Because the slaves were so enthusiastic, the road that was initially expected to take two days to clear was completed in just one day.
When Zhao Guang returned that day, he was quite surprised. They set off the next day and encountered no trouble along the way, unsure if it was due to the recent battle.
Regardless, the lords along the road treated Zhao Guang with overwhelming enthusiasm and even sent people to greet him.
The method of their reception was something Zhao Guang could hardly bear. The flags, the clothes, were they clearly learned from Ocoro's subordinates? Had this art spread even here?
Although it was entirely deformed, one could still make out its origin.
They traveled north without passing through Marquis Coruas' territory.
Therefore, Zhao Guang did not know what the Marquis' current attitude was towards him. He did not know whether the Marquis was acting under the Prince's orders to deal with him, or if he genuinely wanted to oppose him up until now.
