For now, they could only place their trust in Zhang Nu and the others.

If they couldnt trust Zhang Nus group at a time like this, then there was probably no one left they could trust.

Dear husband, you can rest assured now. I understand what youve been saying. I also know which matters take priority. Right now, finding the real YaoGuai is far more important.

Ling Xi might also be a YaoGuai, but she might also be exactly as Zhang Nu saidsomeone who has never done anything that would harm others. Since thats the case, theres no need for us to keep fixating on the fact that shes a YaoGuai.

Hearing this, Zhang Nu hadnt expected Madam Fu to be such a reasonable person. If hed known earlier that Madam Fu was this understanding, he wouldnt have had Ling Xi and Lin Xiao avoid her.

Madam Fu, Lord Fu, we have no secrets left from you now. I hope that if you have any clues about this YaoGuai, you wont keep them from us. Were so desperate to find it only for the sake of the villagers in town.

Hearing Zhang Nus words, both Madam Fu and Patron Fu nodded. If they learned anything, they would definitely tell him.

Just then, Zhang Nu suddenly recalled that the reason they had sent Ling Xi to approach Madam Fu in the first place had been for this very matter. But had Madam Fu kept something from them?

Madam Fu, I remember that we asked Ling Xi to seek you out because of this matter. We still dont know what exactly you told hercould you recount it to us briefly?

Madam Fu nodded. It wasnt anything serious, so she told Zhang Nu and the others everything she had discussed with Ling Xi.

After hearing it, Zhang Nu and the others immediately sensed something off about that temple. How could a temple that had been bustling with worshippers just last year suddenly shut down this year?

If my guess is correct, the problem likely lies with the temple. Do you remember its exact location? We want to take a look at it.

Madam Fu thought for a moment. The temples location wasnt hard to recall.

I remember its on the mountain at the eastern edge of the villageabout halfway up. The plaque is quite large.

Zhang Nu nodded. If they had the chance, theyd head up there tomorrow to check it out.

Alright, we understand. Well go tomorrow to see the temple for ourselves.

Madam Fu nodded. Having injured Ling Xi, she felt deeply apologetic and wanted to apologize to her in personbut she had no idea where Ling Xi was now.

Zhang Nu, where is Ling Xi now? Im truly sorry for injuring her. I never imagined something like that would happen. I want to see her and express my apology in person.

Zhang Nu nodded, but he didnt actually know which inn Lin Xiao had taken Ling Xi to. Lin Xiao took her away, but we dont yet know which inn they went to. Once I find out where they are, Ill be sure to pass along your apology.

Madam Fus eyes dimmed at his words. She had thought she could apologize to Ling Xi directly, but hadnt expected her to be gone.

Alright then. When Ling Xi recovers, make sure to notify me. Ill personally make amends. This is all my fault, and Ill take responsibility for my mistake.

Zhang Nu found Madam Fu to still be a reasonable person.

Soon after, Patron Fu and Madam Fu took their leave. Once they were gone, Liu Hai and Zhao Yang both felt that Madam Fu wasnt at all like they had imagined. She seemed calm, friendly evenas if she didnt really mind what had happened.

She actually seems rather kind to me. I dont think she meant to hurt Ling Xi on purpose, Zhao Yang said.

Zhang Nu nodded, but peoples hearts were hard to read. Who could say for sure whether she had done it intentionally?

They couldnt pass judgment just like that. They werent Ling Xi, and they didnt know how Ling Xi truly felt about Madam Fu.

This matter should be left for Ling Xi to handle herself. We dont need to interfere.