The team started with over a hundred people, but on the way back, it had grown to three or four hundred, most of whom were goblins.
Zhengping knew very well that the large number of goblins might attract the interest of other teams.
After all, goblins command a very high price on the market.
This group of goblins, if sold, would probably fetch over a thousand Gold Coins.
Because of this, on the return journey, Zhengping didn't take the main road—instead, he chose a forest path, and had soldiers scout ahead along their route.
Under these circumstances, they managed to pass the first day of their return smoothly.
But as they got closer to Hope Village, they noticed things had changed.
"There are people everywhere, whether it's the main road or side paths nearby."
"We basically can't avoid running into them."
"..."
A few scout soldiers spoke up helplessly.
