Setting off for Oulan City, Garmandis no longer gave Nian Bing a hard time. One man, one dragon, they travelled leisurely down the road like friends. For Garmandis, time was not a concern. After living for tens of thousands of years, it knew how to enjoy life. Initially, Nian Bing had planned to speed up their journey by using magic, but Garmandis objected, stating that walking would allow them to better appreciate the human world's beauty.
With the passing of winter and the arrival of March, a hint of warmth was in the air. After several months of recovery, the Oulan Empire, which had been heavily damaged from the war, was slowly regaining its former glory, at least on the surface.
"Nian Bing, how much longer until we reach Oulan City?" Garmandis asked, looking at the budding leaves on the trees lining the road.
Nian Bing smiled slightly and replied, "I just checked the map. At our current speed, we should arrive in about three days at most."