In the vast Gobi Desert, the blue sky is dotted with cotton-like white clouds, the lonely poplar and sparse grass barley reveal endless desolation in the long wind and sand, the melodious camel bells are gradually moving away with the footsteps of travelers and caravans. Time flies, and the years are like shuttles. Tracing the long river of history, thinking about the changes in the world, everything is like a mirror and a moon. ≥

In the early autumn birch forest, the yellowed branches and leaves rust in the wind in the sun, like butterflies dancing or whispering, stopping in the stacked fallen leaves, looking at the vast emptiness in the distance, my heart is as clear as a wash, quiet and bright.

From Sirmara in Elanison to Wahran on the border of Granmusen, try to avoid people along the way. It took Xialan and his team a total of five days to arrive at the end town leading to Salania.

Because he was concerned about the power of the Glory Temple in Wahlan and avoided the eye-catching flying vultures, Xialan could only choose to settle in the birch forests in the remote area of ​​Wahlan.

"We will stay here for three days, and during these three days I hope to see the results you promised me."

Setting up a hidden tent in the forest, Xia Lan approached Winnie and said bluntly.

"No problem." Winnie simply said to this: "But you have to make sure that I will not be disturbed by accidents in these three days."

"I have carefully observed this forest land. It is seriously deviated from the business roads between Wahland and there are basically no people. Even if there are unexpected business trips here, I will deal with them in advance!" Xia Lan said in a plain tone.

"It seems you can't wait." Winnie said with her eyes narrowed.

"Salania is my last choice. If possible, I don't want to see the worst result happening." Xia Lan said.

"But things often always go to the worst outcome you expect." Winnie sneered.

"So you'd better pray that everything goes well." Xia Lan said meaningfully.

"I understand. Because this is your last chance." Winnie heard what Xia Lan said. She seemed to care about it.

Leave all the materials and tools for making the potion in Winnie's tent. Xia Lan ignored Winnie and walked away, leaving some words silently, knowing each other well, why just waste your lips and tongue?

Grammousen is a country dominated by agriculture and animal husbandry, while Vahland, located in the desert of its eastern border, is a well-known commercial town, specializing in contact with business travel from Erdland Middle-earth.

According to early historical records, Wahland was originally a place with lush water and grass, but due to climate change and excessive human economic activities, the land has been desertified year by year. In the end, it almost integrated with the Salanian desert.

If it weren't for the business trips that Middle-earth in Elderland often traveled across the desert to trade, Granmussen might have given up on this remote city in the desert early in the morning.

The Salanian Desert, which has been spreading and expanding for countless years, has seriously affected the exchanges between Eldarland and Western countries. Only a few countries that do not border the desert can travel freely. Some southern coastal cities may be able to solve transportation problems through sea routes, but countries located in the inland Middle-earth have only two options. One is to spend a lot of time to bypass the desert, and the other is to directly risk crossing the desert.

For economic interests, the landlocked countries in Middle-earth often choose the latter without hesitation. In addition to the rich experience explored by the predecessors when they crossed the desert, people today can travel back and forth calmly.

As the closest city at both ends of the Salanian Desert, Vahran was naturally favored by business travelers, which led to prosperity here.

"Xia Lan. What are you thinking?!"

Adrina walked silently to Xia Lan, who seemed to be thinking in the distance, and said softly.

"I suddenly remembered some things that were recorded in historical documents." Xia Lan turned her head and smiled at her.

"Historical literature? Is it interesting?" Adelina said curiously.

"Yes, it records different eras that humans have experienced. Compared with what is recorded in historical documents, you will find that this era has lost many inheritances of civilization and knowledge." Xia Lan shook her head and said.

"Can you tell me in detail?" Adelina said with interest.

"For example, let's talk about Feijiu." Xia Lan pointed his hand at Feijiu who was resting not far away and said: "Maybe the best means of transportation in this era is Feijiu. However, in the Silver Age where the alchemy industry was booming, people built a large number of flying airboats, and even ordinary people could travel across the mainland. However, the arrival of the natural disaster era cut off many civilization inheritances..."

"What a pity..." Adelina couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, people in that era were undoubtedly happy, and freedom and prosperity reached a peak. Perhaps there was really a so-called prosperity and decline in the world, but such a wonderful era disappeared overnight." Xia Lan said.

