But then he thought again, considering that this young man had become a general, he must possess exceptional courage and insight. If he were to be frightened by a mere story, then truly, he couldn't accomplish anything at all.
The Great General's disappointment dissipated, and he continued the patrol with Tian Peng.
Tian Peng followed behind the Great General, casting a deep glance toward the direction of the Flowing Sand River, which the Great General had pointed out earlier.
He was determined to visit this Flowing Sand River; perhaps this was why he had come all the way from Chang'an. It could be his opportunity—if he managed to defeat the demon within, he might achieve immortality.
Despite hastening their pace, it was dark by the time they returned. Fortunately, they did not have to travel long in the night before they reached the military camp.
The first thing Tian Peng did upon returning to the camp was to remove the heavy cloak from his shoulders.
