Immortality: Start Cultivating Immortality From Pingshan Mountain

Chapter 249 Desert Oasis at the End of Heaven and Earth

"What?"

 “Give it to us?”

I heard what Parhat said.

 The group of people on the sand dune couldn't help but look at each other with surprise on their faces.

You should know that sand wolves live in the inaccessible northern desert all year round. They are covered in skin to protect them from cold and heat. In addition, sand wolves are extremely difficult to hunt, so they are valuable and deeply loved by noble people.

 Get big cities like Hami and Turpan.

 One piece of skin can be exchanged for at least three sacks of grain.

Not to mention, the one that escaped was still the leader of the pack.

 His fur is shiny.

 Such a piece of leather can't be said to be worth ten bags of grain, but it's definitely only a lot more.

 That's why the group of people were so upset when the wolf escaped.

 Only they themselves know how much effort they spent on this hunt.

 The same is true even for Poly.

Especially after seeing the unparalleled archery skills of old foreigners.

 I am even more puzzled.

At first he thought it was just a group of merchants, but after that arrow, he already understood the strength of the opponent.

What’s more, the rules of the Turkic tribes have been passed down from ancient times.

 Wild things are a gift from heaven.

　It belongs to whoever hunts it.

Not to mention the skin, the meat from such a big wild wolf is enough for the village to eat.

"Why?"

 After a moment of silence, and ignoring the stunned and surprised gazes of the tribe members, Po Li looked at Pat and asked calmly.

"I don't know about this. The villain is just following the orders of the noble."

 “I don’t know the rest.”

Pat spread his hands, also confused.

 People like him, who have experienced famine and disaster years, value food more than their lives.

It is really hard to understand why the prey that was finally caught should be given to a group of strangers.

 “Where do they come from?”

 Seeing that I didn’t get the answer I wanted.

Po Li frowned slightly, but still refused to give up and continued to inquire.

 “Guan Nei.”

 “Han Chinese?!”

 Hear the word "Guan Nei".

Po Li finally showed a hint of surprise on his face.

 For the Western Regions, Yumen Pass or Jiayu Pass is the boundary between the inner and outer passes.

 Just like Shanhaiguan is used as the distinction between Northeast China and Northeast China.

He has been looking at the huge camel caravan at the foot of the mountain. There are at least two to three hundred people. Judging from their faces, they should be Han Chinese, but there are also faces with colored eyes.

 That’s why I’m a little hesitant.

"yes."

 Pat did not hide this.

  Han people, Uighurs and Turks have very different looks, which can be seen with a little distinction.

“Please lead the way, I want to see that noble man.”

 Recover from hesitation.

Po Li made a gesture of invitation and said.

　　However, as soon as he said these words, before Pat could speak, the look of the people beside him suddenly became anxious.

"Po Li Bo Zhen, no, the Han people are the most cunning. If it is their conspiracy, it will be dangerous."

“That’s right, Bazhen, let us brothers go explore the road first.”

“I don’t agree that Bo Zhen is so reckless. The Han people are like foxes in the desert. They have cunning minds and must not be fooled.”

Several people blocked him one after another.

Poli is the leader of their tribe, and he is destined to be a warrior who will lead the Uighur tribe to restore the prosperity of their ancestors.

 In case something happens.

How can a few of them afford it?

How to reply to the clan members?

 “No need to say more.”

Po Li waved his hand with a tough look on his face, "I can still tell whether it's an enemy or a friend, Po Li."

“You guys wait here, I’ll be back soon.”

 “Yes, Bo Zhen!”

Seeing this situation, several people looked at each other, and in the end they couldn't say much. They just clasped their hands on their chests and shouted in unison.

 “Please lead the way.”

Po Li spoke again.

Pat finally came to his senses and didn't dare to delay. He bowed and walked aside, leading him down the sand dune.

I saw two people walking one behind the other from a distance.

 Chen Yulou’s eyes couldn’t help but move.

 This is why he asked Pat to deliver the greeting gift.

“Shopkeeper Chen, this is the Uighur tribe…”

 “I’ve met you all, I’m in Puli.”

 Parhat is not young, and he has been working hard all year round. His body is not as good as that of young and strong guys like them. He is already out of breath after going up and down.

However, he did not dare to delay.

Handed his hand towards Chen Yulou and introduced him to Po Li's identity.

only…

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by a thick voice.

Pat suddenly looked like he had seen a ghost.

Had he known that you could speak Chinese, why would he have racked his brains and tried to explain in the few Turkic languages ​​he knew?

 “It turns out to be Po Li Bozhen. I’m here at Chen Yulou. You’re polite.”

 The other end.

Chen Yulou also crossed his fists and smiled faintly.

Even though they were separated by a sand dune just now, how could the conversation between several people be hidden from his ears.

 But the word Bo Zhen is a transliteration.

