With every second that passed, the deeper they ventured into the desert, the more intense this doubt became...
But each time this thought emerged, it was pain like the world collapsing. He could only force himself to brainwash with a single phrase repeatedly: She's not dead! She must still be alive! She must be!
Just as Uncle Tian had said, this really wasn't good weather to enter the desert. Sand filled the sky relentlessly; their vehicle was enveloped by yellow sand, and visibility was almost zero. If he had to drive by himself, he feared it would be extremely difficult to move an inch...
Thus, not knowing where the road ahead led, they drove for several hours. Along the way, they had rolled over, the engine had died, but thankfully, Uncle Tian was indeed experienced—overcoming every difficulty one by one and continually sharing his expertise with Ning Zhiqian.
