The Elder Village Chief's lips curled into a sardonic smirk as he mused to himself, These young folks are still too naive.
He had been on alert from the moment they had suddenly appeared in the Blissful Village.
Furthermore, the young lady had casually spun a tale to him, claiming she was searching for her relatives. He had sensed something amiss at the time. This group likely had information and wanted to use him to further their investigation.
So, he had played along, intending to hand them the protective talisman while secretly gaining control over these intruders. Little did he know…
As the black aura surged toward Mo Lian's face, her body immediately radiated a faint Buddhist light that effectively repelled the dark fog. The black mist retreated in trepidation.
If an accomplished Daoist or monk were present, they would surely be astounded by the profoundness of the young monk's Dharma.