Zhao Changhe’s so-called going and looking for a mask was observed by Vermillion Bird to be quite the opposite. He passed through towns and villages without stopping, at most taking a break to eat before setting off again. It was as if he had a very clear destination in mind.0

Moreover, he seemed to be highly experienced, always choosing remote paths, even trekking through forests and mountains every now and then.  Sometimes, he would intentionally follow a straight path, only to veer off course after a short distance, leaving Vermillion Bird unsure of his intentions.0

He was likely doing all of this due to his past experiences of being chased and intercepted. By doing this, he made it incredibly difficult to accurately track his movements, especially since setting an ambush for him ahead of time was pretty much out of the question.0

Vermillion Bird could understand his reasons for moving in such a way, but she was still annoyed.0

These mountain paths were rough, causing both the horse and Zhao Changhe to sway around unsteadily. What really infuriated her was that Zhao Changhe did not seem to be intentionally swaying around, which made it so that she could not just go and blame him.0

“Are you done?” irritably asked Vermillion Bird as she placed her hand on his back and stabilized him. “Why do you keep on taking these mountain paths rather than the...0