Chapter 40: Ascending in Four Years

Zhongnan Mountain truly deserved its reputation as a former Daoist haven, truly blessed by the spirit of the land.

Zhao Rong had seen many strange people and amusing events along his journey, which all boiled down to three main themes.

First was the abundance of hermits.

As the trio walked along the steep paths between the mountain cliffs or the secluded trails through the dense forests, one could inadvertently catch sight of hermits sitting cross-legged in caves or on blue rocks, consuming the morning mist and dew and passing their days in the mountains.

Second was the abundance of Daoists.