Chapter 9: Leaving the Desert

When a difficulty is shared by two people, it will be reduced by half

As the carriage jolted, Yiming looked up and saw that the group had already left the desert. He then sat up, observing the surrounding flora and fauna with a curious and vigilant gaze

Although Meiyali did not intend to mock, Lawrence still found himself in a perplexing situation. The dynamic between the man and the woman struck him as odd; they could kill without batting an eye, yet when it came to discussing the matter, they were evasive. Clearly, they did not seem to fear the vengeful spirits of those they had killed. However, Lawrence did not press the issue further, as it was not his concern.

Yiming then interrupted Meiyali's speech

Yiming nodded cautiously, while Lawrence let out a sigh of relief and stopped the carriage in the vacant lot beside the town. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, they parked alongside the carriages of the Bluma Trading Company. Meiyali exchanged a glance with Yiming but said nothing further. At that moment, Kufi called everyone to start packing their luggage, then turned and walked in front of the two.

( ... ... It seems this is the only way, Yiming. What do you plan to do next )

Yiming spoke in a voice that was almost inaudible, saying that this was not a problem anyway

Yiming neither explained nor lied; in fact, their presence there was originally an accident, an act of force majeure

Although I believe you may already know what I want to ask... I still have to ask, are you willing to join our mercenary group? We are in great need of powerful warriors like you... If you can join us, there will be excellent benefits

You used to be like this, always taking everything upon yourself. Although everyone trusts you and relies on you, occasionally depending on others is not a bad thing. Do you really think I would leave you and just walk away to enjoy myself? What about you? Are you still going to hide in your little hole like before? Don't joke around; have you forgotten what we once said?" Yiming extended a fist, placing it in front of Meiyali, looking at her with a confident smile. "Don't joke around; have you forgotten what we once said?" Yiming extended a fist, placing it in front of Meiyali, looking at her with a confident smile.

Although they have been in this world for many days, the desert itself is ultimately a closed world. Moreover, Yiming and his companion have only been in contact and conversation with other mercenaries. However, once they leave the desert, they will truly integrate into this world. This is a real test for both of them, as their previous existence in such a world has been characterized by starts and stops, hiding and evading. The mere thought of possibly returning to such a life makes them feel a bit anxious. After all, no one knows what kind of problems and impacts their abilities will bring to them in this world.

It is very necessary

( ... ... Yiming ? )

She still wore that hearty smile, with her right hand on her hip, her fingers gently tapping the hilt of the sword

This is the outpost

When the car reaches the mountain, a road will surely appear; when the boat arrives at the bridge, it will naturally sink. Moreover, as you have seen, that group of mercenaries did not react much upon seeing our rune swords; even they, who roam far and wide, wore such expressions. It seems that in this world, as long as we are a little cautious, there should not be any problems

I see, well then, considering that we are all on the same path, we can say that we are favored by the goddess of fate. Follow me, I believe you have no idea where to exchange the bounty. With that, Kufis turned and walked into the town. Yiming and Meiyali did not say anything, but simply followed along. In fact, just as Kufis mentioned, they had no idea how to deal with the heads they were holding.

Mr. Merchant, having a companion is also a good thing

Yiming sat in the back seat of the carriage, his expression somewhat grave. Meiyali blinked her differently colored eyes, also feeling a bit uneasy

Yiming revealed a slightly apologetic smile

To be honest, we have grown tired of adventures in the wilderness and simply wish to find a stable life

In fact, abandoning these tedious reasons is merely my selfishness. The thought of a beautiful woman like you lying in the arms of another man makes me want to draw my sword and strike.

We are about to part ways, aren't we

Mei Yali also agreed with this, and she never went near the bag containing the heads of the dead. Yi Ming similarly expressed his disapproval, so in the end, the two of them discussed it and, disregarding Lawrence's objections, hung it beside the driver's seat of the carriage

That was just an accident

It has been verified, but we sincerely apologize that we are unable to grant you the reward

Under the leadership of Kufis, the two arrived at the town council hall. Aside from its somewhat serious facade, the interior was utterly filthy and chaotic. In the vast space, both the tables and chairs as well as the wall decorations appeared dull and dusty. Meiyali lightly slid her hand across the table, immediately stirring up a considerable amount of dust. This caused her to furrow her brow slightly, and she then took out a handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose.

He stared at the Kufis in front of him and continued to speak in a low voice

Lawrence let out a long sigh and then introduced the two individuals.

( ... ... Atroubleshar and the book edisatroublehalved. )

Mei Yali gently twirled the small parasol in her hand, shielding her slightly flushed cheeks.

