After hearing this, Wang Mang stopped in his tracks. As did Xiao Tianquan.
They were only a few meters away from the village entrance.
At the same time, Wang Mang abruptly turned to look at the old man who had warned him earlier, who was still looking at them with a mocking expression.
Just as Wang Mang was about to ask, the pot-bellied man roared, "You old cur, what nonsense are you spouting?"
Then, the man turned to Wang Mang and smiled.
"Ignore this old man. He's just a rabid dog."
"Let's go! We have to hurry up and get you your permits before the sun sets. Otherwise, it will be too dangerous to journey through the forest."
As he spoke, the man reached out to pull Wang Mang, but Wang Mang took two steps back, maintaining a distance from him. Wang Mang was no fool!
After hearing the old man's reminder, he realized just how strange and suspicious the situation was.