Qiao Fa was not the type of brave man who knowingly ventured into danger. He was the shopkeeper of Qianshengtong, a merchant.
Merchants calculate risks and rewards. Not to mention that now, outside Weize Pass, is crowded with refugees; even if you force your way out, you'd run into the Kan Army coming south. Wouldn't so much cargo be like a lamb entering a tiger's den? Only a fool would do a loss-making business.
Thus, the convoy of Qianshengtong turned around on the spot, escorted by two injured Sword Sect disciples, and headed back home. While Qiao Fa took along Tie Dan and three Sword Sect disciples with amputations to scout beyond the pass.
Hmm, after all, apart from being a merchant, Qiao Fa was also a lay disciple of the Mystic Sect, a Golden Core cultivator. Theoretically, trading to make money was his sideline; reconnaissance was his main task. Now, encountering such a major event as a Vassal State war, of course, he needed to investigate thoroughly.
