Having obtained exact intelligence from Yan Xiaoliu, Si Ren did not let down his guard. Instead, he had someone escort Yan away to rest, then ordered Huoba Guiren to bring Tiegen in for questioning once more.
The answers remained identical: these scouts had indeed been sent out to locate his force of twenty thousand cavalry and thereby prevent any surprise attacks on Li Chong, who was crossing the river.
"Your name is Tiegen, right? Don't be afraid. I said I wouldn't kill you, and I won't."
Chapter 779