The group returned to Kangba Left Banner and continued to train their swords, but Shi Le's mind was clearly elsewhere, as he sidled up to Hou Niao,
"Senior Brother, should we move towards Nifu Swamp in advance? We could monitor the situation closely and react immediately if any opportunities arise?"
He still couldn't let go of the two deceased brothers, embodying the grassland people's nature; once holding grudges, they wouldn't rest until avenged.
Hou Niao shook his head, "You don't understand the Daoist Sect, especially the Wu Sect. After the last incident, they've become jumpy, they won't trust us. Before making any moves, they'll definitely come to check on us. If we leave, we'll be exposed."
"Will they suspect us?"
"Not to that extent, but they will be cautious, come openly or covertly to satisfy their concerns; it's fine, we'll wait for them to pass by, it takes only three days to cross the grassland, we'll make it in time.
