Inside the carriage, Hong Yuan methodically checked for safety before activating the Energy Array and Talismans. Although the carriage itself was already equipped with sufficient defensive Energy Arrays, Hong Yuan trusted his own setups more.
CLIP-CLOP. The sound of horse hooves echoed from the front as Hong Yuan calmly observed his surroundings, comparing them with the map in his hand to ensure the coachman hadn't taken a wrong turn.
The first half of the journey passed uneventfully, following the correct route towards the General's Mansion of Pengcheng. Upon entering the outer city, the carriage slowed, a change Hong Yuan noted without concern. The main roads here were often crowded with plainly dressed commoners, making it impossible to maintain speed.
