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Moving between the shops in the city, Mo Wen collected items he fancied without concern for their prices; ill-gotten gains must be spent quickly. He spent over ten ingots as he made his way from west to east, appearing like a wealthy young master. However, before anyone could express their surprise, he vanished into the crowd.
By the time he reached the East City Gate, it was nearing evening, the time when the city was most crowded with people exiting. He squeezed through the throng and passed through the gate. Once outside, he headed straight east. According to the map provided by Old Lu, it would take over a month to travel from Moro City to Zhou Cheng, and since he had decided to leave, he wanted to make haste.
Entering the territory of the human Empire, aside from certain specific areas, the distribution of Chimeras and Demon Beasts was far less than that in Cloud Mist Forest. Thus, many travelers journeyed at night, maintaining a respectful distance from one another out of mutual caution. Some lower-ranked martial artists might follow merchant caravans or be temporarily hired as guards, but such arrangements were typically made before departure; few would join or invite others to join their group midway.
Mo Wen paid no mind to those traveling around him and proceeded at his own pace until sunrise when he finally stopped to rest. The official road connecting Yicheng of Lianyun Empire to Zhou Cheng had been constructed gradually by successive dynasties. Despite changes in ruling powers, both cities and roads had rarely suffered damage and were continuously repaired and improved. Nevertheless, these official roads were merely dirt paths built through hilly terrain, primarily utilizing local materials. The roads closer to the cities were wider and paved with stones. After walking all night, he had left behind the stone-paved sections; villages were becoming scarcer as forests began to increase, and the trees alongside the road grew taller, reminiscent of Cloud Mist Forest.
Sitting on a stone by the roadside, Mo Wen contemplated his next course of action. Although it seemed like he had been idly wandering in Moro City for three days, he had intentionally gathered information about traveling from Moro City to the provincial capital. Generally speaking, taking the official road was considered the safest option for those traveling in groups. However, for someone like him who traveled alone, it was actually less safe; aside from potential encounters with Mountain Bandits along the way, one could also meet various people on the road. Once entering the forest, human instincts would reveal themselves. Therefore, he decided against taking the official road and opted for uninhabited jungles instead. After his experiences in Cloud Mist Forest, he felt confident in handling whatever troubles might arise.
Sighing quietly at the thought of being alone again, he stood up and entered the forest. His experiences of parting—such as with Old Lu, Erniu, and Zi Lan—had left him with a psychological shadow regarding farewells. The joy of reunion contrasted sharply with the loneliness that followed separation. However, as time passed, he became more at ease with partings; after all, those destined to meet again would do so—this held true for Old Lu, Zi Lan, and Li Erniu alike.
With this thought easing his heart considerably and considering the potential adventures awaiting him in the forest ahead, excitement began to bubble within him. Determinedly oriented towards Zhou Cheng's direction, he advanced into the woods. Upon entering the forest, he felt like a Beast released back into the wild—his entire being surged with energy.
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