"Master Zangxuan, what did you promised Boss Wang back then?" Mu Yuzi said curiously, "Can you say..."

"What's wrong?" Zang Xuan's eyes saw Mu Yuzi looking at him with confusion, and his scalp was also numb.

"Did you owe this guy money?"

Mu Yuzi's words almost made Zang Xuan faint.

"How is it possible? Captain Mu was joking! I just promised Boss Wang that if he could hide his identity for me, I would promise to help him do something. As long as this matter is within my ability and does not violate conscience and justice, I must agree." Zangxuan explained.

"So that's it. No wonder Boss Wang is determined to find you as a guide, and he looks confident." Mu Yuzi said, "It turns out that's the reason."

"Okay! Boss Wang, what do you have to ask for? As long as I can, I will not refuse." Zang Xuan bowed.

"You may be the only one who can help me in this matter in the world." Wang Mu's face suddenly became serious, "Zangxuan, there is something I want to tell you that Loulan has appeared!"

"What?" Zang Xuan was stunned when he heard this. His face became very ugly.

"Boss Wang, do you know what you are talking about?" Zang Xuan said, "Just pay attention to the occasion."

"Do you think I'm joking?" Wang Mu said seriously, "Have you forgotten that prophecy?"

"Are you talking about the prophecy of 'The Age of Different World' ten years ago?"

"That's right, 'In the ten-year period, rainbows meet, Loulan appears, and the choice of heaven comes.'" Wang Mu recited the prophecy in a low voice.

Mu Yuzi on the side also had a serious expression.

"Boss Wang, have you collected all the rainbow chips?" asked Zang Xuan.

“I only collected five pieces.”

"Five pieces? It's really not easy. But you have to know that if you can't collect all the rainbow chips and enter the Death Canyon, you will still be dead and lifeless!"

"I'm ready. If I don't go, no one can stop this catastrophe." Wang Mu said seriously.

"Okay! Since Boss Wang has the 'I don't go to hell, who's the heart to go to hell', then what reason do I have to refuse!" Zang Xuan said with a smile.

"Then you agreed! You really helped!" Wang Mu showed a look of joy.

"But I still have a problem." At this moment, Mu Yuzi spoke again.

"What's wrong, Captain Mu, why did you come in like a curious baby? There are so many problems?" Wang Mu was a little impatient.

"This time it's important, I have to ask clearly!" Mu Yuzi said, "Boss Wang, why did you let Master Zangxuan be a guide? Is he more experienced than other guides?"

"Haha, you don't know anything. This former life of Tang Xuanzang, Tang Xuanzang, was the only person who never died through the core of the "Death Canyon"!"

"What? Is this true?" Mu Yuzi screamed in surprise.

"Mencius does not lie. I did experience a thrilling scene in the 'Death Canyon' back then. Even though it was a matter of my previous life, it left indelible traces in my memory." Zang Xuan said emotionally.

"Then Master Zangxuan, can you tell us something?" Mu Yuzi seemed very interested.

Zang Xuan turned his eyes to Wang Mu.

"If he wants to know, just tell him. This time, we will rely on him for our actions." Wang Mu said.

"Then I will tell this story again! By the way, that was when I left the Tang Dynasty in my previous life..." Zangxuan said, "At that time, because the Tang Dynasty was very strict about leaving the Western Regions, it was impossible for monks like me to use formal means to go out. So in a certain sense, I was a smuggling."

However, because I was not familiar with the place, after rushing across the border, I crashed into the "Sea of ​​Death".

Fortunately, at that time, the climate of "Sea of ​​Death" was the most suitable time for people to survive.

And when I entered, a caravan also entered.

They saw that I was a monk and also took the initiative to invite me to join them.

So I followed them all the way to enter the legendary ancient Loulan Kingdom.

"What? Did Loulan Kingdom exist at that time?" Mu Yuzi said in surprise.

"What does it mean? Although Loulan is said to have been destroyed during the Northern Wei Dynasty, according to many reincarnations from Loulan Kingdom, the Loulan Kingdom has actually continued until after the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms after the Tang Dynasty." Wang Mu explained, "Continue to listen to Zangxuan!"

Later, with the help of the caravan, we also crossed the "Sea of ​​Death" to its northwest corner, which is the capital of the ancient Loulan Kingdom at that time.

Because it was added between the Western Regions and China, Loulan was attacked on both sides at that time and almost destroyed the country several times.

Therefore, in order to survive, the Loulan people also hid in the "Sea of ​​Death" to seek shelter.

Perhaps their piety moved God, these Loulan people found a rare oasis in the northwest corner of the "Sea of ​​Death".

So they established a new Loulan Kingdom on this oasis.

Due to the protection of the Gobi Desert in the surrounding "Sea of ​​Death", Loulan Kingdom is not easy to be discovered. While adding mystery, it also makes other forces unwilling to work hard to expedition.

Therefore, the capital of Loulan Kingdom, Loulan City, has gradually become prosperous.

