When they had driven over 260 kilometers along the desert highway, Ye Qing and the others were still about forty to fifty kilometers away from Alagu Mountain, but the sky was beginning to darken.
In the desert, darkness is the most dangerous time. This is when desert wolves emerge to hunt for food. Because of the scarcity of food in the Sanggedan desert, desert wolves often attack passing travelers to fill their bellies. Hundreds of people fall victim to these wolves every year.
Ye Qing and the others were quite bold, having witnessed battles between millions of Long-toothed Rat swarms and snake swarms. Wolves didn't really faze them. However, as night approached, Ye Qing and his team remained a bit cautious, especially since robbers also prowled the desert. Encountering robbers could be troublesome.
