A week later, Huai Shi finally left the core of the desert. After experiencing radiation dust, quicksand, and a desert that was completely cut off from all water and plant supplies, he arrived at the southern edge of the desert.
In addition to the increasing number of abandoned houses and mines along the way, what proved that he was about to return to the civilized world was the sound of engines outside the temporary tent at noon.
It was so loud and familiar.
Ling Huai Shi opened her eyes from her sleep. Sleepily, she climbed out of bed and lifted the curtain that she had made with tinfoil.
In fact, other than the stall under her body, the entire temporary tent's frame was made by Huai Shi using the metal reserves in her saddle bag and her Imprisoning Hands.
In addition to the canvas on the surface of the tent, Huai Shi also plated a layer of tin to block the wind. Under the sun, it looked strange and conspicuous.
It was like a drop of mercury rolling on sand.
The silver light was shining.
After Huai Shi rubbed his eyes and saw clearly, he saw several large off-road vehicles coming from the distant end, and … a fleet of ships behind them.
Yes, a fleet.
Huai Shi took out the binoculars from the bag and focused on it. He saw the ships sailing quickly on the sand with the help of the wind. Each of them was about the size of a bus.
Black sails were hanging from them, and there seemed to be an air mattress-like device under the hull.
There were also machine guns and other weapons on the bow of the ship. There were about four or five people on each ship, and they all looked tattered. They didn't look like good people.
Now, sixteen black sails were chasing the three off-road vehicles fleeing into the desert. The two sides were constantly exchanging fire, and the familiar explosion sounded one after another.
There was no doubt that the two sides were fighting and killing.
But Huai Shi didn't want to get involved at all.
This place was about eight hundred kilometers away from Canberra. It could be said that it was already quite close to Huai Shi's destination. He was too lazy to complicate things.
Even when he felt fear and killing intent from the off-road vehicles, Huai Shi didn't make any counterattack. He just quietly stared at the ascender in the car through the binoculars.
In a short moment, the two sides' eyes met.
They looked at each other across the sea of sand.
Immediately after, the skinny old man's eyes twitched and he retracted his gaze.
The off-road vehicle sped up and sped away, quickly disappearing into the sea of sand.
The Blacksail Fleet pursued relentlessly, but at the very back of the fleet, one of the small boats suddenly changed direction. Relying on the wind, it quickly sped in Huai Shi's direction.
"I feel like something bad is going to happen."
The Crow on his shoulder clicked his tongue and sighed, "You seem to be the kind of unlucky person who gets dragged into any trouble."
"Who's the one who did this?!"
Huai Shi couldn't help but roll his eyes. He raised his eyes to look at the black sail iron ship that was rapidly approaching.
I don't know if it should be called a hovercraft or a sailboat, but the most conspicuous thing about it should be the black sails hanging from it.
On the huge sail, there was a strange symbol drawn with white paint.
It seemed to be a portrait.
If you looked closely, you could see that it was the face of a middle-aged man with messy hair and a crown of thorns. The painter was obviously quite skilled. He only used simple black and white colors and a few strokes to draw out the essence of the face.
Looking at that face, he felt like he was facing an endless sea of sand. It made him feel small and powerless.
Just by relying on his own portrait, he exerted a pressure on the soul of the viewer.
If it was a normal person, they would be frightened and unable to move.
"Do you know where they came from?" Huai Shi asked.
"Australia's largest Ascender organization, the armed organization 'Sons of Desolation' established by Australia's crowned 'Sand King'."
The Crow gave a simple introduction, "Australia's largest warlord, the actual ruler of six cities and seventeen large settlements. All of Australia's Ascenders are proud to be able to serve him.
In short, if they want to mess with you, you will be in a lot of trouble — — "
While the Crow was introducing, the black sail had already arrived. With a beautiful drift, it stopped in front of Huai Shi.
Dust rose like waves and scattered on Huai Shi's body like rain.
A cigarette butt was thrown down from above. At the bow of the ship, the young man with sunglasses stepped on the edge of the ship and looked down.
