「The next morning.」
Chu Lingguang, Hei Hu, Da Wang, and Xiao Wang traveled with Guo Wei to the county town, arriving at the Weiyuan Escort Agency a little over two hours later.
"Leader Ma, I've brought your men back."
"Thank you, Master Guo. Oh? Why did you bring gifts as well?"
Guo Wei had just finished tying up his horse when Leader Ma heard the commotion and ran out from inside. Seeing that Chu Lingguang and Hei Hu were both carrying gifts, he grinned from ear to ear.
"Ah," Guo Wei said apologetically, "my young disciple was practicing archery with Da Wang yesterday and accidentally injured him. This is just a small token of his apology."
"Leader Ma, I was careless and hurt Da Wang. Please forgive me," Chu Lingguang said, presenting the gifts.
The wine had been exchanged for fine liquor from Xiaoyue Building, and there was also a rack of pork ribs.
"What? Da Wang, where are you hurt?"
Leader Ma was startled and hurriedly checked Da Wang's injuries.
