This difference in their steps inevitably cast doubt on their true identities.
Although they wrapped themselves tightly in oversized herdsmen's clothes, trying to conceal their figures, they could hardly hide the features of the Wokou with their every move. Their actions and demeanor had subtle differences from those of genuine herdsmen, instantly revealing clues to the observant eye.
One of them, with a piece of dirty coarse cloth wrapped around his head, donned a slightly shabby lambskin coat emitting a rancid smell, paired with loose trousers. Such an attire should not differ from that of ordinary herdsmen, yet his face was peculiarly striking.
His elongated face, prominent cheekbones, and small, narrow eyes gleamed with cunning, making him conspicuously out of place in the crowd. The gaze in his eyes exuded a kind of alertness and deceitfulness, clearly marking him as anything but an ordinary herdsman.
