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South of Fengzhou lay a region long known for its barren mountains and treacherous terrain. Once, the Yin River flowed through this area, serving as a vital waterway between the capital and the southern regions. However, after the river changed its course, the land became a place of no strategic interest to military powers.
This commandery city seems to be a relic from a thousand years ago, untouched by modern rebuilding efforts. The city walls, made of compacted yellow earth, at first glance resemble those of a northern military outpost. Even within the city, few people speak the official dialect.
It was only upon arriving here that Song You learned the Yin River had once flowed through Zi Commandery a thousand years ago, passing just north of Yinnan County. The name “Yinnan“ itself meant “south of the Yin River.”
A thousand years ago, this place had once been prosperous. But over the span of a millennium, much had changed. Were it not for the deeply rooted ideology of unity across these lands, a thousand years might have given rise to several distinct civilizations.
In the city, there was a small hill with a dilapidated pavilion at its summit, located beside an inn. Two women stood in the pavilion, enjoying the breeze and taking in the sight of the crumbling cityscape.
A Daoist in an old robe, leading a jujube-red horse, arrived at the base of the hill. Looking up, he happened to meet the gaze of the women looking down at him.
Moments later, only the horse, laden with its pack, remained at the foot of the hill. The Daoist had already ascended and was now in the pavilion.
A swallow perched on the edge of the pavilion’s thatched...
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