For both those who have just left the desert and those who are about to enter it, this is the only supply point at the edge of the desert. Therefore, the number of people here is significantly greater than that of an ordinary town, and there is a wide variety of individuals present. It is advisable to be cautious and avoid causing trouble. At this point, he lowered his voice. "Especially for people like you two, you must be very careful. Although I know you are quite capable, this place has never lacked individuals who are not afraid of death. That said, those who fear death would not want to venture into this cursed desert."

Indeed, every word spoken by Yiming is true. If it were just him alone, he would have no trouble finding a path to live in this world. After all, one of Yiming's abilities could even help him access the main road directly. However, Meiyali cannot do the same; no matter what she needs to do, she has to rely on "thought communication." As a result, sooner or later, someone among those she communicates with will feel fear and apprehension. If she does not do this, she can only pretend that she cannot speak, which is an extremely painful experience. If Meiyali truly could not speak, that would be one thing, but the fact that she possesses the ability to communicate with others yet still cannot engage in conversation makes her situation no different from someone who can speak but chooses not to open their mouth.

Being a mercenary is a very dangerous job, and I assure you that they have no concept of working hours. For someone with time constraints, this is filled with too much uncertainty. Moreover, I have grown weary of a life filled with being pursued or pursuing others. Don't you think we should lead a more stable life and pursue our aspirations? At the very least, I do not wish to live in a state of constant crisis.

Mei Yali, we are about to exit the desert

Kufis casually pointed to Meiyali and Yiming beside him, then threw a bag filled with sand. The other party cautiously opened the bag, and was instantly frightened to the point of turning pale. However, he still tremblingly took out two wanted posters of sand thieves, comparing them with the faces depicted. Due to the dry climate of the desert and the sand burial, the heads appeared somewhat emaciated after dehydration, yet their features were still recognizable. The poor fellow stared at the wanted posters for a long time before carefully carrying the bag into the inner room, and after quite a while, he finally came out. Due to the dry climate of the desert and the sand burial, the heads appeared somewhat emaciated after dehydration, yet their features were still recognizable. The poor fellow stared at the wanted posters for a long time before carefully carrying the bag into the inner room, and after quite a while, he finally came out. However, unlike before, the man before them now showed a troubled expression, his hands empty. He awkwardly approached the three, hesitated for a moment, and then quietly spoke.

Are you concerned about my health? That kind of is ... ...

The seemingly endless sea of yellow sand appeared to have finally reached its shore. Gazing at the dark spots on the horizon, everyone let out a long sigh of relief. After that, no sand bandits attacked them again, and in fact, the bandits were not fools; the deaths of two notorious leaders clearly indicated that a troublesome caravan had passed through during this time. You two have issued us a warning at the cost of your lives, and as brothers, we cannot ignore it—though for sand bandits, this metaphor is indeed somewhat ridiculous. In fact, Yiming even suspected that Kufis might have known this would happen all along, as her mercenary group specialized in traversing the desert. If they couldn't foresee such a situation, it would indeed be quite strange. Moreover, he quickly reflected that although their identity as warriors provided strong cover for their actions, the lack of looting did seem inconsistent with the realities of this world. Nevertheless, even so, the thought of searching the bodies for valuables made Yiming feel somewhat nauseous.

What we intend to do

If you are looking for a stable life, you wouldn't specifically go to a place like the Field of Laisha, would you? Or are you planning to live in seclusion there?

Yiming shrugged his shoulders and leaned back.

Do not worry

These two warriors have killed the fugitive you are currently pursuing

Yiming maintained his tone, yet subtly corrected Meiyali's words with a firmer stance

As a woman herself, Kufi Si had clearly grown accustomed to this dreadful place. She boldly walked up to the counter and, with a "bang," slapped the table, prompting someone to rush over and quietly inquire about the services she required

I believe you have noticed it as well

Mei Yali also clenched her right hand into a fist and gently tapped it against Yi Ming's.

What is the matter

( ... ... What should we do next )

After leaving the desert, although the surrounding area remained desolate, at least they could see shrubs growing between the cracks in the earth and some nameless withered plants. After bumping along for nearly half a day, before the sun set, the group finally arrived at a small town located on the edge of the desert. Although the town was small, it was by no means desolate. Yiming and Meiyali looked around in astonishment at the crowd wrapped in headscarves and the various animals they had never seen before, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Yiming said it half-jokingly and half-seriously, while Meiyali merely sighed, gave Yiming a helpless glare, and said nothing more

( ... ... I am too )

I am sorry, but I believe our decision will disappoint you

Kufis's lips curled upward, resembling a smile yet not quite a smile