Tomb Robber: I, Chen Yulou, am dedicated to cultivating immortality!

The night passed.

The weather was rare and sunny.

The leaden clouds that had covered the sky for at least half a month disappeared without a trace. However, it was winter after all, so the sunlight was not very strong, and it felt as warm as a spring breeze on my body.

But for everyone who had been exposed to cold wind, snow and dust for more than half a month, this was already rare good weather.

Early in the morning.

Seven people walked out of the tent one after another.

Needless to say, Yang Fang and the old foreigner put on their robes, picked up bags and went to the woods to fetch water, wash the dust and feed the horses.

Hua Ling and a few others took out dry food, meat patties, and fine salt and sprinkled them into the boiling water.

A big pot stew came.

Although it doesn’t look very good, it tastes surprisingly good.

The rich aroma startled the two people who were brushing their horses in the forest. They returned impatiently, picked up the broth that had not yet cooled down, and swallowed it in big gulps.

I just felt warm all over.

Had breakfast.

The group did not delay.

After a simple packing, they hung the tents, clothes, clean water and dry food on the side of the horses, then mounted their horses and headed out of the valley.

In comparison, I am full of worries, confusion and yearning for the unknown.

This trip is leaving.

The atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed.

Especially the three brothers and sisters of Partridge Whistle.

After a journey to the west, the burden that had weighed on his shoulders for many years finally fell.

and.

There is no ghost curse.

The three of them could clearly feel that not only had their physical condition improved visibly, but the most crucial thing was the change in their mentality. In the past, no matter whether they were doing things or practicing, they were always hesitant.

It’s because there’s always a knife hanging over your head.

So even Partridge Whistle could not avoid it, after all, he was just flesh and blood.

only.

He can't help it.

Parents, elders, masters and fellow students, all familiar figures fell one by one.

When there is no one else in the entire tribe.

He has to carry it all on his own.

Therefore, before doing anything, he would think over and over again, and weigh the pros and cons again and again. Once he fell, who would be responsible for finding the Zhuchen Pearl to break the ghost curse?
But now, that no longer has to be the case.

He was finally able to think for himself.

Should I continue to travel the world, or find a deserted place to practice seclusion.

"Manager Chen, how many days' journey is it from here to Yuhai?"

When the group walked out of Hailuogou and the familiar Gobi Desert and wasteland appeared in their sight again, the old foreigner reined in his horse and couldn't help asking.

After leaving the Black Desert.

The routes were arranged by Chen Yulou.

What follows is also a road that has never been traveled before.

He just felt indescribably strange in the vast universe.

"With two horses per person, if we travel at this speed, we can cross the Tarim Basin, pass through Kashgar and Khotan, and reach Yuhai in two days at most."

Listen to him ask.

He was standing on a hill, looking at Chen Yulou in the distance, and responded calmly.

Several maps have already been deeply imprinted in his mind.

Now, without spreading it out, one can clearly tell the name and direction of every mountain and river.

Today's Western Regions are still following the regional planning of the Qing Dynasty.

The two major cities in southern Xinjiang, Kashgar and Hotan, happened to be on their way back.

There is no need to worry about food and water supplies.

Moreover, these two big cities have one thing in common. The former means Jade City in Uyghur, and the latter means Jade Mountain Range. Yes, the world-famous Hetian jade was discovered here.

Chen Yulou has thought it all out.

When you enter the city, you can take some time to go shopping.

Buy some top-quality jade materials and bring them back.

Whether it is making jade boxes or practicing talismans and formations, jade is an indispensable part.

And under the heavens.

The best jade is Hetian white jade.

"I wonder if the kidnapper has set out yet?"

The old foreigner bent down, picked up the water bag hanging on the side of the horse's back, tilted his head back and took a big gulp, then continued.

Since they set out till now.

It's been about four or five days.

It was almost the same as what Shopkeeper Chen expected that day.

"Calculate the time, it should be about the same."

"Besides, it's rare to have such good weather. Even if we are reluctant, we have to set off."

Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled.

Hear the words.

Everyone on the hill smiled at each other.

Guaizi was a man of such character that he could not walk when he saw an ancient tomb. This was something that everyone had witnessed. On that day at midnight, in such a small town, he could hardly walk.

What's more, the ancient city of Jingjue has been the absolute power center of the entire Western Regions for thousands of years.

Go down with a shovel.

Maybe you can dig out countless gold and silver.

How could Hua Maguai bear to do that?
"Don't tease him anymore. He has been the one who has been watching over the mountain for so many years."

Calculate the time.

Chen Yulou casually hung up the water bag, greeted everyone, and then patted the horse's back. The old horse, which had already understood his thoughts, jumped down immediately.

