That's the asymmetry in the intelligence, Du You thought to himself.
Because these Sandpeople had no idea where Du You's true territory was. They just thought the outlying town was his domain. By now, they were close to Du You's territory.
Out of nowhere, a flock of griffins attacked them and flew off in another direction. So they assumed that their plan was to lure away the Sand Sculpture Knights and thereby weaken their power.
So, taking their chance when the leader of the Sand Sculpture Knights was killed, they forcefully took control of the knights and moved with them. The rule among the Sandpeople was to obey the strongest. With their leader gone, the Sand Sculpture Knights, naturally, would follow their command and proceed in this direction.
"They really didn't chase after us, you're brilliant, Master!" Lin Yushi exclaimed excitedly.
Lin Yucha was somewhat puzzled, "But what if the Sand Sculpture Knights did chase after us?"
