The Boy with The Dragon Tattoo

Chapter 60: Parted ways

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Soon everyone came to a place close to Loulan. A few locals appeared in front of them, leading a group of more than a dozen camels, and the led off-road vehicle stopped. Alexander said to the people who got off, we are here. Rely on camels.

At the moment, all the equipment, tents, food, water, etc. were moved down and replaced with camels. Two locals were left to look after the convoy, and the others, led by the Mongolian shaman Timur, headed towards the ancient city of Loulan.

When we arrived at the Loulan site, the sky was getting late. At the moment, the Mediterranean had picked a good place and let everyone camp on their own terms, but Alexander didn't seem to hear it. Wu Zi held his binoculars and kept looking around.

Only then did the Mediterranean remember that the foreigner could not understand Chinese, so he quickly gave instructions and ordered the translator to deliver instructions.

Student Su Rui conveyed the leadership's instructions to Alexander, but Alexander shook his head without hesitation.

Although Mediterranean English is not very good, but the body language is still somewhat accomplished. I was a little annoyed at the moment and said, "Why? Do you have to hurry? This foreigner doesn't understand the rules. Archaeology has always paid attention to the road at night. In this desert, the direction at night is difficult to distinguish. The climate is also changing rapidly, and maybe there is. What dangers such as quicksands and sandstorms are lurking, what if something happens? As the leader of the team, I must be responsible for everyone’s safety.”

The Mediterranean specifically emphasized his leadership status. After saying this righteous remark, the Mediterranean looked at Su Rui with arms akimbo, meaning that you have to convey my instructions in full.

Su Rui murmured a few words with Alexander again, looking at the Mediterranean with a little apologetic expression: "Dr. Alexander means that this position we are in is a place that has been surveyed so many times by others, and there is no archaeological value. They hope Before it’s dark, go further and explore some areas that no one has set foot in."

The Mediterranean was thunderous, and the anger that had been holding back for the last few days finally broke out, jumping and shouting: "What is worthless? What we are stepping on is the authentic Orchid Ruins, and not far away is the famous Sun Tomb. , And the legendary Loulan female corpse and Xiaohe tombs are all within the scope of our survey. This foreigner does not know the heights of the sky, wants to find clues that others have not discovered, and does not want to think about the countless expedition archaeological teams over the past 100 years. After surveying here, what should have been discovered has long been discovered. Who would have kept it for him? He, he really regarded this archeology as an expedition..."

In a hurry, the professor didn't care about making any gestures, splashing saliva, and pouring fire on Alexander's back.

Fan Lian Dong Mei also kept talking next to her, "That's it, that's it, that's it..."

Then Alexander didn't look directly at him, and looked at the distant horizon arrogantly as usual.

From the equipment box, James took out a machete with the length of all dark arms, casually slashing the apples, leaning against a camel with apple froth at the corners of his mouth, with small long slender eyes. Staring coldly at the Mediterranean and others.

The old Wang stabbed Zi Yang and said, "Nepalese scimitar, good fellow!"

Seeing that his anger hadn't calmed the other person, the Mediterranean squatted down on the ground frustratedly, and said angrily, "If you want to go, go by yourself, we won't go!"

After talking about it, I regret that the tents and other items necessary for the camping were all purchased by Alexander and the others. If they really left, wouldn't a group of people want to hang them here? But no matter how cruel this foreigner is, he won't do everything right

Sure enough, Alexander confessed to Su Rui in a low voice. Su Rui said to the Mediterranean with apologetics, "Dr. Alexander said that since everyone disagrees, we should act separately. The equipment they brought, except for the equipment, left part of you with other tents, food, and water."

"Alexander prepared water and food for everyone for more than a week, enough for everyone to complete their respective inspection missions." Seeing the Mediterranean still humming unmoved over there, Su Rui added.

