It was afternoon in the Escort Agency's courtyard.
Dressed as a wandering knight of the martial world, Ye Jingtang held a horse stance beside two small pits in a corner of the courtyard, reminiscing about the past. Niao Niao, still not fully awake, lay on a training post, teasing the Charcoal-Red Steed standing nearby.
"Chirp, chirp..."
"Pff..."
The steed could be called fully armed, with a short board hanging on its right side and two long weapons mounted one above the other on its left.
The Dragon-Mingling Spear was meant for fighting on foot, and its reach was a little short when wielded atop a tall horse. Chasing the Sun, however, was a horse spear just over four meters long, the perfect length for mounted combat.
With Ye Jingtang's abilities, there was actually little difference between carrying either long weapon. After all, even the finest horse could not withstand his full explosive power; if he truly encountered a fierce battle, he would still have to dismount. But if Silly encountered danger while traveling, he could hardly let her defend herself with two daggers, so one of the weapons had been prepared for her.
Holding his fists at his waist in a horse stance, Ye Jingtang looked up at the setting sun on the horizon. That red sun hanging among the colorful clouds seemed so big and round...
Tap, tap, tap~
As his thoughts wandered, footsteps came from the rear courtyard.
Dongfang Liren had changed back into her black martial attire, weapons hanging behind her waist. Head high, chest out, and eyes straight ahead, she walked directly to the horse after coming outside and swung herself into the saddle.
"Let's go."
"Coming."
Ye Jingtang ended his practice and steadied his breathing, scooped Niao Niao up and placed the bird in