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According to the map drawn on the parchment, it is estimated that they have traveled about one-third of the distance from the start to now, which is equivalent to two trips to Tebalzuo Town combined.
On the morning of the fourth day, everyone continued their journey, this time climbing onto the Camel's back to travel faster.
Riding on the Camel was bumpy and uncomfortable. At this point, there was no other choice, as a new challenge was approaching, and conserving energy was essential.
Others may not have noticed, but Lu Chen, Princess Zhulan, and Tu Youdong had already become alert. By the evening of the fourth day, a tail had appeared.
In fact, Lu Chen had sensed it earlier; he just felt it unnecessary to pay attention to those people. The Three Hottest Days were only a month away, making time very tight, and they needed to focus entirely on their journey.
The people trailing behind them seemed to understand this as well; they kept their distance without making any rash moves or showing any intention of attacking Lu Chen and the others.
Before their arrival, this situation had already been anticipated. Once news of the Gobi Desert Treasure spread, it attracted countless forces' covetous eyes.
However, since they could not obtain the map, they could only send people to monitor Princess Zhulan's group and follow their lead in whatever they did.
Initially, Princess Zhulan and her companions expressed their displeasure and secretly eliminated a few spies. Yet this situation not only persisted but grew increasingly common.
Innocent people suffer for possessing something valuable; that is truly unavoidable. As time passed, they allowed it to continue because until the Treasure was revealed, the parchment map still held value, and those people dared not act recklessly.
On the evening of the fourth day, everyone found a high Dune to sit on while they supplied themselves with food and ate dry rations.
The atmosphere was somewhat heavy; everyone sat on the ground in silence. The Camel Drivers had been wiping sweat since dawn, their clothes could practically be shaken to release salt crystals.
Compared to ordinary people, their physical condition was robust. However, compared to Qi Masters who knew how to adjust their breathing and conserve energy during long travels, they were completely clueless and exhausted like dogs.
But thinking about the hefty hiring fee of over ten taels of gold made them grit their teeth and persevere. Fifteen taels of gold was enough for an ordinary person to live comfortably for five years; how could one not be tempted?
Princess Zhulan, Lu Chen, and Tu Youdong gathered together, occasionally looking up towards the direction they came from. The hill they were on was relatively high, making it one of the tallest in the area; thus, they could see far from their vantage point.
At this moment, at the end of the path, on a lower dune, there were more than a dozen camels lying there. Faintly, one could see figures that appeared as small as ants, but it was unclear which force they belonged to.
Since yesterday, this group had been lingering far behind, no matter how much they tried to shake them off.
Everyone understood that the few visible people were just the tip of the iceberg. There was no telling how many more were lurking behind, watching with keen interest. Perhaps there were even several groups that couldn't stand each other and found excuses to clash, leaving their bodies scattered in the desert.
Lu Chen and Princess Zhulan exchanged glances; neither spoke, both remaining silent. They understood the situation but couldn't come up with a solution.
After resupplying, the group continued on their journey.
After walking for several hours, it was completely dark. The camel driver unloaded the supplies from the camels and began setting up tents.
The camping spot for the night was chosen in a sand hollow, surrounded on three sides by dunes, roughly fifty paces wide.
Nights in the desert were extremely cold, with fierce winds. Having learned from previous experiences, they chose such sand hollows for camping from then on.
Princess Zhulan took a sheepskin scroll to find the guide to discuss which direction they should head next when suddenly, it seemed that the people behind could no longer hold back; movement was detected.
With a command from Tu Youdong, twelve Bear Demon Death Warriors immediately went on high alert, drawing their short knives from their bear-skin sheaths and taking up defensive stances.
Lu Chen stepped out of the tent and saw twelve Bear Demon Death Warriors standing at the forefront while everyone else stood behind them, remaining vigilant. The camel drivers were trembling in fear.
Lu Chen looked outside and saw nothing but darkness in the distance. In the glow of the firelight, several pairs of green eyes flickered ominously.
One camel driver seemed unable to bear it any longer and trembled as he shouted, "Wolves!"
The guide walked over and gave him a heavy slap on the head, scolding, "What do you know? Stay put; I didn't tell you to go out and get yourself killed. Those gentlemen will handle it if anything happens."
Although the guide was usually smooth-talking, he knew that maintaining morale was crucial at critical moments. He shouted and scolded to suppress the frightened camel drivers.
The Camel Driver quickly nodded, appearing submissive.
Wolves are strange creatures; if you fear them and try to turn and run, it will only provoke their aggression. It is best to remain silent and observe what they intend to do.
