“Fascinating things…” Song You stood still, frowning as he muttered to himself.0

Then, he withdrew his gaze, leaning on his staff as he continued on his way.0

Ahead, the vast expanse of mountains was blanketed in snow, the sky above forming a massive, unbroken dome of azure. The snow-covered ridges curved gently, devoid of any sign of human habitation.0

Across the snowy terrain, a trail of footprints led southward, descending the mountain. Another set of messier tracks followed the ridgeline eastward.0

Although Song You didn’t fully understand what the minor demon was hinting at, whether it was trying to subtly suggest something or had its own motives for wanting him to linger longer in Yuezhou or the northern lands, he was someone who often heeded advice. Besides, his journey was meant to explore the world; taking a bit more time to thoroughly traverse Yuezhou wasn’t a bad idea. Thus, he truly intended to retrace his steps and explore Yuezhou more thoroughly.0

Initially, he had planned to leave the Qingtong Forest, visit Mount Tianzhu, and then head to Zhaozhou for the winter. Now, he decided to take a detour and spend more time exploring Yuezhou in detail.0

Yuezhou was nearly devoid of human habitation, making travel exceptionally arduous.0

Skeletons frequently dotted the landscape. Most had been exposed to the elements for over a decade, long overdue for burial. Song You made a point to give them a proper resting place whenever he encountered them.0

On his...0