Mrs. Chen asked again, "Did the Daoist say anything before leaving?"
Zhang Pan thought for a moment and said, "He did not."
Chen Jishi, having gained some experience over these past few days, calmed down slightly after initial panic. He stepped forward to take Mrs. Chen's hand and comforted her, "My wife, perhaps he's nothing more than a thief come to steal valuables..."
Mrs. Chen shook her head and said, "If my guesses are correct, he must be Ma Daoist's ally and has come seeking revenge."
In truth, she faintly suspected that the man was likely after the Soul-Gathering Bell. However, she dared not speak of it, as her timid and cautious husband would undoubtedly insist on handing the Magic Artifact over. She had planned to keep the artifact for their unborn child and thus remained tight-lipped about the matter.
She furrowed her brow in thought before turning to Zhang Pan and asking, "Little Daoist, do you have the ability to send a Flying Book to Zhang Daoist?"
