Not long after, the other guard returned with a group. Walking in front was a man in his forties. His facial features were hard to make out due to his beard and long hair.
If not for the respect shown to him by the others, Jiao Lizhi would have thought he was a beggar, given how unkempt he looked.
The moment the guard saw him coming, he quickly said, "Boss, you are here."
The bearded man glanced at the Phantom team before asking, "Who are you all? What do you want coming here?"
Hearing this, Jiao Lizhi nodded to herself and thought, 'This is the normal reaction.'
"Brother, we came from Lin'an City and are only looking for a place to take a short break. After lunch, we will be on our way and won't disturb you or your people," Jiao Lizhi said with a smile.
If it were someone else, they might have lowered their guard upon seeing a young, beautiful girl. But the bearded man narrowed his eyes and observed them coldly instead.