"I can't tell that Xia Lan, you are still a knowledgeable and emotional person." Adrina smiled sweetly.

Learned? Sensitive?

Xia Lan couldn't help but Wan'er. He liked such misunderstandings.

"In the future, you will find more aspects in me that you don't understand."

"In the future... can we really get rid of trouble forever when we go to the desert?" Adelina drooped her head and kicked the stone beside her feet with a little confusion.

"Don't worry, we will definitely find a place in the desert where we can rest." Xia Lan reached out and hugged Adelina in her arms and said softly.

"Really?"

"real!"

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"Is there no news about them yet?"

In a house in the church of Amiens, Virgin, the messenger from the Inquisition, stood by the window with his hands on his back and pondered.

"Reporting to the master, the recent tips show that witnesses have discovered two unknown black spots in the sky and disappeared to the east of Grammouth. As expected, the two unknown black spots should be the flying eagles riding by the murderer." Joshua said indifferently.

"East?!" Virginian frowned and said, "It's the vast Salanian desert. Are they trying to escape into the desert to avoid our tracking?"

"The possibility is very high," said Joshua. "The Salanian desert is extremely vast, not only is it difficult to measure the terrain and is easy to get lost. The sandstorms that accompany us will seriously hinder our search."

"If this is true, we may be in trouble." Virginian said in a deep voice: "Recently, the referees are very dissatisfied with my delay in chasing the murderer."

"Does the senior officials of the referee want to remove you?" said Joshua.

"Perhaps, it may also be possible that the referee will send out new responsible members." Virginado.

"At this point, pursuing criminals is no longer a matter of overnight. We need enough time to solve this problem. Losing patience too early will only make our search more difficult." Joshua said.

"I know, but the referee doesn't think so." Virginian said. "I'm afraid I've been labeled as incompetent by this time."

"There is insufficient information, please forgive me for my help," said Joshua.

"You have done a good job, but the murderer is too cunning." Virgin comforted him.

At this time, the door of the room suddenly made people knock, and a low voice came in.

"The latest news and intelligence from the Wahran area."

"So quickly submit the information."

When Joshua heard this, he immediately spoke out to the door.

With a creaking sound, the thick wooden door opened, and a young man in a white robe hurried to Joshua to hand over a roll of paper.

Joshua opened the paper and quickly browsed it, then passed the paper to Virginian: "Sir, the whereabouts of the murderer have appeared!"

"Is that? Where?" Virginian was excited, took the paper and glanced at it for a moment. He took a deep breath and said, "It seems we must go to Vahran as soon as possible!"

"Yes! I'll prepare to search for the pursuit." Joshua said.

"No need, this time I will lead someone to chase the murderer."

Outside the door, an old and thick voice echoed in the room, and then three people slowly walked into the open wooden door.

"Sir, Deputy Director! Why are you here?"

Virginian immediately screamed in shock after seeing the man who was leading into the door.

"Virgian! You disappointed me."

The person who spoke to Virginian was an old man with silver hair and a cold and solemn face. He was wearing a black robe, with dazzling golden patterns embroidered on the front and cuffs, and his whole body exuded a terrifying aura.

"Sir, I'm very...sorry..."

Facing the old man in front of him, Virgin, who usually makes people feel arrogant, bowed his body tremblingly like a child who did something wrong.

"I will introduce you to Master Antonio from the Tower of the Mages, and this one is the judge of the Arbitration Scale, His Excellency Beves."

The old man ignored Virginian and directly introduced the two people behind him.

"This time they will specially assist me in capturing the murderer, and they will never let the murderer escape again."

When Virginian heard the old man introduce the other party's origin, he looked at the two people in front of him in a daze. Of course, he knew the great reputation of the Tower of the Mage and the Arbitration Scale. Unexpectedly, the deputy director actually invited these people, which gave people a feeling of being too tiny.

"I know what you are thinking." The old man seemed to see through Virgin's thoughts and said coldly. "But I won't tell you why."

"Sir..." Virginian smiled bitterly and said, "What can I do next for you?"

"Follow me to Wahran." The old man simply said.

"Sir, can you take your subordinates with me in this operation?" Joshua, who had been silent, stood up and said calmly.

"Can."

The old man looked at Joshua and nodded, then said to the middle-aged man from the Tower of the Mage.

"Antonio, please."
Chapter completed!