"Why did Young Master Wei come to the Great Desert Plains?" The scholar raised his eyebrows. He didn't care about some wanted criminal at all.
"This subordinate doesn't know!" The black pockmarked man said angrily, "I didn't plan on provoking them, but one of the captured people happened to know the wanted criminal …"
The scholar said coldly, "In that case, you aren't even a match for a wanted criminal."
The black pockmarked man endured the pain and said, "The one who dealt with me was Ba Jin! I was held back by him, otherwise I would have definitely brought that guy's head back! "
"Humph!" The scholar stood up. "Don't worry about Young Master Wei or the wanted criminal for now. Since everyone is here, immediately go make arrangements and prepare to kill the Great Desert King!"
At this time, another person said, "Second Leader, I heard some time ago that Young Master Wei has reached the age of a Shu Guan. Even the Shu Guan of the imperial family has to go through a trial. With Young Master Wei's identity, his target is likely to be the Great Desert King."
The scholar said emotionlessly, "Then kill him."
… …
Immortal Town.
By the time the mortals captured by the Golden Hook Bandits were properly arranged, it was already after midnight.
This was extremely complicated for Yan Li and Ji Hyun-woon, but it was easy for Ji Zhiyuan.
After the arrangements were made, the experienced elders of the Wang Hui Hunting Group led them away from the Great Desert Plains in the carriages left behind by the Golden Hook Bandits.
At daybreak the next day, a camel was given to Ku Daoshi and the scholar, and the hunting group set off again.
Ji Hyun-woon drove the camel to Yan Li's side and said, "Pig head, what do you mean by bringing two mortal burdens?"
Yan Li rolled his eyes at him, too lazy to speak.
"As the leader of the hunting group," Ji Hyun-woon stared with wide eyes, "Xiao Wang has no right to interfere with your private affairs, but he has the right to know. If you don't tell Xiao Wang, don't blame Xiao Wang for driving them away."
"They're courting death, why do you care so much?" Yan Li said lazily, "We're in the middle of nowhere. If you don't chase them away, you might be able to survive. If you chase them away, you'll definitely die. So, instead of chasing them away, why don't you give them a quick death? "
"Humph, do you think Xiao Wang will fall for your trick?" Ji Hyun-woon turned his face away. "Those two must be burdens that you want to get rid of but can't. You purposely instigated Xiao Wang to kill people to shirk your responsibility. I won't fall into your trap!"
As he spoke, he put on a disdainful expression as if he had already seen through Yan Li's sinister intentions and walked over proudly.
Yan Li turned his head and took a look at the Taoist priest who was wrapped up like a rice dumpling. He then raised his head and looked at the sky that had not dispersed since the dark clouds had covered the sky. His brows gradually furrowed.
According to his calculations, it was already seven o 'clock in the morning, but the earth was shrouded in an ominous darkness. The air was filled with innumerable black dust, and everything in sight was gray. He could only see twenty steps away.
Cultivators were fine, as they had Genuine Qi to protect their bodies. Although the sandstorm made them look miserable, it could not invade their bodies and did not cause too much trouble.
But ordinary people were miserable. If they did not protect themselves from the sandstorm, they would soon die under these invisible sharp weapons.
They had already entered the depths of the desert, but they did not encounter any Star Fallen Beasts or poisonous creatures along the way. It was obvious that they had also sensed something was wrong and were hiding in the depths of the sand.
After hurrying against the sandstorm for a day, the sky was getting darker and darker. They could see less than ten steps away.
It was fine during the day, but once night fell, the cold wind started blowing. Even the layers of cotton wrapped around them could not protect them from the cold. It was like a knife cutting into their bones. They could only constantly use Genuine Qi to resist the bitter cold.
Bai Yuge noticed the state of the hunting group. He drove the camel to the front and said, "Hunter Wang, is there any place to rest in front? How far are we from the Desolate Poison's range of activity? "
Wang Hui shook his head and said, "There is a small oasis in front, but that is already the Desolate Poison's range of activity. There is no time to rest now. We must finish the hunt before the Black Dragon King arrives, and then rush to the Dragon Gate Inn to stay for the night. Otherwise, we will all be buried under the desert and become one of the skeletons. "
"How much longer do you expect the Black Dragon King to arrive?" Bai Yuge asked.
"Faster than I expected." Wang Hui sighed deeply. "Tomorrow morning at the latest!"
Bai Yuge could not help but frown. He slowed down and waited for Ji Hyun-woon to catch up. He deliberated over his words and said, "Prince, there is not much time left for us to hunt. Why don't we go to the Dragon Gate Inn to stay for the night and wait for the Black Dragon King to arrive before coming back?"
"Why do we have to wait?" Ji Hyun-woon said, "Won't it be over if we rush over and kill it now?"
Bai Yuge said tactfully, "Your warriors have been rushing for a day and are already tired. If we do not replenish our strength, we might not be able to bring out our best condition. Also, look at the weather, it is too advantageous for the Desert King. If we force our way over, we will only be foolhardy and go against the original purpose of the trial."
