247, depart and head north

In the year 1324 of the New Yu Era, on the twentieth of October

Hou Yuxiao, leading the Upper Hou Gate's Kui Sector, the Lower Hou Sect's Chenlong, and the Zi Shu stalls, including Hou Fei, Hou Ying, and Hou Cun, a total of four hundred fifty-three people and horses, left Tongling before dawn, hurrying towards the location previously agreed upon with Zhan Taiqing.

At first glance, taking so many people and horses for a trip might seem excessive, but considering that this journey would last at least half a year, it appeared more reasonable.

Not to mention the various situations that might be encountered on the road, being away from home for a long time, Hou Yuxiao obviously couldn't do everything himself. Furthermore, he needed to maintain constant contact with his family, so having more people around was naturally for the best.