They had a simple meal of dry rations and didn't dare to rest for long before packing up and setting off again.
To their surprise, they ran into an oncoming merchant caravan after traveling just a dozen miles.
He Shiniu, who was scouting ahead, hurried over to gather information.
Seeing this group with their tall, sturdy horses, the caravan's leader, Li Damao, could tell at a glance they were an official family.
He quickly stopped an armed guard beside him who was defensively drawing his blade. "Sir, can I help you with something?"
Jiang Shiniu said, "Sorry to bother you. I was hoping to ask about the road conditions ahead."
Li Damao was already ordering his men to pull their carts aside, preparing to let the other party pass.
