Drinking and Singing

Day 28 of the Game, five days until the Huashan Sword Debate.

Yimo and the other three had packed their luggage and were ready to set off for Huashan.

After his previous unpleasant experience riding a horse, Yimo had chosen two luxurious carriages this time.

They would ride in the carriages first, then abandon them and switch to horseback near Huashan, with Zhenling taking him along.

Once the horses could no longer make it up the mountain, they would finish the climb on foot.

Yun Yi: "We've met a lot of martial artists in Chama City these past few days, but compared with Huashan City, it must be nothing."

"On the eve of the Huashan Sword Debate, experts will gather at Wangshan Tower, the famous landmark in Huashan City, and discuss things together. We're sure to learn a lot!"

"Setting out two or three days early is just right!"

The journey from Chama City to Huashan City took a steady three days, or a little over two days at a fast gallop.

Huashan City was close to Huashan, only half a day away, so setting out five days early would give them enough time to spend two days in the city.

Yimo glanced at Yun Yi and didn't say much.

He had no plans to make an appearance in Huashan City. They were leaving five days early only because Huashan was known for its steep terrain, and he was worried the climb would be a struggle, so he had allowed extra time.

Unlike in modern times, ancient scenic sites and historical landmarks didn't have relatively safe roads built up the mountains.

The treacherous mountain paths alone kept many martial artists without enough skill from making the climb.

And the reason the experts gathered at Huashan Summit to debate the sword