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That is to say, people nowadays have good physical conditions. If we wait 30 years, a few white-collar workers probably won’t be able to last a day and will complain about going home.

"Professor Chen, don't blame yourself. Even if you weren't here, the road wouldn't be much faster. On the contrary, we still need your knowledge."

Roddy said casually while glancing at the rearview mirror.

...

The two teams staggered

Rody and his party drove at full speed towards the ancient city of Xiye.

Along the way, the scenery of the desert became more charming during the day. Ye Yixin looked out the window at the golden, charming and sacred scenery.

I couldn't help but recall the happy and joyful feeling when I first entered the desert.

It's completely different from the fear of running for your life in a sandstorm.

"Brother Yang, why do you think this desert is so dangerous?"

Rody drove towards the ancient city of Xiye. With the map, the compass direction, and Anliman's instructions, it was not difficult to find the ancient city.

At the same time, he glanced at Ye Yixin in the rearview mirror, who was leaning against the car window with his hands, staring at the scenery outside the car in a trance, and answered.

"This sea of ​​sand is also a sea made of golden sand. When it is calm, the waves are very spectacular, but when it is angry, it is dark and turbulent."

"Yeah..." Ye Yixin murmured, "The power of nature is truly terrifying. It is far beyond the power of ordinary people to resist."

She was a little distracted.

The plan is to start from Lake Bosteng, head south to find the Peacock River, and enter the center of the desert through the ancient river channel.

Finally, we went south along the Ziduan River.

They had only walked a fraction of the distance, but they had already encountered several dangerous situations. They remembered that they didn't know how far they had to go or how long it would take.

Besides, no one can tell the probability of finding the ancient city of Jingjue.

Is it really meaningful to risk one's life like this?

Ye Yixin suddenly began to have some thoughts of retreating, just like the moment when he woke up from a dream after experiencing a life-and-death crisis, and was scared to death and broke out in a cold sweat.

But she glanced at Professor Chen next to her again.

As a student of Teacher Hao, Professor Chen is her mentor, her teacher's teacher. Her mentor insisted that this was his lifelong dream, so how could she have the nerve to talk about running away at the critical moment?

...

"Xiao Ye, you've worked so hard along the way, and you still have to take care of my old bones. It's normal to have such fears. It's human nature. The teacher doesn't blame you."

Beside Ye Yixin.

Professor Chen did not get angry because of her momentary frustration. Instead, he saw through Ye Yixin's inner thoughts and comforted her gently.

Professor Chen told Ye Yixin that there was nothing wrong with being afraid and scared, it was human nature.

But when faced with a possible glimmer of hope, people always have to overcome their emotions and move forward bravely.

Roddy hadn't heard this old-fashioned conversation for a long time.

However, he also knew that he could not allow Ye Yixin to continue to be depressed and deny herself, so as not to bring negative emotions to others.

What if Fatty, Hu Bayi and the others instigate the archaeological team to turn around and retreat? Wouldn’t that completely mess up the plot?

...

Roddy made up his mind and spoke to comfort her.

"Nature is not invincible, otherwise why would I come back?"

"ah.."

Ye Yixin blinked and tentatively asked, "Is it because you, Brother Yang, are so powerful that you can subdue those tomb robbers?"

"That's true, but the more important reason why I was able to survive was because of unity and cooperation."

When Luo Di's words reached Ah Xiang's ears, she couldn't help but prick up her ears and listen.

Sure enough, Rody mentioned Ah Xiang’s efforts when he was unconscious and entered the Black Palace.

"I encountered a lot of strange things along the way. If it weren't for Ah Xiang's help, I might have been suffocated to death by the black sandstorm and buried by the yellow sand."

“Although one person may feel powerless and panic-stricken in the face of a natural disaster, once people unite, they can also grasp the power to change nature.”

"It's like the sun rising over the Gobi Desert."

Professor Chen nodded approvingly. It was true that one person may have little strength and ability, but as long as people’s wisdom is combined, they can overcome all difficulties.

Ye Yixin seemed to see the rising sun at the end of the golden sea of ​​sand in front of him.

The feeling of being underestimated has eased a little.

All kinds of monsters and demons are paper tigers in front of nuclear bombs and hydrogen bombs. Is a 106mm anti-aircraft gun enough to exorcise demons and ward off evil spirits?

"I see. Thank you, Brother Yang."

...

It seems that Ye Yixin is no longer trapped in the denial of her self-worth.

