Near dusk, the desert turned orange-red under the sinking sun. Having rested, Yang Yu and his companions set forth once again, treading on the still-warm sands, in search of the Underground Maze within the desert.
Stepping into the territory designated by Jiao Sha, it seemed no different from the other regions, still consisting of shifting dunes and endless yellow sand.
Qing Shi carefully prodded the sandy surface with his long wooden staff, disturbing any hidden serpents.
Even his father had failed to detect the venomous snake lurking beneath the sand, suggesting it was most likely a desert creature.
Since it was a desert creature, it would react to vibrations to some degree. If they could just catch the serpent directly, it would be cause for universal rejoicing.
