Cui Yunqi was unaware that Chen Xu had long decided to venture alone for the exam.
Setting off early, changing routes, traveling solo—
Originally, the wilds of this world were quite dangerous. Short-distance travels were manageable; if one was familiar with the route and there were people along the way, generally, there wouldn't be much trouble.
But for long-distance journeys, it's hard to say.
Especially when traveling from the remote Yunjiang Prefecture to the central city of Pingyang in Celestial South Dao, the complexity of mountains, rivers, and roads involved would be unimaginable for those without travel experience.
Currently, maps were often held by specific strata of society, and "recognizing roads" was even considered an extraordinary skill.
Even when a distinguished family traveled, with many cultivation experts among them, they usually preferred to travel in groups.
