As the distance between the vehicle convoy and the group on foot grew, Claire Chapman announced she had some good news.
"Who would've thought Samuel Hughes would have a Daoist with him!"
Paige Summers looked at her suspiciously. "A Daoist? And that's good news?"
Claire Chapman adopted a tone that said, 'You really don't get it.' "He's not one of those charlatans who swindles people for their money and virtue, okay! This Daoist is from the Taoist Abbey in Central City, an expert in talisman painting, and supposedly very skilled. I got an inside tip that he did something to the road to hold back the Beast Tide. It's estimated we'll have at least an extra day of travel time now!"
'Repelling enemies with talismans, huh...' Paige Summers tapped her head. 'That's certainly not impossible.'
