Drifting Sand in the West Chapter 17 Black Tornado 2
The atmosphere that was already tense seemed to be gradually moving away from us in our gags. The previous worries and fears have become a thing of the past. To be able to be right next to the fire at the moment is something to be happy about. At least, we are alive and anything is possible.
The wind outside continued, and it didn't seem to stop. "This black tornado will last about a day, so everyone can wait here with peace of mind." Brother Li reminded.
"What? It's going to take another day. The tornadoes in other places haven't been blowing for a day, have they? Cannon said with a look of surprise.
"Tornadoes anywhere else are no better than the black tornadoes in this desert. Not only is it destructive, but it is also sharp and long-lasting. The most terrifying thing was that five kilometers around the tornado, it was pitch black and nothing could be seen. That's how the black tornado came about. There is a legend in the Aklamakan Desert that the black tornado is a jump road to the world. And all living beings in its vicinity will become regional demons. Brother Li said a long time, and the three of us were panicked for a while. In particular, Li Tong was so frightened that he grabbed his coat with his hands.
"I didn't think this thing was so scary. Thankfully, we found a place to hide today. Otherwise, we would have been flying in the sky today. The cannon let out a sigh.
"Yes! The most taboo thing for people walking in the desert is to encounter this kind of life-threatening black tornado. If you encounter it, it is really tantamount to walking on the ghost door. Brother Li continued.
Li Tong also said: "According to the record of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty", the journey is dangerous, and there are many treasure dragons. Martyrdom. .......The storm is blowing, flying sand and rocks, and it is difficult to survive the rest of your life in the event of mourning", it should be this kind of black tornado, right? ”
I didn't expect this Master Xuanzang to describe the situation of this black tornado so early. Fortunately, Li Tong traveled with us this time, and of course, Brother Li.
Time passed slowly in our questions and answers, and the wind outside was still there. From time to time, a gust of wind hit the rock at the entrance of the cave, but we were all able to deal with it calmly.
I don't know how long it took, but the wind outside gradually stopped, and the silence around me returned. "It's finally stopped." The cannon patted the dust off his body and said, and all three of us brushed away the dust from our bodies. The cannon and I went to the entrance of the cave to remove the stones.
It took a lot of effort to finally remove the stone from the entrance of the cave. The storm outside did stop. It was already two o'clock in the afternoon, and the traces of the scenery were still on the sand where the dazzling sun was shining. Everywhere is a mess.
"Let's go!" I said excitedly. When everyone heard me say this, their faces were full of excitement. Most of the day was spent in this dark cave, and everyone was already suffocated.
The cannon and I put the supplies on top of the camels, and Brother Li was responsible for driving the camels. In less than twenty minutes, we started a new departure. The darkness inside the cave makes people feel a little uncomfortable, and only by standing in the vast embrace of nature can people open their hearts.
"Don't say it, that black tornado yesterday was really scary, I thought there was a big demon descending." The cannon joked.
"Cannon, you've read too many online novels, right? You're completely obsessed with the rhythm of the goods. I quipped.
"No, no, when I went to play with a friend in junior high school before, it was also thunder and lightning in the mountains, and the sky was dark. Suddenly, I saw a large snake tumbling down the river. And the thunder and lightning in the sky seemed to follow closely after the great snake and hit the body of the great snake again and again. Cannon continued: "Later, my classmates said that it was a big snake that was crossing. If you succeed, you can become a dragon, and if you don't, you will be wiped out. ”
After listening to everyone's sighs, Brother Li said with interest: "When I was a child, our hometown in Putian also had a story about dragons going to sea. I heard that the dragon must have gone to sea to cultivate immortals and preach the Tao. Of course, this price is also the same price as the big snake dragon that the cannon said. "Success is not an easy thing to do, and sometimes it comes at a great cost.
Getting back to business, the four of us rode camels around in the desert, trying to find some topics to talk about along the way to pass the time. If you join a person walking in the desert, if you don't get sick, you will get sick elsewhere, not because no one else speaks. Luckily, there were four of us this time, so we could find something to talk about. It's not so long to be bored.
As night approaches, the surrounding space seems to be compressed by black. There was no place to rest in front of us, so we had to keep going. Danger is everywhere in the desert, and even the sand beneath your feet can be a deadly place.
If you don't find a temporary shelter in the desert, you can only keep walking until you find a place to shelter from the wind. Because the weather in the desert is changeable, one second it is still empty, and the next second the wind may come immediately. And in this vast desert, these shifting sand dunes can bury all people overnight.
In desperation, we can only continue to move forward. After walking for about an hour, another devil's town appeared in front of me. In the Devil's City at night, a solemn and terrifying atmosphere enveloped us. Ahead, there is an indescribable feeling.
I cautiously shone my flashlight in front of me, and suddenly under the bright light it looked like a man was sitting on a big rock, and the person looked like a girl, with clothes and headdresses that looked like they were from the thirties and forties of the last century. The sight scared me so much that I threw my flashlight to the ground.
"What's wrong? Seventh brother," Cannon asked hurriedly. "It's nothing, I saw a girl in white in front of me." I picked up the flashlight again and replied.
I rubbed my eyes, but there was nothing on the big rock in front of me. "Could it be that my eyes are succumbing?" I asked myself. I hope so!
"Everyone, don't rush forward, the front is probably a little weird. In this way, Ling Qi and I went to take a look, and the cannon and Li Tong stayed in place. Brother Li commanded.
Brother Li walked in front, and I followed closely behind, pinching the flashlight, and I felt that the sweat in my palms was about to come out.
"Brother Li, you said that there really won't be anything ahead?" I asked tentatively.
"Don't be afraid, there are some things to believe." Brother Li gave an order and continued to walk forward. And Brother Li's words were like giving me a sedative, and the previous tension was slightly better.
The two of us cautiously walked towards the big rock, only to see that it was empty. I let my guard down.
"Ling Qi, what do you think this is?" Brother Li pointed to a red oilcloth bag on the ground, which seemed to contain something important.