The experienced coachman drove his carriages of some years all the way north. In the early winter morning, the land in northern Sowaha was mostly covered with thin frost.

The sparse weeds grew tenaciously, and the wheels of the carriage pressed over a strong white flower, leaving behind a shallow rut.

Two people sat quietly in the carriage.

Lance lifted the curtains and looked at the clouds in the distance. The winter in Sowaha is always unhappy, with cloudy clouds in the sky, as if a blizzard could come at any time.

In the changing climate, mortals can only bow their heads and pray for the blessing of the gods; while those who use mysterious powers like Lance are much more transcendent.

At this distance, Lance could see the snow line above the hillside of the Hanshan Mountains, and the higher part was covered by low dark clouds.

From time to time, a group of geese flew across the sky, making clear sounds of crying.

"It is not easy to cross the Hanshan Mountain in early winter, but as long as you are ready and with your mana, you should be able to pass smoothly."

As if he guessed the doubts in Lance's heart, Lan whispered.

This time she followed Lance on a trip, dressed up for a while, threw away the white clothes that the temple staff had to wear, and put on a light purple floral dress.

I have to say that this woman's appearance is indeed beautiful and refined, with her big watery eyes looking particularly innocent. Any normal man who sees him will probably not believe that this is a woman with a femtocratic heart.

Lance shook his head: "It should be no problem passing through Hanshan. I'm thinking about some other things."

"So, is it a city of decay?" Lan asked tentatively: "Are you worried that you can't find what you want there?"

Lance smiled silently: "I'm wondering, what good will it do for you to go to Kurosawa."

Lan said quietly: "I just answered your question truthfully. In fact, you don't need to be so careful about me. That contract seriously weakened my strength, and I'm unlikely to lie to you - not to mention that you are so wise that even if I try to lie, you will definitely find out immediately."

"Look, what a sweet little mouth. It's a pity to use it as a maid for me." Lance looked at Lan with interest: "You used to communicate with Goddess Yueqin in this tone?"

Lan lowered her head slightly: "If you insist on me answering, then my answer is: That's true. You should be very clear. I am a very realistic person. Now I am your prisoner, and I will obey you if you let me do everything."

Lance was silent for a while and glanced at Lan's collar with his eyes. The floral skirt was obviously improved by herself. The opening of her chest was very open, revealing a large snow-white scenery.

"You are very good at reading men's minds." Lance retracted his gaze, calmed down for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Actually, I have always been very curious. Why do you have such persistent thoughts about living? Before that, although everyone I met also cherishes life, they also care about something other than life."

"For example, dignity, arrogance?" Lan looked directly at Lance and said with great frankness: "It's very simple."

"Because I have a reason to live. For this reason, I have told myself that I will throw away everything else."

"At the age of twelve, I followed the old man into the alley opposite the temple orphan shelter... Twenty days later, I became a member of the teenage choir."

“Since then, my world has been set. I can do anything to survive.”

She looked at Lance and said calmly: "You are one of the most powerful people I have ever met, and now I have betrayed the temple and have no way out. I can only hope for you. Being your maid is my honor and my opportunity."

"Opportunity? Do you want to learn witchcraft?" Lance asked.

"I dreamed of it." Lan smiled slightly: "But now, I know that I must do what a maid should do first. It is normal for you to not trust me now. But all this will slowly change. If one day you are willing to help me, my efforts will not be in vain."

"Your words are so frank and frightening." Lance shrugged: "Let's wait and see what's going on in the future. But for now, I do need you to lead the way."

"And I really need a maid to take care of my life."

...

Two days later, the carriage slowly stopped.

"Sir, there is the Hanshan Mountains ahead, and further forward is the Hanshan Pass. The road is very narrow and the carriage cannot be accessed." The old coachman explained.

Lance nodded, sat in the bumpy carriage for two days, with a little back pain. He paid the fare with Lan and walked into the mountains with him.

Hanshan is worthy of its reputation. When you walk into the vicinity of this mountain range, the climate immediately becomes much colder.

Lance has an amazing physique and is naturally not afraid of changes in temperature. Lan seems to have a high resistance to cold. She is wearing thin purple pleated groups and her white calves are exposed, but she seems to be unable to feel the cold at all.

After thinking about it carefully, Lance felt relieved. Lan was a voter of the goddess Yueqin before. Although all her divine power was taken back at this time, her body was still transformed by divine power. It is definitely incomparable to Lance, but it is much stronger than ordinary people. It is normal not to be afraid of the cold.

"Is there a Hanshan Pass ahead? I heard that this is the only passage between Sowaha and the outside world, but it was already blown up by Lawrence a few days ago with black gunpowder."

