Lee Xian, Cultivator of Guyon

Life Statue

Early in the morning, sunlight pierced through their tents, awakening Mei, Xian, Thio Ling, and Xiao Ming from their deep sleep. They immediately prepared themselves to continue their journey. Although they knew that a great challenge was waiting, they also knew that they had a noble mission.

They continued their journey in the middle of the endless desert. The scorching sun felt so stinging, and the hot sand was like embers under their feet. They walked for hours without seeing any signs of life around them. But they didn't give up. Their mission is to save those who need help, and they will.

As the day grew, they finally saw something that caught their attention. In the distance, they saw a horde of camels moving. Thio Ling, who had knowledge of the desert, realized that the camels might be heading to an oasis hidden in the middle of the desert. And that oasis could be a sanctuary for them.

They decided to follow the camel, hoping to find the oasis and get water and other supplies. They walked faster, with Xiao Ming sitting on the back of a Thio Ling camel. The weather kept getting hot, and they all felt thirsty.

Suddenly, they heard a roar from a distance. There was a sandstorm approaching, and the sandstorm was like a hungry monster monster, ready to swallow everything in front of it.

Mei immediately shouted to the others, "Quick, we should find shelter!" They all knew that the sandstorm could be deadly, and they had to take shelter as quickly as possible.

They saw a small hill nearby and ran towards it. Xiao Ming was still sitting on the back of the camel Thio Ling, who was running as fast as he could. They arrived at the small hill with gasps, and Mei immediately pulled the tent from the camel's back to protect them from the approaching sandstorm.

The sandstorm came quickly, strong winds and hot sands flew through the air. They were all sheltering under tents, trying to keep themselves out of the sand that could damage their skin. Xiao Ming held tightly onto Mei's hand, afraid of this terrifying storm.

They were all terrified, but they also knew that they had to endure. They close themselves under the tent, talking excitedly to keep the spirits high.

"We're going to get through this together" Mei said firmly, "We're a team, and no one can beat us!"

Xian who was always full of tricks, tried to make a cuteness in the middle of this difficult situation. "Who's ever played a sandstorm like this before?" he said while shaking his head.

Thio Ling, who had always been calm and wise, tried to give encouragement to the others. "We're going to get through this and continue on our mission. We have Xiao Ming with us now, and it is our responsibility to protect him."

The sandstorm lasted for several long hours, and they all felt exhausted and thirsty. But they never lose their spirit. Eventually, the sandstorm subsided, and they could see the clear horizon again.

They all felt grateful that they had survived the sandstorm. They continue their journey, looking for an oasis they hope will be the shelter and supplies they need.

They continued their journey with renewed vigor after a terrible sandstorm. The sunlight was now at its peak, emitting an unbearable heat. They continued walking in the middle of the endless desert, hoping to find the oasis they were looking for.

Suddenly, Xiao Ming who was sitting on the back of the camel Thio Ling exclaimed, "Look! In the distance, there's something!"

All eyes immediately turned to the direction that Xiao Ming pointed at. They saw a large sand dune in the distance. This could be a sign that there is something there, maybe an oasis they are looking for.

As they approached the sand dune, they saw something encouraging: there was a cluster of date palms flourishing around the area. And among those trees, there was water flowing quietly.

"We found oase!" yelled Mei happily. They immediately ran towards the flowing water, feeling like they were getting a boon in the middle of the arid desert.

They let go of their camels to drink and set up their tents under shady date palms. After a while, they felt refreshed after being able to wet their throats. Xiao Ming, who had never experienced something like this before, smiled happily.

"Really, this is a miracle" Thio Ling said as she filled their cup with water. "But we must not forget that we still have a mission to complete. We should proceed immediately after a short break."

Xian, who has always been optimistic, added, "But at least we have the energy now to move on. And we already knew that we could get through the sandstorm before. Nothing can stop us!"

They talked while laughing, feeling like a long-lost family. Although they know that challenges are still waiting ahead, they feel stronger and more united as a team.

After a short break, they resumed their journey. Their goal was getting closer, and their spirit was burning even more. They don't know what will happen next, but they know that they will face it together.

As they continued walking in the middle of the endless desert, they saw something strange in the distance. There was a large chunk of rock that did not seem to fit into the surrounding environment. They approached him carefully, and when they got near him, they saw something very surprising.

"Isn't that.. a large statue?" ask Mei in surprise.

Yes, it was a large statue of an old man with a long beard that hung up to his chest. The statue was made of sandstone as tall as two adults and looked so majestic. But what surprised them was that the statue had a pair of glittering and lifelike eyes.

Xian tried to touch the statue, and suddenly, the statue's eyes flickered! Everyone was dumbfounded, not believing in what they were witnessing.

"The man is alive!" yelled Xiao Ming enthusiastically. And it was true, the statue began to speak.

"Welcome, travelers. I am the Guardian of the Desert, who has guarded this desert for centuries," the statue said in a deep and calm voice.

They all listened in awe as the Desert Guards told them about the history of this desert and their mission to save the people trapped within it. The statue offers their help in the form of clues and protection during their journey.

With renewed vigor, Mei, Xian, Thio Ling, and Xiao Ming continued their journey, this time with the Desert Guards as their guides. They had no idea what was coming next, but they knew that their adventure in this desert was far from over. And with passion and determination, they step forward into the challenging adventure, ready to face any surprises and challenges that may come their way.