Time ticked away second by second, and just as everyone was growing impatient, suddenly, the sound of bells from a distance echoed, identical to the ones heard before.
"Wuma Haoming is back!" Lu Youcheng excitedly stood up.
Meanwhile, the task proceeded, and the next, Hu Yanming, was also ready. Yang Xiao and the others confirmed that Sui Chengguo was still hiding far from the door before opening it, allowing Hu Yanming to walk out steadily, incense in hand.
Once he stepped out of the room, the remaining people quickly closed the door and watched the courtyard closely through the cracks in the door and windows. Fortunately, Sui Chengguo stayed honest, remaining hidden in the shadows without approaching, until Hu Yanming's figure vanished outside the courtyard gate.