Snow fell thick and fast.
The wheels rolled on, crushing two long tracks into the ground.
From the end of Rooster Hour onward, more than two hours had passed. It was already ten at night, the hour of Human Stillness.
The weather was growing colder. Fishermen no longer set out at midnight, and the teahouses and small restaurants were closed. Apart from a few shops with lanterns hanging outside to show they were still open, Yi Xing Town was quiet.
Candlelight flickered in the East Wing Room when the sound of the door opening came.
"Kid!"
Su Guishan stepped over the threshold and flicked his hand.
Liang Qu, walking through the snow, reached out and caught them. The two metal-colored clay jars were exceptionally heavy in his hands. This was not the first time he had seen such jars; he knew perfectly well what they contained.
Profound Yellow Long Qi!
Liang Qu was overjoyed. "Great-Uncle, did someone from the court come by tonight?"
"Doghead Fish had twenty-five great merits. Twenty were used, leaving five." Su Guishan settled the account for Liang Qu first. "The Long Qi arrived an hour ago. Seeing no one was home, it was forwarded to the River Conservancy Office. Grandmaster Niu will stay for two nights to rest. Don't forget to treat him to a meal tomorrow."
"Got it, got it."
To prevent accidents and robbery along the road, those escorting Profound Yellow Energy were all grandmasters. They had made the arduous trip, so naturally he had to show some consideration. That was only human nature.
"Wasn't easy."
Liang Qu breathed out a puff of hot air and wiped the mouths of the jars with his sleeve.
They gleamed oily and shiny.
He had submitted his merit application and exchange application together. In the past, things