Qin Feng naturally would not refuse the invitation. He was unfamiliar with the place, while these people had been here for a long time and were very experienced. Following them would prevent any danger.
Therefore, Qin Feng nodded and said, "Then thank you very much. I still have many things to ask you. Let's go now!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Weidao nodded and then led everyone in one direction.
Before long, they arrived at a sand dune.
This sand dune was the highest among all the surrounding dunes, and beneath it was a hole.
Zhang Weidao pointed to the entrance of the hole and said, "This is a cave we dug out with great effort. The soil of the nearby dunes is relatively loose, making it impossible to dig. Once the entrance is dug deep, the top will collapse, rendering all efforts futile. However, this dune is different. Beneath it is hard rock, so there is no risk of collapse. Thus, we expended great effort here to dig a cave, sufficient for several of us to hide within. Even if monsters could find us, they wouldn't be able to squeeze through the narrow opening. When daylight arrives, the monsters will naturally retreat, as they must guard the treasures in their territories. At that time, we will naturally be safe."
Seeing Zhang Weidao explain the benefits of the cave, Qin Feng nodded. This was indeed a good method to avoid monster attacks.
However, digging such a cave presented no difficulty for him. Even in loose sand, he could dig a hole, as he possessed numerous high-tech excavation devices. Qin Feng did not reveal this to them.
Thus, everyone crawled into the cave entrance in order. The entrance was quite narrow, requiring them to bend over to get in. However, after crawling a short distance, the interior opened up considerably.
A space of about 10 square meters appeared before them.
Qin Feng looked around, and then everyone sat down in a circle.
Zhang Weidao took out a tinder from his怀 and then another candle, lighting it to illuminate the surroundings so everyone could see each other.
In the dim light, Zhang Weidao said, "This is the cave we dug. To create this space, each of us expended great effort. Without this cave to hide in, we might have already died here, unable to collect treasures to send back to the sect."
Hearing this, Qin Feng nodded. He illuminated the surroundings and said, "This place is too cramped. We can only sit in a circle; it's impossible to even lie down to rest. It seems you have had a very difficult time."
Upon hearing this, a female disciple nodded and said, "Yes, we haven't rested much during this time. Every night, we only meditate cross-legged to get through the arduous nights. The spiritual energy in this space is very scarce, making meditation and cultivation impossible. But it's different now. As long as we find two more treasures, we will regain our freedom and no longer have to stay in this unearthly place."
After she finished speaking, Zhang Weidao picked up the candle on the ground and blew it out.
Seeing this action, Qin Feng asked curiously, "It's so dark here, why did you blow out the candle?"
Zhang Weidao explained, "This is our last candle, and we must use it sparingly. We didn't plan to light it today, but because you are new here and unfamiliar with the surroundings, we lit it so you could see. If we use up this last candle, it will be very inconvenient for us to move around at night. We should save it if we can. At the same time, at night, light will attract the attention of monsters, so for safety, not lighting the candle is the wisest choice."
Hearing this, Qin Feng nodded.
In fact, Qin Feng could buy many candles from the shop, or even buy flashlights to help these people. However, he felt it was unnecessary because light at night would attract the attention of monsters. Even if he bought many candles, it would not provide any substantial help. Moreover, with his current strength, he no longer needed to rely on his eyes. He could sense the breathing and internal energy of everyone around him clearly, even in complete darkness.
Therefore, Qin Feng did not mind. Now, he had to figure out where the dangerous areas were.
Qin Feng proactively asked, "You have been here for some time. Where is the most dangerous place in this area? If we were to act separately, which path would be the safest for me to take?"
Hearing this, Zhang Weidao explained, "This area is surrounded by desert, stretching as far as the eye can see. If you really intend to leave here, we cannot give specific advice. However, one thing is certain: all oases in this desert are very dangerous places. Powerful monsters hide there, and all the water in the oases is deadly. All the water is highly poisonous; even powerful monsters would be instantly poisoned to death if they drank it. We once witnessed a monster that came into contact with oasis water being corroded until no bones were left, which was terrifying. Therefore, if you are to go, try to avoid the oases. This way, even if you encounter monsters, you will have a chance to escape."
Hearing this, Qin Feng asked, "Have you ever seen monsters in the oases? What is their strength like? Are they very powerful?"
Hearing this, another disciple explained, "Although we haven't personally seen the monsters hidden in the oases, we have felt their power!"
Qin Feng asked curiously, "Oh? What happened?"
The person explained, "When we saw that oasis, we were very curious. However, as we walked towards it, the pressure we felt increased with proximity. Even without seeing the monster, the terrifying aura made it difficult for us to breathe. We are all cultivators, and you should understand the pressure that comes from a gap in strength. But the aura from that monster was completely different. It didn't feel like a crushing disparity in power, but more like a suppression of bloodline, as if being stared at by a terrifying monster. That fear originating from our very bones prevented us from taking another step forward. It also made us understand what would happen if we got closer, so we could only watch from afar."
Hearing this, Qin Feng asked, "Could it be an illusion? Could it be that there was nothing in the oasis, but rather an illusion generated by some treasure that prevented you from approaching?"
Hearing this, Zhang Weidao shook his head and said, "Absolutely not. We observed that oasis from a distance and once saw several powerful monsters enter it, wanting to escape in extreme fear. However, they did not take many steps before turning into a pile of white bones."