The woman instructed, “Please head to themunity gate now, and I will pick you up there.”


    Hearing those words, Nanako Ito felt a wave of emotion surge within her.


    Motivated by the cherished memories of her mother, Nanako has always held strong beliefs in Buddhism, making her a devoted practitioner.


    During her time in Kyoto, she frequently visited the Kinkakuji Temple to pay her respects and offer prayers. Just recently, she had gone there to pray for Charlie Wade, seeking divine protection for him.


    Now, she was excited to learn that a renowned monk from China was scheduled to visit Qixia Temple to deliver lectures and bless amulets. Her first thought was to request one for Charlie Wade.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Even though Charlie Wade was the strongest individual Nanako had ever encountered, she believed that the spiritual and metaphysical blessings offered by religion represented a form of soft power thatplemented hard power. In her view, such blessings were essential.


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    With that in mind, Nanako quickly took a couple of steps to catch up with the woman ahead of her. With a sincere expression, she said, “I apologize for overhearing your conversation. I couldn’t help but hear you mention the amulet, and I’d like to ask how I can request Master Jingqing to consecrate one for me?”


    The woman was momentarily taken aback, then smiled warmly and replied, “It’s quite simple. Just go to the Dharma and Martial Arts Cirction Office at Qixia Temple and mention that you’re there to see Jingqing. The staff will guide you to the Xiangtang to wait. Not many people are aware of this news, so if you arrive early, you should have a good chance!”


    Grateful, Nanako responded, “Thank you so much!”


    “You’re wee!” the woman replied with a smile. “You live here too, right? We must be neighbors!”


    “Yes,” Nanako confirmed, “I live on the 21st floor.”


    The woman smiled back, saying, “I just moved into the ninth floor a few days ago. I relocated here because my husband is often busy with work elsewhere, so I mostly live here alone. Feel free toe visit me whenever you like.” After saying this, she continued, “But let’s not chat any longer. I really need to pick up my friend now; she lives in the opposite direction from Purple Mountain, and it will take a while to get there. You should head off as well—it’s best to go soon!”


    Nanako quickly expressed her gratitude once more and watched as the woman got into her car and drove away. Following that, she entered her own car and set off for Qixia Temple.


    The two cars exited the basement of Tomson Yipin, with one veering left and the other right, quickly increasing the distance between them.


    A few minutester, the woman in the car ahead picked up her phone and made a call. Once connected, she said, “Sister Sun, Nanako Ito should be on her way to Qixia Temple by now.”


    On the other end, Sister Sun responded, “Understood. She didn’t seem suspicious of you, right?”


    The woman replied, “Not likely. Besides, even if she does have doubts, I have been living here for several days, so I’m not concerned about her investigating.”


    Sister Sun chuckled lightly and instructed, “Alright, go pick up Xiao Liu ande here as usual. If everything goes ording to n, Nanako Ito should be gone by the time you arrive. But for the sake of appearances, pleasee here first.”


    “Got it, Sister Sun,” the woman confirmed.