The fireballs were endless, and while they allowed the fatty to absorb a lot of power, it was also a waste of time to continue like this.
"Do you need me to step in? You're too tired by yourself. I'm not a good brother, letting you do all the work while I watch from the sidelines doesn't seem right."
Seeing Ye Tiancheng about to make a move, the fatty quickly stopped him, "Brother Ye, please leave this opportunity to me. It's rare that I can find so many demons and monsters to deal with. You absolutely cannot snatch away my cultivation opportunity."
Unexpectedly, the fatty was so ambitious, and his words clearly expressed his desire for Ye Tiancheng not to interfere. Ye Tiancheng naturally wouldn't be a busybody.
"Alright then, I'll continue to watch you here. It's quite good to just be an observer; at least it's less effort. You know how lazy I am, so this suits me perfectly."
Ye Tiancheng, who had been standing and watching, suddenly realized that this might be a long-term battle. He needed to make long-term plans, so he sat down leisurely.
"Fatty, I'm rooting for you. Keep up the good work."
However, Ye Tiancheng hadn't relaxed for more than a few minutes when a sudden situation arose. The small fireballs quickly gathered together, forming a large fireball, which then began to attack the fatty without mercy.
Fortunately, Ye Tiancheng had been watching closely. Seeing the fatty swing his shovel, the large fireball broke into several small fireballs. These small fireballs seemed to have grown mouths and suddenly opened them wide, attacking the fatty. The scene was terrifying.
"Fatty, I'm coming to help you!"
With the two brothers working together, they finally managed to eliminate the large fireball. Otherwise, even with two divine artifacts protecting him, the fatty might have been buried in flames.
The giant fireball was quite troublesome. Even though Ye Tiancheng had poured all his strength into it, he could only fight to a draw. It took nearly half an hour to finally destroy the fireball. Everything returned to peace, unlike the chaos just moments before.
"Brother Ye, it seems I'm still too naive. Because of my underestimation, I almost got both of us killed."
"It's alright. I knew that Ouyang Xunuo always liked to play dirty tricks. At first, he made things seem easy to conquer, and then he suddenly pulled a nasty move. I've been tricked by him like this before, so I was extra careful and wouldn't be easily fooled."
In fact, the fatty was also very careful. Otherwise, he would have just attacked the fireballs directly. He specifically informed Ye Tiancheng. After receiving the news, Ye Tiancheng, despite seeing that the fireballs were not very harmful, chose to wait by the fatty's side, fearing any unforeseen circumstances. As expected, all their fears were confirmed. This was Ouyang Xunuo's most cunning scheme.
"He must think of us brothers as fools. It's not that simple. When we counterattack, Ouyang Xunuo will have to pay a heavy price."
"Let's go back and rest first. Maintaining our strength is most important. After fighting that large fireball just now, I feel noticeably fatigued. Let's not do anything beyond our physical capabilities; I feel quite strained."
Seeing Ye Tiancheng's pale face, the fatty also realized that although they had won this battle, they hadn't gained much advantage. They needed to recuperate before facing the next danger.
However, before dawn, the two brothers were sleeping in their tent when they suddenly felt fireballs falling from the sky. The heat was intense, and the tent caught fire. This was the most urgent situation for them.
The fatty quickly gathered the blankets and anything salvageable into the car, while Ye Tiancheng used his true qi to create a large protective shield, blocking all the falling fireballs outside.
Despite their swift reaction, the flames were still ruthless and burned a lot of their supplies. The situation was not optimistic. Although Ye Tiancheng had used his true qi to eliminate the fireballs, they, hiding in the car with the fatty, felt somewhat dejected.
"Alright, Brother Ye, don't be discouraged. Regardless, the car is saved, and we can continue driving. We don't have to walk, which would be even worse."
This was the fatty's typical "spiritual victory" method, wanting to live more comfortably, rather than being filled with negative energy.
"Okay, we'll continue on our way shortly. It's almost dawn, and I don't have much time to hesitate."
The fatty immediately reacted, realizing they should quickly leave this troublesome place. Staying here for even another second could lead to significant losses.
Starting the car, the fatty stepped on the accelerator. This time, it wasn't just about running, but about running fast. Even a slight delay could result in another barrage of fireballs flying down, potentially knocking them unconscious or even killing them.
Thus, the fatty sped through the desert. Later, he felt that driving too fast might not be a good idea, considering the car's condition. If they kept speeding, coupled with the difficult desert terrain, the fatty even suspected the car might break down.
If the car broke down, he and Ye Tiancheng would have to continue on foot, which would be quite problematic. After all, the desert was vast. If they had to walk for months, they would surely be finished, with insufficient food and supplies.
