Chen Shi'an smiled faintly. "You flatter me, City Lord Fu. I've merely been lucky."
Fu Nantian shook his head. "Once or twice could be put down to luck, but you've fought your way past every obstacle and climbed higher with every step, young friend Chen. That is strength and potential."
Chen Shi'an's smile remained as he changed the subject. "City Lord Fu, what do you plan to do after reaching Hundred Miasma Forest?"
Fu Nantian fell silent briefly, then sighed. "I'll take a look first and decide afterward. After all, I've been trapped in Windrise Stronghold for so many years. The places remain, but the people have changed.
"I don't even know how Qianfan and the others are doing now."
Chen Shi'an nodded and said quietly, "City Lord Fu, once we reach Hundred Miasma Forest, please keep my identity a secret for the time being.
"After all, a sea of blood and hatred lies between Windrise Stronghold and Azure Sun Stronghold."
Fu Nantian nodded. "I've considered that. Rest assured, young friend Chen. I certainly won't put you in danger."
The carriage left the outer city and traveled another thirty li or so. It was already nearing Hai Hour.
Chen Shi'an stopped the carriage and chose a place to spend the night.
He took supplies from the carriage, quickly put up a tent, and then lit a campfire in front of it.
"City Lord Fu, Miss Fu, sit here for a while. I'll have a look around and bring back some game." After letting Fu Nantian and Fu Yingying know, Chen Shi'an strode into a small grove nearby.
Deep in the grove, with Mo Wuyang guiding him, Chen Shi'an successfully caught four adult rock sheep on a rock face.
However, Mo Wuyang, who had only provided directions, swallowed three in