Seeing that Ha Tuo wanted to persuade her, Mother Ha added, "Listen to Mother. No matter what happens, protect your life and look after your younger sister. That's all your mother asks."
Ha Tuo knew the odds were against his mother surviving the journey to Xiqiang City, but he couldn't bear the thought of losing another family member.
Still, seeing the clarity in his mother's eyes, he could only nod. "Yes, Mother."
While Ha Tuo and his family rested and planned their next steps, his comrades did the same. No one knew how many of them would make it to Xiqiang City, but none of them gave up.
As the moon drifted westward and the eastern horizon began to brighten, they resumed their journey, filled with hope for a better life.
A few hours later, Fan Wanming went to the training ground to find Feng Xiyan. Seeing that he was still practicing his sword skills, Fan Wanming waited patiently by the side.
