Ms. Doctor Divine

Initially, she attributed it to her body adjusting to the new environment. However, as they continued marching forward, the chill became overwhelming, almost causing her to collapse.

Instinctively, Gu Chaoyan sought warmth by embracing Zhou Huaijin, her voice barely a whisper. “I’m so cold.”

Cold?

Zhou Huaijin was taken aback.

He had already provided her with a fox-fur wrap, concerned about the cold weather.

But evidently, it was insufficient.

Chaoyan was already layered in multiple garments and had heated items with her.

“Sword One, prepare the coal basin and bring it to the wagon. Fetch thick blankets, a hand-kettle—everything!” Zhou Huaijin’s voice carried a note of urgency, yet he efficiently issued the orders.

He held Gu Chaoyan tightly in his embrace.

Everyone came to a halt as Sword One swiftly made the necessary arrangements.

Soon, everything was ready.

Gu Chaoyan felt a sense of relief, and she gradually relaxed as the warmth surrounded her.

When the troops came to a halt, Ouyang Mingjing approached them from his own contingent. Instead of entering the wagon, he spoke to them from outside. “In Snow Territory, it snows all year round, and the snow never melts. Consequently, it is much colder here compared to other places.”

“….”

“We, the inhabitants of Snow Territory, have acclimated to the weather and possess magical abilities that shield us from the cold. It feels the same to us as any other region.”

“….”

“However, it’s evident that you are not accustomed to these conditions. So we can take a break here for you to adjust. Once you feel ready, let us know, and we can resume our journey.” Ouyang Mingjing conveyed his message succinctly.

After some time…

Gu Chaoyan inquired, “How much longer until we reach the towns?”

“They are located in the heart of Snow Territory, the coldest area of all. It will take another ten days for you to reach there,” Ouyang Mingjing responded from outside the wagon.

This meant that without the troops, the travel time would be considerably shorter.

Such was the disparity.

The hidden guards might be skilled, but they lacked experience. They would struggle to adapt to this harsh environment and might even have difficulty finding their way back to the entrance.

Gu Chaoyan wasn’t in a rush to reach the towns. She wished to allocate more time on the journey, allowing the hidden guards to familiarize themselves with the route.

“That’s alright. We are not accustomed to the weather here, so we can proceed at a leisurely pace. Additionally, could we stop here for a brief break? I’m hungry and would appreciate some tea and hot food,” Gu Chaoyan requested.

Ouyang Mingjing hesitated.

They had stopped to equip Phoenix Girl with tools to protect against the cold.

Now…