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The sun now hung high in the sky, casting its warm rays over the landscape as the excitement of the journey faded into a lullaby.

The trio of adults and two eggs nestled in the back of the carriage had been seated together for some time, the eggs exposed to the world but cradled in their protective basket.

After a period of two incense sticks—around two hours—the excitement of the eggs had dwindled, and they grew still in their resting place, leaving most of the adults to their nervous thoughts.

As the day brightened and the warmth of the sun spread far and wide, the carriage came to a stop in an inconspicuous corner, prompting thoughts of nefarious plots for the more squeamish among them.

Well, likely that was what Xu Hu Zhe and Bai Mo would be thinking if this stop wasn't premeditated.

But for Xu Zeng, our mighty morphing, gender bending demon beast who was currently hidden behind his borrowed white mask, it mattered little.