The situation in Wuchang Town had been resolved. Qin Zhao had originally wanted to stay behind alone to dig for medicinal herbs in the mountains.
Yet Xiao Shi had brought her many Spirit Plants, which could be used to refine quite a number of fine elixirs, so she no longer needed to go into the mountains to dig for herbs.
Shangguan Qiu had been seriously injured. Although Qin Zhao had helped him to repair his wounds somewhat, he was still very weak, so they planned to stay in Wuchang Town for two more days.
The riverbank of the small town.
The autumn air grew stronger, the aroma of osmanthus filled the air.
Women washed clothes, children played noisy games, and there were elderly people strolling leisurely.
The small town in the mountains had such leisurely and tranquil pace.
They were completely unaware how close they had been to death the night before.
Qin Zhao walked along the river with Chu Yan, but when she turned her head, she realized he wasn't by her side.
