Chapter 1681: Chapter 1767: Trapped for Three Months
In the face of this immense disaster, it seems everyone is destined to suffer.
"What did you say, we can’t get out now!"
Su Xuan originally planned to leave with Xuan within these two days. Considering the time, they’ve been out for a long while. It seemed the New Year had already passed, and thinking back, on New Year’s Day, he was caught in quicksand. It’s really a tragedy to experience something so miserable during such a time.
Even more unfortunate, just as Su Xuan was preparing to leave Dragon Gate, Bu Daming informed him that leaving now was impossible. This left Su Xuan feeling extremely embarrassed and at a loss. What exactly was going on? He had already been stranded in this desert for over a month, and he felt that if he stayed any longer, he would become part of the desert himself.
When he first entered the desert, he was genuinely curious about this vast yellow world. But now, he really didn’t think this desert was any kind of beautiful world. After staying for a while, he had had enough. Being surrounded by sand every day was unbearable.
"Brother Su, this sandstorm is too severe; it has blocked many paths and the situation hasn’t settled yet. It’s not safe to leave now—just a single mistake could be really dangerous!"
"How long will it take, then?"
Looking at Bu Daming, Su Xuan was on the verge of tears, hoping desperately it wouldn’t be several months. He just wanted to leave now. He felt that what he missed the most was vegetation. Truth be told, Su Xuan wasn’t one to stay idle, nor was he someone who could remain in one place for too long, and he had grown weary of this desert.
"Well, it’ll take at least three months!"
"Damn it!" Su Xuan was truly about to cry. He never imagined in his wildest dreams that he would have to stay in this godforsaken place for another three months. He wondered if he’d turn into a fool if he stayed here much longer.
But there was nothing to be done. With Bu Daming’s words, he realized he was powerless in this situation. Some things just can’t change, and when facing a natural disaster, it’s almost impossible to alter the course of events.
Ultimately, human effort is insignificant against the might of nature, so he could only resign himself to accepting it. Otherwise, what more could he do? Facing such circumstances was something that simply had to be endured alone.
Over the next three months, Su Xuan nearly lost his wits. At first, with Luo Tianyi by his side, their days were filled with gentle, sweet moments, which made it somewhat bearable. But as time went on, Su Xuan felt like he was nearing a breakdown.
Every day was monotonously the same: no electricity, no signal, living like a primitive person—truly unbearable.
Initially, Blade Emperor and Sword Saint wanted Su Xuan to take over Dragon Gate Inn. In essence, they wanted a big backer. With someone as impressive as Su Xuan in charge, many would be deterred from causing trouble.
At first, Su Xuan flat-out refused, thinking there was nothing glamorous about being a desert innkeeper. But out of sheer boredom, Su Xuan ended up giving some advice and revamped Dragon Gate Inn.
Now, Dragon Gate Inn had transformed drastically from its former self. It became an all-in-one service establishment, which Su Xuan stubbornly molded into a star-rated presence. This guy was truly extraordinary.
So, Su Xuan became the rightful, real-owning boss of Dragon Gate Inn. After all, Blade Emperor and Sword Saint owed him their lives, which filled them with endless gratitude toward Su Xuan.
"Good news, good news!"
Just as Su Xuan was drawing circles in front of Dragon Gate Inn, an excited Bu Daming came rushing over, his face brimming with excitement.
"What’s the good news? Can we finally leave?"
Su Xuan asked with excitement. Spending nearly half a year in this desert was something that left Su Xuan feeling dazed just thinking about it.
"Yes, the wind season is over. We can set out now!"
"That’s great! Bu Daming, you’re freaking adorable!"
In that moment, Su Xuan was so overjoyed he didn’t know what to say. At that moment, standing on the city wall, Luo Tianyi and Fragrant Concubine watched Su Xuan, who resembled a child. Luo Tianyi couldn’t help but laugh. Her beloved man was braver and more upright than anyone at times, completely reliable, yet at other times, he was childishly silly. This was the man who saved the lives of thousands at Dragon Gate Inn, and he was drawing circles in the dirt. To be honest, Luo Tianyi found it hard not to laugh!
"I really envy you all!"
Fragrant Concubine and Luo Tianyi became good friends during those three months. They were as close as sisters and shared everything. Fragrant Concubine truly admired Su Xuan. He was not only witty and humorous but also had a heart of gold. Most importantly, he was incredibly smart.
Almost all the virtues one could imagine seemed to converge in this person. Honestly, it made Fragrant Concubine feel both envious and in awe. Many times, she would envy Luo Tianyi for having the chance to meet such a wonderful man like Su Xuan. Sometimes she wondered where her own other half might be.
"Fragrant Concubine, if you like someone, don’t hold back. I’ll tell you, Su Xuan is perfect in nearly every way, but he’s not one to take the initiative!"
Luo Tianyi said, somewhat pointedly. When Luo Tianyi finished speaking, Fragrant Concubine’s cheeks turned red. She glanced toward where Su Xuan was, her mind filled with countless thoughts, somewhat unable to grasp Luo Tianyi’s meaning.
"Aren’t you jealous?"
Fragrant Concubine looked at Luo Tianyi, seemingly puzzled. After all, as a normal woman, she should probably object to another woman saying such things, encouraging her to go after her boyfriend.
After all, she was a beauty, maybe not of overwhelming beauty, but definitely a beauty. Admittedly, she was being a bit modest; in terms of looks, she was indeed not inferior to Luo Tianyi.
"Yiyi, when you say that, it feels like you’re encouraging me to steal him from you."
Fragrant Concubine rolled her eyes, speechless. It was as if this woman was openly provoking her. Even though she was interested in Su Xuan, Fragrant Concubine’s pride wouldn’t let her act on it.
