Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 384 Oasis
Over the next two days, Hu Ming and his companions followed the gradually rising ancient riverbed, venturing deeper and deeper into the Gobi Desert.

It is worth mentioning that the ground was already a muddy mess due to the heavy rain.

The road was covered in a mixture of sand, mud, and rainwater, making it extremely difficult to travel. If you weren't careful, your tires could easily get stuck.

In addition, the black, sharp gravel scattered throughout the Gobi Desert greatly increases tire wear.

It must be said that the road ahead is going to be very difficult.

This was thanks to the fact that both vehicles had been arranged by Jiangnan beforehand, and the tires were specially made, which helped to some extent.

Even so, the secret passage to the underwater tomb, which was hidden in the Gobi Desert during a torrential downpour, was concealed on the tomb passage wall.

Suddenly, Hu Ming stopped moving forward and waved to signal the people behind him to stop.

Hu Ming stared intently at the stone slab in front of him. This was the secret passage leading to the side chamber!
I briefly explained it to them using an underwater drawing board to prepare them.

It's important to know that this is an inhalation system, and if you're caught off guard, you can easily get injured.

Before they could voice their objections, Hu Ming had already shoved the stone slab into the ground, revealing a circular, dark cave.

In an instant, a large number of bubbles emerged, and under the pressure, the water began to flow... what kind of foresight is this?
"At best, it's just treating the symptoms!"

The fat man didn't quite agree with Hu Ming's statement. Looking at the torrential rain outside the window, he casually remarked...

Hu Ming smiled, not caring about the fat man puncturing the tires, started the engine, stepped on the gas, and continued to chase after the SUV in front.

"Uncle Ming... I've been keeping an eye on things with binoculars the whole way, but I still haven't seen the mountain pass that Dingzhu Zhuoma mentioned where you parted ways."

Wu Xie put down the binoculars, rubbed his tired and sore eyes, and couldn't help but ask softly.

As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but a curtain of rain; the telescope was practically cracking from looking at it so closely.

"Two possibilities: it might be completely destroyed during a certain windy season in the next ten years... Don't underestimate the power of sandstorms in the Gobi Desert; you've all witnessed them before."

"Also, the river here doesn't have a fixed route. During the rainy season, the water volume spreads, which can easily cause the river to change course."

Hu Ming explained casually.

Once you've passed through the Devil City, you don't need the previous route at all.

By simply following the river, you can successfully reach the mysterious Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West.

After walking for about three more hours, the monotonous view suddenly changed!
"We've arrived. Ahead lies Tamutuo, the kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West."

Suddenly, Hu Ming slammed on the brakes and pointed to the hazy scene ahead under the rain, whispering.

The sudden braking caught everyone off guard, and they all crashed into the cushions in front of them.

But nobody cared about that at the moment.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, eager to get a clear look at the legendary, mysterious Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West.

Unfortunately, the rain was too heavy!
It stuck to the car window, and even the windshield wipers couldn't do anything about it, making the view in front of me completely blurry.

All that can be discerned is that the terrain ahead is vastly different from what was on the road before!
Immediately, everyone put on their raincoats and got off the bus.

After getting out of the car, the view opened up considerably, and the vision became much clearer.

Hu Ming parked the car precisely on the edge of a cliff. Suddenly, a huge basin appeared before them, shrouded in rain and mist, like a fairyland.

Nestled in the woods, a basin within a basin, a miraculous oasis!
The environment in the oasis is completely different from the outside world. As far as the eye can see, there is an endless expanse of green, with towering tree canopies everywhere.

The vibrant greenery stands in stark contrast to the surrounding desolate desert.

Separated by a cliff, one side is a paradise of miraculous life, and the other is a hell where life has vanished.

The scene before us was so magnificent that it was impossible to describe it with mere words.

This is a miracle that only nature could create.

"Isn't that amazing?"

"This place has a unique geographical environment caused by a meteorite that falls from the sky once every few thousand years. It is the very center of Chaidamu and also the lowest point in Chaidamu."

"As I said before, this place gathers at least 50% of the water in the entire Gobi Desert, which has created the miracle of life we ​​see before us."

Hu Ming reluctantly gave up lighting a cigarette in the rain and pointed ahead, saying calmly.

This wasn't his first time here.

"This is Tamutuo, the Kingdom of the Queen Mother of the West is located here. Wenjin, is she here too?"

At this moment, Wu Sansheng came over with Panzi, the blind man, and several trustworthy companions.

Looking at the oasis before him, Wu Sansheng's focus was completely different from the others; he was thinking more about Chen Wenjin's whereabouts.

His plan with Xie Lianhuan is nearing completion!

As long as he comes here and continues to attract "his" attention, that's enough.

There's nothing more he needs to do now; everything has been arranged, and with Xie Lianhuan helping him from the shadows, this operation shouldn't encounter any problems!
For him now, the most important task is to reunite with Chen Wenjin, find the Queen Mother of the West to heal her, and then take her away.

Unfortunately, Wu Sansheng was unaware that Chen Wenjin could not leave with him at all.

Chen Wenjin also knew that this farewell was a true farewell, and there would be no day when they would meet again.

If that's the case, why did you meet with Wu Sansheng in private this time? It only brought you sadness!
"you"

Hu Ming looked at Wu Sansheng, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated. He knew that taking Chen Wenjin away was also one of the purposes of this Third Master Wu's operation.

However, Chen Wenjin had already become distorted, and even Hu Ming didn't have a good way to save her. Otherwise, he would have gone to Huo Ling to rescue and cure her many years ago.

After all, even a one-night stand can be a hundred days of kindness; at least they had a decent relationship!

Although Huo Ling has been rescued, she has been completely transformed. Even though the talisman and essence blood left by Hu Ming can suppress the effects of the Corpse Beetle Pill in her body and allow her to regain consciousness in a short period of time each day!
But she still turns into a venomous woman every day, and there's no cure for it!
As for the tomb of the Queen Mother of the West, it's probably just there to suppress the Corpse Beetle Pill on Chen Wenjin's body, preventing it from exerting its true power!
"Um?"

Wu Sansheng snapped out of his reverie and looked at Hu Ming with curiosity.

In his memory, Hu Mingke had never hesitated like this before. He was usually decisive and efficient, and once he made a decision, he never hesitated for a moment.

"Never mind, it's nothing. We'll talk about it later. Let's go. We still have to keep going around the oasis. There are still about five kilometers of road ahead."

Hu Ming shook his head and got into the car first.

(End of this chapter)