The two held each other quietly. As the sun began to set outside, their shadows reached into the distance…

Yan Xuehen was a bit alarmed when she saw their reflection in the shadows. Just what am I thinking about right now?

She was about to push him away when Zu An suddenly lowered his head and kissed her gently. Yan Xuehen’s eyes widened, perhaps out of embarrassment, maybe out of anger. Her neck turned red at a visible rate.

She was just about to explode when Zu An suddenly let go of her first. He waved his hand while smiling, saying, “With big sis Yan’s caring kiss, I’m sure this trip will go extremely smoothly!” He didn’t give her a chance to act up and slipped into the distance afterward.

Yan Xuehen’s cold expression gave way to a smile when she saw him flee for his life. She muttered, “He really is a rascal…”

…

Meanwhile, Zu An’s mood was incredible after what had just happened. He sped along while riding on the Wind Fire Wheels, continuing for several days.

Finally, he encountered the emperor’s troops near a small city. The emperor had left to conduct the Fengshan Ceremony, so the procession was extremely grand. Lines of troops stretched for several dozen li, and...