In the forest, evening.
As the carriage moved forward, the middle-aged martial artist riding at the front could not help but yawn. Then, he let go of the rope and stretched. He laughed loudly and said, "Brothers, we are about to reach the capital. Everyone, raise your spirits and strive to stop in front of the courtyard of Apricot Flower Restaurant. Tonight, you will be drunk and lie on the lap of a beauty."
Hearing this, the escorts behind him cheered. As they walked forward, they chatted about the top hostess of Apricot Flower Restaurant.
The outline of the capital was already faintly discernible at the end of the forest.
Wu wu wu—
A cry that neither sounded like a human or a beast was heard, startling everyone to look around.
"What's that sound?"
"Is someone crying?"
"No, this voice doesn't sound like a human. I heard that there are jackals in the nearby forest. Everyone, be careful."
