Chapter 167 Book 4 Traveling Together
The rhythmic clatter of hooves echoed along the well-trodden dirt road as Li An and her companions made their way toward the capital city of Qinglan state. Nestled inside a finely crafted carriage, Li An sat beside her foster mother, Concubine Su, while Alu and Misha attended to them dutifully. Outside, the imposing figure of Long Hai rode his Sper mount, his sharp gaze ever-watchful. Soldier guards from the Xian town followed in formation, ensuring the safety of their caravan.
For three days, their journey had been largely uneventful, but that changed when they spotted three individuals walking alongside the road. Dressed in plain, travel-worn robes, the trio moved with unnatural swiftness, their pace nearly matching that of the Sper mounts. Li An, her keen senses honed from years of training, felt an unfamiliar energy rippling from their forms. It was not merely the endurance of seasoned travelers—it was something far beyond that.
