"A major breakthrough?" Wang Mizong's eyes widened. "You're exaggerating. If you said he'd made some progress, I could accept that. But if he's made a major breakthrough, even the three of us together might not be a match for him."
Zhu Fanjiang nodded.
Wang Mizong turned to Fan Xiu.
"We need to be prepared," Fan Xiu said. "We can't let ourselves be caught off guard when the time comes."
Wang Mizong had not expected both Fan Xiu and Zhu Fanjiang to evidently think so.
He still found it somewhat hard to accept. Had Leng Guhan really grown so powerful?
"Let's wait until the Jiang girl has given birth. We can't make a move just yet," Zhu Fanjiang said.
The three returned to their respective Thatched Huts with grave expressions.
Jiang Liuli sensed their return. Inside her Thatched Hut, her mind was restless.
"Ah!" She realized she had pricked her finger with the needle.
"No, I still have to ask. I won't have any peace of mind unless I do," Jiang Liuli said, standing up.
Jiang Liuli left her Thatched Hut and headed toward Fan Xiu's residence.
Of the three, Fan Xiu was the kindest and had the best temperament.
Fan Xiu had long since sensed Jiang Liuli's arrival.
"Come in. Don't stand outside," Fan Xiu said.
At his words, Jiang Liuli entered the Thatched Hut.
"Old Fan," Jiang Liuli called.
"Sit." Fan Xiu had been meditating with his eyes closed on a meditation cushion atop the couch. He opened his eyes and glanced at Jiang Liuli as he spoke.
Jiang Liuli sat down on a chair to one side.
"What is it?" Fan Xiu asked.
Jiang Liuli hesitated before saying, "I wanted to ask whether the Ancestor's visit just now was because of me."
Fan Xiu was taken aback by