Socially anxious people transmigrate to another world; living in seclusion is too difficult.

"By the way, where are you going next? You don't seem to be locals from Jiahe City." Zhang Hongtao asked as he watched Lin Anlan accept the money pouch and then gulp down his soup.

"Us? Actually, we haven't decided where to go next. We were thinking of going to the nearby adventurer's guild to pick up some quests and go exploring, but most of the guilds in small towns don't have many quests to offer, so we can only plan to go to the capital first." Lin Anlan thought for a while and roughly explained her plans.

“Oh, you want to become adventurers, huh? Miss Lin, you must also be a demon from the Empire. How come you don’t know that there’s a large prefecture called Qingfeng County not far from Jiahe City? I think it would be a good place for you to go; it’s much closer than the capital.” Zhang Hongtao recommended a large prefecture.

"Yes! How come I didn't think of that? I stayed in Qingfeng County for a day or two before, and it is indeed a good place. Thanks, Brother Zhang."

"You're welcome, haha. Um, if it's convenient, I'd like to ask you two for a favor." Zhang Hongtao put down his bowl, rubbed his hands on his lap, and asked somewhat embarrassedly.

"Help?" Su Yang and Lin Anlan exchanged a glance, then Lin Anlan asked, "What kind of help?"

"Well, if you two are going to the capital in the future, could you please give me a letter to my wife? I'm stationed away from home and haven't been back for several years. Oh, my home is in the area outside the third gate and inside the fourth gate of the western city of the capital, on a street called Xu Ning Street. There's a small shop on that street that sells hairpins, and the proprietress is my wife. Her name is Li Xiuwen." Zhang Hongtao explained his wife's details and took out a letter from his bag, handing it to Lin Anlan and Su Yang.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement: "Okay, if you're not in a hurry, we'll definitely bring it to you when we get to the capital."

"No rush, no rush. I don't know when I'll be able to go back either. It's only the beginning of the year, and I might not be able to go back this year. You two will get to the capital faster than me, so I'll leave it to you two. Consider this your first commission before you become adventurers," Zhang Hongtao said with a simple and honest smile.

Before long, the three of them finished breakfast at the same time. Perhaps because he was a soldier, Zhang Hongtao ate very quickly, finishing his second bowl of soup in just a few bites. He wiped his mouth briskly and got up to help the other two pay the bill, but Lin Anlan firmly refused. Seeing that the two were determined, Zhang Hongtao gave up trying to persuade them, and the three parted ways.

The two returned to the inn and began discussing their upcoming itinerary and plans.

"Where do we go next? To Qingfeng County, which Brother Zhang just mentioned?" Su Yang asked first.

"Let me think." Lin Anlan recalled the geographical locations of Jiahe City, Qingfeng County, and the Imperial Capital in her mind. After a short while, she said, "If we go to the Imperial Capital, we'll have to pass through Qingfeng County. How about this: we'll go to Qingfeng County first, and I'll show you what a major county in this country is like. In the county, we'll register an adventure team and take on some quests along the way to earn some basic living expenses. Then I'll take you to see my hometown, which is very close to the Imperial Capital. Finally, we'll go to the Imperial Capital. What do you think?"

“Okay, let’s do as you say. Let’s set off today. I don’t think Jiahe City is worth staying in any longer,” Su Yang suggested.

"Okay, let's set off now. If we use flying, we should arrive this afternoon."

"No, no, we don't need to fly this time. Since we've decided to take the adventure, let's walk or ride in a carriage and see the local customs and culture along the way. Isn't the meaning of travel to feel the land beneath our feet and appreciate the scenery along the way?"

"it is good."

The two quickly packed their luggage, checked out of their room in the lobby, and asked the innkeeper where they could rent a carriage. The innkeeper was a kind man who not only introduced them to the place but also took them to the stables and helped them rent a carriage. After agreeing on the price and signing a contract, the two boarded the carriage and headed north.

Renting a carriage isn't very expensive, costing a total of three silver coins. However, a deposit of three silver coins is required upfront. Once they arrive in Qingfeng County, they can return the carriage to a stable with the same sign and get their deposit back by presenting the receipt. This not only ensures the renter's satisfaction but also protects the stable's interests.

After leaving the city gate and getting a general idea of ​​their location, Su Yang headed northeast under Lin Anlan's guidance. Along the way, Lin Anlan explained the geographical location and general situation of the Tianyun Empire to Su Yang. According to her, the Tianyun Empire and the Principality of Paisen were exactly opposite. The Empire was located in the north, and the Principality was located in the south. They were separated by the Lone Dragon Mountain Range, Weizhou Lake, and the Lingluo Great Forest. They crossed the border from the northern border of the Principality and plunged into the Lingluo Great Forest. They basically traveled around the mountain range before entering the Empire from the southwest.

Moreover, the entire Lingluo Great Forest stretches from the Lone Dragon Mountains all the way to the northwest of the continent, separating the Empire from the Demon Kingdom to the west. In addition, the Empire is inhabited by both humans and demons. This unique condition has led to some wariness of the southern countries towards the Empire. On the contrary, the Slivia Empire and the Tianyun Empire, where orcs and humans live together, have a more harmonious relationship.

It is February now, the height of spring. Along the way, there are signs of the revival of all things. New buds are sprouting from tree branches, fallen leaves are gradually decaying and returning to their roots, and tender green shoots are growing on the ground. They have not yet completely covered the entire land, but those strands of green are direct proof that people can perceive the arrival of spring.

The two drove the carriage slowly along the official road. According to Lin Anlan's estimate, they would not arrive in Qingfeng County until the next day. Su Yang was not in a hurry after hearing this. Even if they rushed, they would not arrive today, so it was better to take it slow.

Soon it got dark, and the two had to find a suitable campsite. Before long, a fire appeared ahead, and several figures could be seen moving around in the distance, seemingly also travelers camping.

"Why don't we go over there too? It should be a good place to camp," Lin Anlan suggested.

"Hmm..." Su Yang hesitated. In this desolate wilderness, he was a little worried about what would happen if they encountered robbers. But then he thought that even if they were robbers, they might not be able to beat the two of them. His remaining worry was that he might have to greet those strangers. The thought of this gave him a headache, but seeing Lin Anlan's expectant gaze, he could only nod in agreement and silently prayed, "As long as we don't talk to them, everything will be fine."

The carriage slowly approached, and Su Yang could vaguely hear their conversation. As the distance drew closer, Su Yang gradually made out the appearance of the group of people.

There were six people in total, all women. When they saw Su Yang and his companion approaching, two of them immediately stood up, staring at their carriage and Su Yang, who was driving it, with clearly wary eyes. The remaining four turned around and, seeing this, also stood up and stood behind the two women, seemingly on guard against something.