This long-distance ride didn't feel tiring. After all, it's our own little pickup, and everyone can take turns lying flat in the truck bed to sleep. They're used to rough and wild experiences, so the slight bumps of the vehicle don't affect their sleep quality at all.
Moreover, with Tan Wenbin in the car, the daytime heat and dust on the provincial road were covered by the chill emanating from him. The car kept moving, preventing any long-term accumulation of Yin energy as would happen in a sealed room. This kept the "air conditioning" at just the right temperature.
At one point, they took a detour to avoid getting too close to Fengdu, intentionally keeping a safe distance from Emperor Fengdu.
Li Zhiyuan had promised the Great Emperor that he would soon "return to his roots and acknowledge his master."
