Chapter 543: Gained Without Any Effort
The glow of the sunset gradually faded, replaced by a full moon hanging high in the sky.
Somehow, the moon in these times seemed extraordinarily bright. With not a single cloud overhead, the moonlight streamed down unobstructed, illuminating every detail on the ground with crystal clarity.
Even traveling at night wouldn’t be an issue.
By the lakeshore, peace had finally returned. Most of the traveling merchants who had stopped at Mount Huayan had replenished their water and departed. At last, Song You arrived at the lake with his jujube-red horse, the calico cat, and the swallow.
“Drink to your heart’s content,” Song You patted the horse’s neck. “You’ve all worked hard these past days.”
The horse lowered its head and began drinking.
The swallow stood at the water’s edge, pecking at the water, then immediately lifted its head, smacking its beak rapidly as it swallowed.
The calico cat lapped at the water swiftly. Meanwhile, the Daoist filled his water bag to drink.
Each had their own way of quenching their thirst.
As they drank, the calico cat suddenly stopped. She lifted her head, staring intently at the center of the lake, her expression serious and unmoving.
The desert wind rippled across the lake’s surface.