On the way in the Mediterranean, foreigners are always against themselves. It’s impossible to see the idea of peaceful coexistence and joint research. They are not around, they are not bothered by their eyes and minds, and they are clean, although they also covet the advanced equipment they bring. But it seems that the foreigner didn't mean to share it with himself. He nodded and agreed immediately.

Su Rui looked at Ziyang and said, "I will go with Dr. Alexander, how about you?"

Zi Yang said in his heart, why do you need to ask? I would rather walk at night than look at the Mediterranean face all day long.

At the moment pretending to ponder, "Professor Wang has enough manpower here, and international friends are weak-we will go with you."

The Mediterranean is eager for these obtrusive laymen to stay away from them, and there is no intention to stay at the moment.

Then everyone began to distribute tents, food and fresh water. Brother Xiaosha seemed to be reluctant to part with Su Rui, and asked how the two groups of people contacted afterwards. Alexander said that they would meet at the team's place in a week at the latest.

Professor Wang spread his hands together, "There is no mobile phone signal here, so please keep me a satellite phone."

Alexander said that there were two satellite phones in total. They brought one of them, and the other one was left with the team in case of accidents. They were notified to respond-anyway, your place is not far from the team. If you want to go back, you can ride a camel. Hurry over-there are still a lot of spare food and fresh water fuel left on the side of the convoy.

Professor Wang saw that everyone had allocated the tent, food, fresh water, etc., and he was satisfied with his share. Then he pretended to tell Alexander to be careful. It was cold in the desert at night, so put on more clothes and be careful of catching a cold.

At the moment, Zi Yang, Lao Wang, Xiao Hei, Alexander, Su Rui, James, Timur and a group of seven people, took ten camels and set off into the desert.

A group of six people from the Mediterranean stayed there with seven camels.

The two groups officially parted ways.

Zi Yang and the others followed Alexander to the depths of the desert. At this time, it was late and the stars were beginning to rise, and the desert was endless and desolate.

There is a huge temperature difference between day and night here. Everyone put on outdoor jackets and rushed on the road overnight. Zi Yang thought to himself that foreigners are thoughtful. These jackets seem to be brought directly from abroad, which are very different from domestic products. They are strong, wear-resistant and thermally insulated. It is comfortable to wear and the size is right-I don't know if I want to return it to him.

After breaking up with the Mediterranean Sea, Su Rui remained silent, Zi Yang slowly drove the camel to Su Rui's side, and whispered, "Is Alexander on the wrong path?"

Su Rui opened his eyes wide and said, "No, the doctor has been using the satellite locator to correct the route, and he will not go wrong."

Zi Yang wondered, "As soon as I got on the road, I paid attention to it. The doctor told the professor before that we were going to the west of Loulan, but after a while, I found that we might have gone the other way..."

Su Rui looked up at him, her eyes gleaming, "There is no reference in this desert. Can you accurately identify the direction?"

Zi Yang raised his head and pointed at the sky: "Identifying the astrological signs, the ancestors would have done it thousands of years ago, so you don't necessarily need any equipment."

Su Rui nodded shyly: "I forgot, you are knowledgeable and well-versed in ancient and modern times!"

These two idioms were used on Zi Yang for the first time. No matter how thick-skinned she was, she was a little embarrassed to praise her. She scratched her head and said, "Why don't you ask? Is the doctor's instrument broken?"

Su Rui shook his head and said: "There is no mistake, our goal is not in Loulan, it is-Lop Nur."

Zi Yang was shocked and strangled the camel and said, "Lop Nur? Lop Nur is a forbidden place, you guys, why do you do this."

At this time, Alexander, who was walking in front of the team, heard movement behind him, turned his head and asked, "ens (what's going on)?"

Su Rui said: "They have guessed it."

Lao Wang rushed up from behind and asked, "Guess what? I slumped on the camel just now and almost fell asleep!"

Alexander said in a blunt Chinese: "Mr. Li, you are a smart man, so we will not hide it from you. Our goal is indeed not Loulan. Our direction is Lop Nur."