He had thought they would have to sneak in again, but the church's great doors were wide open, and a group of robed figures stood in orderly rows inside the hall.
They held their hands piously to their chests as they chanted a sacred hymn.
The hymn soon ended. They formed a line and filed out of the church, descending the steps outside. The last person to leave gently closed the door.
Upon seeing Bai Zhou, the man made a few gestures before slowly departing.
After the robed man left, Li Luo couldn't wait to ask, "What did he say?"
Bai Zhou cautiously scanned their surroundings. Once he confirmed no one was nearby, he answered carefully, "He said the Master of Right Words is ill and shouldn't be disturbed."
'The Master of Right Words is in this church?'
They exchanged a glance. After checking to make sure the coast was clear, they furtively pushed open the church's great doors and slipped inside.
The interior was completely empty. There was no one there.
