The intense heat was testing everyone's will. Everyone was struggling under the relentless sun, and some even felt heatstroke setting in. Everyone had underestimated the harshness of the desert.
Lu Yi complained, sticking out her tongue, "I know this is a desert, but can't the heavens be a little kind, perhaps send down some rain?"
Everyone shared the same sentiment. If a downpour were to happen, the desert would be like paradise. But rainfall in the desert was rare. Ouyang Jin, who had only experienced it a few times, discouragingly urged Lu Yi to give up such unrealistic dreams. This infuriated Lu Yi to the point of almost kicking Ouyang Jin off his camel, thinking he was a guide who lacked any ability to boost morale.
A day had passed since they left the ruined city, Gu Fan felt they had traveled a great distance. He asked Ouyang Jin how much longer it would take to reach the capital of Qianye Country.