Falling on the wasteland.

The four hooves splashed up countless mud.

It was not until nightfall that the wasteland finally saw people and a prosperous city came into sight.

There are countless people coming and going.

Most of them are merchants' cavalry.

"We have arrived in Kashgar."

Chen Yulou recognized him at a glance.

"Boss, are you staying in the city tonight?"

Seeing that he seemed to be interested, the red girl, who was following closely behind him and whose red dress swayed in the wind like waves, couldn't help but ask.

"It's not impossible."

"Let's find a restaurant to have a good meal and get a good night's sleep."

He looked back at everyone.

After such a long journey without sleep, even they could not hide their fatigue.

Besides, even if they didn't care, the horses under them could not hold on any longer.

The journey was bumpy and difficult.

Although one person rides two horses, marching hundreds of miles a day is a great test of physical strength.

After hearing this, the people behind him were obviously moved.

Why doesn’t Chen Yulou understand?
For a whole month, we lived like savages. Especially in the black desert, water is a life-saving thing and should not be used easily.

So even the simplest needs of washing and brushing one’s teeth are difficult to satisfy.

Now, I finally came across a big city.

The lively atmosphere made them feel as if they had returned to the mortal world.

"Okay, don't delay. If there is a curfew in the city, it will be troublesome to enter the city."

Think about this.

Chen Yulou didn't delay any longer, took the lead and walked straight into the city.

"Let's go."

"Damn it, I can finally live a normal life."

"No, I have to order a few plates of vegetables later. I'm almost depressed from eating only meat and dry food for the past month."

"You have never experienced hunger, how dare you say such things."

"That's right. In this chaotic world, many people can't even afford a sip of rice soup, and you still complain that the meat is not tasty."

"I'm wrong, I'm wrong, everyone. I'm a simple-minded person and I don't think before I speak. I'll drink three cups of wine as punishment later, okay?"

Laughing, scolding and angry.

The group entered the city one after another.

As the undisputed largest city in southern Xinjiang, Kashgar has a very long history. It was the seat of the Protectorate in the Tang Dynasty, and most of the caravans traveling to and from the Western Regions also passed through here.

After all, it's better than the unpredictable and dangerous Black Desert.

It is relatively safe to travel to Central Asian countries from the Kunlun Mountains.

Coincidentally, whether going out or coming back, one will pass through Kashgar.

The prosperity of the ancient Silk Road also contributed to the creation of this great city.

It's a pity. After the end of the Qing Dynasty.

The Han area was already caught up in a situation of warlords fighting each other, and the Western Regions were even more so, with warlords dividing the country and bandits running rampant. Once you enter the city, you can see foreigners everywhere.

They are either Central Asians wearing long robes and square hats, or blond-haired and blue-eyed Europeans, but more are Russians.

From more than ten years ago.

The Russians set their sights on this place.

He openly and secretly supported several forces, causing chaos.

Chen Yulou frowned as he watched.

But he also understood that the chaos that appeared on the surface was far more than one-tenth of it.

Kashgar may seem calm now, but in fact it is a pool of muddy water.

There are undercurrents in invisible places.

This situation will continue for decades and cannot be solved by killing a few people.

"There is a Northern Shaanxi Guild Hall in front. Let's go and spend the night there."

No one around me reacted.

It seems that he has long been accustomed to this situation.

Chen Yulou just let out a breath and pointed to a familiar wine flag not far away.

It was exactly the same as what I saw in Jiayuguan that day.

"it is good."

Different from him.

Yang Fang and the others didn't notice anything wrong.

He just looked at those faces that were completely different from the Han people with a little curiosity.

As soon as he approached the restaurant.

A waiter came forward immediately to greet us and gave us a few brief instructions. We checked into a room and then went to the second floor and asked for a seat by the window.

Soon, the table was filled with food.

After eating dry rations for about a month, how could the people hold back and eat with relish?

Even flower spirits are like this.

After all, being able to taste the local flavor from the Western Regions thousands of miles away, even the most ordinary meals are now considered delicacies in their eyes.

Especially a few jars of Liulin wine.

It made them extremely happy.

Although mare's milk is not bad, it is still a little bit inferior to the sweet, clear, strong and long-lasting white wine.

Except for Hua Ling, everyone else was overjoyed.

The meal lasted from dusk till late at night, and everyone reluctantly returned to their rooms.

Early the next morning.

They were in no hurry to leave.

Except for Yuan Hong and Partridge Whistle who stayed behind, the group of people wandered around.

As an important town on the ancient Silk Road.

Kashgar is indeed prosperous, with goods from Central Asia, the Western Regions and various ethnic groups everywhere. The two girls were so busy shopping that they were reluctant to leave.

