Once they spoke, Miao Yi’s theory was proven right. The other party was indeed the forces of a Cave guarding this area. The Cave Master was surnamed Zhao.
The two were of similar rank. Both being Cave Masters, and without a difference in hierarchy between them, both parties joked and spoke in an easy manner.
"Where is Brother Zhao bringing your subordinates to?"
"We’re not going anywhere. We’re just patrolling the area."
"Cave Master Zhao is so dutiful. I’m embarrassed."
"Do you think I want to be!?" Cave Master Zhao shook his head, and briefly explained the underlying reason.
The reason he was personally leading the patrol squad, was because a group of renegade cultivators had appeared recently. They specifically targeted and robbed travelling cultivators. Last month, they even kidnapped the wife of a certain Manor Head from their Hall. Not only did they rob her, they even killed her and her escorts!
