Horses trampled a thousand rivers, clouds split armor; spears lifted the dying sun, blood set the pass ablaze!
Across the vast expanse of heaven and earth, a company of riders galloped like the wind.
This was Gu Chenfeng's first long journey since coming to this world.
Before this, he had experienced many things in the Imperial Capital.
A crisis for his lineage, life-and-death ordeals, and even some inconceivable encounters.
He had also gained much.
Familial affection, friendship, love...
Demon Venerable Leng Yexing had made Gu Chenfeng's body grow into a man's.
Last night, Liu Fuyan had brought maturity to Gu Chenfeng's heart as well.
Although what had happened last night had been somewhat absurd.
Since it had already happened, however, Gu Chenfeng would not regret it.
Whatever the case, Liu Fuyan had become his first woman in the truest sense, both physically and emotionally.
Gu Chenfeng had also developed a distinct, profound affection for her.
He recalled last night's sleepless frenzy, the wooden bed creaking wildly all night.
And the beauty who could not endure the pounding rain and raging wind, whose body felt as though it had fallen apart, whose gaze was reproachful, and who could barely get out of bed.
As well as her tender, earnest whispers before their parting, murmured against his ear and filled with reluctance and worry.
Gu Chenfeng's heart fluttered, and as tenderness welled within him.
He gained another source of longing in the Imperial Capital, and another responsibility.
The more this was so, the more firmly Gu Chenfeng resolved to head north.
He knew that to protect those he loved, he needed sufficient strength.
As he was now, he was still far from strong enough.
The Northern Territory would be his best "whetstone," accelerating his growth!
Wait for me to return!
Gu Chenfeng