Silver Fox.

Summary

After a significant battle, psychological comfort is crucial, especially for new recruits like Tie Xin Yuan's subordinates. Rewards are swiftly given to encourage bravery and motivate the timid. Sandstone Mountain, now a legendary site, is marked by Tibetan masters with Mani heaps and prayer flags, signifying divine territory. These masters, engrossed in building a throne from bones, are respected for their dedication. Tie Xin Yuan's distribution of spoils is straightforward, rewarding bravery and ensuring even the fallen are honored. The warriors, unfamiliar with money, exchange their rewards for essentials. Tibetan masters lead the cremation, and the living continue their survival through looting, as the valley's wheat fields are not yet sufficient. Despite exhaustion, Tie Xin Yuan shares stories and strategies with his men, though they struggle to grasp the deeper meanings. Observing the Tibetan lamas' kindness towards warhorses, Tie Xin Yuan sees their sinister daytime demeanor fade. As dawn breaks, he decides to rest at Sandstone Mountain before assessing a mysterious caravan in the Gobi Desert.

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