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Li Tiangang’s meaning was perfectly clear. He continued, “Master Hinnyo, if you’ve come as an envoy for the royal family or for the Tenmon Sect, you may spare your words. Punishing war criminals and reclaiming power are Daoist Order’s base conditions. Even if I were to agree, it wouldn’t change anything. The headquarters and the Golden Tower Council wouldn’t accept it.”
The black-robed monk was none other than Hinnyo, the current abbot of Hongan-ji. Pressing his palms together, he said unhurriedly, “What if I speak for myself? What if I speak for others?”
Li Tiangang replied, “If you speak for yourself, choosing light over darkness, then on behalf of the Daoist Order, I welcome you. But if you speak for others and our paths diverge, I have nothing further to say.”
Hinnyo sighed and changed the topic. “I heard that Master Sosen passed at Hisai Castle.”
Li Tiangang’s tone was indifferent as he said, “My condolences.”
Hinnyo’s robes fluttered in the sea breeze. “Daoist Li, if I recall correctly, our first meeting was 20 years ago, right?”
Li Tiangang nodded. “In the blink of an eye, it’s already been 20...
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