The boat was still there, but it just lay motionless in the water, neglected and exposed to the wind and sun, with no one to tend to it.
The only sign of activity was the fluttering banners beside the stores on the shore, futilely trying to attract customers in vain.
"Where are all the people?"
Fang Yuan looked at the scene in confusion, asking perplexedly.
She wasn't the only one puzzled; Zhang and others ahead were also wondering.
Beside her, Master Pang whispered softly, "Master Cheng Kong once mentioned that the Blood Slaughter Flag requires the essence of living beings..."
"..."
Zhang remained silent, but her eyes darkened further as she gazed at the deserted ferry crossing.
The search party entered Chen County to find it, expectedly, bereft of people.
"Arrange for the disciples to search the area..."
