After returning to Zheng'an Street, Xie Jinhuan first went to say goodbye to Momo. When Qingmo heard that he was going treasure hunting in the Southern Border, she was sorely tempted, but her strength was insufficient to handle powerful foes above first grade. She could only stay home in seclusion and frantically build up her cultivation, telling him to go and return soon.
During this time, his landlady also mentioned the diplomatic mission to Northern Zhou in a few days.
With such an aboveboard opportunity to visit his father, Xie Jinhuan certainly could not miss it. But the opportunity at Phoenix Mausoleum was practically being handed to him, and he could not give that up either. He could only make a lightning-fast round trip and catch up with the delegation as soon as possible.
Once he had finished making arrangements, Xie Jinhuan went to Wanyi's home to retrieve Coal Ball, who had been enjoying himself so much he had forgotten all about returning. Having only just come back before heading out again, he inevitably received a scolding from Wanyi, though after countless reminders, she still saw him out.
Xie Jinhuan wasted no time. He went to Vermilion Bird Gate to meet the two martial sisters from Azure Nether Sword Manor, then sped south with them.
At first grade, their speed over long distances far surpassed that of horses, and they could cross mountains and rivers in a straight line. Thus, all three traveled on foot. In their rush, there was little to speak of along the way: they simply ran several hundred li at full speed, used pills to restore their qi seas and bodies, then continued onward, repeating the cycle.
Such sustained, strenuous travel was indeed grueling, but the results were clear. They passed through Wei Prefecture, Huzhou, Ningzhou,