Chapter 1998 Tracking

As night fell, the town was gradually shrouded in darkness.

Pi Yangyang and others waited patiently in the hotel, waiting for Tie Niu's tracking results.

This place is isolated from the world. Although there is electricity, there is no signal for all mobile phones.

Muto Nozomi said that the Black Temple's communications here rely entirely on satellite phones.

Fortunately, Pi Yangyang and others had made preparations at the time. Knowing that the communication system in Africa was not as good as that in China, they brought several satellite phones early.

While I was waiting, Tie Niu finally called:

"Brother, they left the town and went west from the lake."

Pi Yangyang perked up and immediately said, "Follow them. Be careful not to get discovered. We'll be right there."

"Don't worry, big brother." Tie Niu replied.

After hanging up the phone, Pi Yangyang looked at Muto Wang and said, "Muto, you and Amira stay here. Also, Suzaku stays here to protect Amira. Let's go over and take a look."

Muto Nozomi breathed a sigh of relief. He had always been worried that his identity would be revealed.

If the people from the Black Temple recognized him, he would have no idea how to explain it.

But Amira said, "Mr. Pi, I can't stay. You're going to a primitive tribe. If you run into trouble, it will be very troublesome without speaking the language. Take me with you, maybe I can help you."

Pi Yangyang was a little hesitant.

He also knew that the people of those primitive tribes could not understand their language. If they mistook him for an invader, it would be very troublesome.

"Mr. Pi, please believe me. If you don't understand their language, they will easily mistake you for an intruder. Although you are not afraid, it would not be good if you hurt them. After all, they are innocent."

Pi Yangyang thought what she said made sense and nodded, "Okay, you go with me."

Amira smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will protect myself."

Pi Yangyang looked at Suzaku, "Suzaku, you are responsible for protecting Amira."

Suzaku nodded, "Yes!"

"Muto, then you stay here and wait for us." Pi Yangyang said to Muto Wang again.

He was not worried that Muto Nozomi would escape, after all, Muto Nozomi still hoped that he could give him the antidote.

Muto Nozomi agreed respectfully and said, "Be careful."

Pi Yangyang and others left the hotel and quickly chased westward along the lakeshore.

More than ten minutes later, Pi Yangyang saw a figure in front of him.

He carefully identified it and confirmed that it was the Iron Ox, so he moved closer.

"Brother, the three of them went forward."

Tie Niu saw Pi Yangyang, pointed forward and whispered.

Pi Yangyang's eyes fixed and he looked forward.

Although it was already night, the weather in the desert was very clear, with the stars and the moon shining brightly. With his eyesight, he could see nearly a hundred meters away.

The lake surface is sparkling, and the water hits the shore, making a rhythmic "gurgling" sound.

Apart from that, there are only some unknown insects and birds chirping, making people feel very quiet.

"Suzaku, you and Amira follow behind and keep your distance."

Pi Yangyang turned around and instructed Zhuque and Amira.

Although he did not take the three Black Temple disciples seriously, he had to ensure Amira's safety.

Suzaku nodded, indicating that he understood.

Pi Yangyang, Chu Ge, Tie Niu and Xuanwu moved forward quickly along the lakeshore.

The lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with rugged rocks on the shore. On the hillside, in addition to crops and fruit trees planted near the shore, there are primeval forests with towering trees further up. It does not feel like being in the depths of the desert at all.

Several people took cover of the rocks and trees and moved forward quickly.

Soon, Pi Yangyang saw three figures moving stealthily about a hundred meters ahead.

Although the figures were blurry, Pi Yangyang was sure that these were the three Europeans he met in the restaurant during the day.

They were obviously very familiar with the environment here. Although it was night, they walked very fast.

And they didn't have any flashlights, they were walking completely blind.

Pi Yangyang also vaguely saw a flash of cold light on their hands.

Obviously, they were armed with knives.

The three of them never dreamed that they were being followed. They didn't even look back, but just kept moving forward quickly.

Soon, they came to a mountain pass.

We paused at the pass for a few minutes.

Pi Yangyang and others had quietly come to within twenty meters behind them. They could clearly see the steel knives in their hands, and one of them was carrying a bundle of thick ropes on his back.

