Chapter 389

Chapter 389: Another Beauty Approaches, Claiming to Be the National Advisor’s Wife

Loulan, though referred to as the oasis in the desert, was still firmly situated within that arid expanse.

In the desert, the two hardest things to find were:

First, water.

Second, timber.

Timber comes from trees, and out here, even the simplest green plants struggle to survive, let alone trees which are even more ~ scarce.

Thus, the houses in Loulan were largely constructed of yellow sand and giant stones.

Wood was a rare commodity here.

Upon hearing Li Mo’s plan to burn down the bronze door, the Grand Priestess immediately hit a wall.

Burning through such a thick bronze door was no simple task; it required a considerable amount of wood.

She understood the gravity of the situation and was fully aware that the few women by Li Mo’s side weren’t just ordinary companions.

Their lives were even more precious than his own.

After some pondering, the Grand Priestess decisively commanded, “Someone, go find wood!”

The Golden Armored Soldiers responsible for her protection froze.

Where on earth would they find wood?

Seeing them stand there dumbfounded, the Grand Priestess got flustered. “What are you all gawking at? Go find it! The more, the better!”

The soldiers hesitated, “But… but you know that we’re surrounded by yellow sand. Where should we look for wood?”

The Grand Priestess ground her silver teeth, adopting a somewhat devil-may-care attitude.

“If you can’t find it, then tear down the palace! Start with my room if you have to! You can’t even manage that? What if I’m not around one day? What will you do then?”

The Grand Priestess was seething, wondering why her subordinates had such dense brains.

But in truth, she was utterly misjudging these soldiers.

The Grand Priestess was the supreme leader of Loulan.

Her palace was one of the few buildings made of wood among many in Loulan.

Without her command, who would dare to dismantle the palace?

Let alone touch her bed!

Li Mo was also taken aback.

He had been preoccupied with the safety of Fei Yan and the others, willing to try any method to open the bronze door, and had entirely overlooked the scarcity of wood in this desert.

He never expected that the Grand Priestess would even suggest dismantling her own bed to assist him.

“Thank you very much,” he said, pursing his lips and expressing sincere gratitude.

Right now, saving people was a priority; the rest could wait until later for compensation.

Of course, the Grand Priestess’s bed wouldn’t actually be dismantled for firewood.

The amount of wood taken from a bed was nothing compared to the overwhelming requirement at hand.

She was already generous enough to dismantle her palace; there was no reason to destroy her bed as well.

Beds were for rocking, not tearing apart!

Soon enough, with the coordinated efforts of many soldiers, a complete palace was taken down.

Piles of wood were stacked before the bronze door.

Without hesitation, Li Mo lit it on fire.

The fierce flames illuminated the dawn sky, casting a fiery glow over the ancient and mysterious Loulan City.

After a while, Da Siming cautiously approached Li Mo’s side and whispered, “National Advisor, the wood has burned out. I’ll go down and check.”

Faced with Li Mo’s calm face, which showed no hint of emotion, Da Siming didn’t dare to show any disrespect.

She understood the significance of Fei Yan in his heart better than even the Grand Priestess did.

If it weren’t for Jing Ni being Li Mo’s first wife, that position would undoubtedly belong to Fei Yan.

In terms of skills and demeanor, this Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School stood unmatched among the women present.

“No need,” Li Mo said, noticing the questioning look in Da Siming’s eyes.

His face finally showed a trace of change.

The previously calm expression now wore signs of exhaustion and disappointment.

Clearly, he already knew the outcome below.

All that wood from an entire palace had burned through the night.

Yet, that bronze door showed no sign of change whatsoever!

It stood firm, as if it were the Gate of Heaven, utterly impenetrable to mortal strength!

Li Mo pondered, feeling that something was off.

By rights, this shouldn’t be happening.

Weapons of this era were primarily made of bronze.

The ignition point of bronze is much lower than that of iron; having burned for so long, it should have shown some signs of weakening.

Yet, the door remained unperturbed.

Moreover, when he exploded the bronze door the first time, he had used a solid sixty percent of explosives to ensure success.

The resulting noise had been thunderous, creating a large hole in the bronze door.

The blasted bronze pieces had been shattered to bits.

So, even if this time they used twenty percent less, the door should have at least shown some cracks.

Instead, it appeared entirely intact, as if it had magically repaired itself and even fortified its strength!

“Must it truly require an immense amount of explosives?” Li Mo muttered, frowning.

But where could he get that much explosive material in such a short time?

“Lord of the Divine, I think you should rest for a while. Eat something, then we can come up with a longer-term plan,” the Grand Priestess suggested, noticing that Li Mo hadn’t eaten, drunk, or rested for a whole day and night.

She couldn’t help but feel a twinge of compassion.

At the same time, she wondered if the Lord of the Divine would feel the same urgency if she were trapped inside.

As she thought about this, the Grand Priestess’s face suddenly flushed.

What kind of relationship did the Lord of the Divine have with Fei Yan and the others, and what was her own?

Why would he be so anxious about her?

Li Mo was unaware of the Grand Priestess’s inner thoughts; his mind was filled entirely with worry.

Just as he was about to refuse her kindness, a Golden Armored Soldier hurriedly ran in.

He reported to the Grand Priestess, “Reporting, Grand Priestess! There’s a woman outside requesting to see the National Advisor of Great Qin!”

“A woman?”

“A woman?”

Li Mo and the Grand Priestess both froze momentarily before revealing a hint of hope.

Li Mo initially thought it was Fei Yan or the Moon Goddess emerging through that formation, but on second thought, he dismissed the idea.

Fei Yan and the others had been with him here for over a month; their demeanor and looks would certainly be unforgettable to anyone who had seen them.

This meant the Golden Armored Guards here must recognize the three of them.

But this guard spoke of a woman—clearly, it was someone he hadn’t seen before.

If it wasn’t Fei Yan or the Moon Goddess, then who could it be?

“Did she say who she is?”

The Grand Priestess, quick-witted, calmed down after her momentary joy.

Clearly, the visitor was not one of those three.

The Golden Armored Guard turned his gaze to Li Mo, his eyes filled with admiration and envy.

“She said she is the National Advisor’s wife.”