At noon, the pale sunlight of the mountain struggled to pierce through the heavy clouds, casting its light upon the winding mountain paths. Leading the vanguard were dozens of elite cavalrymen, their waist sabers and long spears carried on horseback exuding a stern, killing aura. Following closely behind was an ornate carriage escorted by armored guards. The exquisitely carved patterns on the carriage body gleamed with a warm luster in the sunlight.
Having grown up on Qingniu Mountain, Shi Yi and Xiao Wu had never seen such a troop of cavalry in these parts. At a single glance, they knew the person sitting inside that carriage was extraordinary.
The two men quickly stepped aside to yield the path.
Chapter 77