The red shadow quickly disappeared, and it was unclear whether it had already fled or was hiding somewhere to observe in secret.

The group of people continued to move forward as if they didn't know anyone was here, getting closer to the chaotic stone mountain.

As they got closer, Zhao Changhe realized that this so-called chaotic stone mountain was different from what he had imagined.

In his imagination, it was just a pile of chaotic stones, not larger than a building. The closer they got, the more he realized that this mountain was actually quite large. It was not just a building, but at least the size of a large residential area. It was not very tall, but it looked relatively low and flat, like a large turtle lying in the desert.

And this "turtle" actually had a "tail."

A long, low, chaotic stone ridge extended from the north of the mountain, leading to a distant snowy mountain range in the north.

Zhao Changhe's heart stirred. This feature was quite obvious, and he had seen the pattern of this mountain range before.

The treasure map given by Master Yuansheng... It was not a map of a specific area, but rather a marking of a mountain range, indicating where in the mountain range one could find something similar to the aura of the Wang family's snow mud. It did not involve other geographical locations. So Zhao Changhe had never thought that the mountain range on the map was actually in the north of the Yellow Sand Collection. He had thought it was somewhere remote, but he didn't expect that this clue was actually here.

In this case, whether it was Yuan Sanniang or Yue Hongling, their stay here was likely related to this secret place.

No wonder Yue Hongling didn't want to leave even with the shortage of supplies. She probably discovered something and invited him to come and search together.

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Looking from a distance, it was actually possible to see that the lower edge of the chaotic stone was green, indicating that there was grass... but very little of it. It grew around the edge of the stone, like a large turtle with a bit of fur on its belly.

It couldn't be called an oasis, but it proved that there should be water, although it might be extremely scarce or hidden underground. It was unknown whether there was a way to collect and drink it. Judging from Yue Hongling's recent stay here, it was likely that she could extract drinking water, but it probably wasn't suitable for a settlement or a trading center. It was always just a barren mountain.

Hulie and his men arrived at the foot of the mountain and gestured, "It's getting late. Let's rest here and have something to eat."

The group dismounted and rested against the rocks, taking out dry rations and clean water to eat. Hulie untied the "respectable woman" from his horse and smirked as he began to undress, saying, "Damn, I've been holding it in for so long. Let me have some fun!"

The group gathered around, laughing obscenely, while the woman cried softly.

Zhao Changhe felt that this acting was not as good as the hot springs in Tokyo, but the scene was very similar. He wondered if Yue Hongling would fall for it.

Yue Hongling hid behind a pile of chaotic stones, observing coldly through the cracks.

As a "lone horse bandit" who had been roaming for three months, this group of ten to twenty people was her usual target. She wouldn't run away at the sight of them, but she also wouldn't act rashly just because there were fewer people. She would observe first and judge whether to make a move.

She didn't need to guess and analyze the acting skills this time.

Because she saw at a glance a disheveled yellow-faced man, who was the same one who had disguised himself as a yellow-faced man last night, with a dragon and sparrow on his back. She didn't know how he had ended up with Batu. Didn't Batu recognize the knife?

Since Zhao Changhe was here, and this group of people was openly violating a respectable woman, it was clear that they were not Zhao Changhe's friends.

Zhao Changhe knew he was here... so it was clear that this was a trap, trying to get him to help. Zhao Changhe didn't know how he had ended up getting involved.

The method of judgment was simple and crude, but absolutely correct.

The men's lewd laughter and the woman's crying began to spread along the edge of the chaotic stones. Zhao Changhe acted as if he didn't want to disturb them and quietly left the group, as if he were going to relieve himself.

A small stone was thrown from the chaotic stones, hitting his shoulder.

Zhao Changhe calmly took off his bow and arrow bag, as well as a small bag of hidden weapons and darts, and stuffed them into the chaotic stones. At the same time, he used his foot to write three words in the yellow sand on the ground: "Trap. Leave."

Then he quickly erased it.

Yue Hongling smiled, her eyes curving.

This feeling was really much more comfortable than wandering alone in the grasslands. She didn't need to gamble or judge the danger. Her whole mind was at ease and had a sense of security.

Sword in hand, they traveled together... It was him, as if by fate.

It was just strange that every time she worked with him, there were always other people doing intimate things nearby. The sound of their panting made people blush.

Yue Hongling thought for a moment, quietly took her bow, arrows, and hidden weapons, and retreated back into the mountain.

