The wilderness naturally covered a vast, desolate expanse with scarcely a soul in sight, but if Ji Yuan wished, he could of course reach a populated settlement in very little time. He simply was not in a hurry to do so.
The blurring of ordinary scenery could not obstruct the splendor in Ji Yuan's eyes. Though Great Zhen and Zuyue Land were locked in a life-and-death war that would decide the fate of their nations, humans were merely one part of nature's countless things. It was early spring now. The severe cold had not yet fully passed, but Ji Yuan could see the burgeoning vitality of spring brewing within the withered grass and tree trunks. It was precisely the beginning of a brand-new year.
After walking through the wilderness for a while to settle his meal, the casually strolling Ji Yuan arrived before a relatively sparse patch of woodland. The trees here were large and their crowns lofty, yet one could see straight through the woods from front to back. It was just the place to rest.
Once he stopped there, Ji Yuan did not rush to sit down. Instead, he took a Humanoid Paper Talisman from his sleeve and tossed it before him. A flash of golden powdered light streaked past, and a burly Golden Armored Strongman appeared at his side.
The Little Paper Crane that had been flitting wildly about the area immediately flew back from afar upon seeing the Golden Armored Strongman, landing atop the Golden Armored Strongman's Head.
"Your Excellency!"
The Golden Armored Strongman still saluted with meticulous formality, while Ji Yuan took slow little steps and circled him once.
"Your circumstances are somewhat special, but since you have already become a living being, you truly should not remain hidden in my sleeve forever. After all,