Wolves typically operate in packs, and their unity far exceeds that of humans, although their individual combat abilities are average. However, if they come together as a group of ten or twenty, they can easily overpower any beast.
Lu Chen took a closer look and felt a chill run down his spine. In the distance, at least seventy or eighty pairs of green eyes were flickering like dancing flames, a sight that could terrify anyone.
If he were alone, he wouldn't fear the wolves no matter how many there were; at worst, he could manifest as an Electric Python and escape.
However, for Lu Chen, encountering wild beasts would never lead to a situation where he would have to flee. No matter how formidable the beasts below might be, once he cast a Spell, blood would spill immediately.
Wild beasts are very low-level; they have low combat power and intelligence, and they are not on the same level as magical beasts. The only creatures that could catch Lu Chen's eye are magical beasts.
At this moment, the wolves from the desert did not resemble magical beasts; they were merely ordinary wild animals. Yet among them was an exceptionally strong aura of ferocity—brutal and bloodthirsty.
He initially thought that the person behind him could no longer hold back and was about to take action, but it turned out to be the wolves.
It is quite rare for nearly a hundred wolves to move in such a manner; they typically only attack humans when they are extremely hungry.
To them, human flesh is considered inferior!
The only possibility is that the scent emanating from the Camel attracted them.
Twelve Bear Demon Death Warriors stood ready in formation, exuding a murderous aura, but this seemed unable to deter the wolves' advance.
With a howl from the Wolf King among them, some wolves sprang into action, leaping from afar toward this sandy hollow.
As long as there was a wolf leading the way, those behind would follow. Humans are like meat on a chopping block; seeing two or three dozen Camels at once in the resource-scarce desert, how could they possibly miss such an opportunity for predation?
The wolf pack drew closer, and soon they began to sprint rapidly towards the camp.
Their claws dug deep into the ground, making a "swish swish" sound. Nearly a hundred wild wolves charged together like a fierce torrent, their momentum extremely intimidating.
Ten Camel Drivers huddled together, unable to suppress their whimpering sounds, nearly wetting themselves from fright.
Princess Zhulan, Tu Youdong, Old Mu, Lian Dashuang, Lu Chen, and the Qi Master all stepped forward, taking the lead and standing in front of the Bear Demon Death Warriors.
As the leading wolves approached, the Bear Demon Death Warriors brandished their short knives, moving in perfect unison to engage in close combat. In an instant, blood mist rose as the cries of dying wolves echoed.
However, there were only twelve of them facing seventy or eighty wolves. No matter how brave they were, their abilities were limited. They managed to take down about ten wolves while the rest surged forward.
The Qi Master rushed in from behind, and Lu Chen unleashed his full strength, soaring two meters high and releasing dozens of Imperial Auras.
Immediately, the Imperial Auras sliced through the air like blades, taking down seven or eight wolves in response.
The others fought fiercely as well, engaging in close-quarters combat with their knives and swords against the charging wolves.
Lu Chen spun around again, sending out another wave of dozens of Imperial Auras that killed another seven or eight wolves. This was his limit for unleashing such a large number of Imperial Auras at once.
Suddenly, a wolf broke through the defense and darted into the camp.
Lu Chen couldn't afford to chase it down because more wolves were charging behind it fearlessly. He had to prioritize everyone's safety over his own home; he couldn't let these ferocious creatures flood into the camp or Camel would be in danger.
With a sweep of his arm, waves of Imperial Auras flew out one after another, cutting down those wolves trying to rush in.
In just a blink of an eye, two more wolves broke through Lu Chen's side of the defense. They moved swiftly, leaping and running recklessly into the camp.
Before long, a long howl echoed from afar; it was the Wolf King, its voice filled with sorrow.
As soon as its voice echoed, the remaining wild wolves actually stopped in their tracks and turned to flee.
In the distance, the Wolf King seemed to have witnessed the brutal charge and issued a retreat order.
At this moment, wolf corpses lay quietly on the sand, some still writhing, warm blood oozing from their wounds.
The group hurriedly dealt with those in hand, leaving the Bear Demon Death Warriors to shoot at them with the Bear Tendon Bow.
The others rushed back to the camp to assess the situation.
Once the Bear Tendon Bow of the Bear Demon Death Warriors was revealed and began shooting arrows, the fleeing wolves ran even faster.
This was because the arrowheads were sharpened from the teeth of the Bear Demon, carrying a heavy aura of malice.
Wolves have keen noses; upon catching such a scent, they were terrified and fled even more quickly than when they charged in.
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