Ji Hyun-woon then observed the group and pouted. "Why am I completely fine? What a bunch of useless good-for-nothings. Alright, alright, I will listen to you this once. "
At this moment, a few cultivators who were acting as scouts under Ba Jin ran back while panting. "Report!"
Ji Hyun-woon raised his hand and the hunting group immediately stopped. "Speak!"
"There are people in the oasis in front!" The scout panted and said, "It's the Golden Hook Robbers. They have captured many mortals. Those mortals are probably frozen to death. Their corpses are thrown everywhere as if they are bait."
Everyone was shocked. Ba Jin squinted his eyes and said, "I see. Their target is also the Wild Poison!"
Yan Li said sarcastically, "Since when did bandits become a hunting group?"
Ji Hyun-woon was furious. "How dare they steal Xiao Wang's prey. They must be tired of living! All of you, stay alert. Go with Xiao Wang and kill them all! "
"Aren't we courting death by going up like this?" Yan Li caught up and said angrily, "What happened to your cleverness when you tricked me? You are so stupid at the crucial moment!"
"Are we supposed to watch them steal our prey?" Ji Hyun-woon said angrily.
"I am the only one who steals from others. No one steals from me!" Yan Li raised his eyebrows and looked around at everyone. He continued, "In my opinion, why don't we leave those who are physically weak to watch their mounts. The rest of you follow me and wait for the Wild Poison to bite us. We can then act according to the situation."
Ji Hyun-woon's anger turned to joy. "That's more like it."
The following distribution was swift.
There were not many people who were still in good physical condition: the two hunting group leaders, Sun Ping, the three members of Ji Zhiyuan's hunting group excluding Yue 'er, and Ji Hyun-woon, Bai Yuge and Yan Li. There were only nine people left. They were also the strongest nine.
After a brief discussion, the nine of them slowly moved along the edge of the oasis.
Yan Li moved towards Ba Jin and said in a low voice, "Do you think the Golden Hook Robbers will send experts to carry out the hunting mission?"
"The Golden Hook Robbers have five leaders." Ba Jin said, "It's most likely the Big Boss Lu Yuan and the Second Boss Yang Zhi. Both of them are experts in the Insight State, but we can't figure out their motives. Naturally, we don't know who is here."
"Let's prepare for the worst. If they all come, do we have the confidence to deal with them with our strength?" Yan Li said.
Ba Jin smiled and pouted at Ji Zhiyuan. "There are two immortals here. What's there to be afraid of?"
"Yuchi Zhenjin and Wei Ran?" Yan Li said.
Ba Jin said in a low voice, "They are both high-ranking officials of the holy dynasty. I don't know Yuchi Zhenjin, but Wei Ran has cultivated a 'Noble Righteousness'. Ten years ago, he killed an elder of the Devil Cult with a roar. Since then, he has become famous."
"Then let them do it. Why do we need to do it?" Yan Li said.
Ba Jin was embarrassed. "But we can't deal with the Meteorite Beast."
Yan Li couldn't help but roll his eyes.
He approached Ji Zhiyuan and whispered to her, "I've looked up the information on the Desolate Poison. It has a weakness, which is the poison sac on its head. If there's a chance, find a chance to trap it. I'll do it."
Ji Zhiyuan looked indifferent. He didn't say a word.
"I know you want to complete the trial more than Ji Hyun-woon," Yan Li said softly. "I just want to help you."
Ji Zhiyuan glanced at him. "The only thing you can help me with is to stay away from me."
"Not in this place," Yan Li said seriously.
Ji Zhiyuan frowned. "Why?"
"Because the visibility here is too low. If I go too far, I won't be able to see you." Yan Li stared at him with deep emotions. "If I can't see you here, I'll miss you. I won't be able to do anything else when I think of you."
"Go away!" Ji Zhiyuan was embarrassed and annoyed.
At this time, they came to the top of a sand slope.
Looking down, it was the oasis, but it was also blurry.
Outside the oasis, there were corpses scattered. It seemed like they were used as bait to lure the Desolate Poison out.
"Master told you to go away. You better not come back." Wei Ran walked over and said calmly.
Yan Li was already staring at the oasis. He thought for a while and said, "The Golden Hook Robbers used corpses to lure the Desolate Poison out. It shows that they have a motive to kill the Desolate Poison, and in a short period of time."
Faced with so many corpses, no one said anything.
They were cultivators after all. They weren't saints who bemoaned the state of the universe.
Bai Yuge suddenly said, "I heard some news a few days ago that the Golden Hook Robbers' leader is bedridden for some reason."
Ba Jin said, "Brother Bai, you mean that the Golden Hook Robbers are hunting the Desolate Poison to save the bedridden leader?"
Bai Yuge nodded. "Although I don't know what kind of illness the Desolate Poison can cure, if it's for treasures, the Golden Hook Robbers can just rob them. There's no need to kill the Meteorite Beasts."
"It's here!"
At this time, the ground suddenly rumbled for no reason.
A roar came from the depths of the oasis. "Second Leader, the Desolate Poison has appeared!"
As soon as the roar ended, the silhouette of a huge creature leaped up from the sand.
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