Watching the two unconscious Daoists, Ning Xiu quietly performed the Qi Observation and Fortune Reading Technique.
He saw that the good threads around the two men far outnumbered the bad ones, suggesting they often did good deeds. Of the two, the old Daoist had a deep-green fortune thread, while the younger Daoist's was actually pale red. That meant this man was extraordinary, with fortune far beyond that of ordinary people.
Ning Xiu stepped forward and checked their breathing. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Their breathing was weak, but neither was in any danger of dying. As Ning Xiu pressed their philtrums, the two Daoists soon opened their eyes.
Danger!
The instant he regained consciousness, Chen Peifeng's mind flashed with the thought. He hurriedly tried to dodge to the side, but stopped when he got a clear look at Ning Xiu.
"You're from Changqing Village, right? It's impressive that you managed to survive. Tell me, what exactly happened in this village?" Ning Xiu asked.
"You're a Demon Subduing Captain!" Seeing the Mysterious Silver Lock Armor on Ning Xiu, Chen Peifeng immediately relaxed. The presence of a Demon Subduing Captain meant the situation was now safe.
He and his master, Daoist Master Kongxu, had survived thanks to the life-saving spiritual treasure left behind by their founding patriarch, the "Straw That Saved Our Lives."
But whenever he thought back to the events of last night, Chen Peifeng still broke out in a cold sweat, filled with lingering fear.
That monster had been far too powerful. He hadn't stood a chance against it.
"Master, are you all right?" Chen Peifeng helped Daoist Master Kongxu up from the ground and hurriedly asked with concern.
"Cough, cough... Thank the founding patriarch. We're still alive." Daoist Master Kongxu coughed violently, spraying a mouthful