Taking advantage of the sun not yet rising, two pickup trucks sped through the night without the encumbrance of camels, and the speed had increased by more than one notch.
What was originally a two-day journey was stubbornly completed overnight.
As the sun rose and gradually climbed higher, Tom, leading the way, picked up the radio: "Taotie, has Princess Your Highness woken up?"
Hearing Tom's call, Taotie picked up the vehicle-mounted radio and responded: "She's awake and in good spirits."
Relieved by Taotie's response, Tom exhaled: "That's good. The target location is directly ahead of us, about ten kilometers away. It'll be noon soon; let's find a place nearby to camp and then move out at night."
Hearing Tom's words, Taotie turned his head to look at Fang Xiaocao, seeking her opinion with his eyes.
Fang Xiaocao nodded: "Sure."
With Fang Xiaocao's affirmation, Taotie then replied: "Princess Your Highness agrees, let's rest nearby first, and then move at night."