By the time of the Tang Dynasty, the merchants of the Western Regions also discovered the ancient country in this "Sea of ​​Death", which made Loulan appear in this history again.

After entering the ancient country of Loulan, we were also warmly entertained by local residents.

Because it is located next door to the "Sea of ​​Death", the ancient Loulan Kingdom can obtain limited resources. The land that can be cultivated in the entire Loulan City can only allow local residents to have enough food and clothing.

However, what is surprising is that the underground minerals in the ancient Loulan Kingdom are extremely rich, including gold mines.

So the people in Loulan City were very willing to use the gold jewelry and caravans to exchange food and other daily necessities.

I once heard that a businessman exchanged a wooden bowl for a bag of gold coins.

Therefore, even if the climate changes of the "Sea of ​​Death" often lead to the annihilation of business travelers, and businessmen who go to the ancient Loulan Kingdom to do business are flocking to them.

The caravan I am in is a team that has been dealing with Loulan City for many years.

The leader of the caravan, Aibu, was an Arab and proficient in various languages, including Chinese.

He bought a lot of high-quality grain from the Tang Dynasty at a high price and then exchanged gold and jewelry in Loulan Kingdom, and soon became a wealthy businessman.

Of course, after he became rich, he ventured into Loulan City less and less.

"I said Ayibu, you haven't been here for a long time. Just your age and body, I guess you won't be able to hold on next time!" Su Lannuo, the lord of Loulan City, smiled and punched Ayibu.

The two of them looked like old friends, and they hugged each other tightly.

"Sulannuo, don't worry. Even if I die, my son and grandson will definitely follow this new Silk Road." Aibu said with a smile, "In the eyes of our family, all the treasures of your Loulan!"

"Haha, you greedy devil!" Sulanno laughed.

In fact, compared with other merchants, Aibu seems much more conscientious.

His selling gold, silver and jewelry for grain exchange was only two or three times higher than the Tang Dynasty's purchase price. Apart from hiring people to transport and other expenses, the income he finally got to his hands was not astronomical.

Even compared with the sky-high price Aibu sold in Loulan at the beginning, the profit after that was not worth mentioning at all.

I once asked Ayibu, why do you have to continue this dangerous journey after you have made so much money?

Aibu said: "From the beginning, I did make money and jewelry, and people's greed is endless. But soon, I had made money that I could not make in my lifetime. I even wanted to give up the idea of ​​continuing to do business. Until I saw this scene, I chose to continue to stick to it."

"What did you see?"

"I saw the painful fact that a little girl holding a golden bowl on the street begging there and finally starved to death."

"What? There is such a thing?" I was shocked.

"Xuanzang? Are you surprised? In fact, it was a very common thing in Loulan City in the past!" Ayibu sighed, "You must know that the climate in Loulan City is not suitable for farming, so the annual grain output is not very satisfying to everyone."

I nodded. I could imagine that in this place where gold is everywhere, food is more precious than gold.

"I have gained huge wealth from Loulan City. They regard me, a profiteer as a savior. From that moment on, I made up my mind to find a way to change the appearance of Loulan City." Ayibu said.

"So you built a new Silk Road on this 'Sea of ​​Death'. Will you continuously transport the Tang Dynasty's food here?"

"That's right, in my lifetime, I don't want to see this Loulan City disappear. This is the most important memory in my life." Aibu said emotionally.

"Aibu!" Just as I was talking to Aibu, Sulanuo also came over and called us.

"Sulano, is there anything wrong?" Aibu asked.

"Who is this?" Sulano pointed at me and asked.

"This is Master Xuanzang from the Tang Dynasty, but he is a distinguished guest of our caravan!" Ayibu introduced.

"What? He turned out to be a monk from the Central Tang Dynasty!" Su Lannuo was shocked, his face full of respect.

"Lord Sulannuo City, the little monk is ashamed of being. I am just an ordinary monk." I said quickly.

"Ayibu's friends are our distinguished guests. What's more, you are also a distinguished guests of the Celestial Kingdom." Su Lannuo said with a smile, "You guys are here just in time. This time it is the most important festival in our Loulan City!"

"What? Is it that festival?" Aibu's face suddenly became ugly, "You see, I was confused and almost forgot about it."

“What kind of festival is it?”

"It is the most important 'Enlightenment Festival' in the annual Loulan Kingdom." Sulanno explained.

"'Enlightenment Day'? What kind of strange festival is this?"

"'Enlightenment Day' is the day when our country of Loulan sacrifices to heaven and prays for the blessing of the gods." Su Lannuo said, "It is also thanks to the blessing of the 'Enlightenment God' for our Loulan to restore our country on this 'Sea of ​​Death'!"

"'Enlightened God'? This god has never heard of it." I thought so in my heart, and naturally I wouldn't say that.

Although I believe in Buddha, I have no right to oppose other religious beliefs.

"Sulanuo, are your offerings ready?" Aibu asked carefully.
Chapter completed!