Snow filled the sky.
On the uneven Great Dao, a bloated caravan was slowly making its way forward.
The caravan consisted mainly of carts and horses, supplemented by oxen and mules.
Figures moved about ahead as sturdy men continuously cleared away the thick snow, opening a passable path for the carts and horses behind them.
In the middle were tall horses and ornate carriages.
At the rear, large numbers of mules, horses, and yellow cattle carried great quantities of goods. Moreover, as the caravan passed through one town after another, the rear ranks continued to grow.
In the middle of the caravan, inside an ornate carriage.
It was freezing outside, yet warm as spring within the carriage.
Jing Lan clumsily poured tea and refilled cups, while an old man and a young man chatted merrily.
It was now the end of the year, and several days had passed since they set off from Qingshan Town.
Luo Chen had brought Jing Lan along and joined Steward Yan's caravan with minimal baggage, heading for the fabled Remnant Immortal City.
Along the way, Steward Yan had been extremely hospitable toward Luo Chen!
Not only had he arranged the finest carriage for him, he had spared no effort regarding food, clothing, and other necessities. He had even wanted to send several pretty maids over to attend him.
Luo Chen did not care for such external things, so he refused the service of outsiders and merely kept Jing Lan by his side.
As for Steward Yan, Luo Chen reciprocated his warmth by inviting him over for idle chats from time to time.
Steward Yan's real name was Yan Song, and he was fifty-six years old.
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