Harvey narrowed his eyes as he looked curiously around the guest hall, not saying a word.

Stefan and a group of disciples were reciting their teachings, making the entire place sound heavenly.

Stefan’s eyes twitched, but then went back to normal—as if he sensed Harvey and the others’ arrival.

“Interesting.”

Harvey smiled in Stefan’s direction.

Mandy was curious. “What do you mean?”

Harvey smiled again.

“I’m not that knowledgeable. It’s my first time seeing all the monks gathered together to recite their teachings. But I’m curious—if someone forcefully stole the beads right now, would the monks step up against the perpetrators?”

“Stop using your ignorance to boost your courage, Harvey!” Julie snarled before Mandy could say a word.

“Mr. Stefan and the others are reciting the Thousand Sutra right now. They wouldn’t even budge if someone kills them—let alone if the beads are being stolen!”

“Is that so?” Harvey shrugged. “Looks like the final step isn’t as easy as we think.”

Juli