"Boss, how much does this carriage cost?"

"Five silver coins."

Star Dance bought a carriage from a village in front of the mountain and had everyone get on for the journey. As for the money, although not much, she had received some from the Hiiro who served in the front earlier during a mission.

Everyone got on the carriage, which was considered a clean and small carriage. Of course, Xu Chen had already changed back into men's clothing by this time. The outside of the carriage had an old beige cloth cover, so when it was pulled down, the inside couldn't be seen.

"Qingyin, drive the carriage," Star Dance said.

"Why do I have to do it?" Qingyin asked displeasedly. "I'll get tanned."

"Hmph, your fair skin won't get tanned," Star Dance pinched Qingyin's arm.

"Then why should I drive? Shouldn't I at least play the role of a young lady?" Qingyin complained.

"You still dare to be picky even after being drugged by someone and showing a face to Xu Chen? You've forgotten the real mission and still have the audacity to be choosy. Letting you drive the carriage is a way for you to make up for your mistakes!" Star Dance scolded.

"But I don't know how!" Qingyin said.

"Come on, you excel in everything from martial arts to swordsmanship. Riding a horse is also your expertise. Learning to drive a carriage should be a piece of cake for you," Star Dance laughed.

"It's not as easy as you say!" Although she said that, Qingyin obediently went to drive the carriage. Maybe she really felt embarrassed.

Qingyin learned to drive the carriage very quickly, almost becoming proficient just by touching the reins. Xu Chen, Star Dance, and Izayoi sat inside the carriage.

As the bumpy carriage moved forward on the path in the woods, Izayoi's deep blue eyes were filled with confusion.

"What's wrong? Izayoi?" Xu Chen asked.

"I don't know why, but this feeling... It feels familiar," Izayoi said.

Xu Chen naturally remembered. It was when they first met, they traveled on a carriage within the empire, embarking on an adventure to the Kingdom of Wind. Although Izayoi didn't remember, her body still did.

Xu Chen couldn't find the words to say because he also wanted to savor this feeling and didn't want to break it.

In the evening, it started to rain.

Qingyin put on a cloak and continued driving the carriage in the rain.

"Qingyin, let me take over," Xu Chen said. He couldn't bear to have a girl drive in the rain.

"It's fine, Xu Chen," Star Dance said. "Qingyin's health is much better than yours. Unlike you, who is so frail. What if you catch a cold? Boys should take care of themselves, you know!"

"Star Dance, I appreciate your concern, but although a man's health is certainly important, shouldn't we toughen ourselves in the wind and rain to become stronger and more resilient? How can we fear the rain?" Xu Chen said.

"Hehe, it's really comforting to see you have such spirit. But at your current level, you don't really need to bother about this little test from the wind and rain," Star Dance said.

"That's true..." Xu Chen opened the curtain and looked at the muddy road in the rain, watching the carriage sway as it moved forward.

As the sky gradually darkened, the road became invisible in the woods. The sound of rain accompanied by strange animal cries could be heard.

The rain was getting heavier. Qingyin got off the carriage and tied the horse to a tree in the windy and rainy weather. She ran into the carriage, her cloak soaking wet. She took it off and hung it at the entrance of the carriage.

She was wearing a black vest inside, revealing fair skin. After a day of labor, Qingyin's body emitted a different kind of beauty. Looking at Qingyin, Xu Chen couldn't help but feel a bit confused. This kind of woman is really good, not only beautiful and delicate, but also capable of working. Xu Chen couldn't help but feel a little proud.

Outside, the wind and rain were raging, but inside it was at least windless, although still cold. Listening to the sound of rain hitting the tent, Xu Chen, Qingyin, and Star Dance leaned against each other. Izayoi was feeling a bit sleepy next to them.

"Alright, tonight we can rest, but we still can't let our guard down. At least one person should stay awake and be on guard," Star Dance said. "We can take turns."

"With such heavy rain outside, I don't want to go out on patrol!" Qingyin protested.

"No need to go out. The person on guard can stay here, and occasionally look outside through the curtain and window to check the situation. Our cultivation levels are not ordinary, we can understand the situation just by looking," Star Dance explained.

"Let Star Dance sister be on guard first," Qingyin said, taking out a blanket from the carriage and covering her and Xu Chen's legs.

Star Dance shook her head and used another blanket to cover Izayoi who was sleeping in a corner.

Qingyin and Xu Chen unknowingly leaned against each other. Xu Chen always felt very comfortable leaning on Qingyin's shoulder. Why is her shoulder so soft and full of youthful vigor?

Although usually it is the girl who leans on the guy's shoulder, Xu Chen and Qingyin relied on each other. Besides, Qingyin is much taller than Xu Chen and she's also his sister. So what if he leans on her fragrant, soft, and smooth arm for a while?