Time flew like an arrow.
Twenty-three days had passed since Great Cold.
Throughout those days, Zhang Yuan had stayed in the Cave Abode they had carved out, with its three rooms and sitting room, consolidating his cultivation while contemplating the Imago of his Divine Abilities. Though he had made little progress, he was happy to enjoy the peace.
As for Xiao Yuanjun, she had apparently gained some benefit from the [Celestial Season Orbs] and had been in secluded cultivation for several days.
And today...
Xiao Yuanjun finally emerged from her long seclusion, her steps light and her face bright with pleasure. Seeing Zhang Yuan seated cross-legged in meditation, she said:
"I counted the days, and today is New Year's Eve. Why don't we go to a nearby town and buy some New Year's supplies?"
"As they say, out with the old and in with the new. Besides, this is your first New Year in the Azure Sky Dust-Stained Realm as someone from the Outer Heavens. We ought to celebrate it properly."
Zhang Yuan opened his eyes at her words, suddenly struck by how quickly time had passed. After a brief moment of thought, he said, "You're right, Master."
Ever since he had transmigrated, nothing had gone smoothly. Having finally survived until the New Year, surely he could not spend it in an empty Cave Abode?
They ought to seek a good omen, at least.
The two sealed the cave Gate and cast an illusion to conceal it, then left the cave dwelling for a town in the Ao Kingdom not far to the east of the mountain range.
Great East City.
It was the only town nearby. Despite its name, its location close to the Great Eastern Mountain Range on the Ao Kingdom's frontier meant it was really just