Shao Pingbo understood the logic without being told, but that was not what concerned him. "My coming to the Qi Capital was a top secret of the Jin Kingdom! May I ask, sir, how did Hao Yuntu learn that I was here?"
The visitor said, "Now is not the time to worry about that. Escape with your life first."
Shao Pingbo said in a deep voice, "Sir, that is not quite right. If we do not know how Hao Yuntu found out, and there is a traitor on this side, then no matter where I flee, I can be tracked down. It will be difficult to escape Qi Kingdom. I beg you to help me!" He cupped his hands in entreaty.
The visitor fell silent briefly. He had indeed overlooked that point; the other man had a valid argument. After pondering it, he shook his head. "I am afraid I cannot help you with that. As far as I know, even Hao Yuntu himself does not know where the tip-off letter came from. But one can imagine the problem. It must have been someone who knew you had come here who leaked the secret. Who knew that you had come to Qi Kingdom? I fear only those in Jin Kingdom know that best."
Shao Pingbo said, "You mean there is a mole in Jin Kingdom?"
The visitor said, "Is that impossible? There are neither too many nor too few people in Jin Kingdom who knew you came here. There is every possibility of a leak."
Shao Pingbo said, "I believe the possibility of a leak from Jin Kingdom can basically be ruled out. Sir, do not overlook one point. If those in Jin Kingdom who knew my whereabouts disregarded the bigger picture and intended to harm me, there was no