He was bare-chested and was not afraid of the scorching sun. He only wore a rapid reaction vest with a magazine on his upper body. The dense tattoos on his chest and neck could be seen.
He was an Ascender.
Behind him, there were a few fierce-looking men with weapons in their hands. They followed him and looked at Huai Shi below the boat, their gazes unyielding.
Huai Shi also looked up at them and maintained a calm smile.
Even against the glaring sun, he did not blink at all.
"Your car is really good." He nodded in appreciation.
He did not see the expected cowardice. The man wearing sunglasses raised his eyebrows in surprise. He raised his hand and took off the sunglasses on his face. Then, he spoke as though he was interrogating Chen Xiaolian.
"Where did you come from?"
"Dongxia." Huai Shi replied in Latin. "I am not your enemy. I will not hinder your actions in the slightest. I hope you will not be too nervous."
Nervous?
The people on the ship looked at each other. It was as though they had heard a ridiculous joke. Then, they suddenly laughed out in ridicule.
At this time, should they be nervous or should they be nervous about this unknown person before them?
The tattooed Ascender who was originally wearing sunglasses opened his mouth and spat the chewing gum at Huai Shi's feet. His smile gradually turned cold. "Be honest. I am asking you, where did you come from? Why are you here? What is your purpose? "
"I think I understand."
Huai Shi thought for a moment before replying. "I set out from Darwin. I plan to go to Canberra. As for my purpose, does traveling count?"
"… …"
The Ascender who was wearing sunglasses was stunned for a moment. Then, his expression turned even colder. "Are you kidding me, kid? You want to tell me that you came here through the desert alone? "
"Isn't traveling like this?" Huai Shi shrugged. "It's a bit tough, but there is a sense of accomplishment."
Kacha.
The sound of a gun being loaded rang out.
On the ship, several people had raised their weapons and aimed at the young man before them.
"Next time you lie, you better choose a good excuse, kid." The Ascender said indifferently. "A week ago, the radiation storm had just washed through the entire inner desert of Australia … … Aside from Class 5 Ascenders, no one could make it out alive."
"Err, actually, there is no need for such a high level."
Huai Shi shook his head and sighed. "Besides, from what I know, there is more than one person who could make it out alive. I say, can you guys put down your guns first? I am quite nervous about this conversation.
Calm down first, I want to take something out of my pocket. Don't shoot, okay? "
After saying that, he slowly raised his hand and put it into his saddle bag. However, the tattooed Ascender instantly pulled out his pistol and pointed it at Huai Shi's head.
"Don't move!"
"Fine … …"
Huai Shi sighed. "I won't move. You guys can help me take it, okay? My ID is in my bag. You have to give me a chance to prove my innocence, right?
Believe me, I don't want to cause trouble. I think you guys don't want to either. "
"… …"
The Ascender was silent for a moment. Then, he took a step back and put away his gun. Then, he waved his hand behind him.
Soon, someone jumped down from the ship and searched Huai Shi from head to toe. After finding no weapons, he reached out and touched Huai Shi's bag.
Soon, he pulled out a broken and heavy longsword … …
As if he had been stung by a scorpion, the person who was searching him screamed and let go of his hand. The longsword fell to the ground, and a burn mark appeared on his palm.
In an instant, all kinds of guns and cannons were aimed at Huai Shi's face. They were filled with killing intent.
"You took the wrong one." Huai Shi sighed and explained helplessly. "Equipment is bound, you know, right? I am the only one who can use this sword … … Can I trouble you to take it again? "
The person who was searching Huai Shi was furious and pointed his gun at Huai Shi's head.
Then, he saw Huai Shi raise his eyes and look at his face. He said, "Take it again. Hurry up."
There was not the slightest hesitation or panic in his calm expression. Instead, it was as if he was giving an order that could not be disobeyed, urging him not to waste time.
Do as I say.
This is for your own good.
