After spending the time it takes for an incense stick to burn reading the letter, Ma Yuan couldn't help but frown.
'Lord Shen is pulling a feint with this move.'
The letter instructed him to dispatch twenty percent of his men halfway through their journey, sending them along a secret route to Shen Bai's destination.
As for Shen Bai's destination, he only needed to send a member of the Observatory to quietly inquire at the Observatory headquarters.
Ma Yuan didn't get to his position without being highly capable; both his strength and his intellect were top-notch.
He understood Shen Bai's intentions in an instant and also sensed a hint of conspiracy from the letter.
'It seems Lord Shen has already made his decision. I'll just do as he says.'
Having made up his mind, Ma Yuan abruptly stopped.
They were traveling at great speed and would reach the halfway point in another incense stick's time.
When the others saw Ma Yuan stop, they all looked at him in confusion.
