The sky gradually darkened, and the road ahead began to curve. It was a path winding along the base of a mountain wall. Because it was the Gobi, the road was a bit uneven, making the carriage jolt slightly.
After turning that mountain wall, they would encounter a stretch of road exposed to a broad view. This road twisted downward, making the checkpoint only about eight miles away. Anyone standing at a higher point could vaguely see them from there.
If the horses ran fast, they would indeed make noise. After all, there were quite a few horses and carriages, so the commotion wasn't small either.
Assistant General Nie raised his hand to halt the convoy and ordered, "Let's have dinner first, and move again after dark."
Everyone quietly dismounted their horses and took out the dry food prepared in the village. Although it had gotten a bit cold by now, it wasn't too hard yet and could still be quite tasty when eaten with water.
