Chapter 37: Kneeling to All the Gods and Buddhas in Heaven, Only the Little Brother Responds!
After a night of rest, everyone packed up and continued on their journey.
"Old An, why aren't you praying today?"
Wang Fatty suddenly noticed something...
An Li Man, who usually prayed every morning, wasn't praying today?
"Whoever blesses me, I pray to them!"
An Li Man responded nonchalantly, leading his camel forward.
Wang Fatty scratched his head, confused: "No, isn't this old man not praying? Why is he lying?"
"Who said he wasn't praying?"
Lao Hu walked over and chuckled: "Think about it carefully. Now, is it better to pray to gods and buddhas, or to someone more reliable?"
Wang Fatty was taken aback, then he nodded with understanding: "Oh, I get it... the true god is right here, why pray to anyone else!"
"Little Brother, you are just too young. Otherwise, I would definitely call you Brother Han!"
Lao Hu shook his head with a smile, used to Fatty's flattery and shameless behavior.
Zidu in the local dialect means "shadow."
This underground river is like a shadow, impossible to capture.
When the archaeological team entered the desert on the twelfth day.
Everyone was tired and exhausted, their lips chapped. No one could walk any further.
Even Lao Hu, who had the best physical condition, was starting to feel the strain. He looked back in exhaustion...
At a glance.
Everyone's face looked different. It was clear they were all severely dehydrated.
Only...
Han Li's face was rosy, calm and composed, a stark contrast to everyone else!
On the one hand, Han Li had enough water reserves.
On the other hand...
The Great Elephant Armor Technique made him impervious to water and fire, and the energy of the fourth level of the Everlasting Spring Art, though faint, was more than enough to nourish his body!
At this moment, Lao Hu felt a pang of regret!
If he had exchanged his skills with Han Li, and learned his techniques, wouldn't it have been better?
At the time, he thought he was quite capable and had a bit of arrogance.
He only wanted Han Li to provide some backup, a safety net!
It seemed now.
His vision was too narrow, like a frog at the bottom of a well, seeing only the moon in the sky!
On the other side, Shirley Yang also noticed Han Li's condition and her expression became even more astonished.
Just then!
An Li Man, who was leading the way, following the guidance of the Zidu dark river, suddenly stopped.
An Li Man dismounted his camel and knelt in the desert, digging with both hands, finally, he shook his hands.
His eyes were bloodshot, he turned to the bewildered group: "We can't go on anymore..."
"We've lost the trace of the Zidu dark river, there's nothing we can do!"
"Heaven only allowed us to come this far!"
As soon as these words were spoken.
Even Lao Hu and Shirley Yang were shocked!
No way out!
They had been walking for over ten days, now there was no way forward. The remaining supplies were not enough to support their return!
"What do we do?"
"Woooo... I don't want to die, I don't want to become a mummy!"
"Old brother, is there really no way?"
...
An Li Man was stunned, as if he had thought of something, he bowed in a certain direction.
Everyone thought he was praying to gods and buddhas, seeking a miracle, as usual.
But soon...
Everyone noticed something amiss!
The direction An Li Man was kneeling in was towards Han Li, who was riding a camel.
"Follow me!"
Just then.
Han Li, with a calm expression, rode his camel forward.
An Li Man's face was filled with excitement, he bowed again, quickly got up, and followed with his camel.
"Go, go!"
At this moment.
Lao Hu was no longer worried, he waved his hand and urged everyone to continue their journey.
A glimmer of hope surged through everyone!
As the sun began to set.
Shirley Yang took out her compass, wanting to find their bearings...
She discovered something strange!
The compass was spinning wildly, flying in all directions, not pointing anywhere!
"Hey, why isn't my watch working?"
At this time.
Lao Hu patted his watch in surprise and asked Fatty: "Check the time!"
"Did you forget to wind it up?... You have to learn from me... hmm? Why isn't my watch working either?"
Fatty stared at his watch in disbelief: "I distinctly remember winding it up this morning!"
Their conversation quickly caught everyone's attention.
They all discovered that their watches had stopped working!
This strange situation left everyone looking at each other in bewilderment...
"Wait!"
Shirley Yang seemed to remember something, she fumbled for her notebook, lowering her head and read aloud:
"In the depths of the Black Desert, the trace of the Zidu dark river was lost. In this barren and lifeless sea of death."
"Two giant black magnetic mountains stood facing each other in the setting sun's glow, like two ancient warriors clad in black armor, silently guarding ancient secrets."
"Through the valley like a gate, a legendary city appeared before them..."
"Magnetic mountains!"
"It's the magnetic mountains!"
Shirley Yang exclaimed excitedly, her usually cool face flushed with excitement at this moment.
"It's the magnetic mountains that are affecting our compasses and watches!"
"We are near the magnetic mountains, we are about to find the ancient city of Jingjue!"
When the mystery was solved!
Everyone's face lit up with excitement.
"Little Brother Han is still the most reliable!"
Fatty chuckled and nudged Lao Hu with his elbow.
As if struck by a stroke of bad luck!
Amidst the excitement, Ye Yixin fell from his camel...
"So hot!"
Shirley Yang touched Ye Yixin's forehead and her face changed.
"Don't worry about me, I can handle it. Don't let me hold you back from finding the ancient city of Jingjue!"
Ye Yixin shook his head slightly and raised his hand weakly: "Ahead... the magnetic mountains are ahead!"
As he spoke.
Everyone looked in the direction Ye Yixin pointed...
In the setting sun, the sky was filled with red clouds.
Two black mountains, stood abruptly in the vast desert!