 If I remember correctly, in Turkic language it is an honorific title for the leader or leader.

"You know me?"

Hearing this, Po Li looked even more surprised.

This family has lived in seclusion by Yuhaihai for many years. For generations, they have made a living by fishing and hunting, and they almost never interact with outsiders.

He has never seen the person in front of him before.

 But he was able to tell his identity accurately.

How could Po Li not be amazed and inexplicable.

“Before Chen came here, he lived in Kunmo City for a period of time and heard shopkeeper Wu talk about it by chance.”

 “Shopkeeper Wu?”

Hearing this name, Po Li frowned and fell into deep thought.

There are very few outsiders who have entered the village.

 Let alone a Han Chinese named Wu.

 In just a moment, two figures, an old man and a young man, appeared in his mind.

That was many years ago, and it was also the time when the mountains were closed by heavy snow. One day, a father and son suddenly came outside the village. They said they were going from Kunmo City to the Northern Desert to do leather business.

However, they lost their way in the heavy snow.

We could only go around the fish sea, and finally accidentally broke into the village.

“It turned out to be the Wu family and his son.”

Po Li suddenly realized it and understood it all at once.

 If so, it would be quite clear.

 “It seems that Po Libo has really remembered it.”

Chen Yulou smiled.

He didn’t say much, but he was extremely curious about Po Li’s identity.

In Turkic language, Poli means wolf. In the Turkic tribes that worship wolf totem, not everyone is qualified to use these two words as their name.

You should know that the supreme leader of the Turkic tribe is also called the Wolf Lord.

 That is the existence that is qualified to lead the major tribes.

Another translation of Wolf Lord is called Tian Khan. Yes, it is the title of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty who united all the grassland tribes in the four seas and unified the world.

besides.

Po Li also means glass and crystal.

Li Bai, who was born in Suiye City, is said to have Turkic ancestry, so he named his second son Li Tianran, nicknamed Po Li.

 It means wolf and glass.

 For various Turkic tribes, colored glaze is an unattainable treasure, while wolves represent high hopes for future generations.

 “Remember.”

Po Li nodded, and then changed the subject, "Brother Chen also went to Central Asia to do business?"

“Yes, I heard that there was gold all over the ancient Silk Road.”

Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled, "But after walking for a few months, I didn't see the gold, but I ate a lot of yellow sand." I heard this joke, which was neither light nor serious.

Po Li couldn't help but laugh, "Then it seems that Brother Chen has been deceived."

　　"No choice, we have come to this point, even if we cheated, we still have to go on, otherwise this trip will really be lost."

Chen Yulou spread his hands and said, "I haven't really told Po Libo yet..."

 “Just call me Po Li.”

If he was a member of the tribe, it would be okay to call him Bo Zhen, but now that they, a group of Han people, spoke Bo Zhen, Po Li felt a little embarrassed.

“I think you and Chen are similar in age, so we call them brothers?”

Chen Yulou smiled and didn't care about this little thing.

Seeing the other party nodding, he continued.

“It has been ten days since Chen and his party set out from Kunmo City. The wind and sand are too strong and we are completely lost. I wonder if Brother Po Li can take us for a ride?”

 “Are you going?”

 “Western Sea.”

 Chen Yulou reported the ancient name of Bosten Lake.

 “Yu Haizi?”

Po Li's heart moved.

They have lived in seclusion by the lake for generations and call that vast body of water Yuhaizi.

 Fish refers to the abundance of aquatic products in the lake, while Haizi is the abbreviation of the northern desert tribes for large rivers and lakes since ancient times.

"Yes, I heard from Shopkeeper Wu that if you go north from the West Sea, you can enter the Black Desert."

 Chen Yulou nodded.

　　Seems like they are just chatting casually.

 From the corner of his eye, he kept staring at the change in Po Li's expression.

Sure enough, when he heard the word "Black Desert", Po Li's eyes twitched a few times, and his expression showed some unnaturalness, some surprise, and more disbelief.

“Wait a minute, Brother Chen, you want to enter... the Black Desert?”

 A moment of silence.

Po Li still couldn't hold back the shock in his heart.

Even their Uighur tribe, who claim to be the king of the grassland desert, dare not enter and leave the Black Desert easily.

  Quicksand is everywhere, ghost ants can eat a camel into a skeleton in the blink of an eye, venomous black snakes that can eat human life, and terrifying sandstorms.

 But these are not the most terrifying.

The Black Desert is a place abandoned by the gods.

That is purgatory where demons and ghosts gather.

They are constantly breathtaking in the dark, making those who enter them seem to see oasis, ancient city, gold, and inexhaustible food and water.

 But when you dive in head first.

But found that everything was an illusion.

It's just an illusion created by the devil, just to take away your life.

 As the most brave and proficient tribe in Yuhaizi, they are still like this, let alone ordinary people who have never been to the Western Regions?

