"I went to the Patriarch's Mansion to request an audience with the Clan Head. The Eldest Son of the Clan Head's family received me and said that the Clan Head had gone wandering abroad, his whereabouts uncertain.
"Helpless, I could only explain my purpose to the Eldest Son, but he said this matter was of great importance and beyond his authority to decide. Using an emergency contact method, he got in touch with the Clan Head.
"The Clan Head told me to wait a few days before leaving. He would rush back day and night over the next few days, though it might take three or four days," Hu Qingtong said helplessly.
"Three or four days."
Ye Zhen frowned deeply. "Things are urgent on Monkey Brother's end. The Wind Thunder Ancient Monkey King's pursuers could appear at any time.
"Qingtong, did you tell him that you had an urgent matter?"
"I did. I said it was a matter of utmost urgency and that I had to leave immediately. But the Clan Head sent me a handwritten letter through the Small Communication Teleportation Array, telling me to wait a few more days and insisting that I wait until he returned before leaving. He said he had an important matter to explain to me in person," Hu Qingtong said helplessly.
"An important matter..."
After pondering for a while, Ye Zhen suddenly made up his mind. "Qingtong, I don't understand what important matter your Clan Head has that requires him to explain it to you personally, but we cannot gamble with Chi Ling'er's safety.
"Once the Wind Thunder Ancient Monkey King's men catch up, it will be perilous beyond measure.
"My opinion is that we leave immediately, no matter what!
"As for your Clan Head, you can leave behind a letter, along with