598 The Anxious Elder

"The weather is good today. I'll return home to drink some tea. Forget strolling."

"Same for me. I didn't see any police pass by either."

"I heard that the traffic is terrible."

"My stomach hurts. I need to rest at home…"

…

The crowd spoke one after another as Red Boy used his spell to project their voices over to Bai Wenshui, Ghosthead, Mole, and company. Their hearts turned cold as they saw the last person walk away. They fell into utter despair.

"Don't go! We know our faults!"

"Save me!"

"I really know my faults!" Daguang wailed.

"Save me! Save me!" Big Ghost and Little Ghost cried.

…

"Amitabha." Fangzheng gave a Buddhist proclamation. He waved his hand and Red Boy jumped onto the boat. As he paddled, the boat distanced itself from the group. From beginning to end, no one at the riverbank had seen Fangzheng.

"Master, don't go!"

"Master, show mercy!"