The three women were somewhat surprised, especially Min Ning. She originally thought last night's incident was a trick played by this grey-clothed Taoist, but the man seemed honest and upright, nothing like that at all.
Min Ning pondered briefly and was about to speak when Yin Weiyin spoke first:
"Elder, there's no need for formalities. Speak your mind."
"Last night, as the ghost mist was thinning, I had a hunch. Now seeing that the demonic barrier has indeed dissipated, I am truly grateful and came specifically to express my thanks,"
The grey-clothed Taoist paused for a moment and then asked:
"May I ask if you all are heading straight up to the mountaintop to the sword-washing site?"
"That's right."
