"Xiaotian, hurry and sit down to continue eating, the donkey meat soup hasn't arrived yet." Dao Xuzi waved his hand, "Those people are nothing to worry about."
Tian Ba glanced at everyone, indeed, from the young to the old, there was hardly a trace of fear on their faces, as if they weren't about to face ferocious mountain bandits. So, he let it go. Since no one cared, he might as well eat. At worst, they would fight it out with them later.
The meal continued rather uneventfully, and only when everyone's belly was bloated to satisfaction did they finish. The group stood up, settled the bill, and left.
The shopkeeper kindly reminded them to beware of the mountain bandits.
Yang Ruxin thanked him and led the group out of the town. By then, the sun was veering west.
But, as soon as they reached the dock and hadn't even boarded the boat, the sound of hoofbeats came from behind, and suddenly the entire dock was surrounded.
