"We are villagers from the nearby village, originally went up the mountain to gather herbs, but as we passed by Caisan Town, we thought to take a look if there was anything valuable left. In the confusion, we might have offended you, sir. We hope you can forgive us."
A man dressed in short attire spoke nervously.
"Yes, indeed, sir, we truly are from the nearby village. If you don't believe us, you can come back with us to see."
Another man quickly added.
"Is that so?"
Jiang Shi carefully observed them, seeing they held things like steel forks and firewood sabers, with bamboo baskets on their backs; they indeed seemed like herb gatherers entering the mountains.
"What happened in Caisan Town?"
Jiang Shi inquired.
"Five days ago, a group of bandits from Cyan Dragon Mountain descended, and within a night, swept through Caisan Town, wiping it out completely."
The man in short attire spoke.
Jiang Shi frowned secretly.
Just as expected.
