Family

"Yes! His name is Xue Zhong," the small yellow paper figure exclaimed for a moment, but it seemed to realize something, and its emotions immediately dropped. "Do you know him? Is he...?"

He Xin sighed to himself, already prepared for the worst.

The other was a Daoist from Lingyun Mountain, likely following a lead about someone's death, which led them to investigate Wu Lin. Combined with the information provided by the ever-burning lantern at their home, this person was very likely Xue Zhong.

"But before we continue, could you tell me how you found your way here? As far as I know, you haven't been in contact with him for over a decade," the small paper person's gaze even showed a moment of sharpness.