In the scorching summer day, the sparse shade provided by the trees along the road offered little protection from the sun that seemed intent on broiling everyone alive.
A carriage slowly made its way through layers upon layers of heat waves.
It was not pulled by a horse, but by a black donkey, which at this moment had its tongue lolling out from the heat.
"Young Master, it's too hot. The donkey is about to give out. There is a county town up ahead, let's rest there for a while," Uncle Wang suggested, sitting outside the carriage. At this time, the curtain had been raised high, revealing a young man in white clothing inside.
The young man was handsome with a spirited countenance and dressed in white, exuding elegance and grace—it was none other than Ji Yuntai, the former City Lord of Xiliang City.
Ji Yuntai, citing his poor health, had resigned from his position as the City Lord of Xiliang City.
