Yellow sands rolled across the sky, and the long wind howled.
Hearing someone call out, Liang Qu froze. How did someone in the desert know him?
Without efficient means of spreading information, without lifelike portraits circulated everywhere, perhaps no one under heaven was unaware of Liang Qu's great name—but to recognize him at a glance upon seeing him was absolutely impossible!
An acquaintance?
He rolled up the map, raised a hand, and wiped. Water mist spread outward.
A thin Water Membrane appeared on both sides, blocking the sky full of yellow sand. It was like wiping a layer of paint off a pair of spectacles; there was no longer any obstruction, and everything inside and out became crystal clear.
Upon the sand dune, the newcomer's vision cleared. He grew immensely excited and danced with joy. "It really is you, Xingyi Marquis! Riding a dragon through the heavens is a sight rarely seen beneath heaven, and with such power besides—I said you looked like him!"
Liang Qu found the man familiar. After considering it briefly, he suddenly realized.
"It's you? This is Loulan?"
"Yes! This is the Kingdom of Loulan. Last year and the year before, I was the one who traveled as envoy to Da Shun. I even watched your military exercises and parade—it was truly majestic." Alshak was overjoyed. "The wind and sand outside are too fierce. Why not come down for a chat? I'll send someone to inform our king at once. He will certainly be delighted to host Xingyi Marquis!"
He had actually flown out of Da Shun and, without noticing, ended up here?
The world was truly small.
Liang Qu looked conflicted.
This great desert lay northwest of Da Shun, north of Blue Lake and south of Northern Court. Due to its harsh environment and meager