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Su Ting looked at Su Ting gratefully and said, "Thank you, Su Ting. With your help, we will definitely succeed."

Chapter 629 The Ancestral Map

Chapter 629 The Ancestral Map

The four of them quickly left the cave with the "Shadow Crystal," traversed the dark forest, and returned to a relatively safe place. Su Ting led them to an open area where the sun shone brightly, the vegetation was lush, and they felt a sense of relaxation.

Su Ting breathed a sigh of relief and said to Su Ting, "Su Ting, the environment here is really nice. Thank you for bringing us here to rest."

Su Ting smiled and said, "You're welcome. This is my little secret base; I usually rest here. Everyone can rest here for a bit before we head to our next location."

Su Ting nodded and said, "We do need to rest. After all, the road ahead is still long, and we need to maintain our best condition."

The guide looked around warily, as if ready to face any potential danger. "Is this place really safe?" he asked.

Su Ting patted him on the shoulder and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, I've set some traps and alarms here, there won't be any danger. Everyone, rest easy."

Su Ting sat on the grass, closed his eyes, and began to regulate his breathing, while recalling the battle he had just experienced. Although they had successfully obtained the "Shadow Crystal," he knew that the challenges ahead would only be more difficult.

After a while, Su Ting opened his eyes, got up and walked to Su Ting, and asked in a low voice, "Su Ting, where is the 'Holy Flame of Light'? How do we find it?"

Su Ting pondered for a moment, then said, "'The Holy Flame of Light' is hidden in a temple in the far north. It is said to be heavily guarded and protected, making it extremely difficult to enter."

Upon hearing this, Su Ting opened his eyes and asked curiously, "Then how are we going to get there? Not only is the journey long, but there are bound to be all sorts of dangers along the way."

Su Ting smiled and took out an old map from his pocket, handing it to Su Ting: "This is a family heirloom map, marked with the best route to the far north. If we follow this route, we can avoid most of the dangerous areas."

Su Ting took the map and examined it carefully, nodding in approval: "This map is indeed useful; we can proceed along this route. However, I still suggest that everyone make more preparations, since no one knows what we might encounter on the way."

Su Ting agreed, "That's right. I will prepare some necessities for everyone, such as food, water, and medicine. In addition, I have some small tools that may come in handy in critical moments."

Su Ting stood up and said firmly, "Then it's settled. We'll set off tonight!"

Su Ting shook his head and said, "No rush. We need to rest here for at least one night and set off tomorrow morning. Otherwise, the long journey will be very tiring, and everyone's condition is not suitable for long-distance travel."

Su Ting agreed, "Su Ting is right, we can't be too hasty. Let's get some rest tonight and set off tomorrow."

The guide, still somewhat nervous, asked, "Will we face any danger tonight?"

Su Ting patted his shoulder again, comforting him, "Don't worry, this is a place I carefully arranged, it's absolutely safe. Just relax and get a good night's sleep."

As night fell, the four settled into their makeshift tents. Su Ting then set up traps and alarm devices nearby to ensure everyone's safety.

Chapter 630 Protective Runes

Chapter 630 Protective Runes

The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, Su Ting woke everyone up: "Get up quickly, we should set off."

Su Ting rubbed his eyes, climbed out of the tent, took a deep breath of fresh air, and felt refreshed. He looked at the others and found that everyone was ready to leave.

Su Ting checked his equipment, then turned to Su Ting: "Is everything ready?"

Su Ting nodded and said, "Yes, everything is ready. Su Ting, please lead the way."

Su Ting led the way, guiding everyone along the route on the map. The scenery along the way was picturesque, but none of the four dared to let their guard down, remaining vigilant at all times.

As evening fell, they reached the edge of a desolate desert. Su Ting stopped and pointed ahead, saying, "This is the desert we are about to cross. We must be careful to avoid getting lost or running out of water and food."

Su Ting frowned and asked, "The temperature in the desert is so high, do we have enough water and food?"

Su Ting took out several special water pouches from his backpack and handed them to everyone: "These are magic spring waters that I specially prepared. They can not only quench your thirst but also replenish your strength. These water pouches are enough to support us as we cross the desert."

Su Ting took the water pouch and nodded in satisfaction: "This is indeed a good thing. With this water, we don't have to worry too much."

The guide asked with concern, "What if we encounter any danger in this desert?"

Su Ting smiled and reassured him, "Don't worry, I still have some protective runes that can protect us in critical moments. With my experience, I'm sure we'll get through smoothly."

As darkness fell, the four, led by Su Ting, found a sheltered spot to set up camp. Su Ting skillfully arranged defensive measures to ensure everyone's safety.

Su Ting gazed at the starry sky, his heart filled with a yearning for the unknown and a determination to take on challenges. He knew that as long as the four of them were united, there was no difficulty they could not overcome.

The next morning, just as the sun was rising above the horizon, Su Ting woke everyone up: "Everyone, get up quickly, we need to get going."

Su Ting was the first to jump up, straightened his gear, and looked firmly into the distance: "Let's go, let's keep going."

Su Ting stretched, stood up and moved his body a bit, then said with a smile, "Today's journey will probably be even more arduous, but we'll definitely get through it."

The guide was still a little nervous, but with everyone's encouragement, he cheered up: "Yes, we'll face all the challenges together."

With a smile, Su Ting walked at the head of the group, beginning his new journey. He turned back to the three behind him and said, "Follow me, don't fall behind."

Su Ting followed closely behind, his eyes filled with confidence and determination. He knew that as long as the four of them worked together, they could overcome all difficulties and find the "Holy Flame of Light".

Su Ting led the three to the edge of the desert. The sun was already quite dazzling, and the sand grains danced in the wind, feeling like tiny blades slicing through the skin. He raised his hand to shield his eyes from the sun and said, "The weather here is unpredictable; it's hot during the day and cold at night. We must travel as far as possible before dark."

