Seen from high above, the Eastern Region's mountains and rivers resembled an unfurled map, stretching on without end. It truly was vast.
Of course, that was from a human traveler's perspective, an entirely different experience from the broad view of a star.
"Brother, how much longer till we reach the Southern Region?"
Black Mountain was gnawing on the meat the head cook of the Joyous Union Sect's Dining Hall had practically forced on them.
"At this speed, about another half month."
Red Wind answered, feeling rather glum.
Ever since they left the Joyous Union Sect, the job of navigating had inexplicably fallen to him.
In his eyes, Black Mountain had been an idiot from beginning to end, while Si Chen... Si Chen was a hands-off boss who couldn't even tell north from south or east from west.
Sometimes Red Wind wondered why he, a Crimson-Eyed Tiger, had to bear so much pressure that no one his age should have to bear.
Si Chen sat in a chair beside the cabin, holding a Communication Talisman.
In his spare time, he would use the Communication Talisman to contact home, much like a child away from home letting his family know he was safe.
Third Uncle was still out of contact.
His father, Si Kai, thought little of his son going to the Southern Region, saying only, "Be careful out there."
His mother, Ye Fu, was the same as ever, chattering on about family matters, mostly little expressions of concern.
The most noteworthy news was that Second Uncle Si Che had a son, who had just turned a month old.
From the other end of the Communication Talisman, his mother's voice carried a smile. "Your second uncle was so happy he didn't sleep for three days. Your aunt named him 'Si Ming,' saying