Click! Click!
With Taozi's introduction, Lu Hao took out some food and salt, which were valuable items for the native tribe, and used them to obtain their consent to take photos in the town for a souvenir, recording this expedition.
The Polaroid in Lu Hao's hand targeted important places for shooting, including the deity statue in the open space inside the gate.
After taking pictures, he and Taozi did not stay overnight at the native tribe.
They were not entirely at ease with the local customs of the tribe.
To avoid any accidents, the two of them left immediately after finishing their business, choosing to set up camp near a thicket of bushes far from the tribe.
Under the night sky, Lu Hao lay on his arms, gazing up at the stars, while Taozi lay on her side, looking at Lu Hao. The scene was harmonious and natural, intoxicating.
Lu Hao lay on the carpet, gazing at the sky. There were no clouds, and the stars twinkled. Only in the wilderness could you see such a dazzling starry sky.
As if sensing Taozi's observation, he casually asked, "Taozi, what are your plans next?"
"Me!?"
Taozi thought for a moment and said, "I have achieved my goal for this trip and am planning to return to Madrid. Lu Hao, what about you?"
"My exploration is not over yet. I should stay for a while. When I finish this expedition, I will go back to Madrid to find you and share my adventures with you."
Lu Hao lay on his arms and replied with a smile.
His treasure hunt expedition had just achieved its first small goal. There were bigger goals waiting for him to complete.
"Lu Hao, are you... searching for gold!?"
At that moment, Taozi lay on her side, looking at Lu Hao with her black and bright eyes, asking a question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time.
She wasn't a fool. From Lu Hao's various clues, she had already vaguely guessed Lu Hao's purpose.
Lu Hao turned to look at Taozi, thought for a moment, and said, "You guessed right. I am indeed trying to find out about the gold treasure. Any explorer who has heard of this legend can't help but be tempted."
"If you don't try it once, you won't be able to let go."
"Even if it ends up being an empty bucket in the end, the process of adventure is enough to make people happy."
"Taozi, do you want gold!?"
As he spoke, he looked at Taozi with piercing eyes.
Taozi thought for a moment and shook her head. "I'm not very interested in money. It can't help me find the meaning of life." Although she has been earning money through exploration, the process of earning money is actually part of her journey to find the meaning of life.
If someone actually paid her to go on an expedition to the Sahara Desert, she wouldn't be willing to go herself.
For her, that would take away the fun of exploration and the meaning of her existence.
Not interested in money!?
Lu Hao twitched his lips, remembering the famous scene of a certain rich man surnamed Ma.
Taozi had the charm of this rich man.
He could only say, this time, I admit defeat in the "showing off" game.
After all, he was very interested in gold.
He didn't doubt Taozi's lie, because in the movie, in the final stage of escape, everyone was desperately carrying more gold, only Taozi very disdainfully said, "Can I not bring it?"
In her eyes, those gold were useless except for being cumbersome.
This shows that this girl truly treats money like dirt, and is only interested in finding the meaning of her own life.
"That's great!!"
Many people don't know what they really want, but Taozi, at this age, has already recognized her life's needs. In this aspect, she has surpassed more than ninety percent of people.
The two of them just mentioned the gold treasure casually and didn't talk about it anymore, starting to chat about some daily life.
Taozi also suggested teaching Lu Hao a famous Japanese ocarina piece - "Hometown's Original Scenery" composed by ocarina master Zongjiro.
With his goal achieved, Lu Hao learned to play along with Taozi while he was bored on his way back.
By the time he returned to the desert inn, Lu Hao had already learned it more or less and could play it well.
Of course, in the eyes of insiders, it was still full of flaws and unbearable to listen to.
However, it was good enough for him to learn the framework in a short time. At least Taozi kept praising him, saying that he had musical talent and could try switching careers to learn music in the future.
"Welcome, you... uh, you guys!?"
When Lu Hao and Taozi pushed open the door of the desert inn again, the boss enthusiastically greeted them again. When he saw the faces of Lu Hao and Taozi, his smile froze.
Since Lu Hao questioned the authenticity of the treasure map in his hands last time, his map sales have plummeted, and he can only sell them as souvenirs, losing a lot of money.
For someone like him, losing money is a loss.
Therefore, he had a deep impression of Lu Hao, who made him lose money. He didn't expect Lu Hao to check into his inn again after only half a month.
"Boss, thank you for the true God's blessing, allowing us to return alive from the desert. Now it's time for me to repay you, a true God's people."
Lu Hao chuckled, raised a finger and said, "Get us a room."
"..."
The true God is blind!
The boss muttered in his heart, then put on a stiff smile and got them a room.
Lu Hao and Taozi looked at each other and smiled, took the key and entered the room. They went to the bathroom to wash up one after another.
They hadn't been able to take a comfortable hot bath in the desert for so long. Now that they were staying in an inn, they naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to enjoy themselves.
After washing up, they went downstairs to eat a warm meal with soup and water.
At night, Taozi took out her carpet again, preparing to sleep on the floor. Lu Hao looked at Taozi, whose movements were a bit slow, and said directly, "Taozi, why don't you sleep on the bed!?"
He had mentioned the bed sleeping problem to Taozi last time they stayed at the inn, but Taozi insisted.
"That wouldn't be good!?"
"What's wrong with that? We've been sharing a bed in the desert for how many days? Isn't it the same?"
Lu Hao patted the bed beside him, inviting Taozi to sleep on the bed.
Taozi hesitated for a moment, finally blushed slightly and climbed onto the bed, pulling the blanket over herself to sleep.
Lu Hao was in charge of turning off the lights.
In the darkness, Taozi's eyes were as bright as a mirror. She looked up at Lu Hao, who was also staring straight at her, "What are you thinking about?"
"I was thinking about Taozi eating."
"Actually... it's okay."
Taozi blushed, bravely looked directly at Lu Hao, her voice soft but firm.
"Lu Hao, do you have a hat?"
"I bought a hat from the boss for one hundred dollars when we had dinner, it's authentic."
"... But I clearly saw you paying one thousand dollars."
"Taozi, you know too much."