The first rays of dawn filtered through the thin clouds, spilling across the coastline where Xu Shang and Yang Mengyi stood. The waves brushed gently against the beach, creating a tranquil, rhythmic sound. Seashells scattered across the sand caught the morning light, gleaming like jewels set into golden silk. The environment shifted from the stillness of the night to a vibrant awakening; seabirds circled overhead, hunting for their morning meal.
Having spent the night recovering, the weariness had vanished from Xu Shang and Yang Mengyi. They rose to their feet, stretched their limbs, and continued on their journey.
Surrounding them was a lush forest, its treetops adorned with crystalline dew that sparkled in the sunlight. In the distance, rolling mountains stood majestic and grand under the morning sun, while wisps of cooking smoke rose from a village at the base of the peaks, painting a scene of peace and serenity.
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