The al ended in a relatively dull manner. Looking back, Que Lin and Wade both felt sowhat regretful, realizing that the earlier argunt was actually quite aningless and had ruined the mood of everyone traveling together.
"How about we go to Dragon Shade Oasis in the afternoon? It's the only place with a natural lake for hundreds of miles around," the guide suggested.
"Sounds good."
Hearing the guide introduce the history and origins of the oasis, Biao Xing and the others also beca interested and then suggested going together.
"No problem," Prin agreed generously, which sowhat surprised Tilan.
Prin isn't the type of person who is empathetic, so agreeing so readily this ti probably indicated interest in the group's experiences. Especially after Que Lin's earlier words, which had essentially attacked the foundation of Prin's achievents over the years; as a competitive person, Prin certainly wouldn't let it go so easily.
Unexpectedly petty, Tilan secretly mocked in his heart.
The subsequent process was simple. With the guide's assistance, the group found a local bus, and then they were off, taking the seven of them 40 kiloters to Dragon Shade Oasis while the guide continued to introduce the oasis's origins along the way.
"It was originally said that a Rock-Scaled Dragon once inhabited this depression. Because the dragon's body blocked the sunlight, a moist and cool piece of land appeared in this dry desert, and the dragon's scales could condense droplets of water at dawn, leaving behind a bit of fresh water, so many animals would go there to take this precious resource."
"Over ti, plants began to grow there, preserving the soil, and because various small animals constantly dug into the ground to take water, the entire land beca like a funnel, gathering dew from the surrounding area, and finally forming an oasis."
"It sounds different from what they taught in geography class," Misa comnted.
"What about the dragon? Is it still there?" Wade was curious about this.
"The dragon flew away later, but the oasis it left behind remains, and people in the surrounding area have continually expanded and protected it. Today, it has beco the only and precious reservoir in this land; the water resources for the small city we previously stayed in are delivered from that oasis."
"Oh, it's a good story."
After the origin of the oasis was told, the group's conversation diverged into different topics. At this ti, Prin sat beside Que Lin, and the two started to chat casually.
Although Que Lin initially wasn't interested in Prin, the songstress's powerful charm gradually made her start listening and sharing, talking about her own story.
"I used to live in the Twin Trees Star Domain. Because my family has so Elf Bloodline, we were like Isenisha, Half-Elves..." Her family background could be considered one of the most loyal in the Federation, but under Prin's influential guidance, everything changed, and they fell from grace.
"What's done is done. What do you plan to do in the future?"
"Plan? Do what?" Que Lin's voice sounded sowhat bitter.
Her once-noble family background couldn't be regained now by re effort. As a Federated elite pilot, her life wasn't bad, but what about the others? Those companions she once grew up with in the Twin Trees Star Domain? They probably could never return to that holand again.
"You don't have to be so sad about it. If you're determined, you could slowly catch up to your old life, for yourself and your descendants," Prin simply consoled. She actually felt no sympathy for Que Lin's plight because such families had enjoyed too much unearned glory, and it was never ant to last forever.
"No, it's impossible. I can't catch up," Que Lin shook her head.
"Saying effort can change everything is a lie," her gaze turned cold.
"Effort only works at mid to lower levels; the higher you go, they won't open up to you. Saying effort can change everything is just a ruse to fool people."
"Why are you..." Before Prin could finish, Que Lin interrupted her.
"Of course, I know, because our family was once in that position. Over these many years, I've seen countless hardworking people, yet none of them replaced our position." This statent unusually left Prin speechless.
"Privilege is never relinquished; you're too naïve," Que Lin shook her head, assuming Prin was just an ordinary person who hadn't seen the world.
"Don't look at how 'Fire Lotus - Radiant Star' faction promises so much; their essence hasn't changed a bit. It's simply a new group of people.
"They too will be greedy; they too will not yield power; they too will prioritize their own satisfaction; they're just another group of tyrants. It's just that the economic situation now is relatively good, shielding their ugly faces!" Such words left Prin silent.
Sigh... Tilan sighed in his heart; such issues are like a cycle of history. Who can solve them?
On the road afterwards, Prin and Que Lin didn't converse again until the bus arrived at the oasis, and the group began to beco active again.
"The air here is noticeably more humid and comfortable," Wade sniffed the air.
"There are also a lot of trees," Misa looked up, observing the towering trees in this region, their leaves blocking the sunshine, making the land below cool and comfortable.
"Let's go. The guide said we would soon see the lake of the oasis, which is the only Blue Sapphire."
They walked through the streets bustling with tourists, where one could see clothing of various colors and styles, and the surrounding architecture exuded more modernity, with smooth glass and projection screens showcasing dazzling displays at tis.
After passing through the noisy streets and turning several corners, the group finally saw the serene, azure lake water at the foot of the hill.
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