Ahead, steep, towering peaks rose from the earth, stretching on without end.
Directly before the convoy, a massive peak was split down the middle by an enormous fissure. Sheer rock walls stood on either side, enclosing a great gorge between them.
This was Myriad Serpent Gorge.
Upon arriving at Myriad Serpent Gorge, the convoy came to a halt.
"Pass the word around. Have everyone inspect the vehicles and keep the noise to a minimum while crossing Myriad Serpent Gorge. Then get the Snake Repellent Powder ready."
"Myriad Serpent Gorge is crawling with venomous snakes. I don't want to hear that anyone has been bitten. The convoy must pass through the gorge quickly. If anyone runs into trouble, the convoy will not wait for them."
Standing at the front of the convoy, Han Chong spoke gravely to the convoy's overseers.
After Han Chong finished speaking, the overseers immediately dispersed and relayed his words to the people under their charge. Han Chong, meanwhile, headed toward the carriage where Bai Ge was at the rear of the convoy.
"Young Master Bai Ge, you probably haven't prepared any Snake Repellent Powder. There are many venomous snakes in Myriad Serpent Gorge, and they are highly aggressive. Without Snake Repellent Powder, your carriage could very well be besieged by venomous snakes. I have some here. When you enter the gorge later, remember to scatter it."
Standing before Bai Ge's carriage, Han Chong spoke as he took a large bag of Snake Repellent Powder from his storage ring and handed it to Old Man Yao, who was driving.
"Snake Repellent Powder? We understand. Then thank you, steward Han Chong."
Inside the carriage, Bai Ge drew back the curtain over the window, cupped his hands toward Han Chong outside, and smiled.
"No need for thanks. I'll be going