Luanshi Ridge is a vast mountain range stretching from Gaoyang County all the way to the capital city of Ling'an, passing through dense forested areas often visited by mountain bandits who specialize in preying on the wealthy.
The Xiliang Envoy continued on their journey, and soon found themselves deep within this forest.
The leader, named Tuoba Qi, had visited Dazhou many times before and was familiar with the terrain. Normally, the forest was home only to some wild beasts and posed no real danger.
What harm would wild beasts do to the warriors of Xiliang?
They'd just slaughter and eat them!
Thus, Tuoba Qi led the group through the forest without a care.
"Tsk tsk, Dazhou is such a wonderful place, filled with endless wealth and beauties. I'll have to suggest to our king to invade Dazhou again, hahaha!"
"Yes, let's invade, invade!"
The others echoed, merrily indulging in the thought.
Little did they know, someone on a nearby hilltop was watching them closely.