Roddy breathed a sigh of relief.

What he didn't say is that in addition to strong strength and unity and cooperation, the most important thing is enough luck.

In this world of Bachang, all things in nature, every flower and leaf, are in the cycle of cause and effect.

Many things have already been predetermined.

Perhaps when he gets the chance, he will look for the sixteen-character Feng Shui secret, or explore Fuxi's ancient hexagrams' interpretation and deduction of the universe.

But the curse must be lifted first.

Ah Xiang was secretly watching Rody who was concentrating on driving. Rody gave all the credit to her just now, which made Ah Xiang feel a little embarrassed, but also very happy. At least she was not a useless person.

At the same time, Ah Xiang's admiration for Brother Yang increased even more.

Big Brother Yang is indeed different from others - Ah Xiang thought.

Faced with a man who is confident, resolute, capable, and able to remain calm in times of crisis and save people from danger, he is also a rich, handsome, young and dashing man.

I’m afraid it’s hard for any girl not to be moved.

...

The weather was gradually getting darker in the afternoon.

The sun was hanging low in the sky, no longer as scorching as it was at noon.

The temperature in the desert began to drop gradually. The saying "eating watermelon under a quilt" is the most appropriate way to describe the extreme weather in the desert.

Roddy drove all the way here, while Professor Chen and the others fell asleep halfway along the way. After all, they had not had a good rest for several days.

It was not until the ruins of the ancient city of Xiye, which were different from the desert, actually appeared before Rody's eyes that he woke up the three people.

"A Xiang, Professor Chen, wake up, we're here."

When Ah Xiang raised her tilted head and looked outside the car, what she saw was no longer the unchanging vast desert, but scattered desert cold-resistant plants.

The closer you get to the center, the more excited you become by the long-lost green.

Ah Xiang and Professor Chen, who was also woken up later, were both cheered up.

"That's great, Brother Yang, we have finally reached the ancient city of Xiye." Ye Yixin and Professor Chen rarely experienced facing the sea of ​​sand directly when they went out for archaeological excavations.

At this moment, Ye Yixin couldn't help but feel a little excited.

"It's so beautiful, Professor, look, we have finally arrived at the ancient city of Xiye."

Just being able to witness the "Xiye Ancient City Ruins" with your own eyes is worth the price of the ticket.

...

Professor Chen put on his glasses and also leaned on the car window to admire this ancient city, of which only some building supports remain.

The ancient city has stood in the desert for hundreds of years, just like the tenacious poplar trees, wanting to leave some memories for future generations and unwilling to wither.

Professor Chen introduced the origin of this place.

The ancient city of Xiye existed until the end of the Tang Dynasty when it was actually destroyed. If it had been well preserved to this day, it would have been a brilliant part of Chinese civilization.

It has great archaeological value and significance.

Unfortunately, as early as the 18th century to the early 20th century, those so-called foreign explorers and adventurers entered this ancient land of Western Xinjiang and violently looted many ancient relics.

For example, the murals, statues, and book collections at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. Another example is the remains of this ancient city which barely bears any trace of its former prosperity.

"These are great losses to human civilization."

Professor Chen looked deeply distressed as he educated the well-behaved female student beside him.

He also did not forget to instruct Rody.

"Xiao Yang, you have to be careful to prevent the car from causing any damage here, which will be a huge loss to the archaeological remains of the ancient city."

...

The desert is solitary and straight, and the long river falls into the sun.

Although there is no ice blocking the long river, the desert wind season is still good under the sunset, reflecting a layer of red and gold colors, which is gorgeous and beautiful.

If it were just Rody and A Xiang, they might stop the car and quietly enjoy this beauty and tranquility.

Unfortunately, Professor Chen was a real bummer. He kept nagging in the back seat and directing Roddy, fearing that the car would destroy the ruins.

Became a sinner for all eternity.

Helplessly, Roddy had to park the jeep outside the ruins of the ancient city of Xiye and find a place sheltered from the wind to set up camp.

Professor Chen is old and has difficulty walking, so I let him rest in the car and get some peace and quiet. This old man just likes to nag.

Ye Yixin volunteered to set up the tent and collect some firewood.

As for Rody, he took Ah Xiang and the fat man who insisted on following them and headed towards the main city of Xiye Ancient City.

He remembered that there was a well under the temple where he could replenish the water supply.

Next to the dark river is the tomb of Prince Xiye, which reveals some inside stories of the Queen of Jingjue.

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