An Yue was thoroughly convinced. Her master's breadth of mind and bearing were far beyond anything she could fathom. She had overstepped.
After leaving the burial chamber, An Yue cast this minor matter to the back of her mind and contacted the others, ensuring that the plan was proceeding on schedule.
Four days later, she received word that Mu Sha and Mu Yun were leading the main force toward the first place where a Yin Chen Pearl might be found. In a few more hours, they would reach their destination.
An Yue entered the burial chamber and reported the latest news to the Black Bone Skeleton. "Master, it is time for us to set out."
The Black Bone Skeleton ceased cultivating and walked out of the cultivation chamber.
With his movement, a broad black robe abruptly appeared over him, wrapping his skeletal body tightly from head to toe.
Without looking aside, he headed for the burial chamber's exit. "Has that Xu Chunniang been notified?"
"I told her. She is waiting outside for us."
The Black Bone Skeleton gave a slight nod. The primary purpose of this operation was to clear away the wings around Mu Sha and Mu Yun, paving the way for what came next.
Once outside the burial chamber, the Black Bone Skeleton spotted the figure beyond the mass grave at a glance. "Fellow Daoist Xu, I have kept you waiting."
"No matter. I have not been waiting long."
Xu Chunniang's gaze swept across the black robe draped over the Black Bone Skeleton. She did not know what material it was made of, but even at such close range, she could not sense his aura.
The Black Bone Skeleton noticed her gaze. "Fellow Daoist Xu seems quite interested in this black robe of mine. Once this matter is