Zhao Changhe fastened his belt and returned to the group with a relaxed posture, as if he had just finished relieving himself.

Meanwhile, Hulie was starting to doubt his life choices.

The foreplay had taken so long, why hadn't Yue Hongling reacted yet? Was the woman not crying loudly enough? Or was Yue Hongling intentionally waiting for him to be halfway undressed before launching an attack?

If that was the case, it would be a headache. How could he fight with someone when he was only half undressed?

Just as he hesitated, the sound of horse hooves came from the distance. A woman in red rode a green-maned horse and galloped in the opposite direction, quickly becoming a small dot in the distance.

"I'm not playing with you guys."

Hulie: "?"

His brain froze for a moment, and he angrily mounted his horse, saying, "I'm not playing around. Chase after her! As long as we can keep her entangled, there's still a chance!"

At that moment, a strong wind suddenly rose and howled past.

The visible sand and dust swept up, and in an instant, everything in sight was covered in a wild sandstorm, with bits of stone hitting their faces and bodies. Everyone instinctively raised their hands to protect their eyes, but the horses, their eyes splattered with debris, reared and bucked, throwing the riders off.

It was a common scene in the desert, not a very serious small sandstorm, but it still greatly restricted the movement of people and horses in the short term.Ahead, Yue Hongling urgently dismounted to protect her Azure Mane Horse, causing the pursuers to fall into disarray, unable to continue the chase.

Zhao Changhe scratched his head in frustration, this situation was getting out of hand...

If Yue Hongling hadn't fled and instead hid in the Chaos Stone Mountain, there wouldn't have been much of an issue. But now, caught in the sandstorm, the trouble was only magnified.

Of course, both parties were in trouble, and it was difficult to predict how the sandstorm would change the situation... It all depended on how everyone would handle this sudden turn of events...

In the midst of the sandstorm where visibility was extremely low, a sudden flash of sword light appeared.

It was Yue Hongling, decisively doubling back, seizing the opportunity when visibility was poor and coordination was difficult for the enemy, to launch a surprise attack!

A flash of blood, followed by screams; one of Hu Lie's subordinates had been instantly slain.

Not only did Zhao Changhe's heart race at this, but even Hu Lie and Batu couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. No wonder this woman, alone and unaided, could dominate the northern frontiers with her decisive actions, leaving all those self-proclaimed heroes utterly humiliated.

"Clang!" Her long sword clashed with Hu Lie's curved blade. Yue Hongling did not linger in the fight, her red silhouette flickered like a ghost through the yellow sand, her sword light targeting another one of Hu Lie's subordinates.

Hu Lie's curved blade chased after her, slicing through the air just behind her.

From their brief exchange, he could feel that he was indeed slightly stronger than Yue Hongling.

As a warrior who had unlocked the first layer of the Secret Stash, his absolute strength might not surpass that of the Ninth Xuan Guan, but he possessed other mysterious abilities unknown to those who had not reached that level. In such an environment, where the sand and stones blinded and the howling wind made it difficult to see or even use sound to locate positions, Yue Hongling was at a significant disadvantage, while those with access to the Secret Stash were much less affected.

Engaging in battle here, Hu Lie felt he had a higher chance of winning, as if the heavens were on his side...

Just as these thoughts flashed through his mind, Hu Lie's scalp tingled with a sudden premonition of danger.

His curved blade, too late to strike at Yue Hongling, swept back in an emergency move, just as a broadsword struck from behind, causing a loud clash of metal on metal.

Hu Lie turned in shock and anger, only to see a burly man emerging from the sandstorm, pushed back a few steps by his strike, then leaping into the air, his broadsword sweeping down fiercely, his long hair flying wildly like a lion pouncing on its prey, his presence incredibly imposing.

Hu Lie met the attack with his blade, bellowing in rage, "Batu, is your War Lion Tribe rebelling?!"

Batu was momentarily stunned, then a fierce courage surged within him.

At this point, explanations were pointless; they had intended to swallow us whole.

You want to devour me, should I not strike you down first?

Amidst the sandstorm, even if the distant army was approaching, they wouldn't be able to see what was happening inside...

A true man, born between heaven and earth, should never languish beneath others for long!

"Ching!" The broadsword unsheathed, Batu delivered a heavy blow aimed straight at Hu Lie's head: "Did you really think I couldn't guess your intentions? Die!"