Bai Yujun stood at the mouth of the snowy mountains and looked north.
Bitter winter was approaching. In the northern forests, leaves withered and rivers froze. Crows cried strangely from bare branches. Before long, a cold wave would arrive, sealing everything for ten thousand miles beneath ice and turning it into a vast white world of snow. Beneath the ancient forest lay permafrost that had not thawed for tens of millions of years.
Black Horse was unsuited to the icefield climate and had to be left behind. Besides, someone reliable had to be entrusted with his care.
There happened to be someone suitable...
She glanced at the unfinished fortress-like temple atop the snowy mountain. She could only make a move after finding the dragon bones, so for now, she would let them catch a few more breaths. As for the things they preached and spread, there was no need to believe them. Whoever believed that nonsense about suppressing icefield demons here was a fool. The demons were not in the desolate icefields, but in people's hearts.
She tugged the reins and turned toward another direction.
"Come on, let's find that fellow disciple traveling in this region."
"Hyah~!"
The group of Chunyang Palace members, all elders or above, sped off in a certain direction. Black Horse was utterly confused, only knowing to lower his head and run hard. In the distance, they saw a plume of cooking smoke rising from a corner.
The senior Jade Void disciple who had previously been summoned by the signal was roasting meat. His weather-beaten, stubbled face abruptly went blank. Holding a beast leg in his hands, he stared at the suddenly appearing elders and Grand Elder, unsure how to react.
Bai Yujun dismounted, walked up to him, and stuffed the reins into his hand.
"We