Chen Yulou had no interest in those girls' accessories.

Just take Kunlun with you.

I found a jade shop that I had inquired about in advance and packed a batch of jade materials.

It has to be said that Kashgar is worthy of being called the City of Jade. If it were in Changsha, any piece of jade of that quality would be sold at a sky-high price, but here, even the seeds of mutton-fat white jade are sold at very low prices.

Let him who has never had any desire to shop.

I almost couldn't resist the urge.

Otherwise, I would have to buy up all the shops on the street.

"Boss, are we taking these things back to sell?"

Wait until you come out of the store.

Kunlun was carrying several hundred kilograms of jade seeds, but he couldn't suppress his curiosity after all.

After all, in his impression, the shopkeeper had never been like this before.

No matter how much I like something, I won't act so crazy about it.

"Do you remember the ancient thunder talisman?"

"You can only earn a few hard-earned dollars by being a trader. These jade materials are top-grade materials for making talismans."

Chen Yulou curled his lips.

With the accumulation of several generations of his Chen family, thousands or tens of thousands, he really doesn't care about it.

"Making a talisman?!"

Kunlun suddenly became thoughtful.

It is said that in addition to breathing exercises, there are also several schools of Taoist practice, such as alchemy and talismans. In this light, the shopkeeper's large purchases do not seem surprising.

He is not familiar with Taoist talismans.

But Chenzhou Fu, also in western Hunan, is very famous.

Who has a wedding or funeral in the family.

If one has a headache, fever, or encounters evil spirits, people will specially ask for a talisman.

Moreover, on that day in Chenzhou, he fought back and forth in the two major thunder altars of Jin's House and Hu's House, and finally brought back the ancient thunder talisman with his own hands.

"Let's go. Hong Gu and the others should have finished their shopping."

Merge into the flow of people.

Looking from a distance, I just saw Hua Ling walking out of a rouge and powder shop with a smile on her face.

the other side.

Yang Fang and the old foreigner, who were responsible for replenishing food and water, also walked out of the grain store.

The originally empty horse's back was now filled with goods.

Seeing this, Chen Yulou would not delay any longer.

After calling a few people, they returned to the restaurant, and after reuniting with Partridge Whistle, the group continued on their journey.

After leaving Kashgar, heading north is the huge Tarim Basin, a large part of which borders the Black Desert. The familiar terrain and weather appear before our eyes again.

Extremely cold and dry, with dust, snow and wind.

But even so, in such a harsh environment, they met countless merchants traveling to and from Central Asia along the way, running around for a few pieces of silver.

To know.

When they entered the Black Desert before, they often didn’t see a team for more than ten days.

It is clearly the off-season now, but there are more teams than usual throughout the year.

Chen Yulou was curious and asked casually.

As a result, those people said that the bandits in Mozigou were killed for some unknown reason and there was no one to block their way. After hiding in Jiayuguan for half a year, they naturally could not hold back and set off one after another.

After listening.

Even he couldn't help but laugh or cry.

After going back and forth, in the end, this matter actually fell on me.

After all, he knew better than anyone what happened in Mozigou. Those sand bandits were not possessed by evil spirits, nor were they punished by heaven. Instead, they were burned to ashes by Luofu's fire.

but.

They set off from Jiayuguan that day.

But no one is optimistic.

Now the situation is just the opposite. In this season, it is definitely not an easy task to force your way across the Kunlun Snow Mountain glaciers and enter Central Asia for business.

It would be luck for just one of the ten teams to arrive safely.

but.

Such is the way of the world.

If you stay in Jiayuguan any longer, you will starve to death sooner or later.

Since it’s death anyway, I might as well give it a try.

After the farewell.

Chen Yulou and his group continued on their journey.

By the evening of the next day.

From a distance, more than ten miles away, he saw a vast expanse of water vapor rising into the sky like clouds.

In the vast Tarim Basin.

Apart from the Fish Sea, there is no other body of water with such amazing momentum.

He still doesn't understand.

"Everyone, we're here now. Work hard. If we get there early, we might even be able to have a roasted whole lamb at the Turkic village tonight."

He put away the carved jade talisman in his hand.

Chen Yulou turned around and glanced at the crowd who were dusty and tired.

"Are we at the Sea of ​​Fish?"

"About ten miles at most."

Hearing this, the group of people were suddenly alert, tightened their collars, and continued running in the severe cold.

It took less than half an hour.

An endless lake suddenly appeared in the wilderness.

At the same time, a hunting team appeared in the swamp near the lake, chasing water beasts.

One person in the lead.

Who else could it be if not Bo Li? (End of this chapter)