When Zen Master Baimei discovered that we wanted to stay and help, he sighed. “That thing isn’t the Night Dragon Bait but a Xiezhi horn. It’s strong enough to kill all of us. You two really want to stay? Please consider things carefully.”

I answered resolutely, “There is no need to consider. We said we'll stay so that means we’ll stay.”

Zen Master Baimei nodded. “Merciful Buddha, people were born with a kind heart. As long as you don’t forget your heart, Buddha will protect you!”

Then, Zen Master Baimei brought us back to the trail that led to the village.

It was strange that when we had wanted to get out, we couldn’t find the way. But now that we thought about returning to the village, we immediately saw the path.

I was really worried and asked Zen Master Baimei, “Those villagers that disappeared into thin air, are they in danger?...