The white light quickly faded away.
One by one, the accompanying monks emerged from the Light Gate, all ready to blend into society as undercover followers to gather intelligence.
Zhao Wumian issued some orders, directing everyone to disperse down the mountain and attempt to make contact with the real world.
Soon, only a few people were left on the mountain.
The Taoist boys in the temple were scared by the sudden appearance of a large group of people and hurriedly hid in their rooms, daring not to come out.
It actually became quieter as a result.
Meanwhile, the pursuing imperial soldiers had arrived at the foot of the mountain.
******************
"Mr. Fields, it's already the afternoon," the leader of the imperial troops whispered obsequiously to the foreign policeman accompanying them. "If it gets dark, the mountain will be even more dangerous...."
"No, lighting some torches will do, we must catch the criminal and close the case today!"
