Chapter 23: Delivering the Message
After traversing several mountains, Qin Sang reached a broad area near the main road and halted his horse, waiting in silence.
According to the intelligence, the caravan of Dongyang Lady had camped in Kun City last night and departed in the early hours of the morning. Now, past 10 AM, they were approaching.
Qin Sang picked up his ironwood staff, a sturdy pole he had purchased at the dock. Made from ironwood with a hardness comparable to metal and excellent resilience, he had it fashioned into a reliable weapon.
The staff had a slot at one end where the Yan Luo Banner could be inserted. After wrapping the flag around and securing it with cloth strips, the result was an oddly makeshift spear.
Qin Sang had confirmed that although King Yan was not visible to the naked eye, he needed to be cautious and conceal his true intentions in public to avoid attracting the attention of immortal masters who might come to exorcize demons, leading to unnecessary trouble.
To the east of the City of Three Witches lay a range of towering mountains. The path, winding through these mountains and crossing several rivers, was arduous. Merchants preferred to take the northern route, which took an additional two days, rather than risking the challenging road, making the route sparsely populated.
Qin Sang kept a vigilant watch not only at the crossroads but also in all directions, yet he saw no signs of Jiangshan Tower's people.
As the sun approached its zenith, the afternoon heat was still fierce despite the onset of autumn. Qin Sang recited the Scripture of Tranquility and waited patiently until suddenly, his eyes glowed and stood straight up.
A convoy appeared at the end of the road.