According to the people of the Xingtong Escort Agency, that Old Beggar had already been in the Ruined Temple before them, making him one of the earliest arrivals.
At the time, he was still alive, and Shen Zhou gave him a bowl of water and a bun.
He thanked Shen Zhou, but seemed to be mute, constantly making indistinct noises. After he finished the bun and drank the water, he lay down on the ground and fell asleep again.
Seeing this, Shen Zhou did not disturb him. He went out to carry out his duties as an escort, not actually fearing the bandits and thieves along the way, because these outlaw heroes were mostly after money, and generally would let people go after receiving a toll.
By comparison, Shen Zhou was more afraid of encountering those noble figures disguised as beggars, coachmen, or people from all walks of life—who, if not handled properly, and if they became unhappy, might bring down on you the calamity of a killing god.
