Taking a stop to rest and freshen up, Lihua tied the donkey she was riding on to the nearest tree and sat by a rock, next to a flowing river.
She pulled out a map from her sleeves and spread it over her laps in front of her. "Let's see, if Dou Wei wanted to get to her village, route one and four would be the best approach."
The area was calm, too calm, from the corner of her eyes, Lihua would notice some shadows tailing her, using the trees for shroud.
'I shouldn't linger around her any longer. For now, I should find somewhere secure to pass the night.' she concluded, folding the map back into her sleeves.
Just as she made an attempt to stand, the sharp tip of a blade was pointed to the side of her neck, rendering her immobile.
"Old-timer, we'll spare your life if you give us all you have in your possession." The voice of a bandit behind her said.
