As Charlie and Lin Wan’er (ni) made their way down from Qingzhao Temple, Charlie clutched the agarwood bracelet tightly in his hand. He was curious about the significance of the bracelet left for him, yet after contemting, he found himself without any clear exnation.
Reflecting on Lin Wan’er’s earlier words, he considered that the twenty-eight beads on the bracelet might symbolize her age. The fact that Lin Wan’er (ni) was meant to discover the bracelet suggested that its creator intended for her to uncover some deeper message. What could this gesture signify?
With these thoughts swirling in their minds, the pair decided to ascend the mountain once more.
On their way up, they encountered a group of elderly local women making their descent. Eachdy carried a woven basket filled with various items, including sesame oil, paper money, and earthen incense.
Curious, Lin Wan’er approached them and inquired politely, “Where are you lovelydies headed?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
One of the elderly women responded, “We heard that Qingzhao Temple has reopened. We’re going there to worship Buddha and burn incense.”
Intrigued, Lin Wan’er asked, “Has Qingzhao Nunnery been closed for a long time?”
The olddy nodded in affirmation. “It hasn’t been open for about ten or twenty years. Fewer people visit the mountains now, and there’s been little incense in the temple. All the previous nuns have left. Just yesterday, we heard from the vigers that a new nun has arrived. We thought we’de to pay our respects.”
Lin Wan’er quickly cautioned, “You might want to reconsider. The new nuns from Qingzhao Nunnery might leave again soon.”
The group of olddies looked disheartened. “Why have they left so soon?”
Lin Wan’er replied, “Perhaps they feel there isn’t enough incense here.”
The elderly women appeared slightly dejected. Time seemed to weigh heavily on their spirits.
One of thedies said, “Even if the nuns are gone, the Buddha statue remains. Since we’vee all this way, it makes sense to burn a few sticks of incense!”
Herpanions agreed, finding wisdom in her words.
Seeing their genuine desire to worship, Lin Wan’er (ni) decided not to dissuade them further and warned, “Please be careful. We’ll take our leave now.”<fn2ce7> Follow current nov?ls on fι?dnοvel</fn2ce7>
After bidding farewell to the women, Lin Wan’er (ni) turned to Charlie and said, “It seems thesedies are just passing through. They likely arrived yesterday.”
Charlie nodded in agreement. “They might have sensed our presence or perhaps Sara’s, prompting them toe here early.”
He added, “It’s clear that they are familiar with both us and Sara. It’s possible they are keeping an eye on us even now.”
Lin Wan’er sighed, feeling the weight of the situation. “The challenges we face are ever-growing. If we ever meet the one behind this, we must seek their guidance humbly.”
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Meanwhile, on the highway that leads from Shiwanda Mountain to the outside world, three unassuming Buickmercial vehicles cruised along smoothly.
All three vehicles bore license tes from Chuncheng, the capital of Southern Yunnan Province, and were affiliated with a well-known car rentalpany in China.
The Buick model is one of the most recognized vehicles in China, boasting a significant market share and poprity. Its ordinary appearance makes it blend in seamlessly, ensuring that passengers are not easily associated with wealth.
However, apart from the Buick emblem, these three vehicles were far from ordinary. After aprehensive transformation, their power, safety features, privacy, andfort had been significantly upgraded.
At the moment, the driver of the second Buick was the young nun who had previously confronted Charlie and Lin Wan’er (ni) at the foot of the mountain, while the elderly master upied the passenger seat.
In the back row behind the master,…