It was early spring. The sky was a brilliant, cloudless blue, and the sun shone brightly. Tender green shoots sprouted from the branches, stirring with new life.
Jinbao trotted behind Fang Qingyuan on all fours. Every so often, he would dart off, returning with some Spirit Fruits or a small beast in his mouth, which he would place beside Fang Qingyuan as if presenting a treasure.
Fang Qingyuan responded to Jinbao's antics, occasionally rubbing his head, putting away the Spirit Fruits, and releasing the frightened little beasts.
Encouraged by Fang Qingyuan, Jinbao grew even more enthusiastic. But his games didn't delay their journey. As time passed, he and Fang Qingyuan advanced swiftly through the Barbaric Wilderness, heading toward the distant Bear Mountain.
The man and beast's route began at Moyun Valley. They stealthily crossed a thousand li of territory, rushing toward the domain of the next Nascent Soul Ancient Beast.
