C145 An Unexpected Encounter

Gasping for air, Ye Ling collapsed onto the ground. Despite the scorching heat of the sand, she had no desire to rise—she was simply too exhausted to move.

She was at her limit.

"Ye Ling, can you keep going? We've only covered a fifth of the distance, and you're already struggling. Keeping up with the group is going to be a real challenge for you!" A woman in her mid-twenties approached