Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 51

After running a short distance, the white figure turned around, looked at Hu Ming and the others, and then ran off to the side, disappearing after going down a sand dune.

Although the view was blurry, I could still see it; it was a pure white wild camel.

The lead camel galloped wildly, passing the sand dunes and running downhill. Soon they reached a relatively flat sandy area, where a dilapidated sand and brick wall rose up, blocking the wind and sand.

The sand piled up very high; if it were piled up another ten meters or so, it would have completely submerged the brick wall.

Is there a brick wall?
Everyone was overjoyed, feeling refreshed and their faces, hidden behind their masks, broke into smiles. No matter what, as long as there was a place to block the sandstorm, they wouldn't be buried by it.

"Lie down!" Anliman ran inside the city wall and leaned against the brick wall, making the camel caravan lie down.

The outer city wall protected against the sandstorm sweeping in from the east, while inside, under one brick wall, although there was still sand and dust, it was almost negligible.

Although the twenty-meter-high brick city wall was dilapidated, it seemed indestructible.

It could provide a safe barrier for the camels. Hu Ming also remembered that besides this dilapidated city wall, there was a dilapidated temple half-buried by yellow sand, so he went forward and began to search for it in the sandstorm.

Yang Xueli and the others hid under the city wall, huddled together with the camels.

Although one could avoid the sandstorm, the sand still swept over the city walls and lashed at one's face. Humans aren't as tough as camels; could they withstand even a little sandstorm?
If they take off their face masks and goggles, sand will get into their mouths and nostrils with the wind; but if they don't, eating and drinking become problems. Camels are better off; they can simply rest their heads on the ground, unaffected by the sandstorm.

Yang Xueli frowned slightly as she looked at Hu Ming, who was searching and wandering aimlessly in the sand, wondering what he was doing.
Soon, Hu Ming found the dilapidated temple. The entrance was in a corner at the top of the temple. He waved to the crowd hiding under the city wall and then went inside.

swoosh~
He practically shoved his way in.

This dilapidated temple was buried by sandstorms. Sand poured in from the opening at the top, filling the interior and making it tilt. You have to bend over to get in at the very beginning, otherwise you'll bump your head on the roof.

The dilapidated temple was very spacious inside, like a large hall. The inner half was not filled with sand and dust, and it was still three or four meters high and seven or eight meters wide. The entire space was at least a hundred square meters.

The group followed them inside, as if they had entered a luxurious villa, and they were all so excited they almost cried.

The wind and sand were still howling outside, but inside, the sound of the wind and sand was very faint.

"Old Hu, Mingzi, Heaven hasn't forsaken us! It's given us such a good place to escape the sandstorm. I thank the heavens!" When the fat man got excited, he would thank heaven and earth; when he got angry, he would curse heaven and earth. Hu Bayi knew his nature best.

"Comrade Hu Ming, Hu Da likes you very much, which is why he sent an envoy to welcome you. We all owe our arrival to you in the shelter from the sandstorm. My camel also owes its safety to you in finding the city wall."

Anliman placed one hand in front of his chest and bowed slightly to Hu Ming. Hu Ming simply smiled. "Hu Da likes me?" "Don't be ridiculous! What 'Hu Da' nonsense. This place to shelter from the sandstorm is a building left behind by the ancient people who lived here. If anyone should be thanked, it's them."

"Sister Yang, what's wrong?" Ye Yixin squatted down next to Yang Xueli, put a hand on her shoulder, and asked with concern.

"I got some sand in my eye, it's a little uncomfortable, but it'll be fine in a bit."

At this moment, Hu Bayi commanded, "Fatty, take some men and move all the supplies in. Mingzi, gather some firewood nearby. We'll spend the night here..."

After Hu Bayi finished directing everyone, he went to Yang Xueli's side and blew the sand out of her eyes.

Hu Ming happened to see this, and he couldn't help but purse his lips.

She tactfully stood up and walked to Professor Chen's side.

"Professor, how are you?" After Hu Bayi gave Professor Chen a few sips of water, he woke up and had been resting on the mat. When Ye Yixin asked him a question, he smiled weakly and said, "I'm fine, Ye. Don't worry."

"Professor, the desert is really dangerous, we..." Ye Yixin sighed, then swallowed the words she was about to say.

Sasha, Hu Mingsuo came in, holding a dried-up piece of sand pine in his arms.

A short while later, Fatty, Sadipeng, and Chu Jian arrived carrying supplies on their backs and in their arms.

With solid fuel and sand pepper, the campfire is lit.

Outside, a real sandstorm was raging. The sky was dark and gloomy all day long, with sand and wind raging, as if the end of the world had come.

Sasha!
The roof was covered with a thick layer of sand, but some parts were broken and sand was leaking down. If this continued, it wouldn't be long before the temple was completely filled.

The place that everyone chose was one that avoided the loopholes.

Sitting around the campfire, everyone's faces clearly showed two big words.

Frustrated.

Of course, Hu Ming is an exception.