Chapter 30: Mystical Beast Forest
The sun, once radiant in its morning glory, had begun its descent, casting long golden streaks across the sky. The air cooled—not with the biting chill of winter, but with a refreshing crispness that made the journey all the more pleasant. Though cultivators were largely unaffected by weather, Xiao Rongyu found herself savoring the sensation.
Seated behind Xiao Chen atop the sleek-furred Wind Wolf, she clung to him lightly, feeling the steady rhythm of his body as he guided the beast forward. The evening wind tousled her golden hair, whipping it around her face—but rather than discomfort, she felt a strange delight. The speed, the scent of the wild, and the subtle fragrance of Xiao Chen himself—it was intoxicating.