si-mexico Chapter 586 The Value of the Red Sandstone Slab
Chapter 586 The Value of the Red Sandstone Slab
Upon hearing Nahtigar's words, everyone fell into an awkward silence, and Tirzad's expression became increasingly ferocious.
So, all the life-and-death struggles and terrifying experiences I went through with the main group were for nothing less than listening to Xu Ning's advice from the start and staying with this lame guy?
How long did it take Seleuth to eat three carrots?
With those two mouths as wide as a face, that beast could easily drink a sip of water in no time.
However, the crowd, eager to see the light of day again, couldn't care less about Tirzad's feelings at the moment. They all followed the direction the wind was blowing and hurried towards the exit.
"Ah, the open sky, the familiar dust..."
Paimon charged out of the cave first, shouting excitedly outside, his joy almost making him want to compose a poem to celebrate.
Although it was already very late, according to Tirzad, he didn't want to stay in this awful place for even a second longer. He wanted to return to Sumeru City as soon as possible, back to the "indoors" where he felt incredibly safe.
"We've been trapped in the pit for two days, and none of us have been able to eat or rest properly. If we force ourselves to embark on the journey home like this, I'm afraid some of us won't be able to handle it."
Jeberlele turned his gaze to the southwest, his tone strangely gentle as he said softly, "I happen to know of an oasis nearby, not far away. We can go there to set up camp and rest."
As everyone approached the oasis with Jeberle, they were all stunned by the sight before them.
"This...this is just like...like a dazzling gem hanging around the neck of a girl with beautiful wheat-colored skin."
What a terrible metaphor, though it's strangely apt.
Xu Ning glanced disdainfully at Nakhtigar, who had spoken, as if he now understood why this free-spirited Mondstadt man lingered in the desert.
The oasis that Jeberlele led to unexpectedly revealed a vibrant life in the desolate desert.
The clear lake water nourishes the surrounding greenery, and a dozen huge date palm trees surround the lake, emitting a faint sweet fragrance.
Even storms capable of turning rocks into sand seem to slow down deliberately as they pass through the oasis, gently gliding through the grass.
The group chose a flat spot by the lake, took the tents off the pack animals, and busily set them up.
Xu Ning and Kong each had their own Dust Concealment Gourd and Dust Song Pot, so they naturally didn't need a tent. However, given that Nahtigar was injured, the kind-hearted young man still rushed over with Little White Hair to help.
Xu Ning glanced around and decided that there were enough people, so he took a break and turned to walk towards Tirzad, who was sitting by the lake.
As the employer of this expedition, Tirzad naturally didn't need to do those manual labor tasks.
"This place... should be safe now, ah, finally I can relax and take a break."
Tirzad hugged his knees, looked westward, and said blankly.
Xu Ning followed his gaze and saw that on the axis of the setting sun, the majestic palace was half-hidden in the yellow sand. Further away, the huge cone-shaped structure stood like a pillar supporting the sky and the yellow sand, having stood since the distant past.
"That is the Crimson King's Tomb?"
Tirzad nodded when he heard Xu Ning's question.
"Besides the Crimson King's Mausoleum, where else could you find such a magnificent building? The hall in front is the Temple of Mystic Rites. Beyond the Temple of Mystic Rites lies the legendary tomb where the Crimson King is said to rest. But let future generations uncover the secrets buried beneath the earth..."
Xu Ning smiled when he heard this.
"It seems you really aren't planning to continue exploring. Have you thought about your paper?"
Tirzad shook his head bitterly, "The thesis is still unfinished, but I feel the dangers ahead are definitely no less than those on the perilous path..."
Xu Ning nodded. "I understand your hard work. But tell me, if you were given a completely safe indoor space in the desert, would you be willing to continue this archaeological expedition?"