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“We’re sorry that we tried to push you,” said Milan with a
rather soothing tone, contrasting his normal skeptical and rough
voice.
“It’s fine, I’m finally able to express my feelings and
overcome my past, thanks to all of you”

Zhēngqì said in a cheery tone contrasting the state that he
was in before.

The rest of the week staying at the caravanserai went by
smoothly, although their departure was interrupted by a large
sandstorm that came from nowhere delaying them for a few days.
After the sudden delay their group departed instantly right after the
sandstorm had ended. The sand hills were much higher and there
were no signs of living creatures. A few days passed, their water
stocks depleted rather quickly because of the heat glaring from the
sun, like hellfire burning them down to nothing but piles of ashes.
Days and nights of torturous weather and climate went on as they
soon ran out of supplies and they became extremely fatigued.
Luckily Milan spotted something unusual, a large oasis in the
middle of the desert, the palm leaves dancing with the wind, tall
grasses giving off the aura of freshness and harmony and a large
pool of water making him feel refreshed instantly. After spotting this
beautiful sight, Milan quickly ran to it while Ali and the rest of the
group were confused of Milan’s action,

“Is he going insane?” thought Zhēngqì “He’s running and
screaming with joy to the middle of nowhere?!?”