Surrounded and believing that the other party had no trust in his words, Li Huowang cut directly to the point, "Let me speak to the Master of the Astronomical Bureau! As soon as he sees my reflection, he'll know whether I'm spouting nonsense!"
Just as the whip-wielding man extended his index finger to sternly point at Li Huowang, who was about to say something more, his expression suddenly changed.
After hesitating for only a moment, he decisively stepped to the left twice, and the enclosing circle parted to make way.
"There's hope!"
Li Huowang, whose spirits were instantly lifted, knew right away that the words he had just spoken had been overheard by the Astronomical Bureau.
Immediately, Li Huowang perked up, clenched his fists, and walked through the path that had been made for him.
Passing through a small forest, Li Huowang quickly saw the huge coach parked beside a brook, its magnificent horses bowing their heads to graze and drink water.