The moment the woman in colorful robes met the gaze of the Daoist in the portrait, a shudder ran through her. "This is..."
Nie Xinying's phoenix eyes flashed. With a sweep of her hand, she rolled the painting back up. She said to the cultivator who had entered, "Junior Brother Qiu, where did you find this painting? Are there any others?"
Junior Brother Qiu said, "They were all found among those problematic craftsmen. This one before us was seized from Master Craftsman Xu, but the other craftsmen had them too. We also found some in scattered locations. Altogether, there are about seven paintings. We do not know whether there are more, and the search is still ongoing."
Nie Xinying said, "Continue the search. Remember, no matter what you find, do not say a single unnecessary word. Instruct the fellow disciples and fellow Daoists who have seen the portraits that, before the true conclusion is reached, they are not to leak or publicize this matter either."
Junior Brother Qiu understood the gravity of the matter. He solemnly agreed, bowed, and hurriedly withdrew.
The woman in colorful robes recovered herself and could not help saying, "Senior Sister, isn't that..."
Nie Xinying raised a hand, directly avoiding the question. "Let us not speak of that yet." At this moment, she drew out a letter that appeared to have been prepared long ago and sent it outward. The letter transformed into a streak of light and flew away.
The woman in colorful robes took one look. That direction should have been toward the Maritime Guardian Station.
Nie Xinying said, "We should not rashly draw conclusions about uncertain matters. Let us return to the Faith God. Judging from the clues Junior Sister provided, this god is highly likely to exist. This is what we must