About an hour later, those remaining in the mountain stronghold saw a group of eight set out on their journey. Among them were Captain Liao and a soldier under his command from General Situ, two imposing guards from the side of the Golden-faced Imperial Censor, and four unfamiliar faces.
The people in the mountain stronghold were puzzled, but considering that Captain Liao, after arriving, only showed deference to the Golden-faced Imperial Censor and was sternly silent towards others, they held some respect for him, knowing he was from General Situ's side, and didn't dare to rashly inquire further.
The two guards beside the Golden-faced Imperial Censor were even more untouchable, responding only to their master and ignoring others completely.
So, the crowd decided not to probe further—after all, the Golden-faced Imperial Censor had already arranged everyone's departures; they chose to mind their business.
