"The purpose of our army's arrival here is confidential, I regret to say I cannot disclose it," Ye Shikai said indifferently, sweeping his gaze over the merchants in front of him, with a hint of suspicion and curiosity. Although he had brought ten thousand troops, marching grandly, inevitably causing a stir, today they had just set out, and as for the specific departure date, only Ye Shikai and the other leaders knew. How could these merchants come here coincidentally at this time, and even at night, straight off asking if they were advancing to Beast Mountain?
"General, there is no need to be tense. We are not spies; we are indeed merchants from Baima County. Please, General, discern wisely," said the leading merchant, hearing the caution in Ye Shikai's tone, explaining repeatedly.
