The Zhou Family.
Dream Gu's sudden contact had changed Chen Lin's plans, forcing him to return.
The black patch in the sea corresponding to the Black Stone Mountain Range covered an enormous area. He might succeed in leaving that way, but it would certainly take a long time, and he might even lose his bearings.
To reach Ningxuan Prefecture as quickly as possible, he still had to follow them through that hidden passage.
Zhou Changfeng had said the major families would evacuate soon, within half a month at most. That would certainly be faster than going around by sea.
In the bedroom.
Chen Lin gently touched his chest.
But his hand found nothing.
He sighed inwardly.
The Dream Entry Bead Dream Gu had given him was no ordinary bead. There had only been one, so she would not be able to contact him again.
Even this successful contact had greatly surprised Chen Lin.
Although they had made such an arrangement before entering, Dream Gu had not contacted him for several years. He had assumed her ability could not be used.
Yet, unexpectedly, she had broken through.
Her dream abilities were truly wondrous and would be a great help in completing the mission. He needed to reach Ningxuan Prefecture as soon as possible and rescue her from her predicament.
"Husband."
A full-figured woman approached, interrupting Chen Lin's thoughts.
"What is it, my wife?"
Chen Lin looked at his wife.
He had no feelings for her, but he had not treated her harshly, either, and had shown her ample respect.
Zhou Qingshuang pursed her lips.
She said quietly, "The evil specters in the Black Stone Mountain Range have been unusually active lately. Black Stone Town probably won't hold out. The Five Major Families are going to evacuate their elites."
"Then what are