You ascend, and the timer begins the moment you vanish from my sight. I will wait for you for twenty minutes. Should you not return in that time, I’ll head up to search for you!


    Seeing Charlie relent, Lin Wan’er (ni) quickly nodded and said, “Okay!” Just twenty minutes! Observing this,


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    Then she turned to Lin Wan’er (ni) and said with respect, “Donor, please follow me.” Lin


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    Charlie gave a slight nod and watched as she ascended the mountain with the little nun.


    He observed them as they climbed higher, step by step, reaching the summit of the mountain. He saw the little nun respectfully open the door of the nunnery for Lin Wan’er (ni) and watched as Lin Wan’er (ni) turned back to wave at him before stepping inside. At that moment,


    Charlie felt a twinge of unease in his heart.


    Even though he sensed that the other party was not malevolent, their precise knowledge of both him and Lin Wan’er (ni) sent a chill down his spine. Ever since acquiring the Nine Mysterious Scriptures, he had never experienced such a disquieting feeling. And now,


    Lin Wan’er (ni) had already crossed the threshold of Qingzhao Temple.


    Qingzhao Temple is a modest establishment, covering a small area with only a handful of bhikkhunis practicing there. Including the novice nuns under twenty, there were merely a few dozen in total.


    Moreover, the temple’s incense offerings were quite sparse. Upon Lin Wan’er (ni)’s arrival, she noticed not a single pilgrim burning incense or praying to the Buddha.


    As she followed the little nun through the front yard, the bhikkhunis would asionally bow to her, piquing Lin Wan’er (ni)’s curiosity even further.


    The little nun guided her through the front yard and into the main hall at the back.


    The main hall wasn’t particrly grand, but it was clear that it was well cared for. Although the Buddha statues appeared aged, their colors were vibrant and free from dust, indicating they were regrly maintained and cleaned.


    Inside the hall, an elderly nun with gray hair was diligently adding oil to the several eternalmps in front of the Buddha statue.


    This old nun seemed to be in her seventies or eighties. Despite her age, she appeared remarkably strong, effortlessly holding an oil jug that weighed several kilograms, her hands steady as she poured themp oil.


    The little nun brought Lin Wan’er (ni) inside and said respectfully, “Master, I have brought the benefactor here.” The old nun turned, regarded Lin Wan’er (ni) with hands sped together, and said earnestly, “A humble nun dares to disturb the benefactor. Please do not take offense.”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) returned the gesture, saying loudly, “Master, there’s no need for such formality. I merely came hiking with my boyfriend, who is waiting at the bottom of the mountain, so I would appreciate it if we could get straight to the point.”


    The old nun waved to the little nun, who promptly turned and exited, closing the door of the main hall behind her.


    Once they were alone, the old nun sighed and said, “There are numerous dangers and obstacles that lie ahead… I would like to boldly ask Miss Lin to persuade Mr. Wade not to venture any further!”


    Surprised by the directness of the old nun’s words, Lin Wan’er (ni) felt a jolt of fear but maintained herposure. She replied calmly, “Master, Mr. Wade is determined to pursue his path, and I am merely a powerless woman. How could I possibly persuade him?”


    As she spoke, Lin Wan’er (ni) studied the old nun and shifted the discussion, asking earnestly, “Unless, of course, Master can enlighten me on what dangers lie ahead?”