Parallel World Episode 5 Recap
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The car hadn't driven far when an unfamiliar convoy closely followed. Chang Dong had already considered several plans in his mind, and even though he had a good understanding of the desert terrain, driving into a dead end in this situation was unavoidable. At this point, Chang Dong had to get out of the car and talk to the other party. He instructed Ye Liuxi to stay in the car, not to show herself, and to ensure her safety.
Chang Dong raised a pack of cigarettes to show he had no ill intentions. The leader of the group was called Gray Eight, and upon hearing Chang Dong's reasonable approach, he didn't cause any trouble. Gray Eight ordered one of his men, Gap Tooth, to negotiate with him. Gap Tooth learned that Chang Dong was here to collect a body, thinking he was in this line of work, and in such cases, the deceased took precedence. Also, these cars didn't carry any valuable items, so as long as they weren't extremely wicked, they typically let them go.
Gap Tooth was ordered to search the car for some cigarettes and alcohol. Ye Liuxi didn't want to wait passively and decided to take the initiative. She leaned out of the window, asking about the situation. Clearly, her question caught them off guard. Gap Tooth glanced at Ye Liuxi a few times and hurriedly went back to report to Gray Eight. Shortly after, Gray Eight got out of the car and walked straight toward Ye Liuxi, smiling and addressing her as "Miss West." This puzzled Chang Dong and Fei Tang.
The convoy wound its way to a central tent in the Yadan landscape. Inside the tent, there was a light bulb, and the group of people surrounded Ye Liuxi, serving her food and drinks. Ye Liuxi clearly didn't recognize Gray Eight, but Gray Eight was already familiar with her name. He brought out an old photo album that included a picture of Ye Liuxi.
As it turned out, Gray Eight and his group weren't really highway robbers. They were a loose association of wanderers who relied on begging for a living. They had no intention of opposing the country and were particularly wary of powerful figures who frequented Darbo. They had an internal booklet that listed people of influence, so before they engaged in this line of work, they made sure to recognize faces to avoid unnecessary trouble.
After hearing Gray Eight's explanation, Ye Liuxi seemed contemplative. Chang Dong and Fei Tang hadn't expected her identity to be so mysterious and significant. Just as the conversation ended, the light bulb inside the tent flickered, and there was a strange hissing sound. These people depended on generators and electric lights, lacking practical emergency equipment. Chang Dong found it uninteresting and went to the car to get sleeping bags and mats.
The tent had a large communal sleeping area, with over ten people lying down. Though it wasn't very organized, there was a clear separation between men and women. Chang Dong had Ye Liuxi sleep against the edge of the tent, himself a little further away from her. Next to him was Fei Tang. Nobody seemed particularly sleepy, and they started chatting about strange occurrences in the camp. Fei Tang listened with some fear.
However, Chang Dong and Ye Liuxi didn't believe in these things. They laid down in their sleeping bags and closed their eyes to sleep. But in the latter half of the night, Ye Liuxi needed to use the restroom. For safety reasons, Chang Dong decided to accompany her out of the tent. As they got up, they saw the tent fabric gradually lighting up, like an old-fashioned movie screen displaying the silhouette of a camel caravan walking towards the top of the tent.
These images looked more like shadow puppets. Chang Dong quickly grabbed a lamp and shone it on the tent but found nothing unusual. The scene had already disappeared. If it hadn't been for Chang Dong and Ye Liuxi both witnessing it, they might have thought they were seeing things. Due to this, Ye Liuxi didn't dare to go to the restroom and had to wait until daylight to run out.
Early in the morning, the camp was filled with activity. There were pots, pans, and various utensils, and a large pot of porridge was cooking over the fire, along with freshly fried eggs. It was rare to see such a hearty breakfast in the desert. Chang Dong wanted to inquire about the strange events with Gray Eight, but he and his group didn't believe it at all. So, Chang Dong advised Fei Tang to quickly drive back to town, considering the dangers ahead, and not to follow him and Ye Liuxi anymore.
Fei Tang felt his heart sink when he heard this. He couldn't even eat, and he roughly calculated the loss he would incur when returning alone, having closed his shop and spent money. After bidding farewell to Gray Eight and his group, Chang Dong set off with Ye Liuxi, heading westward. They would pass through Hailongdui on the way from Darbo to Yingcheng, and the road to Hailongdui was even more treacherous and desolate. Ancient records described it as a place where ghosts and monsters roamed.
Although Chang Dong was searching for Kong Yang, he was prepared for the possibility that he might not find her. Once he entered the depths of Hailongdui, he placed a flag on a hill along the way. Ye Liuxi unwrapped the bandage on her injured leg. The wound was still bleeding, which made Chang Dong both angry and helpless. He pulled her down the hill, but as the blood dripped into the sand, it triggered a reaction.
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