Very well. With me by your side, there shouldn't be any problems. The old woman nodded.
Aoki nodded with a smile. It's best if we can find what we want as soon as possible. Otherwise, the others will come as well.
Very quickly, Old K drove over in a camouflaged off-road vehicle. He knew that the old woman was no ordinary person. In this border region, he had seen his fair share of strange people and strange things. He knew that he wouldn't be able to escape this time.
"You're quite smart." Seeing him walk over, Qing Mu chuckled.
I still want to live a few more years, Old K said gloomily with a cigarette in his mouth.
The three of them got into the car. Old K was in charge of driving. But let me make this clear. I'll only take you in, but I definitely won't go to the center of the Sea of Death. You know how many people have gone missing there.
No problem. I heard that Professor Peng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences also went missing in Lop Nor. Someone even saw two of him, Aoki said lightly.
Old K trembled all over, fear appearing in his eyes. Hesitating for a moment, he said, I'd advise you not to go looking for that pisces jade pendant. Just ten years ago, there was an expedition team that came for the same thing, but they were completely annihilated and never made it out of the desert. Those people were the best mercenaries in the Middle East.
Mercenaries? Just some ordinary people. Not worth mentioning. Aoki shook his head in disdain and closed his eyes to rest.
Old K glanced at the old woman and Aoki through the rearview mirror, then sighed and continued driving.
...
The endless desert made people seem incomparably small. In the face of nature, the existence of humans was indeed not worth mentioning. This was the Tarim Basin that was known as the Scourge of Death.
Sitting in the off-road vehicle, Zhuo Bufan looked at the sky full of yellow sand and faintly felt his heart skip a beat.
There was actually a hidden pressure between heaven and earth. Although it was somewhat ancient, this pressure instantly suppressed the spiritual energy in his body, reducing his strength by at least half.
What's going on? No wonder it's known as one of the most mysterious places in Chidragon. If I'm not mistaken, a battle between two powerful beings took place here thousands of years ago, and the aftermath hasn't completely dissipated yet. "
"The universe is vast. Back then, when I was wandering alone in the universe, I saw countless planets with life. From this, it seems that there were also cultivators on Earth, and they were even very powerful ones. But I don't know why these people disappeared in the end, causing Earth to enter the Age of Doom."
"Perhaps it's because the Spirit Qi on Earth is exhausted that those big shots finally left Earth."
Zhuo Bufan pondered in his heart. As he was speaking, the car had already stopped.
Knife Scar, who was driving, suddenly stopped the car. He put his hands on the steering wheel and turned his head. "Everyone, this is the limit of what we can go. As for the inside, we will not go in, so please get out of the car."
Throughout the year, there were explorers, professors, and some strange people and travelers from various countries in Lop Nor. But most of them would not go into the depths of the desert, because it was very easy to get lost there, encounter sandstorms, and quicksand. The conditions were extremely bad, and after going in, not many people could come out safely.
Originally, Yang Chenming, Cao Baichuan, and the other young masters all thought that they were here for a vacation. But looking at the endless desert in front of them, it was like a vast ocean made of sand. Standing in it, people seemed incomparably small, and a wave of fear was born in their hearts, making it hard for them to breathe.
After everyone got out of the car, Knife Scar and the other two people turned around and drove away.
"Young Master Yang, if you don't want to go, you can wait for us at a tourist spot nearby," Mo Susu said softly.
"I … Why wouldn't I want to go? Of course I want to go. It's just a desert, and we're well-prepared. It won't be a problem," Yang Chenming said embarrassedly.
Young Master Huang and Jia Shao were a little hesitant, but they glanced at Mo Susu, and their eyes lit up. In the end, they didn't say anything.
As for Cao Baichuan and Kong Jianbo, they naturally would not choose to give up easily for Qiu Jinse. Moreover, there were so many people together, and everyone could rely on each other.
Zhuo Bufan shook her head lightly. These young masters thought this place was too simple. He raised his foot, and a bullet shell appeared under his foot. This was not a tourist spot.
Professor Yu's backpack was taken over by Zhuo Bufan. Professor Yu held a compass and a map for a few minutes, and after studying it for a few minutes, he pointed to the northwest and said, "We have to go in this direction."
"Jinse, give me your backpack." Cao Baichuan looked at Qiu Jinse and said.
Qiu Jinse glanced at Zhuo Bufan, who was silent, and lightly snorted. She threw the backpack to Cao Baichuan.
Yang Chenming immediately followed Cao Baichuan's example, and prepared to carry Mo Susu's backpack. However, Mo Susu stopped him, "Young Master Yang, there's no need. Thank you."
Everyone kept walking in the northwest direction. After walking for about two hours, they could no longer see any buildings behind them. There was only endless yellow sand. The footprints they left behind were blown away by the wind, and disappeared without a trace.
Cao Baichuan looked back, and couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb. Now he suddenly regretted coming to this damn place.
Lop Nur used to be surrounded by trees.
There used to be an extremely prosperous civilization, but as time went by, the lake dried up, and the whole place became a dangerous place. Except for a few tourists who wandered around on the weekends, few people would venture into the depths of the desert.
Cao Baichuan was still carrying Qiu Jinse's backpack. As a delicate and noble young master, after walking for two hours, he was exhausted and gasped for breath.
"Let's find a place to rest." After all, Professor Yu was old, and walking in the desert was more exhausting than flat shoes. He was also a little tired, so he said aloud.
Everyone found a few pieces of corroded wall and sat down to rest. Yang Chenming hurriedly took out a bottle of mineral water and handed it to Mo Susu, "Susu, do you want some water?"
The others also took out water to quench their thirst, but only Zhuo Bufan didn't bring anything. Qiu Jinse took out a bottle of iced dew and took a sip. She looked at Zhuo Bufan, but she snorted and didn't give it to him.
Zhuo Bufan shook her head, but Professor Yu took out a bottle of water and handed it to Zhuo Bufan, "Drink some water, Xiao Fan."
"No need. Water is the most precious thing in the desert. Let's save it." Zhuo Bufan shook her head and refused.
"Humph, stop pretending. Don't ask us for water later when you're thirsty." Cao Baichuan said disdainfully.
While they were talking, suddenly, a rustling sound was heard. Yellow dust rolled up and covered the sky, sweeping toward them from behind.
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