Elder Master Xiao's gaze fell upon him, his expression softening slightly. He leaned back in his chair and asked,
"Have you found out?"
Xiao Jing bowed and replied, "Yes, I have."
"The news did indeed come from the Wan Family. The person's name is Wan Hui, and he is Wan Hongzhang's maternal grandson."
"He was leading a group to the Western Buddha Country, traveling along the first half of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. A guard in his caravan spotted the Peacock King Banner ahead of time, which is how they managed to escape with their lives."
Elder Master Xiao frowned slightly. "And how did they find out that King Landu intends to march east?"
"My Lord, I've investigated that as well."
"Apparently, while they were fleeing, they rescued a merchant who had narrowly escaped from King Landu's men. That's how they learned of the situation over there."
"So, you're saying there's a chance this is... false?"
Xiao Jing nodded. "That's correct."
