So it was Commander Liu who called them over, Hong Yi thought in realization. He shook his head slightly and continued on without paying it much mind.
But after Hong Yi had walked a hundred zhang, he suddenly stopped, his brows drawing together slightly. Something seems wrong.
At that thought, Hong Yi quickly turned and strode back toward the city gate.
"Chief Hong, what brings you back?" Seeing Hong Yi approaching the gate, Commander Liu hurried forward to call out to him. He had seen Hong Yi come down from the wall earlier, too, and had not expected him to return after leaving.
"Oh?" Hong Yi looked around and noticed that the two guards who had been going to report the military situation to General Yang were no longer there.
Moreover, there seemed to be a few fewer people here. Commander Liu had originally had several personal guards with him, but now only two remained.
"Where are those two brothers from earlier?" Hong Yi asked.
"Them? They've already left," Commander Liu promptly replied.
"Left? I didn't run into them," Hong Yi said doubtfully.
"Well... perhaps they took another route?" Commander Liu said with a smile.
Hong Yi stared at Commander Liu without speaking. Avoiding his gaze, Commander Liu hurriedly added, "Chief Hong, what did you need them for?"
"Where are they?" Hong Yi asked, his expression darkening.
"I told you, they've left!" Commander Liu looked at Hong Yi in bewilderment.
"You're lying! You're very composed, but your two personal guards can't keep their faces as steady as yours!" Hong Yi reached for Commander Liu with one hand.
Commander Liu moved, swiftly retreating two steps. His martial arts were good, but how could they possibly compare to Hong Yi's?
Hong Yi followed him forward two steps and clamped a hand around