The two men traveled at a leisurely pace, finding that the Yunnan region was indeed different from the Central Plains; the flowers and grasses grew in lush abundance, and the folk customs were simple and honest.
Zhong Wanchou himself was slowly changing. In the past, whenever someone called him ugly, he would be filled with indignation, but now, he could face such remarks with composure.
Upon reaching the village of the Baiyi tribe, although the tribespeople felt a natural wariness toward Han people, they still received Zhong Wanchou and Murong Fu with great hospitality. Hearing that the village was being plagued by a ferocious beast, Murong Fu and Zhong Wanchou decided to stay an extra night to assist the Baiyi people.
Chapter 48