Lance looked at Lan: "How did you come here?"

Ran pointed to the western mountains and said, "Let's walk. It's long and detourful. There are many dangers on the road. I took eight temple warriors and two were lost on this path."

"Is it a path?" Lance asked, "How long does it take to go?"

"At least three days." Lan replied.

Three days? Lance is not willing to waste such a long time.

He looked at the cliff-like mountains on both sides and the collapsed canyon in front of him, and suddenly asked, "Can you just cross this canyon and you can reach the Storm Country?"

Lan nodded, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes: "Are you planning?"

Lance did not speak, but pondered for a moment and took out a large scarlet blanket from the Arcane Ring.

He spread the blanket neatly and placed it in front of the canyon.

"Are you going to camp here today?" Looking at Lance's actions, the new maid was obviously stunned: "But it's still a long time before dark, and we can still have a long way to go."

"Come in." Lance first stood in the middle of the blanket and greeted.

Lan walked in without hesitation.

The two stood in the middle of the blanket, and Lance said softly: "Stand firmly!"

After saying that, a rapid spell was chanted in his mouth.

The next second, the two of them felt a trembling tremble, as if the whole earth suddenly began to shake.

A gentle force slowly supported them and climbed up into the sky.

"This, this, this is simply a miracle!"

Lan stood beside Lance, watching the soft magic carpet under her feet emit a faint red light, slowly floating twenty feet from the ground, her face full of shock!

It was also the first time that Lance used a magic carpet. Although before that, he had already memorized the spells used by the magic carpet. However, it was the first time in practice, let alone bringing people.

So he reminded himself that he must always be focused and careful.

Under the control of Lance, the magic carpet [Flying 9] was slightly rolled up around, forming a thin guardrail, surrounding the two of them.

"Walk!"

Lance was also very excited when he had the first flight. With one thought, the magic carpet immediately accelerated and flew towards the Hanshan Pass!

"ah……!"

The sudden acceleration was so scared that Lan screamed repeatedly. She subconsciously hugged Lance's waist tightly, lowering her head and daring not to look in other directions.

The strong wind came towards him, making Lance's hair extremely messy. He opened the Hawkeye and saw the scene up, down, left and right in front of him.

Feitian 9 continued to climb, and in the end, their flight altitude was equal to the peaks on both sides of the blown Hanshan Pass Canyon!

"So high!" Lance stood on the magic carpet and looked downward, and a strange sense of accomplishment arose.

His magic power was consumed bit by bit, and the magic carpet suddenly accelerated. They traveled through the clouds and scared away an eagle that was hovering away.

In the blink of an eye, the Hanshan Pass was already below them.

Lance was filled with satisfaction and was about to control the magic carpet to continue to accelerate. Who knew that at this moment, a fierce and fierce wind suddenly blew from the sky!

The wind suddenly came, with great power, and immediately blew Lance's magic carpet upside down.

It was the first time that Lance drove a magic carpet in practice, and his skills were not up to standard. He tried to stabilize the magic carpet, but the results were very little.

Above the sky, the scarlet magic carpet churned up and down, as if it was about to fall.

Lan closed her eyes tightly and hugged Lance tightly. She felt a tide of heaven and earth spinning. After a while, a huge impact force was transmitted.

Fortunately, Lance was in front of her and blocked most of the momentum for her.

The magic carpet gradually stabilized. She subconsciously opened her eyes, but found that the magic carpet had fallen.

She looked around and the expected mountains and ridges disappeared cleanly.

"It's all down there." Lance gasped and whispered.

Lan was stunned for a moment, and saw the magic carpet resting on a huge stone. She climbed to the edge and looked downwards-

Although the thick clouds blocked her view, she could still see the ant-like rocks below.

"We, we are now above the gravel formed by the blown Hanshan Pass?" After a long time, she calmed down.

"No," Lance's face was a little pale. He just lost control of the magic carpet. He tried his best to land safely in this place. "I have to rest for a while and practice a few more times. I have never had any talent when it comes to driving transportation. Let's wait for the gust of wind to leave before setting off..."

Before he could finish his words, he felt a soft touch coming from behind.

"What are you doing?" Lance's voice trembled.

"Do what a maid should do." Lan whispered in Lans's ear: "Anyway, there is nothing to do now. And although this is not the best occasion, it is not the worst."

She slowly unbuttoned Lance's clothes with both hands, and the latter turned around suddenly and pressed her on the magic carpet.

"I am the master." He smiled and said.

Then he pounced on it.

For a moment, the wind was cold and the dress flew.

The low murmur and breathing penetrated the clouds. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!