'Waiting for him to come in every few days is just too slow. I... need to be more proactive.'
As her voice faded, the entire city's trembling began to subside.
Then, terrifying sheets of white paper appeared on the horizon, spreading far into the distance.
A rumbling sound echoed once more.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the rumbling finally began to fade.
"Cough..."
Inside the sedan chair, Hongyi coughed softly, sounding considerably weaker.
'With this, I've won. I can go find him now.'
'A whole month to draw it out... That's too slow. I'll give you a hand. Let's make it five days.'
'That interesting man... he seems very strong. He should be able to handle it...'
Her voice gradually faded, and then, Hongyi's figure vanished, along with the troop of paper figures.
The ruins fell silent once more, as if nothing had ever happened.
...
「Nanxing Prefecture, Xinhua Academy.」
Abbot Xuanzhen's eyes snapped open, his face a mask of utter disbelief.
