The small stream, which once measured just one meter across, has now expanded to nearly three meters in width at this spot.


    At the base of the mountain, the path splits into two directions. The right path leads further into the wilderness, while the left path ascends to the summit of a smaller mountain directly ahead. Inparison to the mountain that Charlie Wade and Lin Wan’er (ni) are navigating, this new mountain is notably shorter. At its peak, a cluster of brown-red low-rise buildings can be seen, though their purpose remains unclear.


    Shiwanda Mountain has a lower elevation in the southwest region. Even during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather stays warm and humid, allowing for extremely lush nt life. The slopes, summits, and valleys are all covered in vibrant greenery, giving them a particrly pristine appearance under the sunlight. There are no signs of modern civilization to be found here.


    As Lin Wan’er (ni) walked closely behind Charlie Wade, she admired the scenery around them and remarked, “The ancients often said that winding paths lead to seclusion, but I never imagined that the mountains people talked about so often would offer such stunning and tranquil views. If one were to spend a while here, it would surely be a blissful experience!”


    Charlie Wade smiled back, saying, “Once the troubles of the Qing Dynasty are behind us, I’ll buy you several mountains here. You can pick one to build a house on, and the rest can be used for nting tea trees.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Lin Wan’er shook her head in response, “The climate here isn’t suitable for Pu’er tea trees; it’s better suited for heavier green tea.”


    After saying this, she added with a slight frown, “Sir, while I do enjoy tea, I have no desire to be a tea farmer for life. There are countless tea trees on Eng Mountain, and I’m not even sure how to cultivate them. Would you have to buynd for me to grow tea? Would I really spend my days dealing with tea?”


    Chuckling, Charlie Wade replied, “That’s not what I meant. I simply noticed how much you appreciate this ce, which is why I thought of getting it for you.”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) smiled shyly, responding softly, “It means so much to me that you have such kind intentions, Young Master.”


    As they stood halfway up the mountain, they spotted a figure to the left of the Y-shaped path. A young woman in gray robes was descending the mountain. Though she had a shaved head, her delicate facial features still conveyed a sense of beauty, making her appear to be in her early twenties.


    The woman carried a wooden basin that seemed to contain some clothes and a t wooden stick.


    Since her mountain was considerably lower than the one where Charlie Wade and Lin Wan’er were, the girl reached the Y-shaped intersection ahead of them.


    She paused at the intersection, leaning against the left path. Then she squatted down and retrieved a long robe from the basin, soaked it in water, scrubbed it, and then began to p it vigorously with the wooden stick.


    The rhythm of her pping echoed softly through the valley.


    Seeing and hearing this, Lin Wan’er (ni) turned to Charlie Wade and said, “I used to wash clothes like that at my family’s home. I can’t believe that people still use such methods after so many years.” Charlie Wade observed the girl from a distance and murmured, “She appears to be a nun, so the building with the red walls on the left must be a nunnery.”<fne9a2> ?? ??? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???????s, ????s? ??s?? Find1Novel</fne9a2>


    Lin Wan’er (ni) nodded slightly and sighed, “Being a monk here is likely more challenging than it is for most.”


    The pair continued along the mountain road, and after a stick of incense, they arrived at the Y-shaped intersection.


    At that moment, the nun was still squatting by the road, washing clothes. Since Charlie Wade and Lin Wan’er (ni) had agreed to portray themselves as a couple in front of others, he stopped by a stone pier and extended his hand to her, saying, “Allow me to guide you across.”


    Lin Wan’er nodded shyly and ced her little hand in Charlie Wade’s.


    As he led her across the stone pier and was about to continue along the right side of the Y-shaped intersection, the young nun, who had been washing clothes, suddenly stood up. She folded her hands and bowed slightly to Lin Wan’er (ni), saying, “Amitabha. This benefactor, our abbot has been waiting for you for quite some time. We kindly invite you to the nunnery to meet with her.”<h3 ss="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>