but feel horrified. Sometimes, the unknown is the scariest thing!
The caravan guys who had already scattered were pulled by the huge suction force, and were dragged into the black tornado after the sand camel. The screams only lasted for a moment and then stopped abruptly, and that kind of sound was heard again in the darkness. Weird swallowing and chewing sounds.
"There's a monster inside! There's a monster!" the escort said with a look of horror on his face.
"Help me, someone help me!" Some were crying.
"It's useless, we are doomed this time!" Some slumped on the ground, their eyes blank, obviously losing all hope.
This black sandstorm came so fast that there was no time for everyone to react. In just a few breaths, a lot of life passed away.
Ming Ya and the others quickly moved closer to Lin Yan, and Monk Chen said urgently: "Sir, let's run away!"
Guo Toad shook his head and said: "This black sandstorm covers an extremely wide area, with no end in sight from the left and right, and it is impossible to escape from its envelope."
"And its advancement speed is extremely fast. If you go in the same direction as it, you will be swallowed by it sooner or later."
Miao Miaomiao's face was pale and she said in a trembling voice: "Then we are dead and have no life left?"
After all, she was still a little girl. She had never experienced such a world-ending scene. Moreover, there seemed to be a man-eating monster hidden in the black tornado. The little Loli was immediately frightened.
The situation changed too fast. With Lin Yan's current state, he could escape if he tried his best. But if this happens, Mingya and the others may have an accident, which Lin Yan absolutely cannot allow!
"I'll stay and block it!" Lin Yan said solemnly.
"What nonsense are you talking about? If we want to go together, I will never allow you to go!" Mingya's voice was anxious, even tinged with a hint of crying.
This kind of natural power cannot be competed by humans, and the black sandstorm in front of her may not be the same as the rumors. It is even more weird and terrifying. How can she rest assured that Lin Yan will take the risk alone.
Lin Yan brushed her cheek with his hand and said softly: "I am the strongest among the people here. Don't worry, I promise you, nothing will happen!"
Ming Ya shook her head. She could only stay behind this man. I thought I was stronger now, but when danger came, the situation still didn't change. At this moment, she hated herself for being so weak!
Lin Yan suddenly made a move and hit Mingya on the back of the neck. The latter fell into Lin Yan's arms with a "squeak".
After handing Ming Ya into Hua Gu's hands, Lin Yan solemnly said: "Take her away!"
Hua Gu had never seen Lin Yan so serious before. He carried Ming Ya behind his back, nodded, and walked away.
Miao Miaomiao, Chen and Guo hesitated for a moment, and finally left with the painted bones under Lin Yan's stern gaze.
They knew that if they insisted on staying, they would not be of any use and might instead become a burden to Lin Yan.
After his companions left, Lin Yan turned to look at the black sandstorm that was so close at hand. In the moment just now, a group of escorts were pulled in by the black tornado after struggling in vain, and then were sucked in by some kind of monster in it. Devouring, the shrill screams lasted for a very short time and then stopped abruptly, leaving only the weird chewing sound.
Dulong, the escort leader, could not escape this disaster, but he could hold on longer than others. But this was not a good thing. He couldn't die immediately, which made him suffer even more pain. He didn't know what he saw in the black tornado. The screams were as shrill as a ghost, which made people shudder!
Jue Yuan had already escaped with the old shopkeeper and the soul boy immediately. Lin Yan thought: "It seems that after passing this level, I have to settle the score with that bald donkey!"
He took a deep breath, his whole body's energy surged, and the black sword suddenly charged up and slashed out, shouting: "Open the sky!"
