Early the next morning, the two packed their belongings and set out. The terrain gradually grew steeper, and the dense forest began to thin out. Although there was no snow on the ground yet, they could both feel a distinct chill in the air. Ye Wen Ni was wearing a fur coat she had prepared in advance. The fluffy coat enveloped her slender figure, and with her bright eyes and pearly teeth, she looked especially captivating.
Ling Xiao wasn't as bundled up. He only wore a thick, padded jacket underneath, which didn't hinder his movements. After a night's rest, both were in high spirits, and their walking pace was much faster.
They followed the mountain ridge, which offered them a much wider field of view.
