Chapter 39. Relaxing
The golden carriage rolled with an echoing creek along the mountain path. Its ornate decorations caught the filtered sunlight that seeped through the dense canopy of pine trees overhead. The golden panels gleamed with intricate carvings depicting scenes of legendary battles and mythical creatures, while its wheels, reinforced with iron bands, rumbled over the uneven terrain.
Two Desert Warhorses pulled the carriage with steady, determined strides, their dark manes fluttering in the crisp mountain breeze.
The carriage driver, a towering man with a rough-hewn face, kept a watchful eye on the narrow road ahead. His grey hair was tied back into a tight ponytail, and he wore a broad-brimmed hat to shield his eyes from the glaring sun. A sword hung from his belt, a reminder of the dangers that lurked in these remote regions.
Inside the carriage, Tyler White is reading books about formations. His Ghost spirit Mana would eat Spirit fruits or spirit stones sometimes which would boost his powers without even practising. Not all Cultivators have Ghost Spirit with the same ability. Tyler didn’t know that his Ghost Spirit has a unique ability that every Cultivator in the world will envy.
As the carriage navigated the winding mountain path, the scenery shifted. The dense pine forests gave way to open stretches where the mountains rolled gently into the distance. The air was cool and invigorating, filled with the scent of pine and earth. Tyler gazed out the window, marvelling at the expansive view.
The carriage crested a ridge, and the driver slowed the horses. Ahead, the path narrowed to a thin strip, with a steep drop on one side. The golden carriage, though beautiful, was heavy, and a misstep could send them tumbling down the mountainside.
"Thank Goodness I am Not stinky and hired the best Coachman to drive." Tyler said when he saw how skillfully the carriage driver drove.
"Well, the last thing Tyler can care about is money." Mana said.
"Don’t steal my line." Tyler Chuckled.
Then his face turned serious and tried to use a chess Spell. A small black square appeared on the ground before disappearing.
"Tyler’s Manipulation didn’t help?" Mana asked in confusion. Tyler was boasting how he would be able to master the Chess Spell when he treats people as Chess Piece but nothing seems to happen.