"Daoist Yuan, what did you find? Have you divined my son's whereabouts?"
The head of the Tian family sounded anxious.
Old Master Tian also watched him with pleading eyes.
Xuanming made no attempt to shroud things in mystery. "I have. He is still in the city and hasn't gone far."
Before the father and son could ask anything else, he picked up a copper coin and traced a Thunder Talisman in midair. Spirit Mechanism surged, and lightning flickered, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
At that moment, they finally understood that the Daoist before them was an accomplished master roaming the mortal world. The Rat Monster in the sleeve of Zhong Neng, the old Half-Immortal, trembled in terror.
The Copper Coin dropped back into Xuanming's palm. He said plainly, "This Copper Coin belongs to Li Daniu. He has an affinity with me. I have imbued it with magic power, and only he can activate it. Have Layman Li accompany your people, and they will surely bring your son and daughter back unharmed."
"Quick! Bring Li Daniu in!"
Overjoyed, the family head immediately ordered the old steward to summon Li Daniu, treating his hired farmhand with unprecedented kindness. Once Li Daniu learned what had happened, he bowed solemnly to Xuanming, overwhelmed with gratitude. He understood that the Daoist was giving him an opportunity.
After handing Li Daniu the Copper Coin, Xuanming asked the family head to bring out the twins' personal belongings. He raised a hand and cast a spell, then lightly swept his sleeve. A Rattle Drum and a Little Wooden Sword rose into the air and flew off in one direction.
"Layman Tian, please send people after them."
"Yes, yes, of course! Someone come! Quickly!"
The family head agreed repeatedly, immediately gathering the household guards and sending them ahead. He also ordered