Seeing Fangzheng smile, albeit quite helplessly, Village Chief Song took the opportunity to continue currying favor with him as he asked, "Then, Abbot Fangzheng, when can you do the rites?"
Fangzheng smiled. "There's no rush. Let This Penniless Monk investigate the cause first. The rites can wait. Otherwise, doing a rite without any understanding would leave This Penniless Monk clueless as to what to do as well."
Although Village Chief Song was a little disappointed, what Fangzheng said made sense. All he could do was agree helplessly.
Fangzheng asked, "By the way, Patron. On the way here, This Penniless Monk didn't notice any chickens or ducks?"
The moment that was said, Village Chief Song's expression instantly turned contorted. He let out a long sigh. "Abbot Fangzheng, you came late. Last night, all the ducks, chickens, geese, and dogs were killed by the demonic aura."
