The distance from Golden Light City to You Province was over three thousand kilometers. Along the way, the land was vast and sparsely populated, with scenery of breathtaking beauty, yet it was far from desolate. Every few dozen kilometers along the highway, there would be a village, an inn, or a hotel where vehicles could conveniently resupply. Occasionally, they could even enjoy Hua Clan delicacies brimming with local flavor. Zhang Tie and his family had left Golden Light City on the 21st. He and his father took turns driving, each taking the wheel for several hours a day. Whenever they spotted somewhere interesting, they stopped to linger awhile. From time to time, Zhang Tie would hunt some game, and the family would have a barbecue in the vehicle. They traveled and stopped as they pleased, with countless amusing incidents along the way, and the whole family was filled with joy.
Just two days after leaving Golden Light City, Zhang Tie's mother had completely recovered. Her vigor and energy seemed even greater than before. Seeing her spirits improve day by day, Zhang Tie knew they had made the right choice in coming to You Province this time.
Ten days after leaving Golden Light City—on the evening of October 1st—Zhang Tie and his family, driving the Traveler's Journey, reached a plain less than three hundred kilometers from You Province City.
Beneath the sunset glow that filled the sky, the plain before them stretched endlessly into the distance. A gentle breeze swept over it, sending waves of grass rolling across the wilderness like the tides. A herd of wild antelope grazed not far away. Drawn by the magnificent sight of the open plains, Zhang Tie drove the motorhome off the highway and stopped beside a shallow river by the road. The water was