The "swoosh" sound of the Copper Coin mask hitting something resonated as it was placed over Li Huowang's face.
Inhaling the unique smoky scent from the Copper Coin mask, Li Huowang felt an unprecedented sense of safety.
"Once we get to An Ci Nunnery, let the abbess and the others have a look. If we can even deceive them, then this thing is very valuable," he said.
With the mask on, Li Huowang stood up and excitedly called to the others behind him, "Let's go! Hurry to Henghua Mountain!"
The wheels of Bao Tie's horse-drawn carriage started rolling again, heading towards Siqi.
As they gradually approached Siqi, known for its many lakes and rivers, life seemed to return to the roadside vegetation, and even the air became more humid.
However, the journey back was not without its difficulties as the military vigilance at the Siqi Border Pass intensified.