Su Ting tightened his backpack, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily: "I know there are many dangers in the desert, such as quicksand and storms. We must be careful."

Chapter 631 A Place to Shelter

Chapter 631 A Place to Shelter

Su Ting nodded, took out a sun protection towel from his pocket and wrapped it around his face, leaving only his eyes exposed: "I will follow you and won't fall behind."

The guide seemed uneasy, constantly looking around: "Something doesn't feel right here. We need to get through this area as soon as possible."

Su Ting smiled and encouraged him, "Don't worry, I have experience. We'll cross this desert safely."

The four continued forward, each step heavy with every tread. The sun was high in the sky, the temperature was rising, and a wave of heat filled the air. Soon, they came to a slightly more open area, and Su Ting gestured for everyone to stop and rest for a moment.

"Let's rest for a while and get some water," Su Ting said, taking out the magic spring water pouches and distributing them to everyone.

Su Ting took the water, drank a sip, and felt its cool sweetness, instantly relieving his fatigue: "This magic spring water is really good; I feel much more energetic after drinking it."

Su Ting also took a sip of water and nodded in satisfaction: "It is indeed good stuff. However, we cannot be careless and must continue on our way."

Just then, the sky suddenly darkened, thick clouds gathered, and a gust of wind whipped up yellow sand, blurring visibility. Su Ting frowned and shouted, "Oh no! A sandstorm is coming! Quick, get to a sheltered spot!"

Everyone immediately got up and quickly found shelter behind a large rock. The wind howled, and sand grains crashed wildly against the rock, making a piercing sound. Su Ting clung tightly to the rock, feeling his body trembling slightly.

After about ten minutes, the sandstorm gradually subsided. Su Ting peered outside and found that visibility had improved somewhat, but it was already late and night was about to fall.

“We must find a relatively safe place to camp now,” Su Ting said firmly. “Otherwise, it will be very dangerous tonight.”

Su Ting nodded in agreement: "I agree, we must find a place to shelter from the wind."

The guide looked around and pointed to a low-lying area ahead: "There's a sunken sand pit over there; maybe we can use it to pitch a tent."

Su Ting looked at it and approved, "Good idea, let's go there."

The four packed their belongings and quickly headed to the sandpit. Upon arrival, Su Ting skillfully began setting up camp, erecting tents, and establishing several simple perimeter barriers. Su Ting and Su Ting helped secure the tents, ensuring they wouldn't be blown over by the wind. The guide gathered some firewood nearby to start a fire for warmth.

After it got completely dark, they sat huddled together inside the tent, lighting firewood with torches to ward off the darkness and cold. Looking at the flickering flames, Su Ting felt a warmth in his heart: "Although we encountered a sandstorm today, we survived it safely."

Su Ting nodded, a relieved smile on his face: "That's right, as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."

Su Ting gazed at the flames, and said thoughtfully, "There is still a long way to go, and we may encounter more unknown challenges tomorrow."

The guide interjected softly, "But we are not fighting alone; we face everything together."

Su Ting replied firmly, "Yes, we will overcome every difficulty together. Let's move forward tomorrow!"

Su Ting picked up a piece of dry firewood and threw it into the fire, making the flames even brighter: "Everyone should get some rest early tonight and be well-rested, as there's a lot to do tomorrow."

Chapter 632 Night Watch

Chapter 632 Night Watch

Su Ting nodded, took out a map from his backpack, spread it on the ground, and examined it carefully by the firelight: "The place we're going to is getting deeper and deeper into the desert, and the journey is treacherous. According to this map, we need to pass through an area called the 'Death Sands'."

Su Ting asked curiously, "This name sounds scary, is there anything special about it?"

Su Ting pointed to an area on the map: "It is said that this place is full of traps and dangerous creatures. Many adventurers have disappeared here, and no one knows what happened to them."

Su Ting clapped his hands, signaling everyone to relax: "Don't worry too much. As long as we are well prepared and stay vigilant, we will definitely get through smoothly."

The guide muttered to himself, "I heard that those who went missing were trapped in quicksand traps. Once you fall in, it's very difficult to climb out."

Su Ting asked somewhat nervously, "Then what should we do? We can't just take a long detour, can we?"

Su Ting smiled and said, "There is indeed a way to avoid it. Before I came here, I consulted an experienced old explorer who knows a relatively safe route. As long as you follow this route, you can avoid most of the dangerous areas."

Su Ting echoed, "Although this route is a bit more circuitous, it is indeed much safer. We should trust Su Ting's judgment."

Su Ting breathed a sigh of relief, loosened the bag on his shoulder, and looked at Su Ting gratefully: "That's good, what I'm most afraid of is quicksand."

The guide still seemed uneasy, his brow furrowed: "I still don't think it's quite right. Legend has it that there are many strange things in the 'Sands of Death,' such as hallucinations and mist."

Su Ting comforted him, "Don't worry, we'll all bring the necessary protective gear. Besides, the four of us are united, there's no problem we can't solve."

As night deepened, everyone gradually felt drowsy. Su Ting looked at everyone's condition and said softly, "Everyone should rest for a bit; we still have a long journey ahead tomorrow. Take turns keeping watch to ensure safety."

Su Ting nodded: "Okay, who will take the night watch first?"

Su Ting stood up and patted his chest: "I'll take the first shift, you guys go to sleep first."

Su Ting and the guide agreed to the arrangement and each found a comfortable spot to lie down inside the tent. Su Ting took one last look at the leaping flames and closed his eyes.

Time ticked by, and Su Ting sat quietly by the fire, vigilantly observing his surroundings. The desert was eerily quiet at night; apart from the sound of the wind and the occasional faint noise, everything was still.