The next day, as the sky was just beginning to brighten, the River Gang Stronghold was already bustling with activity.
Yang Jing, Zhou Zhong, and the Jiang Family's Third Elder bid farewell to Li Tieyun and prepared to return to the county seat.
Li Tieyun and his men saw them off to the stronghold's gate.
Zhou Zhong's blue-canopied carriage was parked by the road. He smiled at Yang Jing and said, "Young Hero Yang, the road is bumpy. Why not ride with me?"
Yang Jing gave a slight nod. "My thanks, Housekeeper Zhou."
The Jiang Family's Third Elder vaulted onto his horse. He cupped his hands toward the other two and said, "I must take my kinsmen back to the estate and report. Young Hero Yang, come visit the Jiang Family when you have a moment. We can have a proper chat then."
With that, he flicked his whip and galloped away with a few Jiang Family masters. The sound of their hooves quickly disappeared into the morning mist.
