Petty Tricks, That's All

This method of tracking aside, Yun Ji and the others gradually came to understand another layer of Niu Youdao's intentions.

With people from major powers clearing the way ahead and hidden agents leaving timely warning messages, following behind was relatively safe—far safer than running about blindly—and gave them the best chance of avoiding those hostile to Niu Youdao.

Ever since they had been shaken off by Yan Kingdom's forces, they had remained safe, and this strategy had something to do with it.

They had also realized that Niu Youdao would not charge about recklessly. His mind remained calm, and he would not easily lead them into danger.

Once they understood this, they gradually felt at ease. Whatever Niu Youdao said to do, whichever way he said to go, they no longer had any objections.

Of course, Niu Youdao's occasional unreliability still drove them somewhat mad. This fellow was always trying to catch this world's animals for mounts, and no amount of scolding could make him mend his ways!

At times he was steady and seasoned; at others, so wildly erratic that he caught people completely off guard.

Yun Ji and her son had spent quite some time in Southern Prefecture and had known Niu Youdao for a considerable while. The mother and son knew that Niu Youdao had not been like this before. After coming here, he would occasionally "go deranged," occasionally let loose and run wild like a naughty child.

Yet the mother and son could also sense that Niu Youdao was no longer as carefree as he had been in Southern Prefecture. His entire demeanor had turned cold, much more deep and ruthless. He killed decisively without mercy, almost without blinking an eye...

Enemies were bound to meet on a narrow road. After following He Xinru for some