"Johnson, we're going to get rich tonight!"

One of them, a tall and mighty white man with thick chest hair, said proudly.

His voice was loud and he seemed unscrupulous.

At this time, Suzaku and Amira also came closer, and what they said could be heard clearly.

"Once we finish this job, we can get the hell out of here! I've had enough of this."

The man called Jonathan said expectantly.

"Yes, after I finish this job, I will apply to the headquarters to go to the base or the European branch. Anyway, I don't want to stay in this damn place anymore."

The third person nodded and said.

This person was the calmest among the three of them, and was the one who tested Pi Yangyang and the others during the day to see if they could understand what they said.

However, at this time he was also a little proud and a little unscrupulous.

After listening to Amira's whispered translation, Pi Yangyang immediately understood that these people were kidnapping children crazily in order to get rewards and accumulate merit so that they could leave here.

"We'd better be careful. If we are surrounded by them, it will be a bit troublesome."

After a moment, the third person said.

Jonathan said disapprovingly: "What are you afraid of? They are just a bunch of untamed monkeys!"

The three of them discussed it, crossed the mountain pass and headed down.

When their voices became blurred, Pi Yangyang and others arrived at the mountain pass, stood where they had stood before, and looked ahead.

There is a deep valley ahead, and I don’t know how deep it is.

A small stream flows out of the canyon, around the foot of the mountain, and into the town lake.

There are lush trees on both sides of the stream, just like being in a tropical rainforest.

The three men walked along the stream and were already a hundred meters away.

Pi Yangyang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Follow him."

The canyon is long and deep. We walked for nearly two hours but still haven't gotten out.

Moreover, the three men had left the stream and walked towards the forest on the right.

Pi Yangyang and others followed and found that there was a small path in the forest.

Obviously, there is frequent human activity here.

When the three of them arrived here, they stopped talking, moved more cautiously, and walked less fast.

After climbing for about forty minutes, a cliff suddenly appeared in front of us.

Pi Yangyang clearly saw that Jonathan and the other three were walking forward, clinging to the cliff like geckos.

When he arrived at the cliff, Pi Yangyang discovered that a narrow path had been artificially carved out on the cliff, barely wide enough for one person to pass.

There are no protective measures on the entire path. There are cliffs above and below your head that are as sharp as knives and axes. If you are not careful, you will fall to pieces.

Pi Yangyang looked at Amira and wanted her to stay, there was no need to take the risk with him.

But Amira knows what he’s going to say and says, “I can do this.”

Pi Yangyang could only let Zhuque and Xuanwu follow her to ensure her safety.

He, Chu Ge and Tie Niu were in front and followed.

The narrow path winds along the cliff for two kilometers.

Jonathan and the other three were fully focused and did not dare to be careless, so even if Pi Yangyang and others were following behind them, they were unaware.

Fortunately, there was no danger along the way and the trail soon reached the end.

Ahead, the path passes through a stone cave, then turns right and disappears.

The three men had already passed through the cave entrance and were heading upwards.

Pi Yangyang and others came to the cave entrance and looked carefully ahead.

The path turns right and goes up almost ninety degrees, very steeply.

Fortunately, there are steps built here, and three vines are tied near the side of the stone wall for climbing.

Although it is scary, it is not to the point of being left with no place to stay.

After standing on the steps and listening carefully, Pi Yangyang climbed up quietly after not hearing the voices of Jonathan and the others.

After climbing up nearly fifty meters, Pi Yangyang looked up and felt that the view in front of him suddenly became clear!

There is a wide open area in front of me, as big as two or three basketball courts.

At the four corners of this flat ground, four pots of fire were lit and burning fiercely.

In the middle of the flat ground, there is a wooden pillar more than ten meters high, which can be hugged by three people, pointing straight to the sky.

On top of the pillar, there is a lion statue. Below the statue, there are many cow skulls and sheep skulls hanging with hair on them, which looks a bit creepy.

Looking further ahead, you can vaguely see some houses built of grass scattered on the hillside.

This should be the Semitic tribal settlement that Jonathan and his friends mentioned.