The more they walked, the more alarmed Uncle Da became. The monk ahead of him walked through the dense forest like it was flat terrain. Yet his white monk robes were completely unstained! With the addition of the snake's actions from before, Uncle Da's heart felt heavy. What the hell was this monk?
At noon, the group finally reached the top of the first mountain. Standing on the mountaintop, Uncle Da cupped his eyes to look around him. Ying Zi and Zhang Zi rested on the ground as Mute walked around with a compass in hand.
As for Fangzheng, he sat far away and quietly observed their every action.
Uncle Da whispered into Zhang Zi's ear. After Zhang Zi nodded, he said to Fangzheng, "Venerable One, I see a stream over there. I'll go get some water."
Fangzheng nodded with a smile.
Zhang Zi went down the mountain and shortly, Zhang Zi returned with a flask of water. As he poured the water for everyone, he gave Uncle Da a nervous expression.
