As midnight approached, most people had dozed off beside the fire or against trees, leaving only two sentries who had leapt up to the big trees to watch over the surroundings. It was at this moment when their difference from a regular merchant team became apparent. Before falling asleep, a merchant team would always gather their cookware from the ground, unlike these ruffians who had left bowls, chopsticks, ladles, and pots scattered everywhere.
She feigned sleep for a while. After midnight passed, she stood up and walked slowly toward the woods outside. The sentries in the trees glanced at her but didn't pay much attention. After all, she was a woman, and it was only natural for her to find a spot to take care of her private needs.
