Hoofbeats echoed, heading westward all the way.
Passing through vast plains, climbing over rolling mountains, traversing endless grasslands.
The surrounding greenery gradually faded, and signs of human habitation became scarce.
Half a month after leaving Upper Scenic Celestial, Zhang Yuan entered a massive Gobi Desert.
As dusk slowly descended, he picked a place sheltered from sandstorms to camp for the night.
Zhang Yuan didn't rush to set up his tent and campfire; instead, he took out fodder, beans, and fresh water from his storage space to feed his mount, which had been running for most of the day.
The Yellow Steed nuzzled Zhang Yuan's head affectionately, expressing its gratitude.
Although it wasn't the "official" ride in Upper Scenic Celestial, it was still a first-rate steed, not only of excellent quality but also quite intelligent, far surpassing ordinary horses.
