Chapter 295: The Swallow Returns
Passing by Yuanzhi City once more, Song You noted that the city's garrison had diminished significantly. He had no intention of entering the city, merely glancing at it from a distance before heading toward Liaoxin Pass.
On the way, he casually chose a spot to spend the night.
However, when he awoke, Lady Calico was nowhere to be found.
“...” Sitting up, Song You scanned his surroundings.
Not far away, the rustling of grass caught his attention. The withered grass occasionally bent and trembled, likely stirred by the antics of that cat.
He paid it no mind. Instead, he poured water to wash his face and freshen up before starting to pack his belongings.
As he rolled up his wool blanket and rug and tucked them into his travel bag, a sound drew his attention. Turning around, he saw a calico cat emerging from the tall grass, accompanied by a small stone figure stumbling behind her. Most notably, the cat had a slender yellow bamboo tube clenched in her teeth. She strode up confidently and placed it at his feet.
“What’s this?”
“It’s bamboo.”