The butler respectfully said, "Master Ba, everything is ready...".
Master Ba looked at Li Batian and Old Miao, and asked, "Are you all set as well?"
Old Miao stood up and said, "Time is of the essence, let's go."
"Then let's go." Master Ba and Old Miao walked shoulder to shoulder at the front, with Old Miao lagging about half a step, while Li Batian followed closely behind Master Ba.
Master Ba, Old Miao, and Li Batian sat inside a modestly priced sedan. Master Ba had just given his own car to a subordinate, having them drive it away. This was Master Ba's cautious and careful strategy, a diversion tactic; using that sedan to draw attention, while he quietly left in the less ostentatious car.
The driver turned back to glance at Master Ba sitting in the rear, asking, "Master Ba, shall we depart now?"
"Let's go now, remember the route I planned for you."
