Several days later.
A caravan is winding its way forward.
The caravan is pulled by "Dragon Scale Horses," a type of mixed-breed demon horse with a few scales on its ribs, known for its extreme endurance.
The wagons in the back are filled with various goods.
Apart from living supplies, there are also rare items for cultivation, books, magic artifacts, and the like, with spirit light overflowing, dazzling the eyes.
From a high altitude, this caravan is not moving in a straight line; instead, it's winding every which way, sometimes making a big circle even when flat land lies ahead.
This is naturally because the land seemingly ahead is actually hidden swamps, where one could become deeply trapped upon entering.
Some areas deliberately bypassed are either Demon Beast lairs or contain terrifying venomous creatures.
Finally, a slope appears ahead, with the faint view of bamboo shadows.