 Because of the gray wolf.

Po Li had a good impression of them.

 Plus shopkeeper Wu.

He was worried that Chen Yulou and his party had been deceived, so they chose this most dangerous road to enter Central Asia.

 At this moment, he still had some expectations in his heart.

 Perhaps they remembered it wrong.

 But Chen Yulou did not hesitate at all and nodded calmly.

"yes."

“Before coming here, didn’t Brother Chen inquire about the origins of the Black Desert?”

Po Li gritted his teeth and said while holding back the anger in his heart.

Seeing this, Chen Yulou did not rush to refute, but pointed far away.

“Then, brother Poli, would you rather cross the Tianshan Mountains and cross Kunlun, or would you rather take a detour through the Black Desert?”

"this…"

Hearing this, Po Li was startled for a moment.

 He has lived by Yuhai for so many years.

Of course we know that at this time of year, the difficulty and danger of crossing the snow-capped mountains is definitely not as high as that of the black desert.

Even for Turks like them who are accustomed to extremely cold weather, crossing the Tianshan Mountains and the Kunlun Mountains during the snow season is almost asking for death.

 “What about...wait?”

“After the snowstorm season, you can’t lose your life just to do business?”

Po Li still refused to give up.

But Chen Yulou just pointed at the long team behind him. There were hundreds of people in the wind and snow, and the camel team meandered for several miles.

They sat on their camels and let the wind and snow hit them.

 There is no complaint at all.

 Seeing this, Po Li would not understand.

The world is difficult, so many people need to be fed. If one day is delayed, hundreds of people will have to be provided with food, clothing, housing and transportation. No matter how big the family is, they cannot afford such consumption.

 If there is nothing we can do.

Who is willing to take risks in such an extreme climate?

Po Li sighed secretly, and the last illusion in his heart was completely shattered.

 “That being the case…”

 “Brother Chen, come with me.”

“Although the Uighur tribe is not big, you have come all the way to get a sip of hot tea and milk wine.”

Po Li turned sideways and made a gesture of invitation to everyone.

 “Thank you.”

 Chen Yulou was not polite either.

 If someone leads the way, it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.

He led a group of people over the sand dunes. When they stopped on the sand dunes, he saw at a glance that a dozen people were already waiting in front.

　　Including Po Li, everyone was carrying a long bow and carrying a wolf carcass behind them.

 These are the prey of their trip.

Seeing this situation, Chen Yulou offered to use camels to carry it, but Po Li declined.

 For them.

As long as men in the tribe reach adulthood, they must bring bows and arrows and follow the hunting team to hunt down their own prey.

 Among the people accompanying me on this trip.

There are three or four young students who are here for the first time.

The gray wolf on their backs is not only prey, but also a symbol of their bravery. When they return to the tribe, after skinning and breaking down the bones of the gray wolf, they will allow one of the teeth to be pulled out as a trophy and hung on their bodies.

Hearing this, Chen Yulou nodded.

 No more words.

Such an ancient nomadic people have more or less their own rules.

 And they are worthy of being descendants of Turks. Even if they carry heavy prey on their backs, they can walk as fast as flying in the wind, snow and yellow sand with just their feet.

 Until the afternoon.

 The falling snow finally became lighter.

 The team hid between two huge sand dunes to avoid the wind and sand, and simply ate some dry food to replenish their strength.

 When they climbed up the sand dunes ahead again.

 Look up.

 A vast expanse of water suddenly appeared in sight.

Even though there was still a sea of ​​moving sand beneath them, there was a large dazzling blue lake in front of them. Inadvertently, everyone suddenly felt as if they had reached the end of heaven and earth.

 “God…”

 “A lake in the desert?”

 “How could this happen?”

“It’s really weird. I didn’t even see a stream along the way, but there is such a big lake here?”

 Everyone in the camel caravan stared blankly into the distance.

 I just felt dumbfounded, and my expression was full of disbelief.

Since entering the Western Region, they have seen countless wonders, but none of them are as shocking as the scene before them.

So many people rubbed their eyes desperately, wondering if they had hallucinated after running around for too long.

But the smell of fishy water, the oasis surrounding the lake, and even the sound of waves blown by the cold wind all proved that what they saw was real.

 “Everyone, we’re here!”

 “This is Yu Haizi.”

Po Li, carrying the wolf on his shoulders, looked back from the sand dune, his eyes filled with pride.

Even though he has grown up beside this lake since he was a child, he still feels a strong sense of unreality every time he sees it.

Now that I see everyone’s reaction, I feel an indescribable sense of pride in my heart.

 He is still like this.

 Let alone the young people in the hunting team.

　　Because of the excitement, his face turned red.

“Did you see the oasis in front of you, Guz Prefecture, where our Uighur tribe is located?”

 (End of this chapter)