"I have to slow down. If I reduce the speed, it will be easier. I must learn the concept of 'slow and steady wins the race'."
While the fatty was still strategizing for a sustainable approach, Ye Tiancheng had already fallen asleep, closing his eyes and thinking of nothing. He fell asleep within tens of seconds. It was currently the time when most people were resting, so Ye Tiancheng's ability to stay awake was already quite good.
"Sleep, Brother Ye. Leave it to me. No matter how powerful Ouyang Xunuo is, he won't be able to track us. As long as we run fast, he won't be able to easily harm us."
The fatty remained highly vigilant. If there was any slightest disturbance, he would immediately wake Ye Tiancheng. If he couldn't handle it alone, he would eventually seek Ye Tiancheng's help.
They drove like this until noon. The fatty discovered some greenery and a rare water source in the desert, and only then did he stop. Such scenery was common outside, but after looking at the yellow sand for so long in the desert, the sudden appearance of greenery and water brought a smile to the fatty's face.
"Brother Ye, wake up quickly. Look, there are so many cacti here, and a small lake. Let's rest here for a bit. I've been driving all morning, and I feel like I'm going to throw up from exhaustion."
"Why are there so many cacti here?" Seeing greenery in the desert was a great visual treat for Ye Tiancheng.
"There's water over there too. I need to take a sip. The water we brought is never as fresh as the lake water."
"Brother Ye, I'm going to sleep for a while. Don't be impulsive. The sudden appearance of a lake here is exciting, but I'm afraid it's a trap. Be careful, it might be another illusion set by Ouyang Xunuo."
The fatty had been harmed by Ouyang Xunuo so many times that he was developing paranoia. He always felt that things wouldn't be so simple. A lake appearing in the desert was almost a miracle; it seemed far-fetched.
"You rest first. I'll use my true qi to investigate. I won't rashly drink this lake water."
After speaking, Ye Tiancheng released a wisp of green qi, which was the materialized form of his true qi. It then drilled into the lake. After some investigation, he was surprised to find that there were actually some creatures inside, like fish, which looked very plump.
Before the fatty woke up, Ye Tiancheng felt it necessary to catch some plump fish. With the fatty's skillful hands, whether fried, boiled, or deep-fried, they would undoubtedly be incredibly delicious.
Ye Tiancheng envisioned having delicious fish for afternoon tea, so he was particularly motivated. He quickly caught four or five large fish. As for the small fish, because they were too small and not worth eating, Ye Tiancheng released them back into the lake.
After finishing everything, Ye Tiancheng put the fish away and then surveyed the surroundings. The environment here was indeed much better than where they had camped before. That place felt like endless sand, which made people feel very depressed.
Here, there was greenery and the sound of flowing water. Although there was still sand, it didn't give people that suffocating feeling of gloom.
Ye Tiancheng's mood relaxed considerably. He wandered around and surprisingly discovered a small grove of trees.
The trees in the desert were unlike any Ye Tiancheng had ever seen. They looked more like thorns, and in any case, they gave the impression of causing injury if touched.
There were also some red fruits on the trees, a vibrant red color that looked unsettling, as if they were poisonous. Even if one were starving, they wouldn't want to eat them.
"Brother Ye, the fish in the car were caught by you, right? Those fish look delicious. I'll pan-fry them with a little oil, and they'll be healthy and tasty."
"Why are you awake? I thought you were sleeping soundly and didn't want to disturb you, so I assumed you'd sleep a bit longer."
"I'm a deep sleeper. If I have good sleep quality, I don't need to sleep for too long. It's just that last night was too exhausting, otherwise, I wouldn't need to sleep during the day."
"Alright, look, there's a grove of trees here. This desert is getting weirder and weirder."
The fatty observed carefully and then voiced his thoughts, "Brother Ye, I think this might be the border between the desert and another place. There might be a gate here leading to other places. We don't need to be trapped in this desert anymore."
"A gate!" This was something Ye Tiancheng hadn't expected. "No wonder when I used my 'seeking person' ability, I found that Lin Xue's location was very far from here. I still don't understand where she is!"
"She probably went somewhere else."
They were not sure if they could find Lin Xue. After all, Lin Xue's whereabouts were too erratic. They had only come to this desert to find some psychological comfort.
"It's alright, let's take it slow. I believe Miss Xue'er will be fine."
The fatty also walked into the grove and found some edible mushrooms. He decided that after frying the fish, he could also make mushroom soup, making the meal perfect.
"Brother Ye, I guess you're hungry too. I'll go make you something to eat. You can stroll around the area first and relax a bit. Don't be so tense all the time."