The person who was searching Huai Shi swallowed his saliva and looked at his captain. Seeing the change in his captain's expression, he quickly glanced at him. Finally, he mustered up his courage, swallowed his saliva and reached out his hand again.
This time, under Huai Shi's guidance, he finally succeeded.
He took out the outermost document from his satchel.
Then, he saw the black cover. The logo from the Astronomy Society was shining brightly.
The person's hand trembled, as if he had been stung by a scorpion again, and the document fell to the ground.
The atmosphere became solemn and cold again. Someone raised the muzzle, but the person who was searching Huai Shi screamed, "Don't shoot! Don't shoot! I'm fine! "
The atmosphere froze for a moment.
Soon, after seeing the logo on the document clearly, everyone felt a chill run down their spines even though they were under the tyrannical sun.
They shuddered.
Especially after the document that had fallen to the ground was finally unfolded slowly, showing them the identity of the Astronomy Society's registered military officer and inspector.
Everyone froze as they realized what they had just done.
Cold sweat quickly seeped out of their backs.
No one was stupid enough to think that this place was remote and desolate. As long as everyone kept it a secret, no one would know what they had done to the little bastard in front of them …
If the Astronomy Society took the initiative to restrain its actions within the scope of the Five Pillars' sovereignty, then outside the scope of the Five Pillars, the Astronomy Society was a behemoth enough to make anyone and organization fear it.
Even if it was just an unworthy second-stage Ascendant member, if he really died in their hands, then the entire Desolate Child would inevitably pay a terrible price for the Astronomy Society's thunderous fury.
Moreover, it wasn't certain who would die …
The Ascendant swallowed his saliva, looked down at Huai Shi's document, and then looked at the young man's face.
Unbelievable.
"It can't be fake, right?" Someone behind him doubted.
Immediately, without waiting for Huai Shi to answer, the Ascendant turned around and raised his hand to slap the idiot's face, almost knocking the idiot's head off his neck.
"What are you still standing there for!" He angrily shouted at his subordinates. "Put down your guns!"
All the guns and cannons were put away as if by magic. It was simply shocking to see their miraculous hand speed.
The Ascendant had already bent down and picked up the longsword from the ground. He didn't care that his hands were constantly making 'chi chi' sounds as he respectfully bowed and offered it with both hands.
"I apologize for the offense just now, sir."
Without any scruples about his dignity, he knelt on the ground. "Please forgive our offense."
In the silence that made everyone sweat profusely, Huai Shi looked down at his terrified appearance.
After a long time, he suddenly laughed.
"It's just like I said …" He reached out and picked up the Sword of Virtue, putting it back in his saddlebag. He suddenly said, "Your cars are really good, aren't they?"
This time, there was no need for the leader to give an order. Everyone jumped out of the cars without saying anything. The drivers offered the keys, afraid that he wouldn't accept.
They didn't even bring the water and food.
Huai Shi scratched his head, looking at the strange vehicle in front of him that he had never seen before. "I don't know how to drive it even if you gave it to me."
"Then I'll do it." The Ascendant lowered his head. "May I ask where you want to go?"
"Canberra," Huai Shi replied. "How long will it take?"
"Four … no, three hours is enough!"
"Then what are we waiting for?"
Huai Shi turned around and put away the tent, stuffing it back into his bag. Then, he walked to the boat and found a comfortable chair to sit on. "Let's set off quickly."
Ignoring the confused questions of his companions through the radio, the Ascendant personally piloted the Blacksail Steamboat and sped off in the direction they had come from.
It took only two and a half hours to cover a distance of several hundred kilometres.
Three hours later, Huai Shi was sitting in the most luxurious hotel in Canberra, enjoying the presidential suite to himself.
Five minutes later, the hotel's internal phone rang.
The waiter respectfully asked him, "Member of Canberra's City Hall, leader of the Barren Children, Mr Sand King, has specially booked the revolving restaurant on the top floor. Would you like to have dinner with us?"
Huai Shi scratched his head.
He felt that his plan of playing the pig to eat the tiger had taken a wrong turn …
Something seemed wrong with the plot.
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