The nun’s unexpected statement left both Charlie and Lin Wan’er (ni) in shock.
Neither had anticipated being singled out in front of a nunnery situated in the Shiwanda Mountain range, especially without having revealed anything to Sara.
Before Lin Wan’er (ni) could respond, Charlie, eyeing the nun with suspicion, questioned, “Who are you? Are you masquerading as a nun, doingundry here just to wait for us?” The nun brought her hands together in a gesture of respect and bowed slightly to Charlie.
She replied, “Donor, I assure you, I am not pretending. I am a bhikshuni from Qingzhao nunnery, dedicated to my practice. The abbot was aware that you two would be passing by today, so he requested me to wait here.” Turning her attention to Lin Wan’er (ni), she added earnestly, “Donor, my abbot has informed me of your profound connection to Buddhism and would like to invite you to the nunnery for a brief visit.” After considering the invitation for a moment, Lin Wan’er (ni) nodded and said, “Alright, then Master Luo can guide me.”
Charlie felt that something about the situation was off and unsafe, so he interjected, “I’ll be going as well.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Pointing towards the path leading up the mountain, the nun exined, “This area up to the summit belongs to Qingzhao Temple, where novices and bhikkhunis practice. Men are not permitted to enter, and I hope you understand.”
Charlie retorted coldly, “That’s absurd! If you won’t allow me in, how can I ensure my friend’s safety?”
The nun maintained her respectful demeanor, saying, “Monks arepassionate beings and would not harm anyone. Please do not worry, donor.”
Just as Charlie was about to protest further, Lin Wan’er (ni) gently pulled his arm and said softly, “Honey, just wait for me here for a moment; I’ll return quickly.”
Charlie cautioned her, “Don’t be reckless; it could be a trap!”
With a gentle smile, Lin Wan’er (ni) reassured him, “It’s fine. As long as you’re here, no one would dare harm me. Just stay put and wait.”
At that moment, Lin Wan’er (ni) remained unaware of the true identity of the abbot who awaited her at the nunnery.
However, her intuition signaled that danger was unlikely.
She was acutely aware that the only individuals seeking to capture her were Sara and her associate, Po Qinghui. During this trip to southern Yunnan with Charlie, Sara hadn’t picked up on anything unusual. This led her to conclude that whoever was waiting for her at Qingzhao’an Middle School could not be affiliated with Sara.
Since they were not associated with Sara, the likelihood of them having malicious intentions was significantly reduced.
Moreover, Charlie was waiting for her at the foot of the mountain. If the other party truly understood her connection with Charlie, they would likely refrain from taking action while he was present.<fnbc47> Latest content published on FindN0vel</fnbc47>
What intrigued her the most was her eagerness to uncover the identity of this mysterious figure. Since they had knowledge of her, they must possess some understanding of her situation. The fact that they could urately predict her and Charlie’s whereabouts was both impressive and unsettling.
After all, they had only decided on this route an hour or two earlier, making it unlikely for anyone to have known in advance. The only exnation was that the individual had meticulously nned this encounter, simply waiting for their arrival.
With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Lin Wan’er (ni) felt an even stronger urge to discover the origins of the person behind this situation.
Noticing Lin Wan’er’s (ni) determination, Charlie surmised that she was equally curious about the person waiting ahead.
If he insisted on apanying her, it could jeopardize their chance to meet the abbot, thus preventing them from uncovering the truth.
Reluctantly, Charlie nodded and told Lin Wan’er (ni), “I’ll be here waiting for you.”<h3 ss="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>