But what truly surprised Su Pan'er was something else!
In a lot of idle chats among the neighboring villagers, it transpired that the water level at the Lower River Outlet had surged unexpectedly!
At this time of the year, it hadn't rained, and in just a day and a night, the river had swelled so abruptly by one or two meters in height, causing the villagers to marvel.
Su Pan'er was suddenly alert!
Could it be that the outlet of the hidden river inside the cave, was at the Lower River Outlet?
Could it be because she took away the water-avoiding beads from the cave, that the accumulated water in the swamp which had accumulated for many years poured against the flow, causing the water level at the drainage outlet to surge?
Seems like if given the opportunity, she would have to go in there once again!
"Pan'er, Pan'er? Your mother is talking to you, my dear. Why on earth are you always daydreaming? What are you thinking about?"
Mrs. Su-Hua sitting next to her, called out gently.