Outside the residence, a bullock cart was parked not far away. The person inside lifted the carriage curtain just in time to see someone come out of the estate. After a mere exchange of glances, that person boarded a bullock cart and sped away.
They believe in feng shui at a time like this. Ridiculous!
Still, if not for this, I wouldn't have my opportunity.
Gu gave a slight nod, lowered the curtain, leaned back, and closed her eyes.
At this moment, the sky remained hazy. The vast gloom and the misty, ethereal drizzle hung like fog, and a chilling breeze carrying threads of rain drifted in through the window cracks.
"When dragons arrive, winds and rains stir!"
Vaguely, she saw the young dragon moving joyfully, drawing closer and closer to the Capital City. Though still hundreds of li away, she felt as though she were instantly within a hair's breadth of it.
"Awooo..."
The young dragon seemed to sense something and looked toward her. The moment their lines of sight met, her figure blended seamlessly with it, and in a flash, she became one with the young dragon.
Commandery City
Here, the weather was mostly clear. The setting sun dipped low, and judging by the distance, they were still ten-li reach away from Ascending Immortal Mountain, the faint sound of a river audible in the distance.
Pedestrians gave the area a wide berth. A caravan was visible, closely flanked by twenty or thirty mounted guards at the front and rear. They scanned their surroundings from time to time, hands resting on sabers and bows, though the carriages moved at a leisurely pace.
Rounding a bend, they found themselves surrounded by open fields. Someone bowed slightly to the carriage's side curtains and spoke in a low voice, then rolled up