As night receded, dawn broke.
The purple full moon hanging high in the night sky of the underworld had vanished.
The Feather-Robed Man and his group were traveling through a stretch of mountains and rivers.
As daylight fully brightened, the world of mountains and rivers became clear and fresh as well.
"Hmm?"
While traveling, the Feather-Robed Man suddenly noticed a familiar figure in a mortal land in the distance.
The man wore a green robe and had white hair, his face aged. He was none other than Earth Official Si Snake!
"Follow me!"
The Feather-Robed Man took the lead and flew over.
"Senior Si Snake, why are you here?"
The Feather-Robed Man stepped forward at once, his gaze sweeping over Si Snake like lightning.
Si Snake was startled. He first looked the Feather-Robed Man's group over before saying, "By Lord Tian Chan's orders, I am making a trip to Eternal City."
The Feather-Robed Man said in surprise, "After an Earth Official like you is killed, don't you need nine months before coming back to life in the Wrongful Death Land? How..."
Si Snake said expressionlessly, "With Lord Tian Chan's help, why would it take that long?"
The Feather-Robed Man came to a realization. "That is true."
Then he said, "Forgive my presumption, but I would like to ask you about what happened last night. Might you enlighten me?"
Si Snake pondered. "I must travel at full speed. I have no time for idle chatter."
"Then we can talk on the road."
The Feather-Robed Man said decisively, "We are going the same way anyway, so we can travel together!"
After hesitating briefly, Si Snake agreed.
At once, the group set off together with Si Snake.
Along the way, the Feather-Robed Man could no longer suppress the doubts in his heart and