The monkey from the legends drove the vehicle.
The bicycle had been raised too high to ride normally, so the monkey had intuitively mastered the skill of riding it sideways. One hand held the handlebars while the other gripped the crossbar, and he pedaled furiously from the side. He found it immensely entertaining—far more interesting than flying around in the sky.
Leaving the village behind, they sped along deserted mountain paths through barren wilderness.
The road was no longer a road meant for people. It was a rugged trail trampled out by wild beasts such as boars and mountain goats. Racing along on the bicycle was no challenge; whenever obstacles or uneven terrain appeared, they simply controlled the bike and leaped over them. Even nearby hunters had never ventured this deep. Fortunately, neither beast felt the slightest fear. Instead, they felt the warm familiarity of returning home.
Mist drifted through the ancient forest, while slanting sunlight shone down in tranquil comfort.
In a clearing among the trees, the monkey pedaled as he carried Bai Yujun past in a swirl of fallen leaves. Perhaps he had ridden too fast, because sparks flew from the bearings. Not long after they passed, a fat, powerful wild boar slick with pine resin came snorting after them.
"Monkey Brother, what did you do to that boar?"
"I kicked it in the butt~"
The wind poured into his mouth as he rode too fast, making his words unclear. The monkey wore a mischievous grin.
Bai Yujun looked at the bristling boar charging after them with red-rimmed eyes and felt that the monkey had not told the truth.
"Are you sure you kicked its butt?"
"Ehehehe~"
The monkey grinned wickedly. He had clearly done something bad.
They raced onward, crossing mountains and ridges. Gradually, the forest thinned,