The Young Swordsman of Dalu

In the evening, Wenfei and Li Wei were having tea and chatting with Jin Yuanying and Ji Wuchang in Yuxuan Palace when Murong Li arrived.

Wen Fei and Li Wei quickly stood up, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Greetings, Grandmother! Senior Ji! I wish to speak with Brother Wen!" Murong Li said.

“You may go!” Kim Won-young said.

Wen Fei followed Murong Li into the courtyard, where Murong Li asked, "Brother Wen, are you about to leave?"

“We are saying goodbye to my master and Senior Jin. We are preparing to leave the Northern Dynasty tomorrow and head to the far north,” Wen Fei said.

"The far north! I've heard of it, and I've longed to go there. But now I'm powerless to stop here. Please let me see the beautiful scenery of the world!" Murong Li said sadly.

“Your Majesty need not worry. As the emperor, you can also travel incognito throughout the country to understand the people’s hardships firsthand and better help them,” Wenfei said.

“Brother Wen is right! I want to travel to every corner of the Northern Dynasty, to understand the lives of the people, and to ensure that our people live a happy life,” Murong Li said.

“Your Majesty! That’s right! You will definitely be a good emperor!” Wenfei said.

"Brother Wen! Thank you!" Murong Li looked at Wen Fei gratefully.

The next day, Wenfei and Li Wei bid farewell to Ji Wuchang and Jin Yuanying and headed to the far north.

Upon leaving Yancheng, Wenfei and Li Wei saw someone waiting for them outside the city. When they got closer, they found that it was Murong Li.

Wenfei said, "Your Majesty! You've only just ascended the throne, and you're already going out!"

"I'm here to see you off! I still owe you a drink! Come, drink this bowl of wine before you go!" Murong Li had someone bring over the wine.

"Cheers!" The three of them downed their drinks in one gulp.

"Farewell!" Wenfei said.

"When Brother Wen returns, be sure to come to the palace and tell me about your extraordinary adventures in the far north," Murong Li said.

"I will! See you later!" Wenfei and Li Wei rode away on horseback.

Watching their departing figures, Murong Li was filled with envy and said, "Brother Wen! I, Murong Li, truly envy you!"

Wenfei and Li Wei had overcome numerous difficulties to reach the far north. As soon as they entered the valley, the snow python pounced on Wenfei, knocking him to the ground. Wenfei clung to the python's body and rolled around on the ground for a while, pleading, "Brother Python, please let me go!"

Only then did the snow python release Wen Fei. It looked at Li Wei, then glanced at Wen Fei again, as if asking, "Who is she?"

Wenfei said to the snow python, "Let me introduce you, Brother Python. This is Li Wei, my friend!"

The snow python understood. It crawled to Li Weishi's side and nuzzled her head against him. Li Weishi was so frightened that she looked at Wen Fei.

"Brother Python is greeting you! Just pet its head to show you accept!" Wenfei said.

Li Wei quickly and gently touched the snow python's head. The snow python then extended its tongue and licked Li Wei's hand. Li Wei endured the ticklish sensation and let the snow python lick his hand.

"Brother Mang! You can't be rude! She's my girlfriend! You can't go any further!" Wen Fei said, pretending to be angry.

"What's a girlfriend? Don't talk nonsense!" Li Wei said.

“If I don’t say that, Brother Python will keep licking you!” Wenfei said.

“Okay!” Li Wei said.

As expected, the snow python stopped licking Li Weishi's hand and instead crawled to the space between the two of them, sometimes resting its head on Wen Fei's body and sometimes on Li Weishi's body.

"Thank you, Brother Python!" Wenfei stroked the snow python's head.

The snow python rested its head against Li Weishi again, and Wen Fei gestured for her to quickly stroke the snow python's head as well. Li Weishi reached out and stroked the snow python's head, and only then did the snow python crawl to the side, satisfied, and look at the two of them.

"Wenfei! It's terrifying!" Li Wei whispered.

“Brother Python understands everything. As long as you treat it well, it will treat you even better!” Wenfei said.

"You encountered it on Cuiyun Peak. Which mountain was it?" Li Wei asked.

"Come here! I'll show you!" Wenfei pulled Li Wei out of the valley. "Look! That's the tallest mountain!"

"It's so high! It feels like it's connected to the sky! I want to go up and see if I can touch the sky," Li Wei said.

“Okay! Let’s rest in this valley for a while today, and I’ll take you up tomorrow,” Wenfei said.

"Great! I can't wait!" Li Wei cheered loudly.

"Keep your voice down! Watch out for avalanches!" Wenfei said.

"What is an avalanche?" Li Wei asked.

"It's a physical phenomenon, and it can't be explained in just a few words!" Wenfei said.

"What is a physical phenomenon? Wenfei, I think what you're saying is very strange!" Li Wei said.

“You’ll understand!” Wenfei said.

Late at night, Li Wei was already fast asleep. Wen Fei walked out of the valley alone, looked up at the starry sky, and saw that the moon was almost full. Tomorrow would be the fifteenth of the lunar month, a night of full moon. He was going to go to Cuiyun Peak to verify what Senior Shou had told him. If it was really as Senior Shou said, he might be able to travel back in time. Thinking of this, Wen Fei felt a little excited. After all, he had been in this time and space for a long time, and he hadn't visited his grandmother's grave or burned paper money for her since her burial.

As dawn broke, Wenfei prepared some food. After eating, he and Li Wei rested for a while, put on more clothes, prepared some more food, and then set off for Cuiyun Peak.

"Brother Python, we're going to Emerald Cloud Peak. Do you want to come with us?" Wen Fei asked.

The snow python nodded in agreement, and Wenfei stroked its head before they set off together.

The snow python skillfully climbed to the summit. Wen Fei pulled Li Wei up with great effort. When they arrived, the snow python had been waiting for them at the top of the mountain for a long time.

"Brother Python is truly amazing!" Wen Fei said.

The snow python rubbed against him again.

"It's so cold at the top of the mountain!" Li Wei was shivering from the cold.

Wenfei took off a sheepskin coat from his body and threw it to Li Wei, saying, "Put this on quickly!"

"And you?" Li Wei asked.

“I’m wearing two layers!” Wenfei said.

"Ah! I touched the sky!" Li Wei shouted excitedly.

“Look around, isn’t the scenery beautiful?” Wenfei said.

"I can't believe there's such a beautiful place in the world. Thank you, Wenfei, for bringing me here," Li Wei said.

“We don’t need to be so polite between us!” Wenfei said.

"Wenfei! Will we meet again in the next life?" Li Wei asked.

"Who knows? If we're destined to meet, we might meet again in another time and space," Wenfei said.

"Does another dimension exist in this world?" Li Wei asked.

“I believe it definitely exists!” Wenfei said.

“Then let’s make a promise that we will meet again in another time and space in our next life!” Li Wei said.

“It’s a deal!” Wenfei said.