The rocky path to the river after leaving town slowed the group's travel speed tremendously when Anji stumbled multiple times. Her little feet were frequently caught in little crevices between loose rocks, giving Gu Ying quite a shock whenever it happened. However, the resolute girl refused to be carried until Bai Dajin could not longer turn a blind eye to her meaningless struggles.
"Up you go!" he hoisted the stubborn child onto his shoulders when she started staggering, almost falling and twisting her ankle. "At this rate, you'd never reach the river."
Protesting against the special treatment, Anji pleaded to be allowed to walk. Feeling as if she was once again the burden, Anji made a huge fuss, almost falling from Bai Dajin's shoulders.
