"The journey's started, and we'll be on the road for several days, so you kids be patient!"
Hu Ma and the few other young lads following Second Master set off. Gradually, they caught glimpses of scenery that couldn't be seen in their village.
A robust yellow ox pulled the cart. Its coat was sleek and shiny as it hauled the large, wooden-wheeled cart along the rugged mountain path. The cart moved slowly; if truth be told, the boys on it could probably have run faster than the ox cart itself.
But since they had set off a few days early, they weren't in a rush. So, they watched the scenic landscape unfold and listened to Second Master's boasts along the way.
「A couple of days later」
They had gradually left the Old Yin Mountain region and reached the official road. The road was somewhat smoother but still far from ideal, remaining uneven and bumpy.
Along the way, Hu Ma learned a great deal and realized that in this world, long-distance travel was a significant undertaking.
