The flames illuminated the night, adding a glow to the scene. From the end of the path that was the only way into the village, the faint sound of hoofbeats echoed.
A heavily built man, wearing a tight fur-lined coat and a mask that covered his face, sat astride a tall, pitch-black horse as he looked toward the village.
"Past this place, another three or five days of travel should bring me to Baizhu City in Yanlong Prefecture. At last, I can get a couple of days of decent rest!"
Chapter 61