After leaving Zan Buliu's camp, Hu Xiaotian and his companions headed back to the market in Returning Ruins to meet Liang Yinghao and the others. While they had gone to see Zan Buliu, Liang Yinghao and Xiong Tianba had stayed at the market to keep asking around, hoping to uncover something.
When they reached the meeting place, Liang Yinghao greeted them with a delighted expression. Hu Xiaotian gave him a meaningful look. Taking the hint, Liang Yinghao said nothing in front of Tang Qingxuan. He followed Hu Xiaotian aside and whispered, "Several people from the Dangyi Tribe have been acting suspiciously. They've been following us in secret."
"Is that so?" Hu Xiaotian asked.
Liang Yinghao nodded. "I told our brothers not to make any rash moves, then deliberately went around the market asking questions. I noticed that fellow following behind us the whole time. They're clearly after us."
"Where are they now?" Hu Xiaotian asked.
"Still nearby," Liang Yinghao said. "Several of them have been taking turns following us. I had Brat split off for the moment and secretly follow them."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. Liang Yinghao was experienced and dependable, so he had complete confidence in him. For all Xiong Tianba's roughness, the boy had a sharp eye for detail and never muddled important matters. Rather than act immediately, Liang Yinghao had sent Brat to play the oriole behind the mantis stalking the cicada. It was undoubtedly the right response.
After some thought, Hu Xiaotian told him not to spread the news among the others yet. They continued strolling through the market, openly purchasing horses bearing the Tang brand. If someone was following them, it meant they had already drawn those people's attention. With no leads to pursue, deliberately making a stir and waiting for the enemy to come knocking