Granny Chiyo asked in considerable puzzlement:
"How did you reach that conclusion? If he hasn't revived for a long time, does that mean he really can't revive anymore?"
The Master of Open Stratagems' "Soulwood Casket" was quite a rare ninja tool.
Even Granny Chiyo, a puppet master, knew very little about the rules governing the "Soulwood Casket."
Granny Chiyo's questions gave the Master of Open Stratagems quite a headache, too.
He couldn't exactly tell her the truth about the difference between players and "NPCs," could he?
After all, such information was rather too shocking for the "natives."
But without explaining that Old Mr. Yu was a player, the Master of Open Stratagems couldn't explain why he was "temporarily" unable to revive.
And so, he could only steel himself and stammer out an evasion:
"Uh... well! That involves certain secrets of the 'Soulwood Casket,' so I'm afraid I can't tell you."
"In theory, if someone hasn't revived through the 'Soulwood Casket' for a long time, it's very likely they can no longer revive."
"Of course, that 'long time' allows a generous window of three days, which, in theory, isn't too harsh."
Granny Chiyo listened to the Master of Open Stratagems' "explanation" with suspicion all over her face.
After a moment's consideration, Granny Chiyo pressed him again:
"Then what do you plan to do now?"
The Master of Open Stratagems raised his head and looked at Granny Chiyo with a troubled expression as he said:
"Granny! Until I can confirm whether Old Mr. Yu is safe, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave anytime soon."
Granny Chiyo's brows drew together.
For a time, both fell silent.
Only after a long while did Granny Chiyo sigh, looking distressed, and say:
"That Gentleman Elder Yu has done all of us a great kindness."