"No.... If sister-in-law really encounters trouble, it must be resolved quickly. I can't afford to delay. I should hurry back to notify senior brother."
Zhang Rongfang thought for a moment and decided that it was more appropriate to deliver the message as soon as possible.
Immediately, he packed his luggage, took some food and drinks, and left the temple overnight.
However, upon reaching the county town gate, he found that the gate was already closed.
A group of gatekeepers leaned on long spears, chatting casually by the city wall.
There were also soldiers holding torches patrolling back and forth.
Zhang Rongfang had no choice but to return to the temple and wait for the gate to open at dawn before heading back to the mountain.
After returning to his room, he faintly heard murmuring voices from the adjoining room.
The next room belonged to another disciple who came with him.
Disciples of the same sect usually have decent backgrounds, and this person was no exception.
