"Awooo-"
Night fell, and wolf howls rang out now and then across the desolate Gobi Desert.
Lü Yan and the others who had hurried over from the Protectorate headquarters were all searching near Western Frost Country. But the Western Regions were too vast, and ninety percent of the land was uninhabited. The handful of Transcendent Grade experts who had arrived first could only split up and comb through it inch by inch for clues.
Xie Jinhuan sped along several yards above the ground, scanning every blade of grass and tree in the uninhabited wilderness, while Coal Ball soared high overhead, surveying the boundless land. But this place was far too desolate. After an hour or two of searching, they had found neither an altar nor a cave abode-not even a footprint.
Lin Zisu had come along to investigate the source of the plague and find a cure. With nothing turning up for so long, and no way for her to help search, her mind inevitably wandered. After thinking for a moment, she glanced at Xie Jinhuan.
"Brother Xie, are you bored?"
Xie Jinhuan drew back his gaze, looking rather amused.
"This is what hunting evil heretics is like. Most of the time, you're fishing for a needle in the ocean and relying on luck. If you're sleepy, get some rest. I'll wake you when I find something." Nestled in Xie Lang's arms, how could Lin Zisu possibly sleep? But if she flirted with him, Aunt would break her legs. Her eyes shifted as she decided to find some amusement to relieve Xie Lang's boredom, and she said:
"Aunt must be bored at home. I'll go back and check on her. Call me over again when you find something, Brother Xie."
"Huh?"
Surprise flickered in Xie Jinhuan's eyes. Before he could