There was also Lord Ye Qinglan of the Ye Family, who had guarded the Beast Abyss Frontline for years. He, too, was someone they aspired to emulate, a role model they could learn from.
Ye Chuqi, meanwhile, had felt that her long silver hair was too conspicuous and had long since turned it black with a Dye Potion. In any case, she was still more comfortable with her own black hair and black eyes. Her long silver hair had certainly been beautiful, but she always had the impression that she could not quite pull it off.
It was too lavish and dazzling, at odds with her temperament.
Jelous, however, smiled to himself. Even with long black hair, Ye Chuqi was still the most dazzling person in any crowd.
The two traveled swiftly, taking turns keeping watch when they stopped to rest at night. In these lands, few people traveled alone, and those who did only ventured around the fortresses. A party of just two was far too dangerous for a long journey.
Only Ye Chuqi and Jelous, whose skill gave them confidence, dared to travel so freely. Besides, Ye Chuqi had several even bolder Beast Companions with her. Strictly speaking, they were not traveling as just two people.
Big Black Fish seemed to be undergoing advancement lately. He had been buried in the mud at the bottom of the pool for a long time without showing any sign of movement. Starry carried Ye Chuqi on the road every day and needed a good rest at night.
Little White was quite lively, but only when it came to Jelous. At all other times, it perched on Ye Chuqi's shoulder, quiet and well-behaved.
Jelous had even wondered how Ye Chuqi never sent the little creature tumbling off, given how vigorous some of