The three exchanged glances, all seeing the excitement in each other's eyes.
Both the time and characteristics matched. They probably carried the government officer on their back because they wanted to pry open the other side's mouth to probe the situation within the government.
There was no doubt about it, this seemingly honest and naive fellow had indeed encountered Li Xiaobai, and it was even a recent sighting of him. If they continued to follow the lead, they might be able to capture him.
However, all this was what the government officers should be doing; it was none of their concern. Their only objective was to figure out a way to get their hands on that bounty.
"Ahem, Brother Xiao Qi, you may not know this, but the discipline in the government is very strict now. It's not just anyone who can get an audience. If you don't mind, my brothers and I are willing to help by delivering the letter to the hands of the Prefectural Magistrate for you!"