Two carriages sped along the main road for three full days.
The horses pulling them were specially trained hybrid steeds, bred from Soul Beasts and ordinary domesticated horses.
They possessed both the speed of Soul Beasts and the docility of domestic horses. They ran swiftly and steadily, capable of covering a thousand li a day with ease, making them one of the continent's most popular means of transportation.
Inside the carriage, Qin Jiuxiao leaned against a soft cushion with his eyes closed, resting.
Dugu Yan sat beside him, gently kneading his shoulders. From time to time, she secretly glanced at him, a faint blush on her face.
Over the past three days, her feelings for Qin Jiuxiao had grown deeper, and the two had become increasingly intimate.
At last, the convoy reached the outskirts of Sunset Forest on the evening of the third day.
Qin Jiuxiao lifted the curtain and looked out. Before him stretched a rolling mountain range, its lush trees covering the land as far as the eye could see.
The twilight was heavy, and the last rays of the setting sun fell across the treetops, as though coating the entire forest in golden light.
"We're here." Dugu Bo jumped down from the carriage ahead and walked over to Qin Jiuxiao's carriage.
"The carriages can't go any farther. We'll have to proceed on foot."
"Sunset Forest isn't like other places. There are plenty of high-level Soul Beasts inside. Taking the carriages in would be courting death."
The three quickly packed their belongings, storing the necessary items in the Hundred Treasures Pouch, before entering Sunset Forest.
Dugu Bo led the way, with Qin Jiuxiao and Dugu Yan following closely behind.
The paths through the forest were difficult to traverse. Tangled roots and thick layers of fallen leaves covered the