Looming Threat

I recognize the drawing instantly. 

Oh crap. 

That's the cultivator dude! 

Oh god. 

What is he doing here? 

Is he after me? 

Is it only a coincidence? 

Is he even still alive? 

All I know is that he was dueling. 

Right now I am hidden in the crowd. 

Only one thing to do in such a situation. 

Leave! 

No time to explain! 

I order the other two to follow me. 

I'm even thinking of leaving the donkey behind, but no. 

It has our sign on its back.

They are confused, wondering what the hell is going on. 

I retreat as fast as humanly possible without looking like I'm fleeing. 

I try my hardest to appear as natural as possible. 

Yet my heart is beating so damn fast. 

I'm all sweaty too.                 

The whole way back is spent anxiously looking up my shoulder. 

It doesn't seem like there is anyone on our heels.