Chapter 59 Chapter 59: Yan's Yumen
Chapter 59: Yan's Yumen
Several days later,
Vroom! Vroom!
The Fire Moth Model 53 sped across the wilderness. Kevin sat in the driver's seat, his driving skills steady, without the craziness of W's style.
That's right, he still drove this car away.
Although W liked this car very much, and he wasn't lacking that bit of Honkai energy.
But in reality, due to energy limitations, even if he left this car for W, she wouldn't be able to drive it for long.
Ordinary fossil fuel thermal power was simply insufficient to drive this Fire Moth Model 53; it wouldn't be long before it became a pile of immobile scrap metal at Babel.
If using Honkai crystals... they could indeed power it for a long time, but he didn't think W could protect this car's safety at all times. If high-energy Honkai crystals were to leak in Kazdel...
"Kevin, where have we reached already?"
"We should be approaching the Yumen route in another day. If there are no accidents, we should be able to board Yumen within two days."
Kevin slightly recalled the route in his mind.
In fact, there had been quite a few troubles encountered along the way, often running into some Sarkaz mercenaries lying in ambush along the route.
After entering Yan territory, although mercenaries became much fewer, they merely changed from those fierce Sarkaz mercenaries to bandits on the wilderness.
But actually, they didn't even have a chance to get close before Kevin eliminated them beyond visual range.
"Oh, then what's our next stop?"
"Xiaxi Village."
......
"Coming right up! Here are your two portions of Hua Guo Kui, sirs. Be careful, it's hot. Please enjoy."
The waiter wore an enthusiastic smile on his face, skillfully pouring tea for the two.
Even after many days of travel, Kevin and Fiammetta didn't appear disheveled. On the contrary, their transcendent demeanor was like a bright lamp in this rough desert; one could tell at a glance they came from noble backgrounds.
"Mhm."
The two silently tasted this specialty food of the Yumen region.
"Fenugreek powder, Sichuan pepper, flour, and..."
Fiammetta's tongue was quite sensitive; she quickly identified several ingredients in the Hua Guo Kui.
Besides writing, she was also diligently working on her culinary skills. After all, apart from making noodles, Kevin's cooking skills in other areas could truly be described as concerning.
Kevin wasn't so particular. He drank his tea while gazing at the distant sea of sand.
Yellow sands stretch three thousand li afar; washing away the fleeting years with a snap of fingers.
For thousands of years, Yumen's main scenery remained unchanged as always.
However, compared to Kazdel, there was an additional sense of peace and tranquility here.
Although there were occasionally armed knights passing by on the streets, at least one didn't have to fear the entire town being blown sky-high by Originium bombs and cluster spells one day.
"Waiter."
"Yes, coming right away! What can I do for you, sirs?"
Sharp professional instinct made the waiter rush over with a beaming smile, wiping his hands with the towel at his waist as he asked.
"The docking point for Yumen's route is near here, right?"
Kevin held a small, glittering piece of red gold between two fingers, lightly tapping it on the table, producing crisp sounds.
Just like the waiter's heartbeat, his eyes followed the red gold up and down as if glued to it.
"Yes, yes, yes! Our Xiaxi Village is the closest place within three hundred li to the Yumen route. If you're heading to Yumen, you've truly come to the right place."
With a casual toss, the waiter hurriedly caught it, the wrinkles on his face carved by wind and sand almost scrunching together from smiling.
"Thank you, sirs! Thank you!"
He nodded and bowed incessantly.
"Continue."
"Yes, certainly! The docking point for the Yumen route is about fifteen li east of this Xiaxi Village. It usually stays for about nine days. The reason our Xiaxi Village's supplies are so stable is largely thanks to Yumen City."
"As for the next docking time... let me think... it happens to be the day after tomorrow. When the time comes, pay attention to the comings and goings of the villagers. Many shopkeepers will choose this time to stock up on goods. With Yumen soldiers stationed there, it's also very safe. You can just follow them then."
Under the influence of the red gold, the waiter told everything he knew, pouring out all the information in his belly like beans from a bamboo tube.
"If it really doesn't work out, I can personally guide you there."
The waiter patted his chest.
Even Fiammetta was amused by that posture.
"No need. That's all I wanted to know."
"Alright then. Please enjoy your meal and drinks, sirs. Feel free to call if you need anything."
The waiter tactfully walked away. Talking too much would only annoy distinguished guests. Years of serving had given him his own set of experience.
"Then let's find an inn here to rest today and board Yumen City the day after tomorrow. How does that sound?"
"Mhm, let's go."
After eating and drinking their fill, the two left the teahouse and found an inn to settle in.
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Time flies; two days passed quickly.
Rumble!
The massive Nomadic City platform maintained considerable speed driven by Originium energy as it continuously advanced.
The sea of sand churned with heat waves; heaven and earth became coarse due to the haze.
The long wind blew through; by the time it reached the city walls, its force had weakened. The fine sand grains it raised pelted against the walls but couldn't shake them in the slightest.
The deep sand channel diagonally ahead incessantly swallowed and spewed tons of yellow sand, clearing resistance for this city's forward movement.
Yumen!
That was the name of this important border city of Yan. Unlike desolate and impoverished Kazdel,
this Yan Nomadic City could truly be described as magnificent and towering, like a giant god marching into the distance.
Screech—
An ear-piercing, grating sound was emitted—that was Yumen's internal braking devices decelerating.
Finally, it slowly stopped at a location not far from the predetermined position.
Some sand channels closed to conserve energy; gangways lowered; passages opened.
Yumen soldiers who had long been prepared filed out in formation; with strict military bearing, they began standing guard and patrolling their respective posts.
Yumen officially docked here!
As if timed perfectly, within half an hour, a long procession began marching toward Yumen City under the scorching sun.
It was a nearly eight-hundred-person-long procession; there were also some pack animals responsible for transporting goods on the return journey within the group—precisely Xiaxi Village's team.
"Line up properly! Enter the city in order! Don't crowd!"
Guards used simple megaphones to shout at the people, striving to maintain order.
Fortunately, most of these first arrivals who came so quickly were merchants here to stock up on goods. Even without the guards saying anything, they naturally understood Yumen City's rules.
"Name."
"Kevin."
"Pozëmka."
"Hmm? Doesn't sound like Yan names. Place of origin? First time coming to Yan?"
"Ursus. Yes." ×2
The guard carefully examined both of them but didn't see any exposed Originium on their bodies.
Probably refugees... they actually encountered quite a few such people.
"Alright then. Later take this and go register and get checked at the Civil Affairs Department. You may enter."
The officer waved his hand and let the two pass through.
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