Amidst a dense forest, two beams of tunneling light streaked across the sky and descended to the ground. Suddenly, a startled cry emerged from within the light, causing the glowing beams to abruptly slow down and gently float down like feathers, eventually vanishing without a trace.
Mrs. Chen and Chen Jishi exchanged glances, both seeing the lingering fear in each other's eyes.
Mrs. Chen patted her chest and glanced around, saying, "Husband, this remote wilderness likely harbors wild beasts. We should leave quickly."
She walked a few steps, but Chen Jishi grabbed her hand, prompting her to look at him in confusion.
Chen Jishi hesitated and said, "Wife, do you truly intend to give our child to Daoist Zhang as his apprentice?"
Mrs. Chen frowned and said, "Husband, why bring this up now? Our priority is to flee."
She shook off Chen Jishi's hand and, clutching her abdomen, trudged forward, struggling toward the edge of the forest.
